Chapter 361 - Job

"We are the Heart Kingdom!!" yelled everyone.

"Now, please enjoy the party." said King Leon.

Then, the employee starts bringing the food into the room and puts it in front of everyone. After eating for a while, people begin to pay respect to King Leon. This is common etiquette for all the guests. Sometimes they even bring some gifts and try having a conversation with King Leon.

However, King Leon ignores all of this and leaves all the conversation to his son Eric. This is a normal occurrence since he also wants to train Eric to handle all these kinds of people.

During this time, people also start talking to each other and building relationships. Many people once again try to approach Angus. But Angus disappeared from his sitting again. At this moment, Angus goes towards one corner and comes towards a certain table.

"I didn't expect you all would also get invited." said Angus towards the people at the round table.

At once, the people at the table immediately took a battle stance.

Seeing their readiness, "Good, it seems all of you still didn't lose your touch." chimed Angus before sitting at the empty seat.

"Angus, you surprised us." said Ian.

"Hahaha… Since you are joining the army, you should have this awareness. Anyway, how are you guys?" asked Angus.

"Well, you know both me and Axel are joining the army. It is just training, training, and training." replied Ian.

"Yeah, although the training is somewhat lacking compared to yours." added Axel.

"Oh, did you miss my training?" said Angus.

"Nonono… That's not what I mean." replied Ian and Axel in a hurry.

"How about you, Mia? I hear you are now staying at your territory." said Angus.

"Urghh… Don't talk about it. I feel like they want to use me as a political tool. Some stupid people even recommend me to betrothed to you." said Mia.

"Hahaha… Well, if they try to force you to do something you don't want, just call me." said Angus.

"Sure… Sure.." said Mia while glancing at the woman beside her and nudging her.

Being nudged by Mia, Millie, who stays silent, looks at Angus. After the Temple of Death incident, Millie's relationship with everyone became more estranged, especially with Angus. Since then, they have never talked again.

Just as Millie wanted to talk, "So, how are you, Millie?" asked Angus casually.

"Ahh.. I.. I.. Am good." replied Millie uncertainty.

"Hm… Well, it's good if you are fine. Anyway, I need to move since those stupid people seem to start to come here." said Angus while standing up from his seat.

"Umm.. Angus." called Millie.

"Yeah?" replied Angus shortly.

"I.. I am sorry. I am really sorry." said Millie while bowing to Angus.

Seeing this, Angus releases a sigh before flicking his hand [2nd circle - Mana Barrier]. A transparent barrier immediately surrounds them and isolates them from the others.

Despite the spell's activation, there is no fluctuation of mana felt by people near them. Most of the people didn't even notice Angus just casting a spell. This shows the absurdness of Angus mana control.

"Millie, raise your head." said Angus.

Then, Millie looked at Angus nervously.

"Here, take this." said Angus while giving Millie a space bracelet.

"Angus, this…" said Millie while catching the bracelet.

"Inside of it, there is some healing art and a medical knowledge book. I believe it will be more useful than in my possession." said Angus.

"Ehh.. But…" said Millie.

"Millie, If you are really sorry, prove it through your action." said Angus.

Hearing this, Millie once again bowed towards Angus.

"Angus, thank you. I will definitely prove it to you." said Millie.

"Good, then I have a job for the four of you." said Angus.

"Job?" asked Ian.

"Yeah, actually I want to do it by myself, but there is endless work in the research center. So, I decided to give the job to you." said Angus while smiling.

"Err.. What is it?" asked Axel.

"Have you ever heard of Snow Peak?" asked Angus back.

"If I am not wrong, that's the highest mountain in the Firuman?" said Mia.

"Yup, that's it. I want you all to go there and search for a certain item. This will also serve all of you as training. So, did you want to do it?" asked Angus.

Everyone looked at each other before they replied, "Of course, we will do it." replied everyone resolutely.

"Are you sure? Let me remind you that Snow Peak is part of the Reese Mountain range, one of the monster habitats in Firuman. Although it is located in the outer area, it is still dangerous. There may be some high-grade monsters hiding in there." said Angus.

