Chapter 78
"Very well then, since you accepted your guilt in this, you will have to pay for the damages caused to the city, in addition to all your subordinates who helped you in this endeavor will become directly controlled by the crown, the title of grand master will be withdrawn and..."
'That is it!? So much shit just for this stupidity... I was thinking of doing a show but being with someone so stupid really isn't worth the effort.'
Although before I can give my answer everything freezes... and I can see gray shadows? The shadows are moving around me... everything seems like smoke... the closest way to describe this is when Frodo puts on the ring... I see how some shadows approach and star moving around...
I continue watching and I feel my head begin to hurt slightly, after a few seconds, although I really know that almost 4 minutes passed for some strange reason.... Seeing how the shadows begin to move around me and seem to attack each other, defeating everyone around me easily...
Almost five minutes later a strange white being or creature falls in the center of us, attacking several others shadows before we could eliminate it... after that I quickly see everything return to normal, without any shadows in the place... so lest assume it's a vision of the future...
[*Thanks to your luck, you triggered a vision*]
It is the only message that appears and it does and doesn't really explain much, I try to analyze what I saw but the headache intensifies so I simply start 'reading' it, as long as I don't think deeply about that vision I really don't have a major problem and I can easily remember some basics things of what happened.
I turn to the front and see the King who continued his charade as if he controlled everything... Well, it's decided, I was thinking of saving you from your future death but I think that Arunafeltz is really doing us a favor by killing you.
"This is ridiculous... very well then, from this moment I renounce my title and my position, I will disband my order of knights, since I do not have enough money to pay back what I owe, I will return the castle that was given to me, do you want something else?" I interrupt the king but he only looks at me very surprised.
"Insolent peasant! You don't know how to respect your superiors!" The King scream and I can only see how all the people around us are left with their mouths open, listening to what just the King said. But before he can continue I interrupt him.
"I'm sorry your 'majesty', to respect someone you first have to earn that respect, also these girls aren't my subordinates, they are my partners, they work for the Assassins Guild so they are not under my direct command anymore, if there is any problem about the law that I 'broke' about entering the capital with soldiers, please send your complaint to the Assassins Guild.
Besides I would like to ask for compensation for all the expenses incurred during this siege, which is weapons, food, potions and damage to my private property, since if I gave them for free as I had previously stipulated, but this would break the laws of the kingdom as it would be an act of corruption as I'm not a Noble anymore." I hope Cha Hae-In recorded the face he's making... How I love using the laws to my advantage... and how I hate lawyers for that.
"You! YOU! TRAITOR!! Arrest this man, he dares to question my authority like this!" I'm really worried about the future of this country now with a king like that... but I must resist the impulse, after all he only has a few more months to live...
"Your majesty, Lord- *cough* Leonhard is a citizen of the kingdom and by law we have to pay for all his private property and because we took it by 'force' his compensation must be 5 times the normal price as the law say." Behind the king appears a man, Archduke Ian Walter, Epianne's father, who is accompanying a pair of beautiful blonde women, one of them Queen Catherine, the other Archduke Schedar Nerius.
[Ian Walter LVL: 85 Title: Royal Secretary, Head of the Walter Family . Thoughts about you. Curiosity, Appreciation, Respect, He thinks of you as his son-in-law. Status:.....]
[Catherine D. Gaebolg LVL: 105 Title: The Warrior Queen of Rune-Midgarts. Thoughts about you. Worry, Embarrassment. Status:.....]
[Schedar Nerius LVL: 85 Title: Head of the Nerius Family. Thoughts about you. Curiosity, Friendship, She thinks of you as her future son-in-law. Status:.....]
'I understand Ian Walter, depending on what Epianne want I could see him the same way but, Madam Nerius....I just talked to your daughters for about 5 minutes how the hell can you decide to make your son-in-law like that! At least ask me first!'
"We cannot show ourselves in this way in front of the citizens who have just lost everything your Majesty, Lord Leonhard here is a clear example of a suitable subject who, regardless of the circumstances, tries to help the city the best he can, you need to retire your previous order your Majesty." old Kronecker says as he runs his hand through his beard making him look like he's a wise man.
"YOU-!" His Majesty in all his wisdom was planning to continue shouting, but he seems to have seen a ghost as soon as he hears the Queen speak.
