
The pillar of light did not disappear and remained radiated into the sky. The prince looked at the light long enough for the sky to completely darken.
"Let's get out of here. I feel something bad."
"Yes, prince!"
Everyone answered simultaneously. They spurred their mounts and went from that place towards the capital, a place that for them was a safe place.
A few hours after they left, a silver object floated where they had originally been. The floating object stopped for a moment and then with a flash, it disappeared like it had never been there.
.....
The journey from the monster forest to the capital would take around seven days at full speed. Very long and exhausting distance. There are many dangers that can be found on the road. But maybe because of that light, some monsters that usually appear, they are invisible at the moment and go somewhere.
The prince and his guards immediately spurred their mounts to arrive at the capital.
"Prince..!"
On the way, the prince suddenly met a group of about fifty soldiers who were riding at high speed and left a smoke of dust behind him. A group of soldiers were led by a general who had a strong and sturdy body.
"What's going on?."
The prince was perplexed as he looked at the troops that were racing horses towards him. There was no news that the border was being attacked, so there was no need to send in backup troops. Moreover, a major general must be personally dispatched. What exactly happened?.
"Thank God you're back, prince. I was ordered by His Majesty the emperor to seek you out immediately because he knew that you would return from the Russi kingdom today."
The general got off the horse then knelt down before answering a question from the prince.
"Why, Your Majesty is so worried?."
"Your Majesty the emperor knows that you will pass through the monster forest. At first His Majesty the emperor was not too worried, but suddenly there was a strange incident, so the emperor was very worried and immediately ordered the troops to pick you up."
The strange incident that the general was referring to was probably a pillar of light that suddenly appeared from the direction of the monster forest. It was very strange and suspicious. Especially the dangerous aura emanating from that light, it was only natural that father was worried
"Hmmm.... Now don't worry. I want to return to the capital soon. Let's go."
"Okay, Prince."
They soon returned to continue their journey. About four days later, they arrived at the capital surrounded by high walls.
He immediately went to the center of the city towards the direction of the imperial palace. He wanted to meet with the emperor immediately so that the emperor would no longer worry. He asked an imperial bodyguard who was guarding the door of the emperor's residence.
"I want to meet my father."
"Report prince. The strange occurrence in the monster forest made the emperor and ancestors worried, so they were having a meeting in the throne room."
"I get it, I'll be right there."
"Mister prince."
The prince went straight to the throne room, the place where everyone gathered. It was only natural that many people were agitated due to the sudden appearance of the light pillar from the direction of the monster forest. After all, humans could not defeat the monster forest, if something happened to the monster forest and harmed mankind, then it was a disaster.
Mainly, the Linchen Empire that was directly adjacent to the monster forest. To be sure, if there was a problem with the monster forest, the Linchen Empire would definitely be the first country to be affected.
"Prince!" 2x
As the prince approached the throne room, he was greeted by two soldiers guarding the throne room.
"Can I come in?."
"Please wait, prince."
A soldier immediately entered into the throne room to give a report. Even though he was a prince, etiquette should remain in the first place, especially that in the throne room there were also many elders who should always be respected, even for the emperor himself.
Moments later, the soldier who reported it returned and respectfully replied to the prince, telling him that the prince had been allowed to enter.
In addition to the emperor sitting on the highest throne, below there were also many people who attended this meeting. There were three people sitting on the bottom seat with the position closest to the emperor, even closer than the crown prince. Two among the three people were old men who looked to be fifty years old or older, yet their spirits were still very good. Their bodies are healthy and fit. One person had a large height, his muscle line could still be seen from the long robe he was wearing. While the old man one has a thin body, but also very energetic.
Of the three people sitting in the seat of honor, one was a long-haired beautiful woman who looked like she was only about twenty years old with a white and clean face. His expression was very calm while sipping the tea provided on the table.
The woman only wore white and gold clothes, with potluck jewelry as a complement. Although it looked simple and did not sparkle much, no one dared to look down on the woman because she was the grandmother of the current emperor, meaning that she was the great-grandmother of the prince. His current age was probably already over three hundred years old.
The two old men who were next to him were also not much younger than him. At least the youngest among the three of them was around two hundred years old. While the oldest is a man with a muscular body who is currently almost four hundred years old and is also the husband of the woman. The three of them were the strongest warriors who guarded the entire kingdom from outside threats.
"Emperor, great-grandfather, great-grandmother..."
