Chapter 310: A City in Trouble.

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Chapter 310: A City in Trouble.

Experience has reached multiple breaking points. [Young Sunfang Dragon, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor]s Main Job [Corrosive Pyromancer] has risen from [Level 0] to [Level 15]

Attributes have increased due to level up

Max level of Job [Corrosive Pyromancer] has been reached

Individual [Sunfang Dragonewt, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor] has switched her Main Job to [Virulent Corrosion]

Main Job benefits have been updated due to Job change

Virulent Corrosion Level: 0/30

Job Skill gained: [Virulent Corrosion]

Individual [Sunfang Dragonewt, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor] has switched her Secondary Job to [Holy Mage][Space-Time Mage] [Healer]

Attributes have increased due to level up

Max level of Job [Holy Mage] [Space-Time Mage] has been reached

Healer Level: 0/10

Multiple proficiency requirements fulfilled. [Corrosive Fire Lv. 6] [Mana Eyes Lv. 6] [Water Resistance Lv. 5] gained

Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor, Third Princess of the Dragon Empire, Kargryx, Daughter of Emperor Eltharion and Sixth Empress Melloxtressa, Champion of the Goddess of Light, and Leader of the C rank hunter company, Aurora. I gave a curtsy inside this decorated and lavished throne room, making sure my head only nodded slightly, as was custom.

The Principality of Yeos and the royal family Caimlace warmly welcomes Princess Hestia to our court. May the Goddess bless our auspicious meeting today with bountiful light. A suited man with a sharp goatee bowed deeply as he greeted me before gesturing towards the two people behind him, sitting on thrones. May I present, His Royal Highness, Prince Markval Caimlace the Fifth, and his mother, Princess Dowager Estelle Gleasa Caimlace.

I looked up, seeing a young pubescent boy sitting on the throne with his head held up high and a certain strength in his eyes. On the other hand, his mother sitting next to him was showing a forced smile in an attempt to hide the darkness in her expression. Untold numbers of restless nights could be seen on her face.

Looking down, the retainers of the royal throne were standing in two neat rows to the sides of the courts carpet. On one side were a bunch of knights I had never seen before, save for one aged individual, the warrior-priest leader Jethro. I hadnt told him about my identity until just now, so the surprise in his face was obvious. I wondered if he thought I lied to him?

On the other side, there was a group of ministers and politicians. The man with the goatee was undoubtedly the seneschal, Yurius Alberstien, a perfect match to the description I received from Jethro. There was another noteworthy member there, a finely-dressed woman with a small tiara, sharing the same royal blue hair color as her brother and Yeostar. That had to be the only daughter of the previous Prince of Yeos, Princess Anasthasia Caimlace.

Princess Hestia, it is an honor to receive your serendipitous visit to our humble nation. I am aware you are not here as a delegate of the great Empire of the West, the Dragon Empire Kargryx, but I can assure you, we will treat you with the respect of one. The young prince announced, acting and sounding like a proper ruler with the way he conducted himself. And for that, I humbly apologize to you for our countrys conduct. Your visit was a surprise, sowe were unable to make the proper arrangements. I hope the three days since your visit have been well.

All is well, Your Highness. Traveling as the Goddesss Champion means being flexible and working with what is available. If I were to expect a royal greeting every time I visit a new locale, it would only hinder my duties and take up my own time. I let the prince and his country go with no hard feelings. All of this was still just formalities.

To be honest, if I were here as a princess of an empire, my treatment could be called into question. However, with how I didnt want people to know I was a princess at the gate, I couldnt fault them really. I didnt even send a letter in advance to announce my appearance. Even if they apologized formally, just to maintain relation, there was really nothing for them to be sorry about.

You are most gracious, Princess Hestia. Your kindness and patience undoubtedly makes you a blessed of our merciful Goddess. Surely, our meeting is all part of her plans. He gave a small nod to be before gesturing to his seneschal.

Duke Yurius Alberstien. It must be the grace of the Goddess to bless me with your acquaintance today, Your Imperial Highness. He bowed deeply, almost looking like he would fall if he went even further down. As announced, we shall honor you here as Her Holinesss blessed, instead of by your imperial status, Champion Hestia. However, before we go into business, may I inquire about your stay? Youve been staying at an inn in the harbor, correct? Would you like to temporarily move to the castle? I assure you, your every need will be satisfied here.

More like the castle would be a better place to monitor me.

Not to mention having to act formally here instead of however I wanted to at the inn. It was better if I gave a proper excuse here.

I must humbly decline. I stated bluntly. Although I would welcome a change of scenery, for the purpose of my stay at the harbor, the inn I rent suffices, and it is actually the more preferable choice.

Oh? The seneschal tilted his head, prompting to continue.

As you might be aware, there are two blessed from the Goddess of Water currently situated on Karhalanteel Island. Their Divine Quest is to protect the shrine and seal while the tournament is ongoing, I began. One of them, Saint Kushlekzar, is my magician master. As a Champion, I am still young and have much to learn, regardless of my identity as a dragon. Warrior-priest Jethro can attest to my stay there. Ive been diligently training in preparation for todays festival.

Everybody turned to Jethro, barely unnerving him. It appeared he caught on quickly and expected something like this. He confirmed my statement, even going further by telling everybody how Ive been using visiting the local mercenary guild frequently and how I donated most of my merfiend spoils to the warrior-priests.

Considering how speechless he was to learn I was a princess today, he did a great assist. The seneschal instantly dropped the matter to my elation. Despite how much of a misogynist Jethro was, even after the first day, he knew when to put it aside for moments like these.