"What's going on here! Why are punishing Sir Leonhard after he saved the city!" Wow the Queen has the pants in this relationship and she is very angry. "Not only did he take his subordinates and save more than half of the city, he also fought against the mastermind behind this attack! He is a Hero and you are going to treat him as such!" Danmm! That must burn, especially when your wife is doing it in front of everyone and pointing her finger at your face.
"You do not understand! He is the one who orchestrated this attack, how you don't realize!? How come he was already present when this happened!? Besides, if he really confronted the leader of this revolt, where is the body?" I mean I have really done questionable things but it really takes a lot of imagination to believe all that...
I see how they continue arguing among themselves, Even the gate guards said that I had actually entered the city at noon and that the Assassin's Guild was looking for some people as well. but I continue to look at the sky, about 3 minutes have passed since my vision so I really want to see what is happening.
So without saying anything I simply take out Sakray's body from my inventory, plus some Jutuun, that will be enough proof, I'm not going to give them the bodies of the Valkyries, who knows what the hell they can do with them if they want them.
As soon as they see the bodies, the people around us begin to panic and some even enter in shock, even though they are corpses, the Jutuun are truly terrifying and are still emanating an aura that begins to form frost on the ground, but the most important thing is when they see Sakray's body.
"Hey, isn't that person the Cursed Prosecutor!?"
"It's true, I saw his reward poster, even though he has short hair he really is Sakray the Cursed Prosecutor!"
The archdukes are really surprised to see the bodies and turn to see me with new appreciation on their faces, the Queen on the other hand.... she continues to argue with the King and I could easily see how she is starting to reach its boiling point. Although before they can react Loki appears in front of me starling everybody.
"This person is an enemy of the Guild, what do you want for his body?" Loki immediately ask, showing that we had no relationship ... he's really smart or is the AI improvement?
"Take it, take it into account for her boss and increase your resources for them." I say while pointing at the girls and Loki just nods his head and takes the body, apparently storing it in his inventory.
"Stop it! No one can take anything until we prove the relationship with the traitor." The king shouts and I notice how something moves to my left and is approach to me, but the map don't mark him as a enemy, this shadow is probably attacking Loki who is in front of me, although Nysynea stops him when he comes nears to me.
I only see how Eremes's eyes open when he see Nysynea, I have no idea how he could as she has her face covered, but he clearly knows who the person behind the mask is, although Nysynea only pushes him and positions herself in front of me to face him, Loki turns to look at him and begins to speak.
"So you really are a traitor to the Guild, Eremes Guile, I hope you are prepared for the consequences." Loki says while advancing in front of Nysynea's who relaxes a little but remains attentive to any movement. On my map several enemy are now shown and they are moving towards my position.
One of these enemies approaches behind me prepared to attack me, although Nysynea notices and uses the Skill [Soul Breaker] to attack it, surprising everyone present.... and right now I remember, I think they had no idea that my assassins even existed right? Or that they are Assassins Cross...?
"Do you really think you can control me with that piece of garbage? Perha-" Eremes does not finish speaking when I have a spear pointed at his face.
"One more word Eremes and rest assured it will be the last thing you say." For this reason, I will leave you at the Rekenber Corporation Laboratory to be used as a rat lab bastard.
Behind me Nysynea stays still as if what we said didn't affect her.... but thanks to the fact that I can now see her thoughts clearly I know that she practically is starting to fantasize how I'm going to take her here and now in front of everyone to show my affection and how I have ownership of her.... Yes, she will end up as a Yandere... and that she needs a change of clothes... too much reading thoughts for today.
"Make no mistake Eremes Guile, she is a member of the guild, what good is it trying to control someone like you when you can't beat your sister?" Wow, I didn't know Loki could act like a normal person, I always thought of him as an emotionless doll. "Even so, remember, the price of betrayal Eremes Guile so watch your back. We are leaving, you have just gained the friendship of the Guild Viscount Leonhard, if you need it we can help you leave." Hehehe, I didn't know Loki was an actor too, I'm really starting to appreciate this AI improvement.
"Thank you for the invitation Assassin of the Cross, however there is still an enemy to defeat, so if your majesty has nothing more to say, I will try to reach him before he manages to escape. Let's begin..." I look up to the sky as the King start to yell at Loki and me.
"Very well Viscount, make sure you keep the Viscount safe." Loki tells Nysynea before leaving the same way he arrived, according to my vision at this moment a fight should start...
