The Crown Of The Nine Continents
Chapter 165: Offers, and Terms

This is an intensely ongoing meeting between the royal family, the nobles, and Anryzel Dirvaren.

"I request that you reconsider the matter of the academy!" duke Fedel pleaded.

As a representative of the nobles, Duke Fedel made a request to Anryzel in the form of his cooperation in improving the quality of the academy for the better.

Everyone in the community used to think that the performance of Aulzania Academy was the best. Graduates who come from the academy are talented people who are selected with a guaranteed future. Graduating students are believed to have the ability, and knowledge that is more than enough to live life.

But after the crisis that befell the Kingdom of Aulzania many times, they finally realized that the quality of the academy was still not enough. The education provided was already high, but still not high enough when compared to education in the two great empires.

Therefore the nobles agreed to issue this request to Anryzel Dirvaren as the Hero of Aulzania.

Meanwhile, Anryzel was still thinking carefully about Duke Fedel's request. Improving academy quality is not an easy thing to do. There are some things that must be done gradually in order to get the best results.

In order to achieve the best results, it takes the best time. At least, this quality improvement will not be done in one or two months, but can be up to several years.

"Well, do I have a lot of time to spend in a place like this? The answer is, of course not."

The conflict between Anryzel and some parties is still not over. His desire to seek the truth has not been fully satisfied either. Plus, Ahn requested that Anryzel solve some of the problems.

There was hardly any time leniency that Anryzel had to use to improve the quality of the academy. But that does not mean Anryzel does not have a solution at all. Anryzel has some ideas that might be done regarding the request of Duke Fedel and the nobles.

"One month. I'll try it for a month."

Duke Fedel who heard it revealed a hopeful glint of eyes. Even if it was one month, one week, or even one day, as long as it could improve the quality of the academy no matter how small it would still be.

"really?! Then ...."

Anryzel then interrupted, and expressly stated some conditions as a condition for accepting the request.

"I have some conditions for doing so."

Duke Fedel widened his eyes, then closed his eyes, and ended up nodding understandingly. Before this meeting was held, Duke Fedel had indeed discussed with other royals on the matter, and they had anticipated the terms that might be given.

"Please say the first month is my assessment of the academy and the determination of the students. If they exceed my expectations, then adding a teaching period is still possible. Furthermore, I just want some privileges from the nobles, the details will I write down in a piece of paper, how about?"

Duke Fedel pondered the terms Anryzel had given him for a while. Since Anryzel asked for something as yet unclear, Duke Fedel became hesitant whether the request was still able to be fulfilled by him and the nobles?

"Of course we'll take it. However, are those special conditions still within our limits?" duke Fedel asked, feeling a little scared.

Anryzel knew, some of the things that nobles could give were very limited, and tended not to be too valuable. But worthless does not mean it has no use at all. Anryzel was able to see the privilege he would ask for would most likely be influential in the future.

Anryzel then chuckles a little, "Keh, no problem. I know well the limits of your abilities."

Duke Fedel immediately felt relieved, if everything was still within the limits of their abilities then some privilege was not a problem. The prosperity of the Kingdom of Aulzania was more important to him because it concerned the land of birth and the land where they lived.

Duke Fedel agreed, "Alright, it means this deal is already in place."

King Esdagius who was in between the meeting nodded in satisfaction. Duke Fedel is the nobleman he trusted, even the request made this time was still about the benefits of the Kingdom of Aulzania.

It would be very unwise for King Esdagius to turn a blind eye to all the efforts made by Duke Fedel to build the Kingdom of Aulzania for the better.

"good. Fedel's grief, you make me proud."

Everyone turned their eyes to King Esdagius.

"A nobleman who really thought about the condition of this country was so rare. Someone like you is what keeps our country prosperous and prosperous. Therefore, it would be a shame for me not to support your wishes of the nobles."

Anryzel looked at King Esdagius with suspicion. His brain could stop at nothing to make a pre-exception, about what troublesome thing this King Esdagius would ask for.

"Because it's like this ... Mr. Dirvaren, no. Maybe from now on I will call you as, Your Excellency Anryzel Dirvaren. I really hope His Majesty can help us resolve some royal matters, especially in the field of education and force of the troops."

The behavior of King Esdagius shocked everyone. Especially when King Esdagius decided to call Anryzel with the title "His Majesty" as a form of ornamentation. If a king calls someone else "His Majesty" then it is appropriate to doubt his duchy as a king.

"Wait for Your Majesty! You don't have to humble yourself to support us! After all, Mr. Anryzel himself has agreed to this request!"

Duke Fedel felt awry with everything that was happening. Duke Fedel had thought that King Esdagius humbled himself because of them; the request of the nobles. But Duke Fedel knew nothing, and the decision of King Esdagius was not due to their request, but something more crucial.

King Esdagius stopped the argument of some who wanted to protest using one raised hand. He had decided something, and this decision had to be taken immediately before the other party took it first.

"Don't doubt my beliefs, Fedel!" the King Esdagius shouted.