"Don't worry. Although we are not as good as you, together we could handle ourselves. So, what is the thing we need to find?" said Ian.

"Frozen Heart." said Angus.

"Frozen Heart?" asked everyone in confusion.

"Yeah, I may call it heart, but it is actually a special kind of mineral. It is a very rare cold material though it is not as cold as Sublime Zero or Eskor's essence. But, it is also one of the best cooling materials. 

"The snow peak is famous for producing this kind of rare mineral and I also happen to need to use it for one of my research." explained Angus 

"I see.. So, when are we going?" asked Axel excitedly.

"Hold your horse. Did you think getting Frozen Heart is easy? If yes, I may have bought it a long time ago. This thing could only be produced once in a hundred years. Only the fortunate person could find it. 

"Therefore, I will try to create a device for you to search for it. Still, you need to explore every nook and corner of this mountain. 

"This job may take a very long time, not to mention the journey towards the Snow Peak itself and all the monsters you need to fight. So, do you still want to do it?" asked Angus.

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but smile.

"As we said before, we will do it. No matter what. Angus, we may not realize it before. But, thanks to your training and teaching, now we are way more than people from our grade." said Ian.

"Inside the military, there is no one that could match us." added Axel.

"True, even some of my family knights are no match for me." said Mia.

"I.. I also need to prove myself to you." said Millie.

"Alright, then I will ask my father to ask your family and the others' permission. Oh yeah, one more thing, Millie, you better improve your healing art. Otherwise, all of you may never come back from that place." said Angus before releasing the mana barrier

Then, before the people outside approach him, he disappears from his spot. A moment later, Angus appeared in front of Jayna and startled everyone.

"My princess, would you like to dance with me?" said Angus while bowing and offering his hand.

At this moment, everyone couldn't help but look at Angus's brazen action. Even King Leon deeply stares at Angus. However, Angus ignored them and waited for Jayna to reply.

"Certainly." replied Jayna with a smile and took Angus's hand.

Hearing this, "Wait.. Sister." said Eric, the crown prince.

But, both of them already walk away and start to dance in the dancing area. The crown prince and everyone couldn't help but look at King Leon. However, contrary to everyone's expectation, the ruthless King only gave a slight smile looking at the couple dancing.

Seeing this, everyone begins to talk about themselves and starts to wonder about the King's action. Everyone in the room knows how protective King Leon is. In the past, countless men are crippled just trying to approach the other princess in his presence.

"Father, did you…" asked Eric.

"Eric." called King Leon.

"Yes??" replied Eric.

"Can you withstand my full-power aura for a minute?" asked King Leon.

"N-No, father." replied Eric.

"Then, let them be. Unless there is someone that could withstand my full-power aura for a minute with the same age as Jayna, you should leave that boy and Jayna alone." said King Leon.

"I understand, Father." said Eric before glancing at Angus for a moment.

While everyone is talking about the King's action, Angus and Jayna already in the dancing area, embrace each other closely.

"Angus, you are so bold." said Jayna.

"Well, you are so beautiful that I couldn't hold myself." said Angus.

"Hmph… You just want to touch me. Anyway, what are you talking about with the others that you even erect a barrier?" asked Jayna.

"Ohh.. I just give them a job and a place for them to improve themselves." said Angus.

"What job?" asked Jayna.

"I asked them to find Frozen Heart at the Snow Peak." said Angus casually.

"Snow Peak?!! You are joking, right?" said Jayna.

"Nope. I am pretty serious." said Angus.

"But, that place is the nest of the Frost Dragon." said Jayna.

"Yeah, I know. But it is better than they do nothing and become cannon fodder for the war." said Angus.

"Angus, that's Frost Dragon. They are a mythical creature." said Jayna.

"Don't worry, I already trained them hard enough to survive in the wilderness. Besides, there is Mia.. I believe her power will truly manifest in a cold environment like Snow Peak" said Angus.