The Glorious Chronicle
Chapter 20 - The Capital of the Kingdom
After two weeks of long torture-like journeys, Ethan and his entourage can finally see the magnificent Walls of the Royal Capital.
In the trunk, there was a pile of Magical Stones that were mounting. The Magic Stone belonged to the Monsters that attacked them along the way. Other than Bloody Ogre on the third day, the other enemies were only low Rank Monsters like Goblins and Kobolds that were often seen in the Forests and Grasslands around.
As he approaches the City, the smell that Ethan had long forgotten can be smelled inside the carriage.
"Ugh," Ethan instinctively covered his nose. "This smell. I think we've been separated forever…."
Because Mallorca City has been more conducive lately, Ethan forgets that this smell problem still haunts other Cities, and one of them is the Royal Capital, Lagoon.
Ethan, who can't stand it anymore, casts a spell made specifically for this.
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Just then, a clean breeze appeared and the smell on the carriage slowly disappeared. Ethan smiled with relief.
The queue in front of the gate was very long, but Ethan was a noble, so there was no word queuing in his dictionary.
Ethan shows the coat of arms of the House of Mallorca, and the Knight guards instantly bow.
"Welcome to the Royal Capital."
The train moved again, and as it passed through the gate, the scene of a fantasy City similar to Mallorca City, entered Ethan's vision.
The Royal Capital is truly extraordinary. The building there is a majority of stone buildings and the size is also not a joke.
Besides, it's very crowded. It is even more crowded than Adventure Town, Mallorca. Poor people cross each other in the streets.
And the interesting thing is, there are many different races. There are Elves, Beastmen, but no Dwarves.
Ethan, the first to see this, has sparkling eyes.
"If I look, it's not wrong to say that the Elves are a race endowed by the World" he murmured while looking at the Elves.
Yes, Elves have a long lifespan, besides, they are also ageless and their beauty makes other races definitely envious.
But, besides racial diversity. Ethan is also as interested in Citizen clothing, especially Adventure.
The average armor that Adventurers use has too much exposure revealing their skin. This of course is very difficult for Ethan to understand with his logic.
Ethan initially thought there might be a magic shielding the exposed part. But, when he used the , he did not find any mana reaction at all, which meant that it was indeed his design.
"Seriously, it's good to wash our eyes of men, but your lives are much more important" Ethan murmured.
Finally after a few minutes, the Train arrived at the Mansion House of Mallorca in the Royal Capital.
The train stops, and Ethan immediately descends from the Train with his attitude returning in noble fashion.
When Ethan comes down, there are already dozens of Maid and Butler lined up neatly to welcome Ethan.
"""Welcome, Young Master Ethan."""
Ethan just replied with a slight nod. He then walked towards the two people waiting at the entrance.
"Greetings Father, Mother," Ethan said politely.
Lord and Claire, who already know that Ethan is coming, wait for Ethan at the entrance.
"Welcome, Ethan."
"Welcome, Ethan."
Both gave warm greetings. But it was only for a moment, and God's expression became solemn.
"Get in and rest, and then come into my room."
Ethan nodded. "I understand."
Ethan has sent a fast horse to deliver a letter to the Lord. So, God already knew more or less the situation that made Ethan come to the Royal Capital.
The Lord then ordered one of the existing Maids.
"You, take Ethan to his room."
The appointed Maid instantly advanced quickly and a smile appeared on her face.
"I get it," Maid then spoke to Ethan, "Young Master, come here."
Ethan nodded and looked at Lord and Claire.
Arriving at the room, Ethan immediately took a shower and rest.
"It was a very tiring journey.if I could not want to do mentally exhausting things like this again…."
It didn't take long for Ethan to sleep. His mentality had already been completely weakened by that intoxicating journey.
***
The next day, Lord, Claire and Ethan gather in the Lord's room. Everyone has a very serious face. And as a precaution, Ethan and Claire install soundproof magic before talking about the core issue.
"So, is the report you sent true?" asked the Lord in a serious tone like never before.
"really. Hasn't there been some rumors about it from the merchants?" answer Ethan.
Indeed, some traders who had been displaced from the beginning, came to the Capital and spread the news first. Adventure Guild was also crowded about it.
"How much damage did it do?" ask Claire this time.
"We lost about 700 Knights and Adventure, 800 of them were wounded" Ethan replied with a dark face.
That's a huge loss. Although Ethan defeated Mazoku and Wyvern, the powers of the Knights and Adventure are also very weak. Their number was also only around 5000 combined between Knights and Adventure.
But, to Lord and Claire, it was quite shocking.
"just that? That's.very low."
"True, the difference of 2000 more troops is a very disadvantageous thing."
The number of Victims was really less than 1000. Normally, there would not even be any survivors with such a difference in numbers.
"By the way, is it true that Mazoku, that race of legends has already started to move?" ask Claire the main problem.
Yes, the appearance of Mazoku is definitely a problem. The story of the abominations and how they used to ruthlessly slaughter humans, their current appearance is feared to bring about the same problem.
"really. I brought the evidence, do you and Mom want to see?" ask Ethan.
"really?" god asked filled with anticipation.
"Yes." Yeah." Answer Ethan directly.
Ethan takes a stone from his pocket and also an item that has a whistle-like shape.
"See this."
When Ethan shows the two items, they both have two different facial expressions.
"What'sthis? Why are you showing Magi Stone? And... a whistle?" asked the confused Lord. His face was completely betrayed.
"This... The very dense miasma... Where did you get both of them?" claire asked with a frightened expression and her voice trembling.
Ethan nodded in satisfaction at hearing what Claire said, meanwhile, Lord was confused.
"What's? Why are you so scared like that, Claire?" asking her with a face is like seeing something that doesn't make sense.
Claire did not answer and looked at Ethan.
"So, is this…." Claire really didn't want her guess to be right. But Ethan nodded.
"real Mom. This is a Magi Stone, this Stone can turn a person into a Devil when they use it. And this whistle is the item used by the Mazoku to control those Monsters."
Lord surprised. He really never thought that these two things were such important items. On the other hand, Claire had a pale face.
"If so, then this is a very serious matter…."
Yes, it's obvious that this matter won't end here. A matter that would bring the entire Continent into the vortex of war.
Ethan also knew this, because even if he was reluctant, he still came to the Capital just to give a direct report.
"Therefore, I want you to tell this to His Majesty the King immediately. This is an issue that must be dealt with as soon as possible" he said in his most serious tone.
The god who already understood with how serious the situation was nodded.
"Dad understand, leave it to Daddy."
Ethan is a little worried about hearing God's answer, but he decides to keep believing.
"Um, thank you Dad."