Chapter 81 - Vol1 Ch81: Withdrawal and negotiations (1/2)

Translator: La0o9  Editor: La0o9

Reystromia.

Negary had become more silent over the past few years. Because of the war, Reystromia no longer enjoyed the prosperity it had in the past, and most people here were either deserters or mercenaries.

There were also still some desperate smugglers, but not many.

〖 I had thought that in lull of Nala’s appearance, Eldridge would fight back, but strangely, he had chosen to remain indifferent instead 〗Negary’s voice could be heard, but he was nowhere to be seen on his throne: 〖 Granny Seal’e, your prophecy seems to be incorrect 〗

“Lord Negary, this old one’s prophecy is not wrong. Eldridge will surely clash with Nala. This is their destiny” Granny Seal’e who was standing by the throne, as usual, confidently said.

“I have seen it with my own eyes, the flames are about to go out. Eldridge Andrea has made his choice, he has risen because of the Last God, and so he will be bound by the Last God. Since he did not choose to confront Nala, that meant that he had chosen to back down”

〖 Eldridge… 〗Negary sighed. Despite them never meeting face to face before, this opponent and food that he had coveted for a long time, had made him a little disappointed: 〖 And so he chose to let Nala win 〗

“Yes, he had backed down, there were no other choices for him. Everything of the Last God was restraining him. And now that Nala had appeared, this renowned King hailed as the greatest ruler in Royas’ history, had chosen to back down. He chose to pass on the responsibility that originally belonged to him to Nala”

〖 It’s almost time, yes? 〗 Negary asked. This had been the 21st year that he had been in this world. In these 21 years, he had grown from a clueless remnant soul to becoming one of the beings that stood at the apex of this world. He died in this world, became a remnant soul in this world, changed in this world, grew in this world, and now, he would finally break off from this world.

“Yes, Milord, the Black Abyss is near, everything will soon come to an end. But no matter what they choose, it will be us who will obtain victory!!” Granny Seal’e declared excitedly.

〖 Then recall the three troops 〗 Negary’s voice was calm. The ‘three troops’ he spoke of were all the forces that he had organized and developed over these years. Including the reorganized Crowmen, the elite Ghostmen, and the secretive Dragonmen.

…

Nala sat on the side seat of the audience hall as the Princess.

Sitting next to her was Seth the First with a fake smile on his face. In the last few years, his figure had become a bit inflated and gave off a kind impression at a glance.

Nala uncomfortably moved her arm a little.

This damn lady’s dress is limiting my range of movement. If I use just a bit too much strength, it’ll completely rip and become ruined, I really can’t understand what the use for such clothes are at all.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, our counterattack is finally over. Marshal Rhys will soon return with news of victory and an ambassador of Royas. After we complete the post-war negotiations with Royas, all those who have made significant contributions will receive the rewards that they are due” Seth the First maintained his amiable smile and raised his cup, declaring this exciting news to the aristocrats who had gathered around.

The war simply could not go on any longer. The biggest problem of which was population, when it came down to it, a war was only a game of population. During these long years of war, large numbers of young men had been conscripted into the army, both voluntarily and not. If the war went on any longer, the country would be literally crippled.

The current state was just right, a group of nobles had died, a new group of nobles had risen, and the country could be settled for at least the next few decades, everything seemed as beautiful as it should be.

Luen Donner was also here, wearing a luxurious priest robe and a smile on his face as he sat to the right of the King.