Chapter 726: The Last Straw

"Long live, Prince Ronan!"

"Long live, Prince Ronan!"

"Long live, Prince Ronan!"

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"We owe you our lives, my prince!"

"I'd walk in the fires of hell for you!"

"We will never forget this kindness!" The starving people cried and rejoiced at the same time.

Although the food in their hands was not that much but this was a whole world better than having nothing at all.

Everyone of them knew that it was very hard to give anything in this time of crisis. Especially when all the people around them were also afraid of the uncertain future ahead of them.

Thus, they accepted this gift with a grateful heart. From this moment onward, the majority of them have only nothing but love and adoration towards our very own protagonist.

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Two months passed and this brief amount of time was enough to spread the mighty fame of our bored gamer unto every corner of the Qoven Empire.

"What?! Prince Ronan defeated one hundred knights all by himself!"

"He also has a magical pet in the form of a cute piglet that could fly?!"

"Indeed he does! I also heard that this cute piglet could carry 500 tonnes of whale on its back like it weighs nothing more than a feather!"

"This magical pet could also fight! There's a rumor around that it defeated 2,000 armed knights on its own!"

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The rumors began to evolve into something even more spectacular than the last one. There were variations that seemed implausible to common understanding.

But since the advent of the immensely superior warriors of the Black Company, everyone's knowledge on this world has definitely turned upside down.

This was the reason why it was not that hard for them to believe the gossip that ran about. This has given them courage in these dark last days.

More than that, this great news has given them hope. The end result has of course promoted another long exodus from all parts of the empire.

There was only one safe haven left in this world for them. Far Water Town. Thus, from merely 14,000 people, the population of the town exploded to become 100,000 in an instant.

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"Make way! I want to see my brother at once!" A haughty young man said at the gate guards of Far Water Town. He had more than one thousand strong knights behind him.

It did not need telling that this young man was indeed someone very capable and rich.

"Are you lost, little boy? We don't even know who your brother is! HAHAHA!" The guards laughed at the expense of this young man.

These guards had become famous since this tribulation started. They enjoyed the benefits and respect of a horde of people and they relished this kind of experience.

From small humble guards, every single one of them had become someone important all of a sudden.

"Someone kill this dog for me! I want his head on a plate!" The haughty young man commanded in fury.

"..." Unfortunately for him, nobody of the knights listened to his words.

"We should abide by the rules of this town, my prince." The leader of the knights advised.

He had heard about the magical cute piglet that safeguarded the peace of this town and he was not about to test whether this was true or not.

It was always better to be smart than reckless. The haughty young man wanted to explode in anger but used his temper to his advantage.

"Look, you fool! I am Prince Alexander Baratheon! Kneel down and I may forgive your dog life!" The haughty young man introduced himself.

The guard almost peed his trousers when he heard this truth.

"My apologies, my prince! Let me announce your honorable arrival towards Prince Ronan." The guard in question replied and hastily ran away from the scene.

He was not dumb to just kneel there on the spot. Since Prince Ronan had become famous in Far Water Town, all his life had become an open book here.

It was common knowledge that Prince Ronan was a banished prince and he did not experience any love and affections from the royal family.

Nevertheless, this guard was also wise enough to show fake respect towards this haughty prince. He covered all his bases in this way.

"Please take a seat, my prince." A guard offered towards Prince Alexander.

"I don't need a seat! Open the gates and let me pass! I want to see my younger brother!" Prince Alexander commanded.

"I'm sorry, my prince but we are not allowed to do that." The guard shook his head as he denied entrance to the prince.

Although the identity of Prince Alexander was great but this guard certainly feared the anger of Prince Ronan more. Old Alfred's instruction to them was very clear.

No outsider was allowed to disturb Prince Ronan.

"Damn!" Prince Alexander cursed and he had no choice but to take a seat and wait for that dog guard to come back.

Approximately 10 minutes later, the guard has indeed come back. He had no fear on his face but instead sported a mocking smile upon it.

"Prince Ronan said that he has no family in this world."

"Go back and mix nicely amongst the refugees, my prince!" The guard declared and gave a taunting laugh thereafter.

"What?! That can't be! The blood of Baratheon runs in his veins! He simply cannot forget his family!" Prince Alexander stood up in anger.

"I think that Prince Ronan would definitely not agree to that statement." The guard laughed once more and this was the last straw that broke the camel's back.

"You fucking dog!" Prince Alexander wanted to give a heavy slap to the guard for his impudence but something totally unexpected blocked his quest.

"DING!" A not so gentle bump to the head was given to the prince and this was more than enough to make him shut up.

More than that in fact, it has made Prince Alexander fall into unconsciousness.

This may have been his luck since he did not see how a pig's fat ass seated quite comfortably on his handsome face right now.

"OINK!"