Chapter 357 - Eve of the Final Battle (1/2)

Chapter 357: Eve of the Final Battle

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

After Link’s message arrived, Duke Abel stood up, losing his cool a bit. This wasn’t that bad. Someone stood up from their seats and ran out of the room.

Everyone stared at each other, speechless. The one who ran out was none other than the High Elf Princess Milda. She ran so quickly that her body even glowed faintly and disappeared out the door in a blink.

She’d used an acceleration spell.

Everyone had seen Milda’s tears earlier, but that was when everyone thought Link had died. They’d all felt heavy, so no one had thought much. Now, Link was alright, and they were all relieved, but Milda’s reaction was so dramatic. They thought more into this.

Apparently, Milda had run into trouble at Ferde before, and Master Link saved her. After that, Milda stayed in Ferde instead of returning to the Isle of Dawn. She even had her own house in Ferde.

These weren’t secrets. Anyone would know if they asked.

As a Magician, she didn’t even control her emotions and cried when they’d heard the news of Link’s death. Now, she was this emotional… Was there something between them?

Everyone was relaxed at this time.

Riel, the king of the Dwarf Mountain, was very straightforward. He slammed a fist on the table and laughed, saying, “The princess is in love with the Magician? Haha, that’s great!”

The Yabba airship commander also giggled. “I bet this would be written in epic poems.”

Duke Abel and the other deputy officers exchanged glances awkwardly. They all knew that Link had a woman in the Ferde Territory named Celine or something. Those two were apparently very in love. The High Elf Princess’ reaction made things awkward.

The duke chuckled. “Aha, that’s Master Link’s private matters. Let’s stop discussing it and go welcome him.”

Everyone rose and walked out of the hall.

Along the way, the more Duke Abel thought about it, the more he found it odd. When he walked past the first checkpoint, he finally understood. “Princess Milda’s matter is Link’s own private thing,” he whispered to the officers beside him. “It’s forbidden to discuss. We’ll pretend we didn’t see anything and don’t know anything. If any of the soldiers gossip, punish them! Understood?”

By the end, Duke Abel’s eyes grew harsh, and his lips were pressed thinly. His expression was very strict.

“Yes, General!” The officers didn’t know why their general was like this, but they obeyed anyway.

Abel actually had very deep thoughts behind this action.

The dwarves and Yabba were foreign races. Outsiders didn’t care and had no qualms about causing some drama. However, Abel knew that Princess Milda’s tears were genuine but rushing out to welcome him after learning that Link was still alive was a bit purposeful.

She was the princess of the High Elves and her each move was critical. After living in the fortress together these days, Abel knew that Milda was clear about her duties. She might not be a mature politician yet, but she was already on the way to maturity. She was stronger than most people.

How could she lose her cool like this?

Bryant had a messy relationship with a High Elf back then and even died in the Isle of Dawn… Hmph, do the High Elves want to get all our human geniuses? What a good plan! Thinking of this, Abel’s heart turned cold.

He was known as the iron duke and had a strong personality. The wellbeing of humanity was always first for him. In his opinion, the High Elves and Dark Elves were both foreigners. They could work together but must be cautious!

Of course, even though he was unhappy about Milda’s actions, he was a political figure, and they were allies. Abel quickly adjusted his emotions and put a smile on.

On the other side, Link had just crossed the first wall of the fortress and soldiers already filled the square. They were all there just to see the infamous Magician up close.

There were so many people. Thankfully, the soldiers mostly kept order and there were officers present. No chaos erupted.

While walking, the crowd at the front grew loud. There were gasps and cries.

“The High Elf Princess is here!”

“Oh my god, how can there be such a beautiful woman in this world?”

“She must be the incarnate of the moon!”

The High Elf Princess had been at the Orida Fortress for more than a month, but when she’d first appeared, she wore a veil. Later, she mostly stayed at the Mage Tower, so most regular soldiers had no chance to see her true appearance. There were rumors that she was beautiful but as to just how beautiful, no one knew.

Now, she appeared right in the crowd and didn’t hide her face at all.

Her features were the stunning type and were quite offensive. Just a glance could make someone go blind from the beauty and stop breathing.

Barely any beauties of this extent appeared before the males. In a war fortress where even a female pig was stared at, it was no surprise a commotion was stirred.