Wizard: I crush legends with martial arts.

Chapter 157 Northern Anomalies

Mia still had ties to her in the Frosty Territory. Although she and Lady Mary were mistress and servant in name, they were actually like mother and daughter.

While with Alphonse, she also obtained magical techniques that could make her more powerful.

She also looked forward to the day when she could join Alphonse in storming the elven kingdom of Gratlis and rescue her mother.

This was the promise Alphonse made to her.

From that moment on, she was determined to serve the Tartarus family to the death, and only after Lady Mary and Alphonse passed away would she be free.

For a half-elf, this is less than a third of their entire lifespan.

If Alphonse can ascend to Legendary status, and his level of existence changes, then that's a different story.

Mia still has a lot of confidence in Alphonse.

He went from weak to strong, and his strength was almost on par with mine, in just over two months.

How could Mia possibly leave Coldwind Territory for the sake of titles, wealth, or anything like that?

After being repeatedly rejected, Queen Junon's expression darkened, her face hardening. "You should know that disobeying my orders is tantamount to rebellion. Do you still insist on refusing?"

Upon hearing this, the officials in the audience were all shaken. They knew very well how many people Queen Junoun had ordered to be killed during the recent purges; the guillotine was piled high with heads.

Queen Junon led the Southern Legion into the capital, climbing over mountains of corpses and seas of blood to ascend the throne.

Therefore, her title is "Darkness of Death," and she is also known as the Iron-Blooded Queen.

In recent years, he has become much more restrained and has shown a wise side.

When she gets angry, it's no joke.

Even if Mia performs a great service, it will probably be difficult to quell the Queen's anger.

Alphonse felt a bit nervous. If he really fell out with Queen Junon, he certainly couldn't just surrender.

Fight alongside Mia?

Queen Junon, who was not poisoned, was an even stronger being than the old nobleman named Riske.

Mia was able to kill Riske only because she risked her life and unleashed the Immovable Sword Aura, injuring him first, so that the Formless Sword Qi that pierced through his body could succeed in one fell swoop.

At this moment, he didn't have much necromantic energy left. He only had the wisp of pure necromantic energy provided by Riske, and some he had secretly collected in the banquet hall. It wasn't enough for him to use it again.

Even with Riske transformed into a shadow warrior, Alphonse wasn't entirely confident about defeating Queen Junon.

If we abandon the Shadow Warrior and let him hold the Queen back, then Mia and I can escape the capital.

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It seems worth a try.

As Alphonse's thoughts raced through his mind, Mia calmly spoke, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Please withdraw the appointment. If you wish to punish me, I hope Your Majesty will allow me to write a farewell letter."

"What are you saying?" Alphonse had already figured it out; Mia was actually willing to accept punishment and offer her neck for execution.

Queen Junon sighed and shook her head. "Don't talk like I'm going to have you dragged out and beheaded just because you don't want to. I'm not someone who can't distinguish right from wrong."

"Please forgive my rudeness, Your Majesty," Mia replied calmly.

"Alright then." Queen Junon smiled slightly. "If you don't want to, that's fine. I respect your wishes. After all, you risked your life to save me."

She did indeed develop a fondness for Mia's talent, and Mia also lacked a powerful protector. With Mia's talent, she could definitely become a sword saint if she was trained by her for a few years.

There were also some other thoughts on my mind, but that's not something I can tell outsiders.

But it's not to the point that he would punish Mia for saving his life simply because she refused.

That would greatly increase someone's dislike for her, which is something she doesn't want to see.

"Thank you." Mia lowered her head, expressing her sincere gratitude.

Alphonse breathed a sigh of relief; at least they didn't have to fight.

Several officials were quite surprised by Queen Junoun's reaction.

He went against her wishes and nothing happened?

"Then what reward should we give you?" Queen Junon rested her elbow on the armrest of the throne, her slender fingers touching her forehead, seemingly in a dilemma.

Should we really give him a large sum of money, as that lazy bastard suggested?

You saved my life, and you're only rewarding me with money? It just doesn't feel right.

"Just give me the money, my territory still needs a lot of construction funds," Alphonse chuckled.

If it weren't for the Queen's announcement of the rewards, I would have already slipped back to Coldwind Territory. There would have been no need to waste so much time; it would have been better to resolve this quickly.

Just then, a court mage rushed into the hall. "Your Majesty, Duke Kabulev has sent a magical message!"

Alphonse was taken aback. Duke Kablev? He seemed to have heard Mia mention him before. He was the ruler of the Northern Legion, the master of Frost Fortress, the Duke of the North.

What happened in the northern region?

Queen Junon took the transcribed letter from the court mage, glanced at it, and her thin eyebrows furrowed.

Alphonse soon found out the answer.

"Alphonse, Duke Kabulev's message says that a monster horde has appeared on the northern border. Several territories have been attacked by large numbers of monsters, including Frostwind Territory. I will have two griffins prepared for you and Mia. You should head back first," Queen Junon said solemnly.

Alphonse felt a chill run down his spine. A monster horde?

There was no related memory in the predecessor's mind.

The strongest person in Coldwind Territory right now is Simon, but he only possesses the upper level of the second tier of battle qi and has not yet broken through to the third tier.

If the city walls fall, the safety of the territory...

Instantly, I felt anxious.

Mia's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

"There's no need to worry too much. Duke Kabulev has already dispatched legions to aid various regions. The two of you can return by riding griffins, which will greatly shorten your journey time. You should be able to return to Coldwind Territory in four to five days at most," Queen Junon reassured her.

"I still have three soldiers!" Alphonse said quickly.

"Griffins are not easy to tame and are very precious magical beasts. It's already quite generous of me to lend you two," Queen Junon said. "As for your soldiers, I'll send a guard to escort them back once I've decided what reward I want to bestow upon you."

Given the urgency of the situation, Alphonse had no choice but to agree.

Together with Mia, they followed the servants summoned by the Queen to the griffin training grounds.

By the Queen’s decree, he received two fierce-looking griffins and a large bag of special feed from the animal trainer.

They are all products of the Alchemy Department, extremely concentrated meatballs made with magic, one ball can feed a griffin for a day.

In addition, there are corresponding medicines that can boost the spirits of griffins and quickly restore their energy, making them essential items for marching through the night.

(End of this chapter)