Duke Fedel immediately shook, did not dare to argue, or comment further on the king's decision.

"There are some things you don't know. His Highness Anryzel Dirvaren is a bigger figure than you can imagine!"

The atmosphere felt very uncomfortable. Anryzel could only sigh a few times, feeling that King Esdagius was too excited in taking a big chance.

"Stop talking about someone right in front of him."

The warning made King Esdagius flinch, then contemplate in silence his actions. In any case, King Esdagius did not yet have permission to reveal Anryzel's secret, so he felt he had committed a bit of a fatal mistake.

"I have received a request from Duke Fedel, so there is no need for you to explain anything unnecessary, King Esdagius."

The room had become congested by the pressure released by Anryzel. While the people who listened to him, including King Esdagius and Duke Fedel could only nod with pale faces.

"That's great. Now I just want to hear, why are you in such a hurry and call me to this place, King Esdagius?"

Anryzel had already guessed most of King Esdagius' intentions and desires. The guess was later reinforced by the statement of King Esdagius who would start calling him "His Majesty" and no longer "Mr Dirvaren".

It seems that King Esdagius sensed the interest of the Great Empire of Exousillia towards Anryzel. Therefore, King Esdagius tried his best to get a good impression of Anryzel, and began the first steps before the empire made its move.

If that time comes, where the Great Empire of Exousillia will seek to draw Anryzel to their side, and King Esdagius competes fairly at the same time, so King Esdagius could not have had a chance at all.

Everything about the Kingdom of Aulzania could not compare to the Great Empire of Exousillia. If Anryzel had been offered an offer by these two parties, which side would he most likely accept? Putting aside personal relations, it was certain that Anryzel would choose an imperial side that had greater potential.

Anryzel understood very well that King Esdagius was worried about the condition of his country. So that in the worst situation where the Great Empire of Exousillia managed to pull Anryzel to their side, then at least some things had changed in the Kingdom of Aulzania thanks to the guidance of Anryzel the hero.

It could be said that it was more or less the intention and purpose of King Esdagius to hold this sudden meeting because he intended to take Anryzel's trust before the other party took it.

A very risky move if done by a king who represents a kingdom because anyway, Anryzel is a party that has not been known with certainty by their identity.

So why was King Esdagius so sure of his decision? Anryzel himself was quite confused in this regard. But Anryzel still gave a great appreciation for the decision of King Esdagius, and his thoughts were quite unexpected.

King Esdagius bowed, and slightly banged his head against the table, performing a very unusual pleading pose.

"Your Majesty Anryzel! I'm begging you to help this country solve its problems. Guide us towards well-being, then we will follow and continue to support you in any situation!"

Again a very surprising statement. Everyone was gawked by the actions of King Esdagius, not least Anryzel himself who felt a little amazed by the bravery of the king.

Anryzel moved his hand to signal King Esdagius to hold his head straight and said, "I understand your wishes. Even so, you really expect too much from me, don't you?"

King Esdagius shook his head while replying sternly, "No, I truly believe in my instincts saying that you are the one who can really do it."

Anryzel laughed at the answer. How brave was King Esdagius to make a decision based on an uncertain instinct? Instead of using his brain and acceptable thinking, the old king instead used his instincts.

"Oh, interesting. Then do not blame me if this kingdom gets worse, and does not experience any development."

"Then if that happens can only blame myself for making the wrong decision."

The meeting ended with an agreement between the three parties who attended the meeting. The nobility asked Anryzel to improve the quality of Aulzania Academy, and managed to reach an agreement on the condition of some privileges.

The royal party asked Anryzel to strengthen the royal army consisting of the Knights of Aulzania, the Royal Witch, and the ordinary soldiers. The requirements given by Anryzel to reach an agreement are certainly not ordinary, but rather a demand that is quite extraordinary and sounds a little impossible of course.

............

In front of the Twin Lotus inn, Anryzel walked mindfully. The meeting that lasted long enough to make him think repeatedly until his brain felt quite tired.

"I came home" Anryzel said, opening the door.

Nothing special comes from his words. Anryzel just wanted to say it, it had been a long time since the last time he had said such a word.

"Ah, Brother. Welcome!"

It was Vinri who gave a small welcome while smiling brightly. For no apparent reason, Vinri began calling Anryzel as Big Brother willingly despite Anryzel's banning him several times.

"Oh, Young Man. You're finally back, someone's waiting for you, you know?"

The innkeeper who was cleaning the table approached. The person mentioned by him was definitely Nivania. Maybe saying some living grievances to Nivania is the right thing? An outpouring of hearts that lightens the burden of the mind, don't you think?

Anryzel then said goodbye to the two of them to go to the second floor. Anryzel then knocked on Nivania's door twice, and managed to get a response from Nivania who was in the room.

"Is there business with me?" nivania asked as she opened the door.

Whether it was just Anryzel's feeling or not, but Nivania's response seemed a little colder than usual.

"The innkeeper said you were waiting for me. I'm the one who has to ask, do you have some kind of business?"

