Chapter 184 - Return (2/2)

”Ash, let's go, everything has been settled.”

”Wait what? You did everything without me? How could you?”

Hearing what Ash said, Nightin merely laughed it off before getting the Shadow Knight to transport them back to where Smith and the soldiers were. It's time they left this place which had no importance in their hearts. But Nightin made a vow to himself to return to this place again one day to discover the true secrets of this palace that's being hidden from the world.

When they appeared before the army once again, none of them asked how Nightin appeared suddenly despite the curiosity in their hearts. If there's one thing that they know most about Nightin, it's them knowing that he has countless secrets which they'll never discover, but that doesn't matter because everything he does is always for the best of them.

”So sect master, are you going to return to the sect after turning in the mission or are you going to keep on going down the path to become a noble because of the greater cause you told me about the previous time?”

”Home, that's where I'll be returning to, but I'll have to deal with the Voyager Emperor before this.”

”Why? Is he going to stop you from leaving just because you might be able to help him achieve his goal of becoming the fifth supreme kingdom?” When Lancelot spoke, killing intent gowned the area in an electric field.

”It's fine, I have ways to make him let me leave whether he permits it or not.” Nightin spoke with such confidence that the soldiers behind him didn't have the slightest worry, even encouraging him to leave the kingdom.

”Don't worry general, we'll accompany you no matter where you go.”

”That's right, it was because of you that we were given this lease of life to begin with after all.”

”Even if you want us to accompany you to hell, we'll do it with a smile.”

”Hahahaha, don't worry, I have greater plans ahead for all of you. The Nirvana sect will only be the starting of the word rebirth, we'll show the world what it really means to start life from the beginning even when it reaches the worst period of time.”

”Oh, what plans do you have for your army?” Ash asked out of curiosity, his fingers in a v shape below his cheek which added to his charm.

”A military academy for all youths regardless of their talent to join. I'll be dividing it into four sectors which will group them into different sectors based on their talent to better accommodate their growth. Speaking of it, do you want to be in charge of this military academy? I'll be sure that it's in safe hands if you're in charge.”

”Hahahaha, aren't you afraid that I might turn against you one day?” When Ash said this, his face darkened and a shroud of mystery suddenly enveloped him.

”If that day ever comes, then I'll be the one to stop you with my own sword, that is the best I can do and the only option I would have.” Nightin said with a cheerful smile, the solemn atmosphere in the air being lifted away by this smile of his as he told the Shadow Knight.

”I'll just call you Shadow from now on, do I make myself clear?”

”Yes general, you have the absolute authority to call me as you deem fit, but I hope that whatever you call me won't be too offensive.” When Shadow said this, everyone broke out in laughter upon recalling just what type of soldier he is. Is someone cold who treats everything with a nonchalant attitude seriously asking for them to not sully his name? But still, all of them have already treated Shadow as someone who is one of them, which is why they'll treat him equally just like how they treat the others.

”No problem, I'm sure everyone here is willing to treat you fairly as long as you don't act all arrogant and treat them as your servants.” Turning behind to look at the soldiers from both armies after assuring Shadow, he asked them ”Am I right?”

”Of course, as long as he has the intention to blend in with us, we'll definitely be willing to accept him into our circle.” One of the younger soldiers with spiky hair stood out and said, a headband red in colour tied around his head for some reason.

”Thank you.”

Those were the final two words that the Shadow Knight said before he transported everyone back into somewhere near the Voyager kingdom so that they can return to the kingdom gates on their mounts to avoid suspicion while he can just blend in as one of the soldiers.