"Lusian, you're back!."
Lusian:"Yes father."
"Thank God you're okay."
The woman who was called as the great-grandmother immediately stood up and approached Lusian who was kneeling on the floor. He helped Lusian stand up.
The woman's name was Eleina Enclair, the former queen of the Linchen Empire. If Filia were here, she would know that Eleina was a Tier one level 81 fighter strong enough for the size of the local population in this time. Of course since this was only a second level secret realm independent room, then the strength of Eleina could be said to be one that was strong and could enter the ranks of the powerful people in this world.
Eleina:"Lusian, what did you meet while passing through that forest?."
Eleina asked curiously. This information was the information that the empire needed the most right now. With this information, perhaps they would know what the cause of the strangeness was, so the empire could prepare the right course of action to respond to it.
Hearing the question, Lusian simply shook her head and told her what happened when she stopped in the forest to hunt.
"That light wasn't from the monster forest?."
The muscular old man stood up and asked curiously.
Lusian:"I don't know for sure, but I think the light came from a very far place, further from the position of the monster forest."
"Further away from the monster forest?."
The emperor pondered a little after hearing those words. Like thinking of something, then he raised his head and looked at the muscular old man.
"Grandfather, do you think that pillar of light came from the meadow?."
The emperor asked the muscular man. Even though he was a big height, the muscular man had a friendly and feisty face. Hearing the question from the emperor, he pondered for a while and slightly nodded.
"I think it's possible. But we can't be sure. To reach the Grasslands, we must at least pass through the monster forest. And it would take half a month to get through the entire monster forest and reach the outskirts of the meadow."
Eleina:"So how, do we still send an exploration team?"
"Send, of course send."
Eleina:"Lowen, don't forget that you and Himmel almost died in that meadow."
Eleina answered with great annoyance at her husband's thoughtless answer. In the past, Lowen was a very passionate and curious person. As he had just reached the Mystical Knight level, he was so uncontrollable and dragged his younger brother Himmel to go straight into the wilderness. Himmel was one of the three people sitting in the seat of honor at this time.
He was indeed able to pass through the wilderness, but when he arrived at the Grassland, he almost died after meeting a bear monster. He and his brother did manage to escape somehow, but they were seriously injured and almost paralyzed forever.
Given that, Eleina was still annoyed by her husband's carelessness. He just did whatever he wanted without thinking. He thought that he would come to his senses after becoming older and could also gain lessons from experience. Who would have thought that right now he still wanted to enter the forest so excitedly.
Lowen:"Hey... It's in the past."
Eleina:"Is it different now, are you sure you can defeat that bear monster?!."
Seeing Eleina who was about to get even more angry, Lowen did not answer anymore and just sipped her tea. He looked away as if he was not involved with her.
Eleina:"OK, good, very good. Now you dare ignore me."
Eleina sat down in annoyance and did not speak anymore. Nobles and state officials who saw this they could only smile bitterly without being able to do anything. The strongest warrior in the empire, who could stop them?!.
"Ehem.... So we have to cancel the exploration plan?."
The Emperor pondered back on his plan.however, the plan was too dangerous. If until the empire lost one of its strongest fighters, then national stability could be compromised. And the white-eyed wolf of the Ugra federation will definitely show its fangs to the empire.
"No dad. I don't think we're gonna be able to stop that plan."
A black-haired young man who was several years older than the prince stood up and said his opinion. He was the eldest son as well as the legitimate crown prince of the empire.
"I think you're right."
The Emperor also realized what he meant. Seeing that phenomenon, it was definitely not only the Linchen Empire that felt the crisis, but other countries must have felt it as well. They will certainly soon propose the formation of exploration teams from different countries to reduce their losses. In other words, the exploration team from Linchen should remain in form. Otherwise, then other countries would be wary of and even excommunicate the Linchen Empire which would be extremely detrimental to the country.
"Ayahanda, let me take part in this expedition."
"What!!!.... Are you crazy...!!"
Hearing the proposal from the crown prince, the king immediately stood up and shouted cursing. How could a crown prince go to such a dangerous place. Not only the king, but also the three elders showed a disapproving expression on his face.
Lusian:"Sister, what is big brother talking about?!. How could you possibly take such a risk?."
"Sister, you seem to have misunderstood. If no members of the Royal family participate, then we will be looked down upon by other countries. I am confident in this exploration that other countries will also include members of their Royal families."
Lusian:"But sister..."