May I also inquire where your mother, Empress Melloxtressa, is, Champion Hestia? the seneschal asked, but I shot that question down.

We are not here as delegates. My mother is enjoying her time like any other tourist or visitor. If you wish to know if the Principality of Yeos is safe while she is around, then, yes. She is not a whimsical, mindless dragon, Duke Alberstien. I then turned my attention away from him. Now, I believe Prince Markvals time is more precious than these trivial questions. I also have to register in time for the tournament. May I begin with my reason for being here?

Yes, of course, Your Imperial Highness. I was out of line.

With that out of the way, I began retelling everything I told Jethro already, about how I was here on a Divine Quest from Aurena and Yeostar. My main objective was to protect the blood of Yeostar, and to make sure a new Champion of Yeostar would be knighted. For that, I had already accepted Jethros proposal to join the festivals tournament.

Prince Markval Was surprised to hear that last part, but seemed to appreciate me wanting to help out to the point I would join the fray. In addition, everybody else was shocked to hear it, too. Apparently, Jethro had not told anybody about this at all, literally concealing it from his family, too. There really was friction inside the royal palace.

Duke Alberstien and several other noblemen confronted Jethro on this subject, questioning why he was sending our illustrious guest into the tournament. While they didnt explicitly say it, from the look I received from the nobles up until now, I had the feeling their opinion on women was just as high as Jethro's.

I repeat, my job is to make sure the blood doesnt go into a random person's hand. Sir Jethro has already given me the necessary information to understand the situation. From my three days here, I have seen no ship from the Empire arriving at the docks to assist with the tournament security. I am here to help. I redirected their ire away from Jethro, bringing their attention back to me.

I concur. The young prince supported me. Duke Alberstien, we have a Champion here with us. Let us have her work with us to make sure we can find a blessed for ancestor Yeostar.

Y-Yes, of course, sire. However, please dont think every Champion is similar to Champion Royce. He was one of a kind. The Duke turned around, looking at his liege with a stern face. We have to make sure the memento Sir Royce left behind is given to somebody worthy of it. We need to meticulously make sure his sacrifice is not in vain, so we can show our friends, the Empire, that Yeos is still the bastion of the strongest Champion.

Empire?! Our friends?! Jethro suddenly exploded at the mention of Folschrek, stomping his way towards Alberstien. You must be out of your mind, Alberstien! What sort of sycophant are you to still support the Empire after everything theyve done to us? Where is the support we requested? Why is a girl here before the great Empire of Humankind?! A woman and bunch of beastmen are more willing to help us than our allies!

Blasphemy! Alberstien scoffed back. You are supposed to be a man of faith, but you show little of that role when speaking about the land of the Emperor of Light! The Church has appointed the Emperor of Folschreck to be our bulwark against the demonkins. The darklands! What human would not be willing to support them? They fight on our behalf, but all I hear from that mouth of yours is scorn!

Our Prince and Champion Royce would not be dead if you hadnt convinced His Highness to support the Empire! You spoke of gaining favors, but what you did was send my brother and many of our countrymen to their graves! Where were our allies when we needed aid? They care not for us!

A bombastic argument between the leaders of the noble faction and the warrior-priests of Yeostar erupted in the throne room, deafening everybody as they fought without showing signs of rest. Not a single attempt to stop them arrived, as both the knights and ministers simply cowered and averted their eyes.

I could see Prince Markval trying to speak, but his voice reached nobody. The young ruler was flabbergasted, panicking as he didnt know how to calm down the bad vibes in the room. From the looks of it, if I didnt step in soon, this would just go nowhere.

Pa I was about to say something until some banshee suddenly screamed

QUIEEEEEET! That shriek silenced everybody in the room, bringing their attention towards the throne area. It was Markvals mother, the Princess Regent. All this talking, talking! You are all incompetant! Enough of this, taint my son no longer! Court is adjourned!

Adjourned?! Alberstien stared up in shock. Your Highness, we have a gue

Deal with her yourself! Court is adjourned! The royal mother quickly moved and began pushing her son, trying to get him out of the room. He tried to stop her, but every word he said went to deaf ears. Now, now, my son, you need to rest. There are so many dangers around. You need to rest your weary mind. Come, come, with your mother.

And just like that, the whole royal meeting was over in the most unexpected way possible. Before the prince left completely, I sent him a telepathic message, [Blood and sweat on sword and ground, the stars shine bright with glory abound.] He looked at me with widened eyes, but couldnt say anything before his mother left him.

Hopefully, hell get it. I shrugged my shoulders after delivering Yeostars message to Prince Markval.

Yup this country has major problems.N0v3lRealm was the platform where this chapter was initially revealed on N0v3l.B1n.

And I didnt mean just their cultural and ideological issues. Two of the most influential members of this principalitys court began an open argument and nobody was willing to stop them, all while they were greeting a guest. It was outrageous, honestly. The wounds in this place ran deeper than I thought.

With a quick curtsy, I excused myself while they were still speechless. While I was walking out of the door, I could hear Alberstien cursing the Princess Dowager under his breath, but it honestly wasnt my problem. Still, I made a mental note of the people who caught my attention today. Gael would probably want to hear about everything.

With a deep sigh, my ears picked up the hastened footstep of somebody behind me. Metal clanging against each other and the ground could also be heard. When I turned around, Jethro was there.

Oh, hey. What is it? Our friendship level was a colossal zero, as he never tried to warm up to me. In other words, I had all the right to act however with him.

A note from AbyssRaven

Okay, so while Hestia went and did political stuff and be an responsible Princess, her mother went to have fun at the beach? Well, we now know what Melloxtressa prefers. Beach > Hestia. Sadness.

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