Chapter 59

Chapter 59 – Chapter 9: Exception

After returning from the watchtower, the days passed by in a busy flow .

Felicia and Daphne investigated and studied the small temple . Meanwhile, Ferocious Eyes and the warriors of the other four tribes prepared to go back to the north . They were going to defeat the remaining casios on the Enger Plains, which hadn’t returned beyond the Northern Limit Line after Balkarova was defeated .

It could be considered the beginning of the casios clearing task .

In-gong headed north with Ferocious Eyes . It was a real opportunity, so there was no reason for him to waste it .

Thus, a fortnight passed like this . In-gong returned to the small temple after sweeping the casios away . This was where Felicia greeted him .

"It hasn’t been that long, but . . . you’ve become stronger . Your growth rate is scary . ”

Felicia said with a slightly bitter smile . She had felt it during the battle against the skeleton king Balkarova, but In-gong was much stronger compared to when he was fighting the Red Lightning tribe . The growth couldn’t be explained just because of White Eagle .

In-gong replied somewhat painfully .

“I am growing up . ”

In fact, that truly was the case . There were those who grew rapidly after reaching the teens . There were other children of the demon king who showed explosive growth in the teens .

Additionally, In-gong had reached level 20 while taking care of the casios and Protagonist Correction reached level three . After investing some skill points, the levels of Aura, Beast Authority and Divine Beast Authority increased by one or two .

Some magic also rose as a result of repeated training . He had repeatedly used Fire Arrow on the casios as well as Heal .

'Isn’t it worth fighting Caitlin now?'

In-gong hadn’t seen Chris or Caitlin’s skills properly yet . Until now, In-gong’s power had been weak compared to both of them . He wasn’t sure about Chris, but he thought he was capable of a proper duel with Caitlin .

In-gong calmed down the excitement in his heart and started to look around the temple .

"How did your investigation of the temple go?”

There was a joyful look on Felicia’s face . She told In-gong in an excited voice,

"I have been productive . Moreover, I discovered an incredible fact . Do you know what it is? Huh?”

“What is it?”

Felicia was so excited that In-gong was also interested . Felicia nodded with satisfaction at In-gong’s response and came closer to him . It seemed like she was going to whisper a secret .

"The magic in the temple is that of Ainkel’s, one of the six elder dragons . Ainkel!”

The whisper ended with a loud cry .

Felicia’s eyes were shining and it was the same for Daphne and Delia behind her .

For the three of them, this fact was really amazing . The three people didn’t know that the origin of Green Wind was a piece of Ainkel and that her power was in White Eagle .

In-gong wanted to say that it was great, but he could barely open his mouth . The three people were looking at him with bright smiles and expectant expressions .

“Wah! Really great!”

‘Master, it is awkward . ’

After Green Wind’s words, he spoke in a more natural tone .

"Then that means it’s similar to the Thunder Light Anvil?”

"That's right, it’s similar . It is a remnant of an elder dragon . "

Fortunately, Felicia was too excited and was convinced by his fake surprise and admiration .

She spoke quickly,

"I don’t know the relationship between Green Wind and Ainkel . However, it seems like it is Ainkel’s magic that summoned the treants . She had been analyzing the magic for a few days with Daphne and this is the result . I think it should be possible to control the treants and have them defend the temple and Enger Plains . "

"That is really great, Felicia noona . ”

“Hum hum . Well, that's right . "

Felicia raised her chin and enjoyed In-gong’s praise . In some ways, Felicia was similar to Green Wind .

Carack, who was watching Felicia and In-gong quietly, asked then,

"Uh, then will Prince and Princess leave the Enger Plains now that the work is done?”

In-gong had completed the counterattack against the casios and Felicia finished the temple investigation .

Felicia nodded .

"That is right . There is still a lot more to study, but I will postpone it for now . I have to go back and report to the Demon King’s Palace . ”

This year’s suppression of the casios had been different from the previous years . Moreover, the ruins of an elder dragon had been found, so it was amazing .

"People will be quite surprised this time . It will show everyone that it isn’t a coincidence that Abamama called your name . ”

Felicia knocked against In-gong’s shoulders just like Chris always did . It was an act of fondness .

And the next morning . . .

After finishing the preparations to return to the Demon King’s Palace, In-gong faced Ferocious Eyes and the other centaurs .

Ferocious Eyes stared straight at In-gong and said,

"9th Prince, you are the representative of Green Wind and the successor of the Great Warrior . When you need it, we will be your hands and feet . ”

His eyes were still fierce, but In-gong was able to read his heart now . Seated on the draco, In-gong held out a hand to Ferocious Eyes’ and said,

"It is the same for me as well . Thank you for everything, Ferocious Eyes . ”

Ferocious Eyes shook In-gong’s hand . In Knight Saga, he had always been an enemy but now, In-gong was a reliable ally .

After receiving the enthusiastic send-off of the centaurs, In-gong left Mighty Fire’s base and headed to the transfer formation . He was accompanied by Felicia, Delia, Daphne, Carack, Karma and Green Wind .

Karma, who was his second subordinate after Carack, was leading the way .

