Chapter 282 - Aquagius (2/2)
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Insect Kingdom
Compared to Resurgia and Sandurk, the vibes of the Insect Kingdom are very similar to what you can say as the ancestral days of Japan. But only the vibes. It didn't have anything close to the olden days of Japan of any sort as the Insect Kingdom is in the advanced stage that the meaning of the ancestry vibe I am feeling when we first came here is already gone before I know it. Instead, only the vibes are remaining, and other than that, it is just like the same scenery in a city like in Resurgia.
”Huh. So the insect Kingdom isn't much different in Resurgia huh? From the looks of it, the only difference this place has with Resurgia towns,” Lina looked around the houses and some buildings in the Insect Kingdom.
”It was normal that it would be like that, Lina-chan. Humans helped the Insect Kingdom create a thriving atmosphere. Although there is a slight distinction that seems to be separating us to the normal humans and the insect people we are just one and the same.”
”Is that so? I thought the Insect Kingdom was found by the great leader of the Insect People or something like that.”
”There was indeed something like that but it's not just their sole effort, humans were involved too. However, it seems the history seems to have been already revised since most Insect People only knew that humans have nothing to do with the foundation of the Insect Kingdom. It's most likely due to the tampering of the royalty that the history has come to this,” Tina explained.
”If that is the case, how did you know about the true story of the history? I doubt there are still many copies of those things in the Insect Kingdom's bookstores or libraries to avoid the people learning about it.”
”You are right Lina-chan, the true history is no longer available here. I was fortunate enough to find a book detailing it on Sandurk's royal library. It was much detailed compared to the history I read in the past. No wonder the Insect Kingdom's version of history seems to be lacking in many aspects. I was confused about it but decided to keep the opinion about that matter which is why I forgot about it until I managed to read the original history in the library in the royal castle.”
I am familiar with the things here in the Insect Kingdom but since I arrived much earlier compared to the past timeline where I visited the Insect Kingdom while we have the quest for the Pioneers, this time, it is just a normal quest tied up on Tina but since this is a special quest, I doubt this is anything normal. Tina was much more familiar with the place and with her familiarity with the Insect Kingdom's ins and outs, we managed to grab a room in one of the inns before it got really cramped due to the number of visitors appearing to witness the selection.
Since the number of rooms available is close to scarce and some are almost full, we have no choice but to select only one room instead of two rooms for the two girls and one room for me. Besides, I don't need to sleep so it is pretty much a useless thing for me.
”What is your reaction after finding out that the royalties are now having selection for the next heir?” I asked Tina.
”That is to be expected. I am not surprised in the slightest they did this. Father is old and with the seat of the heir vacant after my supposedly ”death”, he would need to find a replacement as soon as possible.”
”They didn't even hold burial rites that should at least bring honors to your name after your death, is this how it is done in this place?” Lina asked.
”No. Just like humans, we also do the same thing. We don't just ignore who died and leave it at it. I already know why it is like that but I can only say that my father seems to be more focused on politics and how his rule can be preserved compared to how his family is faring. If he ever became a caring husband, my mother wouldn't have died. Maybe because of that sword that is always being passed down to the royalties might be the case. Father became like that after he received those Shield and Spear.”
”A Shield and Spear?” I frowned.
”Yes. If I remember it right, Father calls the spear the ”Spear of Superbia while the shield is known to be the ”Shield of Vanagloria”. I tried looking at what is the Spear of Superbia and the Shield of Vanagloria and how important the weapons are and the only thing I know is that Superbia and Vanagloria are also known in the well-known sin, Pride.
I was startled when Tina revealed it. A weapon bearing one of the seven deadly sins.. So that means, one of the weapons of the ”Seven Deadly Sins” weapon series is currently resting and is being used as an ancestral heirloom of the royal family.