Chapter 84: Surprise (1/2)

Following the campaign in Kabura, Nephis officially announced herself Queen and received the support of the city's population thanks to Alex's intervention.

Alex also gained a very high number of followers from this endeavor, and his Faith Energy reserves were higher than ever.

Currently, they were planning their raid on the rebel stronghold in Balkh, where the mastermind of the whole rebellion exerted his influence.

Alex knew who the true mastermind behind this was, but he didn't tell Nephis, as it didn't seem right to involve a mortal in a conflict between deities.

”Lord Alex, you needn't concern yourself with the other cities of our land, if you can successfully overthrow the rebels in Balkh, then I will take upon myself the role of taking back the rest of our land,” Queen Nephis advised him.

Alex nodded and turned to Hermes, who was sipping on chamomile tea on the terrace of the palace.

”Hermes, are you coming?”

”I'll pass, you can take care of it by yourself easily,” Hermes shook his head.

However, he whispered, ”Alexei-boy, I don't think she will be there personally, but if you do find her, immediately escape.”

Alex gulped and started growing worried.

'At least, I'm probably faster than her...'

He also remembered the one-sided beating he received when he confronted the demon goddess in Ctesiphon, and he clenched the Spear of Victory in his hand.

There weren't any preparations he needed to do, although Alex took out a yellowed-out piece of paper from his bags.

'She should be asleep right now, but I hope she replies soon...'

Alex was going to send a letter to Crista through the blessed paper.

'Good morning, dear.

I hope you are doing very well, how are the two monarchs of the Underworld doing?

You told me you had a surprise announcement to make when I come back, I still can't quite imagine what it could be, but I'm looking forward to it very much.

Hermes and I are currently in Kabura, a city in Bactria, a lot of events have happened along the way, and I want to tell you everything, but I prefer doing so face-to-face, while we appreciate the scenery of Hellenia.

I really miss you, and I am extremely excited about our future trip together, I'll even steal Hermes' magical chariot.

Awaiting your response, have a great Underworld...day?'

Alex thought a while about what he should write, but he swiftly came up with a paragraph that summarizes all of his feelings and whereabouts.

The ink dried up quickly, and Alex folded the letter and inserted it into a small pocket.

Then, he put that aside and got ready to leave for Balkh.

”Are you taking the chariot?” Hermes asked of him.

Alex shook his head and replied, ”It will be faster with Incarnation.”

”Alright, just don't steal my identity, Alexei-boy~~” Hermes went back to sipping his tea and observing Kabura from the terrace of this palace.

Alex chuckled and unfolded his wings, which grew as a result of Incarnation.

*Whoosh*

Alex speedily propelled himself from the ground and a jet of sharp wind made a whistling sound.

He was going at an unprecedented speed in a northern direction, where Queen Nephis informed him that Balkh was located.

In just a few seconds, he found himself outside of Kabura, but he couldn't even observe the scenery below because it was moving extremely fast.

The particles in the air felt like mini-bullets at his speed, but Alex ignored the itching sensation and continued at the same pace.

'Flying at such speeds sure does consume a lot of Faith Energy...' Alex lamented to himself.