Green Wind started annoying him in a different way .

'Master, I keep getting nervous . ’

'Master, I am having chest palpitations . ’

'Master, are we leaving Enger Plains like this?’

‘Master, answer me . ’

Green Wind was born on Enger Plains, so it was the first time she was leaving it . She felt nervous, insecure, anxious and irritated at the thought of going to a new place for the first time .

It took two days to move while handling Green Wind . Once they arrived at the stone tower, the next stage of the trip was quick . He climbed onto the transfer formation, closed his eyes, then opened them in another place .

“Felicia . ”

“6th Princess . ”

“Felicia unni!”

A situation similar to the last time was unfolding in front of him . Felicia’s people had been waiting and rushed to welcome her .

Felicia smiled elegantly and welcomed the children of the concubines and subordinates that flocked to her .

Up until this point, it was very similar to last time . Then something different happened .

“It is great to see 9th Prince . ”

“I’m here to greet 9th Prince . ”

"I heard that you gained some great merits this time . ”

Last time, In-gong had been treated as nothing .

‘Ohh . . . ’

He could feel that things had changed . Whether they were sincere or reluctant, they could no longer ignore In-gong .

Felicia winked at In-gong .

Daphne was also there . Originally, she would have been a follower of Zephyr, but she now joined the children of the other concubines . Toward In-gong, the attitude of Felicia’s people had become more polite and friendly .

“Prince . ”

Carack whispered and glanced at another place . In-gong was able to see what Carack was referring to in seconds .

Not everyone was welcoming In-gong . There were some who were looking at In-gong with discomfort and anxiety .

It was the reason why Felicia had volunteered to go to Enger Plains; it was the effect of the demon king, Mitra, calling In-gong’s name .

‘Aren’t they mostly people on Anastasia’s side?’

The 4th Princess Anastasia Nekrion – in Knight Saga, she had been known as the female Zephyr and had the largest of the three factions .

In-gong wanted to form a friendly relationship with the demon king’s children who were not on Zephyr’s side, but the world wasn’t always that nice .

So far, there hadn’t been much meaning in the other demon king’s children being friendly with In-gong . Felicia and Caitlin had no intention of becoming the demon king . Although Chris was ambitious, he was only moving for the comfort of himself, Caitlin and the lycanthropes because he was king of the lycanthropes .

Therefore, the three of them were happy, rather than jealous of In-gong .

However, Anastasia was different . She led one of the three factions . For her, In-gong was a sudden stone rolling in her path . Children of the demon king who started to shine independently were merely targets .

'At least Felicia isn’t Anastasia’s person yet . ’

On the Day of Massacre, Felicia and her brother had belonged to Anastasia’s faction . However, he didn’t know the exact time they had joined .

It was currently Year 512 . It was obvious that Felicia wasn’t Anastasia’s person at present .

Felicia hadn’t talked about Anastasia that much and seemed to be closer to In-gong than Anastasia . If Felicia was Anastasia’s person, Anastasia wouldn’t have let that happen .

In-gong turned his attention back to Felicia . There were over a dozen concubine children and subordinates who had come to meet Felicia . It felt more like a social organization centred on Felicia, rather than a faction .

'They aren’t much help, but can they be raised to help me?’

Three children of the concubines belonged to Felicia’s family(?) .

Felicia was older, but he couldn’t remember their exact ages except for the fallen angel, Beiring .

There was Karapapa, a hulking yaksha, who appeared to be in his twenties, but was only in his mid-teens .

Anne Rose was the daughter of the fairy queen and in her early teens .

Beiring was a fallen angel with pale skin and black wings . He liked music and fine arts, so he wasn’t very helpful in battle, but he was treated well in Knight Saga .

As a yaksha, Karapapa had muscles similar to Carack, but his red skin gave off a more intense expression . Karapapa’s advantage was that he was stronger than he appeared . However, the downside was that he had no magical abilities .

The youngest, Anne Rose, had good potential, but the problem was that she was too young . She was only approximately 11 years old, so it was hard for her to be helpful right now .

‘It is better than nothing . There is also Daphne . ’

In-gong looked at Felicia’s family with generous eyes . Felicia’s family started gossiping about what had happened in the Demon King’s Palace while she was gone .

“Felicia unni, did you hear? There will be a court gathering again this time . ”

Anne Rose, who had colourful hair and butterfly wings, said excitedly . Felicia’s eyes widened .

“Huh? This time as well?”

Although In-gong’s merits were so big that it couldn’t be compared to a general casios subjugation, that wasn’t enough for a court gathering .

Were the rumours about the demon king’s favouritism toward In-gong true?

Beiring laughed and explained,

"The court gathering will celebrate 6th Princess and 9th Prince’s merits in conjunction with someone else’s . It is said that this court gathering is for three people . ”

That made more sense . Another royal child must have earned a big merit .

Felicia asked again,

"Who is the other person that you are talking about?”

That was the exact question that In-gong had wanted to ask . Beiring replied with a smile,

"2nd Prince has come back . ”

2nd Prince Zephyr Ragnaros .

In-gong swallowed his saliva inadvertently .