
On that very bright day, everything seemed to be washed up by the light of the sea. The sound of seagulls is noisy, many fish are seen. However, a very pungent smell began to approach.
"I've heard about the harbour, but I never thought it would be this bad."
"This is what Ivaria is now in."
Vallen was surprised to see firsthand how the fish were floating, partially stranded to the edge, all the fish were rotting, and filled the port area.
Not long the ship leaned.
There were a lot of Beastmen who looked skinny, hungry.
"Master, food... Give us some food."
Creuz Fadim stood, carrying a lot of food.
"O Ivarian People, we have brought a great supply of food from Estora. We'll share it with all of you."
Those guys look happy...
"Thank you, sir.."
"Oh, finally my kids can eat."
"Thank you God..."
(Hunger spread to all regions, is this the impact of a Pandemic? Or something that is done by magic?)
"Mr Creuz, I'll help."
"Oh, Vallen. We're very helpful then."
Vallen took the sacks of rice, and distributed food and clean water to the residents.
With the pleasure of Vallen giving the sembako, he saw a hint of hope from the eyes of the Ivarians.
After a few hours.
"Still less...."
"The supply is up."
"What's? There are still many who have not been part."
Someone Grandma, with her granddaughter in front of Vallen.
"Son, food... Give us some food... My granddaughter is starving. I'm fine, just give it to my granddaughter.."
"Grandmother..."
(Damn... Is there nothing I can do?)
General Creuz patted Vallen on the shoulder.
"Calm down, Vallen. You rest."
"But Mr..."
"Vallen..! It's an order."
Vallen was stunned, and bowed silently.
"I understand Mr. Creuz."
Vallen turned back to Grandma.
"It's Grandma... Use this food well."
"Finally... Thank you, son.."
"Thank you, brother..."
The innocent little girl thanked Vallen.
General Creuz just saw... And unable to act.
Vallen's back in the cabin.
"DANG...! DAMN....! SHIT....!" Shouting and hitting the wall.
"What the fuck is all this... It's even worse than the Polac thing."
*Chapter 58: Imprisoned Villages*
Creuz soon enters the cabin.
"Vallen's... How are you doing?"
"I feel so claustrophobic... What the fuck is all this?"
"You're a good man, Vallen. After knowing this, are you willing to give a helping hand to the Ivarian Kingdom?"
"No need to ask again. Not to be told, I'll help you."
Inwardly, Creuz said, "Basic, you are the same person. Will this child also follow your path, Prince Julius?".
Creuz recalls a past where, at that time, Ivaria was pressed into a war that was impossible to win.
*flashback
"Retreating... The vanguard can't hold."
"But we are the last defense. If we lose, then they will enter the Kingdom."
"General Creuz, your orders?"
"Calm down, O my troops... Hold on as hard as possible, nothing is impossible as long as our hearts remain firm. Think about what you are protecting behind this fortress... Our wives and children are taking shelter behind our backs. Hang on, for them."
"WOOAHHH...! FOR IVARIA..."
The soldiers shouted with excitement.
"ENEMIES VISIBLE...."
From the hill, the enemy attacked with an army of horsemen. Their spears pointed forward, preparing to stab whoever was in front of him.
"Hold Soldier... Archers, get ready..."
"We await your orders, General."
"Shoot now..."
They prepared to throw arrows at the enemy, but...
In the middle of them came a very powerful lightning strike...
This strike left the troops from both sides speechless.
From the former lightning strike was seen a young man, with his sharp sword, extremely strong armor. The young man raised his sword upwards, the sky suddenly rumbled. The lightning was crazed, as if dancing beautifully.
The young man chanted an Ancient spell.
"Bruenhylde Kaizan..."
With great power, the sky sent down a rain of lightning. The enemies were divided, they ran, trying to save themselves. However, no one could escape the lightning strike.
The soldiers of Ivaria still did not know the figure who was on the battlefield. However one thing that was on their minds was, a young man descended from the sky dancing with lightning on his sword.
The young man was named...
"I'm sorry for my delay. Assistance from the Kingdom of Estora has arrived, my name is Julius Alxandria."
"Mr Creuz? Mister..."
"Oh sorry Vallen, I was thinking about something earlier."
"So how's next?"
From outside there was a sound of panic.
"Enemy attack..."
The ship's bell rang..
"What's going on?"
"General, look at some fleet ships from a distance."
"What ship is that?"
"I don't know... Our vision is limited because it's night."
Vallen tried to sense the Auras that were on those ships.
(Ah, urgent... I'll hide.)
"Where are you going?"
"Ah General, I want to go to the toilet for a second..."
"Within the ship, why come down?"
"Ahh That..."
One of the crew said.
"General Creuz, that's the ship of His Majesty Roxaline."
"WHAT...! Are you sure?"
"I'm very sure..."
"Hmmm, why did the Royal Fleet of Tuore visit the Ivaria sea? Vallen, do you know anything?"
"Gick*... Ehem, I don't know either."
"Suspicious..."
"Well, I'll go down first..."
"After that, relax. Stay here..."
(Death to me.).
A few moments later...
"Roxaline, why are you visiting our Kingdom?"
"Hmpf... Who said I'd come here just because I wanted to meet Ayang Vallen."
"A-yang Vallen..? What the hell is going on here?"
*Back when Vallen and Roxaline were in the cabin.
"Vallen, 5 more rounds..."
"Ehhh... I'm tired of the Queen..."
"Cst*... I told you no, call me Roxaline when you're both."
"Ah, sorry I forgot. So Roxaline..."
"I knew... Take this."
"This is?"
"It's a shell of a sea conch. Anyway, I already know about the state of the Ivaria Kingdom. People are starving, and disease is everywhere... I'm sure your cargo on this ship won't be able to meet all their needs."
"So what should I do with this?"
"If that time comes, you blow this shell. Try it.."
Vallen blowing.
"Hm... No sound came out."
"The resulting frequencies can only be heard by my own ears. If you need my help, I'll come with a load of food for you."
"Thank you Roxaline..."
Vallen tried to blow back...
"Yeah*... Hmm, what did you blow this time Vallen?"
"Ehehe... Let the Joneses imagine."
"Basic Vallen naughty.."
*Back to the incident.
What, still less long you say? Patience first Nes, if told blatantly. Later will fail Review, so maklumin. Haha.
"Hoohh Vallen, can you tell me what all this means.."
"Ahaha... Good General Creuz."
Vallen, and Roxaline recounted the incident.
"Ehem... Put the story aside when you're in the cabin. So, is Queen Roxaline going to give us this much for free?"
"I did not give it to you, I only gave the food to Ayang Vallen. So, it's up to him to get all that shotgun."
"Hooo so yeah... Vallen."
Creuz looked at Vallen with a savage beast's gaze.
"Bcr*.... I understand, I understand. So you better not look at me like that, well?"
"A good decision... So, in exchange what do you want Queen Roxaline?"
"Hmmm, what is it...? Oh yes, Ayang Vallen must enter the cabin on my ship tonight, until tomorrow."
(Gulp*... Time to slip away.).
General Creuz grabbed Vallen's shoulder.
"Where are you, young man... There's a service you have to do. Ehehe..."
"General Creuz, you sold me again... Goddamnit..."
A few moments later.
The tobacco brought by Roxaline was finally distributed evenly to all residents in the port.
Happiness, cheerfulness, enveloped that cold night.
Everyone ended up sleeping soundly, they only heard a faint sound carried by the ocean breeze, the voice of a young man whimpering with pleasure.
See you in the next chapter....