Chapter 176.1

Chapter 176.1

The treasury was a mess, but it was quickly sorted out as Mors brought soldiers down from the surface. Isaac had ordered them not to approach, but with the king descending too, they couldn’t just stand by when an earthquake struck.

Fortunately, they arrived after the situation had ended, and saw nothing.Fiind updated novels at novelhall.com

‘If only Edelred and Rosalind keep their mouths shut.’

Isaac reflected on his fight. The decisive battle with the green knight was wrapped in hues, likely unseen, but what bothered him was transforming his hand to shatter the space for judgment.

Both seemed out of their minds, but one could never be sure.

And there was another person who posed a problem.

“Have you found Sir Cedric?”

“No...”

Hesabel responded in a disheartened tone. After the battle, Hesabel had tried to completely subdue him, but lost track of him as the ceiling collapsed during Isaac and the green knight’s fight. Isaac hadn’t been concerned, thinking it would be difficult for Hesabel to overpower Cedric unless he killed him.

“Instead, there was writing left in blood on the floor.”

“Writing?”

Isaac looked where Hesabel pointed. The words written in spilled blood seemed like a grim warning.

“‘See you again?’”

“Does it mean he seeks revenge?”

Isaac thought it likely, but considering Cedric’s attitude, there was a chance it might be directed at Hesabel instead.

It was an unnecessary thought, but Isaac decided to find a way to tame this swordmaster when they met again.

Excluding those already affiliated or deranged, Cedric was the only free swordmaster worth keeping. There would be no need for more swordmasters on the island of Saltain.

Isaac watched as Edelred and Rosalind were carried out.

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“I intend to grant autonomy to Saltain.”

Edelred spoke to his courtiers from his bed. The nobles, including Mors, stirred, but Isaac remained silent.

‘Is the kingdom’s civil war finally ending?’

They were as exhausted by the prolonged civil war and conflict as anyone. They couldn’t keep playing a game of subtleties forever. Civil war not only endangered lives but also hindered overall exchange, growth, and development.

Then Mors spoke up.

“Your Majesty, does this mean you’ll also stop the war with Georg?”

Lianne stood out among other rebels and separatists. She was strong enough to threaten Aldeon’s position and had significant popular support. She was in a position potent enough to aim for the throne of Elil, and there was a high chance she would not accept the proposal.

“We have to make the proposal first. But if I need to show the dignity of a king, I will not hesitate.”

The nobles were relieved by Edelred’s straightforward words.

‘It seems we cannot avoid a civil war with Georg after all...’

Isaac thought bitterly.

Edelred would need to reclaim the Holy Land of Elion to be recognized as the respected ‘Agent of Elil.’ While Aldeon could be the center of politics and economy, the stature of Elion was entirely different.

Above all, there was a need to receive the oracles that had been interrupted for over a hundred years.

Edelred needed to become the master of the Holy Land. To achieve this, the Georg family would have to relinquish their role as guardians of the Holy Land. A civil war was inevitable. Fortunately, it was somewhat relieving that Rosalind Saltain had chosen a cooperation-like neutrality.

Whatever emotional change she had undergone underground, Rosalind no longer seemed to bear any hostility towards Edelred. The visage of the old woman who had let everything go now appeared like that of an ordinary noblewoman.

Edelred himself seemed to have undergone a significant transformation underground. Now, he displayed a distinct dignity, as if he had evolved from a boy to a king. The near-death experience, witnessing an angel at close quarters, and experiences of compassion and forgiveness had transformed him.

‘Now, he does resemble the King of Elil a bit.’

“I’ll explain the details later.”

Edelred said, sitting up in bed and looking at Isaac.

“Holy Grail Knight, please stay a while longer. I have something to discuss.”

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