Chapter 32

(Ashborn's POV)

"Brother, wake up! Mother said that breakfast is ready." Ellie's voice rang out in my ears and I immediately perked up.

'Did I overslept?' I thought it was really strange, I haven't slept for only 3 days. nothing much for me, maybe for the human body it is…

"Arthur and Elijah are still sleeping, then I'll go dress up." I said and got up from bed.

I quickly changed my clothes and then walked downstairs, then I entered the dining room. Helsteas and my family except Arthur and Ellie were already seated here, Also Elijah wasn't here. I also took my seat and began my breakfast.

"So, Ash. Have you changed your mind about Xyrus Academy?" Father asked me and I just shook my head in denial.

"Honey, maybe you should attend? You can keep an eye on Art." Mother also tried to change my mind, but I wasn't planning to. It was already decided on my part to not attend Xyrus Academy.

"No, I don't want to learn something that I already know or something completely useless." I told them and stopped trying to change my mind.

Arthur and Elijah with Ellie on their tail came down to join breakfast soon after.

"Good morning, boys, and good morning, my little princess. Did you guys sleep well?" Father asked them and then kissed my cute little sister right on her cheek. That only made me irritated…

"Ew, Dad! That tickles!" She pushed him away, wiping the spot she was kissed.

"Did you guys sleep well?" Vincent asked while also smirking at my father's actions.

"Good morning Aunt Leywin, Aunt Tabitha, Uncle Vincent and Uncle Reynolds." Elijah announced and then sat down next to Arthur. He got close to Helsteas and us faster than I expected.

"That reminds me. Kids, if you don't have any plans, do you want to go with us to City Square? There's a big announcement in the Capital City of Etistin where the King and Queen reside but a couple of artificers are going to put up a live projection of the broadcast in City Square." My father spoke up when we were eating.

"Sounds good. Elijah and I don't have anything planned today anyway, right?" Arthur asked Elijah who just shot him thumbs-up.

"I literally said a few days ago that three-races are uniting…" I mumbled under my breath.

Ellie also wanted to go with Arthur, but mother shut him down. She had school tomorrow.

"Uncle Vincent. I remember you mentioned something about how you were going to visit a famous researcher that has a lab in Xyrus. Do you mind introducing me to him after we watch the announcement today?" Arthur asked Vincent, I also leaned towards them.

Potential move from my rival…

"Ah, you mean Gideon? Has he caught your interest? He's not just a researcher but a well-known inventor and artificer as well! He's the one responsible for designing the ships we use for rivers as well as a few other well-used artifacts! I do have some business with him anyway so it wouldn't be a problem taking you. Was there something specific you needed from him?"

Arthur and Vincent in the end decided to visit this artificer and I also decided to follow them.

"I'm also coming." Vincent wasn't a person who could deny the request of an S-Class adventurer, especially when he was deadly serious.

The same was with the Artificer, I'm sure he would anyway ask me many questions. Arthur's ring is my creation, there's no other copy of this ring.

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Today's city square was crowded and by crowded I mean a whole bunch of people was gathered here waiting for some announcement. Nobles or normal civilians, all of them were gathered here with the same goal in mind. They simply wanted to hear the announcement.

I, Arthur, father, Vincent, and Elijah came here with the same goal as others. Maybe they did, but I simply came here to accompany Arthur later.

With the help of artifacts and some mages who were keeping artifacts working in the symphony, displaying some dizzy images in the air.

Later the dizzy image cracked and the view became clearer. When the image in the air finally cleared, we could see Glayder's Castle in full glory.

'My liege, your castle is way more glorious than that abomination.' Beru told me telepathically.

"The three Kings and Queens of the different countries in our beloved Continent of Dicathen have gathered here on this memorable day!" Some fancily dressed man with a grey beard announced.

"Attention Humans, Elves, and Dwarves alike, I go by Blaine Glayder. While most of you know me as the King of Sapin, today I speak not as the King of Humans, but as one of the representatives of the Continent of Dicathen!"

Blaine totally knew how to work with a mass of people. All the people gathered here were ready to worship him, if not something more. If I'm not near him, then he has the aura of a leader, why is he so limited in my presence?

Next to Blaine, there were also council members. Priscilia, Alduin, Merial, Dawsid, Glaudera, and unexpectedly Virion. Well, that was probably done only for show. Virion was known in every country, and he had a reputation way higher than all leaders combined. So just his appearance made people more interested.

