Chapter 668 - Between Light & Light (VI) (1/2)

Chapter 668: Between Light & Light (VI)

As elite talents who could enter the representative team, these young rising stars were not to be trifled with. They felt relatively flabbergasted by the ‘overwhelming support’ from the people of the Country of Light. However, they quickly returned to their senses under Rhode’s lead, descending the ramp and stepping on the solid ground with calm, collected expressions. They lifted their heads and fixated their gaze forward. Just as Rhode had mentioned, they were nobles, while the crowd was composed of civilians. They didn’t need to lower themselves to their levels. Some of the nobles even mimicked Rhode in waving back to the civilians ‘passionately’, and, of course, they stirred up yet another wave of curses and criticisms. However, it sounded like rumbles in their ears as the place was overly noisy. Even though it got under their skin, the nobles couldn’t hear the buzz clearly as though a swarm of houseflies were dancing around their ears.

Lydia led the way and it went without saying that she had garnered the most hatred among them. If it weren’t for the soldiers maintaining the order, perhaps the civilians would have encircled her. However, Lydia wasn’t in the least bit concerned. She strode forward and waved her hands to the two rows of civilians lined along the passageway. It was apparent that she was used to such treatment.

“Your Highness, you’re finally here.”

Carl wiped the sweat beads off his forehead before bowing deeply to Lydia. At that moment, a soldier in a straightly-ironed attire walked forward in large strides and gave the Country of Light’s military salute to Lydia.

“Greetings, Your Highness Lydia. I’m the 3rd Guard’s Commander of the Light Dragon Soul. I’m abiding by the Light Parliament’s orders to receive you. The chariots are ready. Please follow me.”

The soldier revealed a smile.

“I apologize for this unsightly scene. This is spontaneously organized by the civilians. All we could do was to maintain order. Please don’t take offense.”

“It’s fine. I know the people of the Country of Light have always been passionate.”

Lydia said with an unchanged expression. She nodded slightly after sweeping a glance to the civilians.

The distance from the ramp to the chariot wasn’t far and the process was smooth without hiccups, except for the annoying verbal abuse, humiliating written slogans, and insulting portraits. Yes. Everything was smooth.

“This is ridiculous!”

Marlene exploded in wrath as soon as she board the chariot.

“They’re too much! This is the solemn and sacred Dragon Soul Ceremony. How can the Light Parliament shame us this brazenly!”

“Ah…”

Lize let out a long, subtle sigh. Her exhausted expression said it all.

“Anne feels that it’s quite fun to see them screaming from behind the soldiers and they didn’t dare to pick a fight with us. It’s interesting to infuriate them to death.”

Rhode wasn’t surprised by their reactions at all. Even though the Dragon Soul Ceremony was held in the Light Capital, all the duchies and territories under the Light Dragon Soul protection would also participate in it as it was closely related to the Light Dragon Soul.

However, not every territories and duchies shared the same pair of trousers. Even though they were equally under the Light Dragon Soul protection, there were several conflicts between the Country of Light and other territories. The Country of Light always made use of the Light Dragon Soul presence and they believed that they should be the dominator of all the territories under the Light Dragon Soul’s protection. This left the overlords resentful. It was mentioned previously that many regions of the continent were enveloped in Chaos and had lost their Order. In order to receive one’s territory, one had to penetrate deeply into it and awaken the slumbering Dragon Soul’s powers. Thus, according to the treaty, one would gain the rights to receive the territory after fulfilling the requirements. Apart from the Country of Light, several overlords had taken great pains and sacrificed countless men to awaken the Dragon Soul power and receive their territories. They didn’t receive a single bit of help from the Country of Light. After the overlords built their nation, the Country of Light emerged before them like a savior and told them that they should respect the Light Dragon since it was due to the Light Dragon Soul’s protection that their territories were in a stable condition. Of course, there must be substantive representation to their respects… And everyone knew that.

The overlords were naturally dissatisfied with this attitude. They fought hard for their territories and not only did the Country of Light not assist them, but they also demanded for their service? Just because the Light Dragon Soul was in the Country of Light? Alright then. Retract the Light Dragon Soul’s protection if you’re capable and we shall see if it listens to you.

Therefore, there were plenty of conflicts between the Country of Light and several territories. However, even though the overlords were furious, they didn’t dare speak about it. Some of them had even turned to the Country of Light and became one of their protected members, while some had chosen the other path: joining the Anti-Country of Light Alliance.

And the Munn Kingdom was the head of this ‘Anti-Country of Light Alliance’. Even though this alliance didn’t officially exist, there were indeed presences of this alliance. Although the Munn Kingdom and the other territories had vastly different goals and weren’t as determined as Lydia in restoring the Light Dragon Soul’s dignity and status, they had the same enemy: the Light Parliament.

Lydia was determined to weaken the authority of the Light Parliament while strengthening the dignity of the Light Dragon Soul. On the other hand, the overlords were mostly looking to weaken the Light Parliament’s forces and stop them from their criticisms. It would be more justifiable for the Munn Kingdom to take the lead. Lydia, as one of the three Archangels and a subordinate of the Light Dragon Soul, would be easily accepted by others. But it would most probably be deemed as mortals attempting to disobey the gods if the overlords opposed the Country of Light instead. Perhaps their people wouldn’t even dare imagine such a terrifying future. As a result, the only choice the Anti-Country of Light Alliance had was to follow the Munn Kingdom’s lead under Lydia’s flag to reach their goals.

With this level of relationship, it wasn’t hard to see that the Light Parliament and the Munn Kingdom was as incompatible as fire and water. If it weren’t for Country of Darkness eyeing territory covetously and the Light Parliament not being foolish enough to snatch the Light Dragon Soul’s authority and position, both sides would have erupted into a huge war a long time ago.

The Munn Kingdom had expectations to bring order out of chaos and allow the Light Dragon Soul to regain its deserved authority and position.

The various overlords hoped to diminish the strong, imperialism influence that the Light Parliament had on this continent.

On the contrary, the Light Parliament hoped to remove the Light Dragon Soul entirely, turn the Country of Light into a true master of their own affairs, and not entrust their lives and hopes on nations ruled by other races.

Unless one party gave way, conflicts were inevitable.

But none of the parties would give way.