The demon princess was defeated and captured? Sorry, I acted in it)

These maids who grew up in the royal palace and castle arranged the magic crystals in place with trepidation in their hearts, then hurriedly lifted their skirts and left through the side door of the palace, not daring to continue disturbing the hustle and bustle of the hall.

The main hall of the kingdom has not been so lively and bustling for many years.

The lord's political enemies, who had always been at loggerheads with each other, were all lords of various territories in the kingdom. They had thought that one day they would gather before the king, but they never expected that this day would come so soon.

Aulus III, the Celtic Aulus was already old, approaching seventy years old.

He has been on the throne since he was twenty years old, and it has been almost fifty years now.

In fifty years, apart from the coronation ceremony, this was the first time that all the great nobles in the country gathered in the royal capital.

Too many people means chaos, and noisy discussions echoed in the hall.

The Celtic king wore a crown on his head, had white hair, and glanced at the nobles in the hall with his sharp and weathered eyes.

Finally, his gaze fell on Ekright, the head of the Wright family who was closest to him.

Ecklett nodded, understanding.

Without the king's command, the majestic patriarch of the Wright family raised the sword in his hand.

——Then he gently knocked the hilt of the sword downward against the ground...!

Boom! !

A terrifying storm like the roar of a giant dragon suddenly swept across the entire palace.

The discussion that was chaotic just now suddenly became silent due to shock.

Everyone looked in the direction of Ekright.

The hilt of the greatsword in his hand still stood on the ground as if it had not moved. Even though such a horrible noise had just been made, there was not a single crack where the tip of the sword touched the crystal floor.

There is a reason why Acklet became the patriarch of the Wright family.

He is one of the only five tenth-level warriors in the human race.

The tenth level is equivalent to having the strength to fight against the five-winged demon clan. Rumor has it that they can even contend with the six-winged demon clan, but it is hard to say whether this rumor is true or not, after all, there is no actual combat to provide reference.

The appearance of the six-winged demons is so rare that no trace can be found.

The Wright family's deterrent power goes far beyond this.

Eclet's daughter, Xialet, has reached the tenth level at a young age, becoming the youngest tenth-level warrior in the history of the human race. She has also obtained the blessing of the brave and the recognition of the holy sword. Her strength is enough to rival the Demon King. Her qualifications are truly terrifying.

Most of the other family members are also extremely powerful people at the seventh or eighth level who can fight against the four-winged demons alone without losing.

The Wright family is favored by the gods. Their status in the Kingdom of Orus is self-evident, and their loyalty is evident to all.

Seeing the silence in the hall, the Celtic King knew the time was ripe to speak.

Old age could not affect the grace of the king who had been fighting on the battlefield for many years.

When he stood up, he swung his luxurious red cloak backwards, causing a rustling sound, like a flag fluttering in the wind.

The king's voice, through the blessing of the amplifying crystal, resounded in the hearts of everyone present.

"Everyone, this expedition is a victory for our race. The demons have already retreated. Let's celebrate! Glory be with the kingdom!"

After a moment of silence...

This short and powerful opening statement caused the whole audience to cheer and cheer like a tsunami!

"Long live His Majesty the King!"

"Long live the human race!"

"Victory forever, long live peace!!"

Perhaps some of the great nobles were just cheering to echo the king's sentiments.

However, there were also some lords who had suffered from wars in their territories for many years. They really covered their faces and cried, expressing their gratitude to the kingdom for bringing them such a hard-earned victory.

Celtic did not sit down.

He took the scepter handed over by the princess and tapped it twice on the ground. Although it was not as loud as when Ecklett tapped the hilt of the sword, it still achieved the effect of calming the scene.

The prestige of the king, who has been in office for decades, is unquestionable.

"Victory is hard-won... We have been looking forward to this day for too long."

"But I want to tell you that this victory can only bring us temporary peace.

God has called you all together here, not just for a celebration party."

"The more realistic meaning is... I would like to ask everyone to continue to defend the territory and report the actions of the demons to the capital at any time. The flames of war may reignite at any time."

These words were actually meant to pour some cold water on the situation, but no one would question the king's lack of understanding of romance at this exciting moment.

The Kingdom of Orus had long been frightened by the demons. Everyone knew that this victory was not a permanent solution and risks still existed.

at this time.

A slightly sharp and harsh voice with a strange tone suddenly sounded.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured. With your wise leadership, no one dares to slack off. You are in charge of the kingdom, and the Light family is guarding the capital! I can even assert that within ten years, the demons will not dare to start a war again!"

"Hey... Sir Ferrex, if things are really as you said, then my kingdom can rest and recuperate..."

The man who stood up, nodded and bent over to speak was a thin man in his forties, wearing an elegant purple robe.

The man had a long beard, a long face, short purple hair, and his eyes formed an uncomfortable crescent shape when he smiled.

He stood at the forefront of all the great nobles.

Phylex is now the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Orus.

With tears in his eyes, he bowed to the king and nodded slightly in the direction of the Wright family.

Then he turned around and raised his arms to the Lords of the Palace.