'About 5 more seconds? If I really could see so much in the future, this title is really broken, I need to figure out a way to do it on my own....' Then I notice how some class of portal open up high in the sky and something is falling, at the same time several of the enemies in my map show themselves, but that thing.... it seems to be a skeleton surrounded by some kind of liana with roses...?
[*Lucky Event Triggers*]
[Entweihen Crothen LVL: 90 HP: 24,400,500/24,400,500 MP: 30,102/30,102 Race: Demon Element: Shadow 4
Entweihen Crothen is a middle-rank demon that was supposedly related to Nacht Sieger as an advisor or some sort. But actually it seeks the opportunity to kill Nacht Sieger and usurp his position amongst the demons. Thoughts about you. Hate to all Normans. He doesn't even know who you are.]
'That... isn't that the MVP at the top of the endless tower the first time you go up? Why did it appear here in the middle of Prontera...? Are we going to suffer an attack from the Endless Tower? Or is it some plan of some other demon to appear here...' I continue to ponder as I point the spear in my hand at the King....
For a few moments everyone tenses and some soldiers and assassins even start to sweat, watching me carefully, In my vision they should already be attacking... so I make them so afraid? Now they are waiting for what I want to do, even the King have a face like he is going to shit himself.
Although before anyone can question my intentions I move my spear in position to throw it to the sky, and a voice is heard from there causing everyone to look up.
"Tremble Mortals! Your new lord appears before you! Bow-" The boss starts to speak but I quickly attack him, launching a spear to him with [Spear Boomerang] impaling some class of wooden pole that carries him... no, it's more like a body that was tied to a post, now he is only a skeleton, making it fall towards me when the skill makes the spear return to me like a boomerang.
[Spear Boomerang Lv: 10/10 Skill Form: Active Type: Ranged Physical Attack Target: 1 Enemy
Description: : Spear Skill Form. Consumes MP and hurls the equipped spear like a boomerang at a single target to inflict ranged level 1 gives a physical Attack damage.
[Lv 10] : ATK 700%]
-1,742,839 HP
Once the creature fell to the ground I quickly push the spear down and stuck it into the ground, placing my foot on its face...or skull? Anyway I take the Excalibur sword in my hand and prepare to speak to him.
Although before that a light interrupts me, coming from Excalibur, illuminating the place that is still a little dark since the sun is just about to begin to rise, beginning to heal the people around me with the light, I see how the skin-... the bones of the demon's body begin to letting out smoke.
"Right now I'm very upset Demon, so let this be a warning to Nacht Sieger or any other bastard demon who want to enter Midgard. Cross the sovereign territory of Mankind at your peril. Since you won't get out of here again. [Wind Cutter]" I place the sword in its mouth while the demon is screaming and trying to writhe in pain.
Critical Internal Damage, Critical Holy Damage, [Wind Cutter] -22,280,560,000. HP
Only the demon's screams of pain were heard for a moments before it vanished with little moths and feathers of light around me, I can feel several presences watching me in fear, some weak others strong... most of them escaping as soon as they reacted to what happened, although there were still some that continues to observe.
'Two to the West, One to the South and Two to the North, At least 2 of them are on this plane, so I assume they must be The Dark Lord and Baphomet if the position is correct... that will be fun, although Excalibur really surprised me by increasing the damage so much... '
"Sorry for the inconvenience your majesty... so what were we up to?" I turns and smiles at the King, trying to seem as friendly as possible at him, who is only slowly backing away. It's a shame the Queen doesn't let me have my fun...
"You don't have to worry about that Sir Leonhard, since the King apparently forgot that your appointment was made by Royal decree, so until the time stipulated in the decree expires or you commit a true act of treason towards the country, you will not be judged in anyway." You take the fun out of it...
"In fact, His Majesty already exceeded his limits by intervening in your order the last time you were called to the Royal Court..." I only hear the queen mutter, without a doubt she will be a better ruler than this idiot. After that she just turns to look at the king and says something in his ear, this time I really can't hear her...
Although judging by the face the King is making, I can assure you that it is something he completely hates, but even so he reluctantly turn around towards me and then walks away.... I can only hear him say 'I approve' before leaving the place heading south, taking with him all his followers... who really aren't many.