Blaine continued with his speech and his speech was also stated in an already practiced manner.

'This guy put more effort in his speeches than in the ruling country…' I facepalmed at this idiocy.

Then Blaine sat down, and his place was taken by Alduin. King of the elven Kingdom Elenoir.

"It is an honor to speak on behalf of everyone here on this unforgettable day. As King Glayder so adamantly stated, I am also in agreement about the future of our continent. For some people, this may not hold much interest but for many who yearn for adventure and new places to visit, I can wholeheartedly say that this continent is filled with many unknowns. An obvious example is the very Beast Glades residing just beyond our borders. While an uncountable number of adventurers have ventured out into the Beast Glades, it is not an exaggeration to say that not even half of it has been traversed. While the mana beasts have not left the Beast Glades, who is to say that just because they haven't yet, they never will? Even in our own homeland of Dicathen, there are places so dangerous, no one dares to explore, but what if I were to say that even greater mysteries and dangers are out there?"

Alduin stopped for a second, murmurs filled crowds here in Xyrus and in Etistin.

"That's right! You have not heard wrong, fellow citizens of Dicathen. We are announcing today, February 10th of the 1005th Cycle, that we have found evidence of another continent." Stated Alduin an obvious lie.

'It wasn't you, but an adventurer.' That bird with a camera on it, was evidence that by coincidence some adventurer found.

While they claim here that they "found" evidence of a new continent, it was just sheer luck. Even if they hide most of the information, sharing at least that wasn't a bad move. Not that the council knows anything about another continent, they don't even realize that there already are spies from there.

Anyway, the news caused an uproar, most of the people were still not sure about the whole situation. A whole lot of fear, not everyone felt the same. Some even encouraged fellow citizens of Dicathen.

Alduin tried to calm the crowd.

"QUIETTTTT!!!"

King of dwarven Kingdom Darv, Dawsid Greysunder roared out and shut the crowd instantly.

'Now this is kingly.' I thought and praised the shorty in my mind.

"As Alduin said, we don't know much. However, in these times of uncertainty and possible threats in the future, wouldn't you guys all agree that standing beside one another is what's best for this continent and our people? Your children can be in danger as well. The last thing we want is to fight amongst ourselves. Our appearances may be different and our cultures may clash, but remember this…we are all born in this continent of Dicathen. I for one am proud of that and hope that future generations will feel the same way. What about you?"

His speech made people feel confident in their leaders, some of them started clapping and this spread across other people, soon most of the crowd was clapping. Most, because I wasn't.

"The process of joining our three races and kingdoms will take time and much effort, but today, we will be anointing six individuals that we, the three kings and queens, believe to be the most courageous, tactful, smart and powerful and if some of them don't believe us… Then I will tell you that those individuals are approved by the S-Class Adventurer himself!" The Short king shouted on top of his lungs.

'I see… I don't remember anything.' I put my hand on my chin and tried to remember when I actually approve of anyone?

'My liege, you promised support to Blaine Glayder in some matters. A few years ago to be exact.' Beru reminded me.

'I remember this… But I don't remember that I will approve of someone.' My support in a few matters is completely different, from me approving SOMEONE.

While I was lost in my thoughts, Six individuals entered the podium. Two humans, two elves, and two dwarves. They will be protecting this continent from dangers in Beast Glades.

'Beast Glades will be blocked from the military itself, why so many lies? It can backfire at you later…' I wondered. this wasn't a professional way to rule the country.

At the current predicament, this might help a little, but later? What if people will learn that those Six Lances are actually useless against soldiers of different continents? Not completely, but an overwhelming count of their soldiers will completely annihilate Dicathen in a matter of months.

Even before this happens, people will lose trust.

"Lastly, while the title of being one of the Six Lances may be prestigious and comparable to even ourselves as kings and queens, this title also brings upon a great burden and danger. Children of the new generation that seek to become the future protectors of this Continent, strive to be one of the Six Lances! Grow strong and noble as not even the heavens are the limit!" King Glayder finished and the artifact stopped translation.

I'm disappointed, I haven't listened to a few council meetings and there is already such a mess.

'Fine… I'll do it myself.'

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Double release, because I wanted. Besides, I don't like mobile games, so that was a better way to pass time.

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CYA.