Chapter 1470 - Award Ceremony (Part 2) (1/2)
”Mage Tista Verhen, I've heard of your contribution in taking down the lost city of Kogaluga and I'm pleased to learn that you're following in your brother's footsteps as a guardian of this Kingdom.”
”Yet your achievements are too small to allow me to make you into a Great Mage. Would you be interested in becoming a feudal lord and help Count Jadon Lark in administering the Lustria County?
”You would have your personal fief and the authority to protect both your family and friends.” The King said.
”Thanks for your kind offer, Your Majesty, but I have to refuse. The practice of magic requires too much time for me to properly take care of even one single farm. Yet, I have a request, if you will allow me.” Tista replied.
”Speak freely.” Meron nodded.
”Before her death, Lady Nerea, Nana, asked my brother to promise her not to seek justice for her. Yet I don't share his oath and my mentor was precious to me. I can't live with the thought that even in death she's marked by infamy.
”To make peace with it, I need to know what happened to her.” Tista said.
”That will not be a problem.” Sylpha clapped her hands, making a small booklet appear in front of Tista. ”Those events happened almost sixty years ago, way before my time, and most of the people involved are dead.
”Those are the official records hence I'm granting you clearance to read its contents but not to divulge them. Are we clear?”
”Thanks, your Majesty.” Tista gave a bow in reply.
”One more thing. My husband and your brother have one thing in common. They are too stingy.” Sylpha made a block of Adamant appear for Tista, almost giving Meron a stroke.
”We can't expect someone to perform great deeds if they lack the proper resources. Get yourself a decent armor and consider that Adamant as an investment that the Royal Family is making in you.”
'She is also getting the damn mansion! You're going overboard.' The King said via their mind link.
'Does Valeron's blood make you a cheapskate or is it just you?' Sylpha replied with a scoff. 'You just said that we're saving millions of gold coins from not having to look after the lost cities anymore. What's the big deal with a bit of Adamant?'
'Not saving, reinvesting!' Meron said with a snarl. 'It means we're not getting anything in our pockets. We are spending the same sum as before but for different reasons.'
'Reasons that in due time will make us a fortune. Now quit whining and let's get over with the ceremony.' Sylpha cut the mind link and looked at Phloria.
”Captain Ernas, you ranked third at the Academy despite having a single specialization. After graduating, you immediately enrolled in the army, and from that moment onwards you dedicated your life to serve your country.
”You sacrificed your personal life, you put your life on the line every single day, and achieved one of the most brilliant careers that the Kingdom had ever seen in centuries.