"Everyone! His Majesty has explained the pros and cons. From now on, all territories are requested to be on high alert. If there are any demon actions, they must be reported to the palace without delay!"

This time, there were obviously fewer responses compared to the king's preaching.

After all, compared with the king's majesty, the new prime minister of the kingdom, who relies on his noble family and always wants to be in the spotlight, is not that appealing.

Realizing that he didn't receive much response, Felix smiled bitterly and returned to his seat.

He stepped back into the lords' line, and the view before the king opened up again.

The king sat back on the throne and held the scepter lightly in his palm. Soon after, he handed the scepter to the queen. He pinched his eyebrows with his fingers, looking like he had a headache.

At this time, the "sensible" nobleman at the foot of the stairs would naturally step forward and nod and ask.

"Your Majesty, may I ask what is troubling you?"

"Yes... I called you all here from afar because of something more important. This matter involves a lot of things and is very troublesome."

After a short pause.

A hint of murderous intent suddenly appeared in the king's old eyes, like a sword, just as he was when he was on the battlefield and crossed the vast Gobi Desert.

"You only know that the kingdom won a tragic victory in this war, but you don't know that we will achieve even greater results this time."

"In this battle, the vanguard troops led by the brave captured the evil first princess of the demon clan, Shefia Halder."

"This is a matter of great importance. It concerns the safety of everyone present... no, it concerns the safety of every citizen of the kingdom. I have summoned you today to discuss how to best deal with this terrible witch."

10. Chill

By the end of what the king was saying, it was hard to hear clearly even with the crystal amplification.

Because, when he said the key point, that is, "The kingdom has captured the first princess"...

The whole audience had already erupted in exclamations, rolling in like a tide!

This time, no matter whether they really cared or pretended to care, everyone was completely shocked by what the king said.

Perhaps only a few nobles who received the battle reports from the front in advance were not too shocked, but most people were still not well-informed.

It is no exaggeration to say that this information can definitely be regarded as a storm.

"The rumors are actually true...! Did our kingdom really capture the Demon Princess?! That's the [Princess of Natural Disaster]! A six-winged demon?!"

"Oh my god... The hero has become so powerful... Unbelievable, unbelievable! Doesn't this mean... we have a chance to counterattack the demon clan?!"

"Absolutely, absolutely! The hero is still young, and he will surely go down in history in time!"

"..."

The king sighed silently, pinching his temples and sighing without stopping.

He just felt a headache about what the people below were discussing.

The Celtic king knew that there would be no order or value in gathering so many lords here.

But it's necessary.

Those present were all important figures in the kingdom, and the king did not want to make a dictatorial decision on such an important matter concerning the survival of the kingdom.

Making the right decision won't give him much growth.

Less prestige.

And wrong decisions will inevitably shake the royal power to a certain extent.

This is war...War is a torrent, and the major issues involved must be brought to the table for discussion and cannot be taken lightly.

The Celtic King once again turned his attention to the Wright family on the right side of the royal steps.

Precisely.

He turned to the Kingdom's hero, Shia Light, who was wearing a dark red cloak and standing next to the head of the Light family.

"Brave man, time is running out for this triumphant return, and I haven't had the chance to personally congratulate you."

"Your Majesty is serious."

Xia was graceful, flicking her cloak and facing the throne.

Her golden hair fluttered in the breeze, and the radiance of the golden holy sword scabbard at her waist was revealed.

The king nodded in approval, then frowned softly and asked.

"Regarding the matter of the Demon Tribe's First Princess... I heard that you have already made arrangements?"

"Yes, as I reported in the communication crystal, it has been sealed securely."

Xia first observed the situation of the Light family members with her peripheral vision, then faced the throne and reported.

"I have escorted Xuefia Halder to my territory. I will use a large amount of magic-sealing stones and the kingdom's secret treasure bestowed by your majesty to suppress her. There is no way she can go wrong."

This is a lie.

Xuefei is probably sleeping at home now.

"Since the hero is here in person, does that mean that even if you're not here, the Demon Princess won't be able to break free of the seal?"

"Naturally, the barrier seal constructed by the kingdom's secret treasure is unbreakable."

This is also a lie.

If there is a seal that Xuefei cannot break free of, it must be the seal called "Warm Bed".

"Very good...very good! Hero Shialet, your feat this time will surely be recorded in the history of the kingdom!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Someone come! I want to grant the hero a few more fiefs!"

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xia could only sigh with regret while lowering her head instead of continuing to speak.

She had originally thought that if the king could give her some money as a reward, she would use it all to buy local delicacies for Xuefei...

Unfortunately, 99% of the time, the king’s rewards never mention money.

the reason is simple.

After all, the situation during the previous war was quite tragic...there was little money left in the national treasury.

I heard that even the king's personal assets had to be used to pay for military expenses, which was enough to show that the kingdom's financial resources had long been stretched. The once extremely wealthy Kingdom of Orus had long since found it unrealistic to even reward meritorious officials with money.

Fortunately, the war has temporarily stopped now. If the kingdom can successfully recuperate and business can prosper again, then Xuefei's life here will be more comfortable, right?

But it's not good to not give any...