Chapter 490: Shots Fired (1/2)
”Tell me of good news, Baron Cook.” The king of Trisal Kingdom sat on his throne while the good baron bowed before him.
”I have secured friendship with the Astronians, my king. This is the name of those people.”
”They come from a doomed land and are here to escape the demise of their world.”
Baron Brody Cook stopped for a moment as he witnessed his able king nod in understanding. A breath passed and he continued to deliver his findings.
”They also bring us a gift.” The baron said and motioned for his assistant to approach. Lydia saluted in place before she brought an alien box into the midst.
Without ado, the girl opened up the box and two things were reflected in everyone's eyes.
A mirror-like object about the size of a palm and an average squarish thing made out of light metal.
”What are these things?” The king queried. He leaned forward and he was expecting weapons and such. Unfortunately, the king was about to be disappointed in a few breaths.
”It's a magical tool and gives cold air, my king.” Baron Cook answered and pushed a button on the square object.
”WHOOSH!” A second after, a gentle hum could be heard from the unknown square object. And exactly a full minute later, the entire hall became even colder than the already wintry night.
”Ahhhh... I can see its usage on hot days.” The king smiled to hide his discontent. He mused that he may have expected so much from this first meeting.
Sensing the negative feelings on the king's face, Baron Brody Cook uttered the greatest news of all. It was obvious that he deliberately saved the best for last.
”The Wizard Solomon is dead, my king.” The baron grinned at this time.
”WHAT?!” The king of Trisal roared in question. He could not help but stand up with this shocking news.
One should know that wizards and magicians were the strongest aces in the heart of a kingdom.
Should anyone of them fall, they would absolutely cripple a nation. In worst case scenario, this would also mark as the end, death, and slavery of millions of people.
”Tell me how it happened?! Quickly!” The king was excited and it was clear to see at this time.
”As you wish, my king.” Baron Cook relayed the information as clearly as he could and a booming laughter could be heard in the aftermath of the report.
”HAHAHA! FOOLS! Send spies at once to the Baldur Kingdom!”
”If they don't have any more wizards sitting in their courts, then we shall happily add their territories into ours!”
The king laughed some more and the day ended well for him and his people.
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A new day arrived and many souls were already busy even before the sun rose in the horizon.
Many tents were set up outside the Astronian camp and the products displayed ranged from fresh meat to dining wares.
It was clear that a lot of natives in this world wanted to be the first ones to take advantage of these rich newcomers.
”I'll buy all of your products.”
”How much for everything?”