Nivania stared in silence for some time. His cheeks seemed red for a moment, then he allowed Anryzel to enter first before speaking.

"Don't get me wrong, I just asked the innkeeper where you went that early. No one said I was waiting for you."

Anryzel simply nodded and said, "Oh, I understand."

Nivania's acting a little weird. Not only did he keep a considerable distance from Anryzel, but he also stared at her in a way that was no less strange. Nivania only glanced occasionally at Anryzel, and always averted her eyes as Anryzel looked back at her.

The atmosphere of silence then enveloped the room, the awkwardness was getting bigger every second that passed. However, the awkwardness was only felt by Nivania, and not felt by Anryzel.

Increasingly, the two grew tired of the gripping silence. They decided to start the conversation on a different topic, but ....

"The battle of wak-"

"What are you lak-"

They end up talking at the same time.

"Ah, you can say it first" said Anryzel.

Nivania smiled awkwardly and accepted it. "What do you do in the morning?"

Anryzel rolled her eyes, then sat on a chair with her hand holding her chin. Actually he felt reluctant to tell the convoluted meeting, but because Nivania looked very curious then quite forced to tell it.

"King Esdagius was really asking for a troublesome thing. Starting tomorrow, I have a very busy schedule. Morning teaches the students of the academy, noon teaches the knights and warriors, while afternoon there is a learning session with the magicians."

All of that will be done by Anryzel for an entire month. There are hardly any holidays, and there is no time to relax. It also means that Anryzel must delay his return to the palace for the next month.

"So, I don't think anything like this is your specialty. So, why do you still accept it even if the benefits you receive are not much?"

A very good question was asked by Nivania. To be honest, Anryzel himself felt quite confused as to why he accepted this request when even if he refused it would not be a big problem. Is it because of profit? Of course not, Anryzel did it because he felt it had to be done.

"Ah, maybe because this kingdom has a good impression? It was this kingdom that brought me together with others, and this kingdom also brought me to you. Many experiences I have gained from this place called the Kingdom of Aulzania."

Nivania shook her head while smiling sweetly. "You say it like you're from another world."

That's absolutely true. Anryzel is not from this world, but from another world called Earth. However, there was no reason for Nivania to find out now. Perhaps, too, he should not know anything.

"Well, your turn is done. Now it's my turn to ask. Nvania, when you fought against those ten people, you used the Aura of Light Blessing, right?"

Nivania did not answer for a minute or two. Anryzel understood him therefore he did not force Nivania to answer in haste. Let Nivania alone decide whether she will tell you everything or not.

"You ... where do you know?" ask Nivania slowly.

Before Anryzel could answer her question, Nivania said once again, "No, you're definitely aware of it aren't you? With your abilities, sensing the Aura of Light Blessing from a distance is possible."

Anryzel simply said, "That's right."

"Then, why don't you pretend you didn't realize it? Wouldn't it be better for you not to know?"

Anryzel once again simply replied, "What am I pretending?"

Nivania sighed while feeling astonished, and did not know what to say to the relaxed attitude that Anryzel had. Since Anryzel had known about the Aura of Light Blessing, there was no reason for Nivania to hide the secret any longer.

"Actually .. I am a Saint. My real name is not Nivania Zournac, but Nivania Rhi Haevhill. Rhi Haevhill is my family, and also a noble family that comes from the Great Empire of Exousillia."

Even after being told something that should have shocked others, Anryzel did not budge in the slightest. Anryzel only raised her eyebrows slightly, then closed her eyes while nodding lightly.

"Nonsense" said Anryzel briefly.

Nivania never thought that Anryzel would be calm, not even feeling the slightest surprise after hearing everything.

"I understand, I understand. It's hard to make a stone to be surprised, don't you think?" sindir Nivania crossed arms.

Anryzel then looked confusedly at Nvania. His calm demeanor did not mean that he did not feel surprised, but that shock had long since Anryzel first saw Nivania using healing magic in a short time.

Later, the battle of Nivania had made it clear that Nivania was not an indiscriminate person. It was impossible for a person living in a village to have such great fighting abilities. At that time, Anryzel was able to guess a bit that Nivania had an unusual background.

"Hey, it's not appropriate to say it as a stone. Wouldn't it be more suitable to say a jewel?" anryzel said in a joke.

"Pffftt .. Your confidence is so terrible!"

The two continued their conversation. From the conversation, an information was obtained that the Nivanian family came from the Great Empire of Exousillia, the third largest family after the Nhi Ruvilla family.

A certain reason led Nivania to run away from her home. Nivania makes a scenario in which she is killed while in the forest so her family thinks that Nivania has died.

Nivania was only thirteen years old when she ran away from home. The reason for escaping was quite trivial, that was because she was unwilling to become the holy woman of the Bloodmoon Temple. Lucky by then the position of the holy woman had been filled by her beloved sister who also had the qualifications as a Saint.

That way, their conversation ended with Nivania's decision to help Anryzel in doing his duty for a full month.

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