Capítulo 34: Crown Prince Of Lestia
Meanwhile, in Eashen...
"What's going on?" asked a seemingly ordinary teenage boy, his gaze fixed on two men seated before him.
Meet Mochizuki Touya, a divine mishap who now finds himself engaged to the princess of Belfast.
After losing a verbal showdown with Leen, the matriarch of the Fairies, Touya reluctantly teleported her to the country of Eashen to satisfy her curiosity in researching the ruins of Nirya.
With the aid of Yae's memories, he successfully transported them all to Oeda. After teleporting to Oeda they encountered Yae's mother and Akane, who informed them of the ongoing war between the Takeda and Tokugawa clans, in which Yae's father and brother were supporting Tokugawa Ieyashu in defending the hill fortress.
Upon arriving, they discovered no sign of a battle as it had already concluded. The soldiers of the Tokugawa clan were now cleaning the battlefield, tending to the wounded and collecting equipment and armor left behind by the defeated mask soldiers.
"Well, we're just as clueless as you are... Just a day ago, we were risking our lives battling a group of masked soldiers. But in the blink of an eye, they all turned to dust, leaving only their equipment and armor behind," Kokonoe Jubei explained, furrowing his brow.
"I must say, though... The masked soldiers, this invasion in general... it all feels rather perplexing. Schingen-dono, the Lord of Takeda, is known as the esteemed leader of the four great military commanders, 'Takeda's Elite Four.' However, this battle felt uncharacteristic of him. Perhaps the rumors hold some truth after all..." Ieyashu interjected, his expression troubled.
"Rumors?" Touya inquired.
"There are whispers that Schingen-dono may have already passed away. It is said that a dark strategist named Yamamoto Kansukay has taken control of his body, using the shell of their Lord to lead the Takeda armies as if they were his own," explained Ieyashu.
"Yamamoto Kansukay..." Leen chimed in. "Considering the existence of the masked soldiers, that theory doesn't seem far-fetched. It's possible he possesses a spell or artifact capable of controlling corpses."
"However, if the masked soldiers turned to dust, it's highly likely that the spell used on them was canceled. This could be due to the death of the caster or the destruction of the artifact," Leen analyzed, contemplating the situation.
"Does that mean the situation in Takeda's territory has already been resolved?" Touya asked.
"It's very likely or perhaps the caster has depleted their energy, rendering the artifact ineffective," Leen replied.
Leen's words furrowed everyone's brows because if her theory held true, the situation could take a dangerous turn.
While Touya and his companions had obtained the location of the ruins from Tokugawa Ieyashu, they decided to put their little adventure on hold and assist the Tokugawa clan, planning to infiltrate Tsutsujigasaki under the cover of night.
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"Thank you for your assistance, Adventurer. Allow me to properly introduce myself. I am Reinhard Yunas Lestia, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Lestia," said the golden-haired prince, bowing slightly to Alex, who was taken aback by the revelation of the prince's identity.
For a brief moment, Alex entertained the idea that the person before him might be impersonating the crown prince, but it seemed unlikely that any knight would be foolish enough to attempt such a deception.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Prince Reinhard. I am Alexander Crown, the King of the Kingdom of Arcadia," Alex introduced himself as the monarch of Arcadia, extending his hand to shake the prince's. Prince Reinhard's eyes widened upon hearing Alex's introduction.
"King of Arcadia?" the prince repeated, studying Alex carefully. One might suspect that Alex was jesting about his own identity and impersonating the king himself, which was a serious crime. However, since Alex's portrait, depicting his exploits in Sandora, had been widely circulated throughout the world, Reinhard was able to recognize him.
"What are the chances of the king and the prince of two nations meeting in the middle of a forest? I apologize, King of Arcadia, for presenting myself in such a disheveled manner," Prince Reinhard remarked, expressing his embarrassment.
"Do not concern yourself with it, Prince Reinhard. However, if I may inquire, what brings you to this forest, engaged in a battle with the Python King?" Alex asked, genuinely curious about the prince's circumstances.
"Ah, about that... We received news from a merchant who claimed to have witnessed a large green dragon in the heart of the forest. Eager to slay the dragon, I led a legion of knights here to hunt it down. Unfortunately, it appears the merchant mistook this Python King for a dragon," Prince Reinhard explained.
"You wished to slay a dragon? May I ask why?" Alex inquired, his curiosity piqued by the crown prince's desire. Suddenly, he recalled a certain event from the novel he had read.
Reinhard's grandfather, the previous king of Lestia, was a renowned adventurer with a prestigious title as a dragon slayer. Moreover, Reinhard's father, the current king of Lestia, was also an adventurer in his prime and earned the title of Griffon Slayer by defeating a powerful Griffon. Naturally, Reinhard aspired to follow in their footsteps, desiring to defeat formidable beasts and earn a title for himself.
While searching for reports of dragon sightings, Reinhard heard a rumor about a dragon spotted in the forest. However, this information turned out to be inaccurate, as the merchant who spread the news had mistaken the giant python, which bore a resemblance to a dragon, for an actual dragon.
The crown prince also inquired about Alex's visit to Lestia, to which he just lied telling the prince that he had taken up on a quest which required him to travel to Lestia, with the aim of advancing his rank in the Adventurers' Guild.
Reinhard and Alex soon became friends, parting ways after a while. Before they bid farewell, Reinhard extended an invitation to Alex, inviting him to visit the royal castle of Lestia in the near future. As a token of gratitude for saving his life and those of his knights, Reinhard presented Alex with the carcass of the Python King as a gift.
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