Chapter 69: Paradise

Chapter 69: Paradise

"Don't falter, protect the prince at all cost!"

That's not helping, mister knight.

Even shivering, the knights assumed their battle formation.

I think there are 20 of them and I don't think it's a good idea to let a battle take place here and now.

"Drop your weapons before this situation turns into a tragic event," I said as I walked towards them.

"Or don't, it doesn't matter!"

You are not helping, Leo!

"You people gravely harmed the crown prince of the great kingdom of Inizio, don't assume that our kingdom or the king himself will take it lightly!" Said one of the knights in front of the line while raising his spear, I think he's the highest-ranking of all of them.

"You entered our territory and our ruler himself took his time to give you a warm welcome, and in return, the reply that he got was mockery? What? Are ya' expecting us to kiss your prince's foot and ask him to spit on our faces? Take that narcissistic bastard here so I can teach him some proper manners of how to talk to someone superior to him!"

I instantly turned my gaze to Leo and found him smirking while arguing with the knight.

Ahm, I think he's getting a kick out of this incident. He's just messing with them at this point.

I shook my head.

"Drop all of your weapons! Don't engage, it's my order!" From the crowd of the knights, Prince Dieter emerged while still holding his decapitated arms.

"But, Your Highness!"

"Put all of your weapons down. Don't make the situation worse than it already is." He insisted authoritatively. He stood up properly and faced me. "It's my fault. My misconception and blind curiosity brought me to this situation. With that said, I desire to resolve this matter without causing more violence."

It's my fault, he said. That's the last thing I'm expecting to hear coming from such a pretentious prince like him.

His voice was still full of arrogance in it, but it was sincere. It felt sincere.

"This is a one-time chance for me, this place is the very realization of my dream, I won't let this opportunity go to waste. So, can we do that, Ruler of the town of Agrona?"

Is it just me, or I misjudged him so badly?

I nodded. "Very well."

The knights and even Captain Callan just followed him while making a 'what the fuck did just happen face'.

"Until next time, Captain."

Captain Callan stared at me with confusion, after a few seconds, he nodded and went inside Prince Dieter's carriage.

We watched them as they withdrew and disappeared from our eyes. As I exhaled to finally release the tension around us. I walked towards the carriage where Karoon and Kuro were poking their heads just watching the scene.

"Let's go home."

What came next was the loud cheering of the people around the place.

I couldn't help but smile due to my overwhelming happiness.

Thank goodness it got resolved! I almost thought I was done for! I should work on my recklessness, I should always consider that I am a leader of a town filled with shady people now. I almost started a freaking war just because I got pissed off!

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(Third person)

As the caravan led by the prince of Inizio journeyed back to the kingdom. Inside the carriage, between the 2 seats where Captain Callan and Prince Dieter were sitting, the decapitated hands bounced to the floor as the carriage ran through the dirt road in the middle of the forest.

"The disappearance of Magerna's grimoire, a meruem ruling the town of Agrona. It's coming together now! It only means one thing, someone managed to summon a meruem back from wherever void dimension the Gods sent them to. Isn't it a big deal, Dieter?" Captain Callan said with eagerness in his voice.

"You forgot to say prince first to address me, Callan. You said that we are no longer friends, remember?" Prince Dieter said while looking outside, opening and closing his new hand and revealing a subtle smile on his face.

"Are you listening to me? I have a conclusion here."

Prince Dieter stared at him briefly and looked out again. "I am listening. Meruem, void dimension, that witch's book, and summon. What else did I forget?"

"Do you know what would happen if the entire humanity discovered that there's still a meruem existing in this world? It will cause great turmoil!"

Prince Dieter slowly exhaled. "Haven't you seen it, Callan?"

"Seen what?"

"That place. Humans and demi-humans. They are living together in harmony." He turned his gaze to Captain Callan and revealed a gentle smile. "If you won't call that town a paradise, then what is it?"

Captain Callan paused for a second then slowly nodded. "As expected, that's the only thing that interests you."

Prince Dieter looked back at the window. "The only thing that I am upset about is, why haven't I discovered that place sooner? That place is beautiful."