Chapter 162: At A Dingy Pub

Everyone they passed on the streets had the same looks of skepticism, they knew very well who was walking with their King. As previously known as the Rebel city, they received the most punishments from the beings that walked in their city like they had no prior crimes.

But they trusted Hubris and Kiro, the two who went to battle for them, couldn't possibly collude with the Ichor Kingdom to resume the punishments. They'd probably make them pay for their past deeds instead.

Kile, Aenon's advisor, looked at the establishment with much contempt. It hadn't been renovated, so it was still the old, small dingy pub.

"This is part of its charm." Kiro commented with a wide smile, seeing the expression on his face.

His expression quickly turned into an awkward smile. He involuntarily reacted, they were beings who admired beautifully built buildings. Especially those in pristine conditions. Compared to theirs, this city was on the dirty side. But they weren't here to judge.

"Of course!" He answered still smiling awkwardly.

They sat at the same table, it was the only table that wasn't taken. Seemingly people have now reserved it for Hubris.

The owner set their table with the usual, it was as if they were regulars there now.

"Excuse me," Aenon called out to the owner. "Do you have bloody whiskey here?"

"Of course sir we do, coming right up." He answered in a forced respectful tone.

"They do not like your kind here at all." Kiro commented, laughing at the situation.

"It's... well, understandable."

Aenon was a bit ashamed of their past deeds. But because they didn't want their kingdom to perish, they did what they could.

"You mentioned that your kingdom was on a decline, why is that? Can't you just sink your fangs on other beings and create more of you?"

"Anyway, our 3 kingdoms didn't get along in the past. Until your father brokered peace between us, that's also when our first treaty happened, but the king of Kanine was too proud. While he ceased attacks, he wouldn't join any alliances. Though after your father's demise, he started moving, occasionally.

"We're also surrounded by vast lands, of course it'd be pompous to think we're the only ones around. Those lands haven't been ventured into, so we have no idea what lies ahead."

Kiro and Hubris were the only ones who didn't know this information at their table. Others were bored out of their minds listening to something they'd been taught since the young age.

"Why haven't you guys ventured outside your kingdoms?" Kiro asked.

"We planned to, when the doorway technology was finished, but of course the new King isn't obligated to take up the promise of the old one."

Hubris didn't say anything right away. He chewed on those words, going further than they were was unknown territory, so they could only assume it was dangerous.

But this was also the opportunity he wanted, exploring dangerous trenches to test his newfound power.

"I hear that, I think we should continue the plans to explore outside of our Kingdoms." He said, trying to contain his excitement.

He may have been able to hide it from those sitting at the table, but Kiro could feel it. He'd never felt such hunger and desire coming from Hubris. He was stung by jealously.

He'd like more than anything to go and explore with them, but he had to think of his home, his body. He didn't know how long the time out there had passed, he couldn't really risk it as much as he liked it here, he had to find a way to go back.

He had a nagging feeling that, the jump skill wasn't as useless as he thought. He had started to think, maybe, just maybe it was his ticket to going back. He was still envious nonetheless.

He promised himself then, that, if he found a way to go back and forth. The Underworld would mostly be where he came to get stronger.

"That's great to hear King Hubris, we're truly grateful that you didn't decide to terminate our alliance, I hope we continue to work together without any obstacles."

They toasted to that. They drank until the early mornings. Belial was already passed out, going at it two nights in a row wasn't something he was quite used to. He was tired more than anything.

King Hubris' first official business was a great success.