"Thank you very much for your help today Count Leonhard, on behalf of the Royal Family and the citizens of Prontera, I thank you with all my heart for your help, as you see at the moment we do not have much to reward you so I hope you can wait a little for it."
DING!*
[Quest: Saving Prontera City. After difficult battles you managed to save the Capital of the Kingdom and its citizens!
Objectives: Save the city from destruction. Save at least 50% of citizens.
Bonus Objectives: Save at least 80% of the citizens, Destroy or Drive out all forces attacking the city.
Hidden Objectives: Kill the Jotuun. Kill Bujou, Kill Lisa Kahn Himmelmez, Kill Sakray.
Rewards: 1,000,000 Exp. 1,000 x Gold Bars, Rank Points: 10,000
Bonus Rewards: 10,000,000 Exp. 10,000 x Gold Bars, Rank Points: 50,000, 10 x Gacha MVP Cards, 1 x Advanced Military Permit, 1 x Military Expansion Permitx2 (the one that multiple the number of soldier that he can recruit.), Title: Hero of Prontera. Prontera Hero Plate [1], Ring of Prontera Hero [1], Mask of Prontera Hero, Brooch of Prontera Hero [1], Prontera Hero Cape [1], Prontera Hero Boots [1].
Hidden Rewards: 100,000 x Gold Bars, Rank Points: 1,000,000, 50 x Gacha MVP Cards, 10 x Advanced Military Permit, 1 x Military Expansion Permitx5. Glorious Claymore [3].]
[Title: Hero of Prontera. Title awarded to the people who saved Prontera. 100% Attack and Defense fighting in the City of Prontera, 50% Attack and Defense in the Rune-Midgarts Territory, 10% Attack and Defense in foreign territories.]
[Prontera Hero Plate [1] Rank Unique Type: Armor
Honorable armor given to those who fought to Defend Prontera.
Max HP +5%, Max SP +5%, Atk +10, MAtk +10, Hit +10, MDef +5, Flee +10. Indestructible
Requirements: None Defense - 120 Price: 10]
[Prontera Hero Cape [1] Rank Unique Type: Garment
Honorable cape given to those who fought to Defend Prontera.
Flee + 10, MDef +5. Indestructible
Requirements: None Defense - 0 Price: 10]
[Prontera Hero Boots [1] Rank Unique Type: Accessory
Honorable boots given to those who fought to Defend Prontera
Skills consume -5% MP, Flee +20. Indestructible
Requirements: None Defense - 15 Price: 10]
[Ring of Prontera Hero [1] Rank Unique Type: Accessory
Honorable ring given to those who fought to Defend Prontera.
Attack Speed +10%, Atk + 50. Indestructible
Requirements: None Defense - 0 Price: 10]
[Mask of Prontera Hero Rank Unique Type: Headgear
Honorable mask given to those who fought to Defend Prontera.
Vit +10, MDef +10. Indestructible
Requirements: None Defense - 0 Price: 10]
[Brooch of Prontera Hero [1] Rank Unique Type: Accessory
Honorable brooch given to those who fought to Defend Prontera.
Atk +5%, MAtk +5%. Indestructible
Defense - 0 Price: 10]
[Set Bonus: +2 all Status every Upgrade level. Increases damage attack by 50%. Reduces damage received by 30%. Skills consume -50% MP. Atk + 150 Max HP + 15% Max MP + 15%, HP Regen +25% MP Regen +25%. Successful Physical attacks add a chance of CRI +20, FLEE +20, ATK +10%, and MATK + 10% for 10 seconds. Reflects 1% of the any damage back to the attacker. +1% every 2 Upgrade levels.
Additional Bonus:
Rune Knight Bonus & Royal Guard Bonus: Max HP + 30% ATK + 25%
Archbishop Bonus & Sura Bonus: Aspd + 10%, Increases physical damage on all race targets by 15%.
Mechanic Bonus & Geneticist Bonus: Reduces the MP cost of skills by 20%.]
[Glorious Claymore [3] Rank: Unique Type: Two-Handed Spear
Large, double-edged broad sword that was used by the Scottish highlanders
Increases damage against small, medium, large size monsters by 40%.
Increases physical attack against DemiHuman monster by 70%.
Adds 25% defense bypassing on Demi-human monster. Indestructible.
Requirements: Title Hero. Attack - 220 Price: 10]