381 Crystal Quarry

"Oh? So since when were you grand duke?" Rosemi whispered quietly, ensuring none of their dark-elven escorts could hear.

"It's practically set in stone already, I have agents already scouring the lands, searching, finding and gathering the lost people back to Par'Talucca to rebuild the kingdom. Announcing it myself a little early won't hurt right? Especially if I'm doing so not for my own benefit, but for the sake of humanity as a whole. I'm sure no one will complain about it."

The group, now upon a carriage that took them to their quest site, slowly galloped through the streets. The children and little ones happily played around in the streets, and although they dressed rather lightly. Asai wasn't sure if it was due to the heat of the rivers of lava that flowed under their kingdom like insulation or whether they were too poor.

Regardless, they didn't appear to be starving or hungry. Something Asai could understand somewhat. As human bodies generally burned more calories to increase the heat of their bodies enough to stay alive. Being in a naturally hot climate apparently benefitted them contrary to belief.

Asai, staring out into the infrastructure that was very militaristic, designed with function and efficiency in mind. Now had the time to thank the gods. As his little act had worked out positively.

Banking his silver on his overpowered system, particularly his skills:

[Royal Soul] [Survivalist] [Nympho] [Quirky] [Craut's Blessing]

[Loha's Blessing] [Silva's Blessing] [Charismatic] [Dancer]

His gamble had paid off. Royal soul, and the numerous heavenly blessings that amplified the quality of his blood cells. The quality of his essence had resonated between the king and queen, affecting her from afar, as she had never met a single man whom she felt was worthy of her purity. The bonus charisma whilst dancer saw his act as a form of dance, since he was swaying his hands and arms whilst he voiced out his impromptu script, made him appear absolutely dreamy.

"I still can't believe that actually worked. But fucking hell, it felt so cringe to bullshit my way into a maiden's heart like that. Is this how playboy and fuckboys feel when they hit on girls for fun?

But honestly, if that failed. Thankfully it didn't, I would've had to try my hand at assassinating a queen of a kingdom..."

"Seriously Asai, you are the only person crazy enough to try flirt with the queen of a kingdom... I never knew you had it in you. Colour me surprised, did you see how much she was blushing? Should I send Annie her way? To begin training her?" Rosemi, taking her chances to tease the man as he further hid into his own arms to hide as he continued to cringe remembering his own act, couldn't help herself.

"A baby between you and Emilita would be so adorable~ Kingdom's would probably go to wars for her hand in marriage huh?"

"Ugh... Enough already..."

"Humans. We've arrived."

The knights who didn't even bother introducing themselves, as they believed this human party would be shortly entering the afterlife anyways. Simply went on their ways to their friends and locals who were guarding the quarry's proximity.

Taking the chance to escape his mental torture, Asai leapt out of the carriage first, taking in the view of the quarry and the dungeon portal down below.

One particular dark-elf, at the very least took his job properly. Handing over a small plaque to be attached to his chest.

"This will identify you as an dungeon rescuer, sent by Her Majesty to assist the adventurers within. For your information, it's been over a month since people started entering, and none have returned. I do not have information why, but I'm not willing to stick my own neck in there. So, good luck to you.

Ah, don't get me wrong. I don't care about your well-beings, since you blew up our bridge and all. But, your success, also means saving the lives of our people, and for that. You have my prayers."

"Thank you." Asai accepted the little plaque, before making his way down. Eager to enter the dungeon portal, and finishing the quest asap.

"Isn't this rather smooth sailings? Clear a simple dungeon, and obtain the friendship and alliance of another kingdom. Another army to help fight the dekans.

I can see it already, once the dekans are gone. I can finally relax without anyone threatening to invade my home."