Ch.139138. Journey (7)

# 138. Journey (7)

A relatively short video featuring two people who have been garnering much attention lately.

Princess Elizabeth Michael and her lover, Albert Veros.

In the video, they were attacking each other as if trying to kill one another, and people who watched it had various reactions.

Some found it strange that lovers would fight like that, while others believed they fought so intensely because they trusted each other.

While opinions were somewhat divided, there was one fact that both sides acknowledged.

That fact was…

“These two fight insanely well, it’s ridiculously good.”

This matched exactly what Leo had just blurted out.

Because of this fact, many hopeful opinions emerged that the future of the Kainis Empire looked bright.

“Your party… Do you train like that too?”

“Of course not. If we did, we’d all be dead.”

Those who watched the video showed different reactions.

Some asked questions like Ariya did, while others like Leo and Kyle marveled at the combat.

And the Emperor kept replaying the video over and over.

Actually, when Riel first showed the video to the Emperor, he had been quite worried.

‘Won’t showing this put Albert in danger…’

That was his concern, but seeing the Emperor’s reaction, it seemed that wouldn’t be the case.

“Darling, why didn’t you tell me about this video?”

“I thought you had already seen it.”

The Emperor was moved by their valiant appearance captured perfectly in the video and was satisfied with their tremendous skill.

The continuous battle of wits and psychological warfare.

And the two people who never lost focus even in that situation.

The video was sufficient to explain their potential.

The Empress, who was watching the video with the Emperor, spoke.

“More importantly, Albert is incredibly skilled too, isn’t he? He almost beat Ellie.”

“He’s not just good… I didn’t say those things before for nothing.”

Even the Emperor, who already knew of his skills from previous events, was amazed by the video.

And of course, the skills of his opponent, the princess, were also remarkable.

The Empress was watching her precious daughter’s brave performance with a pleased expression.

“And Ellie has become so strong. Is this really the same child who trembled before monsters? Time flies so fast.”

“Darling, she’s incomparable to back then.”

“That’s why you should stop worrying so much. She’s nothing like she was then.”

She probably didn’t bring it up to have this conversation, but somehow the dialogue flowed that way.

“I know… I know.”

“If you know, then act like it. Ellie hates how overprotective you are.”

Of course, the Emperor already knew this fact.

But knowing it didn’t mean he could stop in an instant.

“How can I not worry? She’s my child…”

A statement that would hurt Leo’s feelings if he heard it.

Fortunately, Leo didn’t hear those words.

The Empress was relieved that Leo hadn’t heard and continued speaking.

“Just do it in moderation, in moderation. She’s doing well now and will continue to do well.”

“Alright…”

***

Those who had departed for the Persian Kingdom were about to start their evening training.

This region had become known as dangerous due to frequent battles with demons.

At that time, the sky over Eden was covered with dark storm clouds.

Men were blankly staring at the storm clouds that filled the sky, which had been bright blue until just a while ago.

One of them suddenly spoke up.

“I’m still uneasy, aren’t you?”

“Seems you’ve developed trauma from the last battle, you coward.”

This place held unpleasant memories for Ray and Light.

Looking at that place and those storm clouds, there was one person who came to mind.

Agareus, the second-in-command of the Babylon Kingdom.

They recalled the name of the man who had pushed them to the brink of death.

“Honestly, you’re anxious too, aren’t you?”

Light’s question betrayed his unease.

Ray answered with a calm tone.

“I can’t show such weakness in front of my son, can I? I have to pretend everything’s fine.”

“What an excellent father you are.”

Light expressed admiration for Ray’s dependable demeanor.

Hearing this praise, Ray looked toward the direction of the Babylon Kingdom and said:

“No one can lean on a shaking wall.”

“Where did you pick up that line?”

“Read some books when you have time. Anyway, I’m off.”

Ray was about to leave with those words, but Light stopped him.

“Hey! Wait, I’m bored.”

“It was originally your shift, and I just came out to help. Deal with it. I’m going to see my son.”

With those words, he really did leave this time, and the only people left on the wall were Light and the soldiers who had been guarding it originally.

Left alone, Light was looking in the same direction as Ray had earlier.

With a deep sigh, he said:

“I hope nothing happens…”

But the very fact that the Babylon Kingdom’s army—even bringing a dragon—was invading Eden was already quite significant.

And there was no one in Eden who didn’t know this fact.

Although Eden was frequently attacked, this time was different.

Even though the other side had prepared hastily for this battle, the scale was considerable.

“Of all times, His Majesty the Emperor is absent…”

Right after those words, a boy’s voice was heard.

That voice startled even Light, the Knight Commander.

“Dad, we’re enough on our own, aren’t we?”

He was startled by his son’s sudden appearance as he had been lamenting alone.

“Oh… when did you get here?”

“Just now. But don’t you think so?”

“Of course we’re enough. Dad’s here. Dad is.”

Light beat his chest with a confident expression.

Chris expressed his wish to such a Light.

“I hope we’re enough.”

“Don’t worry, we have the Hero this time. It’s not like the Demon King himself is coming.”

They say Bael won’t participate in this battle either.

Even though the Emperor was absent, it seems he was uneasy about leaving his country.

And it was also possible that they didn’t know the Emperor was absent, so it wasn’t particularly strange.

“But how do you know these things?”

“I don’t know either. I was just told from above.”

“Then that dragon, is it real?”

“I suppose so, if they really are attacking.”

Hearing this, Chris looked in the direction of the Babylon Kingdom with eyes full of curiosity, just as they had done earlier.

But his reaction was different from theirs.

“Could that… be the dragon?”

A large dot visible in the distance.

It was too far to see clearly, but one could tell it was something enormously large.

Following Chris, Light also confirmed the sight.

And after confirming it, Light immediately called to him.

“Son.”

“Yes?”

“Go down and tell those people it’s started.”

“What…?”

“Quickly.”

Receiving this order, Chris went down from the wall to find “those people” his father had mentioned.

After descending, Chris ran to the dining hall where they were located.

“Hurry…! As fast as possible!”

There, friends like Rachel and Raycle, as well as skilled individuals like Marco, Ray, and Karina were gathered, discussing various matters.

Chris, who had run there at full speed, called out to them while catching his breath.

“Excuse me!”

“Hm? Why are you running?”

Rachel asked this way.

But they had already accurately predicted what was happening just from the fact that Chris had come running, and this was proven by Karina’s question.

“Don’t tell me it’s already started?”

“Yes…”

“How interesting…”

Hearing this, they immediately gathered their weapons and told Chris and the children:

“Remember what we told you before? Just do that.”

Afterward, they ran toward the wall where Light was, and the children followed behind them.

Upon reaching the wall.

Those capable of ranged attacks climbed up and took their positions, while the others went outside the wall with soldiers from the Orion Kingdom and mercenaries from famous guilds.

As soon as they went outside the wall, they saw the enemy forces approaching from the distance.

Karina looked at those enemy forces and said:

“They’re definitely numerous, but just about what we expected.”

“Seems like more than the main force last time?”

Indeed, there were more than during the previous battle.

The level of the monsters and the army was high.

But it still seemed manageable.

“With just this many, we can subdue them easily.”

Well-founded confidence emanating from her skill.

With such confidence, Karina drew the sword she was carrying.

Then she declared to her allies:

“Everyone! You can all return alive! Provided, of course, that you give it your all.”