"It's okay. It's just exploration. With my great-grandfather, I will be safe. At least there's no problem to escape."
Susian:"No. If indeed the Royal family must participate, then let me go."
"You, no. I won't allow it."
The crown prince would not approve of such a dangerous thing for his younger brother. This kingdom is rare. If they usually want to fight for the throne, then these brothers do not. They would rather support each other and help for the future of this country than compete uselessly.
Lusian:"Sister, as a warrior, I am stronger than you. But if as a leader, I'm far from you. So, if indeed the Royal family has to participate, then only I am more suitable. Maybe big sister Liez can, but right now big sister is at Sky Sword Academy and can't go home."
"But you are a talented person who was accepted by the Sky Domination Academy. How can we lose a talent like you?."
Lusian did not pay attention to her brother anymore and knelt down to face the emperor.
Lusian:"Dad, please allow me to participate in this exploration."
"Are you sure?."
Lusian:"Yes dad, I'm sure."
"Then take care of yourself."
"Dad... How_"
"It's been decided."
The Emperor did not want to do this either. But as Lusian said, she was indeed the most appropriate one to represent the current members of the Royal family. Her older sister, Liez, was not around, so she was the only choice at the moment. The emperor was helpless as well.
After a long meeting, finally the exploration team has been decided. Lowen and Eleina will go and lead the exploration team. While Himmel will remain in the palace to guard the empire.
As expected, the next day the empire received a letter from another kingdom to form an exploration team. The entire exploration team would gather at the border town between Linchen Empire and the monster forest a few days later. After three days, prince Lusian and his entourage immediately set off on the fastest horse they could get.
The journey from the capital and the border city would take about five days, so they immediately set off before the exploration teams from other countries waited too long.
Arriving at the border town, many knights and powerful figures from various countries gathered in this place. Aside from the various kingdoms, all the powerful warriors from the various academies also participated.
There's not much that these people can say. After briefly greeting each other, they began to organize their own troops. Although many forces were in conflict with each other, but in the current conditions they had to continue to maintain their pretentious attitude towards each other.
Seeing the people from Sky Sword Academy, Lusian immediately went to approach them, hoping not to see her sister. But hope is dashed. He saw a tall girl with blond hair who was standing in iron armor near a carriage.
Seeing that, Lusian immediately approached him. He was a little worried about this exploration. He doesn't want his sister in danger. Before he got close, he saw his elder sister saluting a brown-haired young man who had a friendly smile on his face. The man was no older than his older sister, but he had already reached the General Knight at a very admirable young age.
Looking at the man, Lusian was very familiar. He was the senior of Sky Domination Academy, which was the academic master of Sky Sword.
The man also saw Lusian, he immediately waved his hand. As Liez looked at Lusian, she was shocked and there was a touch of worry in her eyes. Although they were born to different mothers, their relationship was very good. Both of their mothers also had a very good relationship.
This is indeed a rare thing, but word circulated that both their mothers have a strange relationship.
Lusian immediately went over to the two of them.
Liez:"Sister, why are you..."
Lusian: "Sister, why are you..."
They both said in unison. They wanted to ask each other why the other party was here. But before they could say much, suddenly a voice came to disturb them.
"Oh, beauty Liez. Long time no see..."
Hearing this voice, Liez's mood became extremely cloudy. She hated the owner of this voice and hoped she would never meet him.
Really shit...
(The end of this chapter.)
I can only type up here. My phone is still problematic and often restart itself which makes it very difficult for me to type. So I'm sorry that lately it's become a rarity to update...
The level of power in space independent of the lowest:
Beginners. (1-10)
Fighters. (11-20)
Warriors.b(21-30)
Knight. (31-40)
General Knight's. (41-50)
King Knight's. (51-60)
Emperor Knight's. (61-70)
Great Knight's. (71-80)
Holy Knights's. (81-90)
Mystical Knight's. (91-100)
Enlightened Soul's. (101-110)
Transformation. (111-120)
Bishop. (121-130)
Cardinal. (131-140)
Popes. (141-150)
Blessed. (151-160)
Sky explorer's. (161-170)
Sky Fighters. (171-180)
Angelo. (181-190)
The Archangel. (191-200)
The God of War. (Tiere 1).
There had yet to be a human in the independent space that reached Tier more than one, so there was no name for it yet. The humans in this place, at the highest was Tier one level 90, or they referred to it as the ninth level God of War.