Chapter 245 (1/2)

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Chapter 245 – Voices from the Ruined Continent

「From what I know, Dew Roke has already fallen into the hands of the people from the New World.」Kaglai said.

「Did a fight break out?」

「I do not know of any details. But Vireocean requested for a.s.sistance from every nation. They sense a great threat from these people.」

「I see.」

Hikaru understood the situation. The waters to the east of Dew Roke were infested with huge sea monsters, and a fleet went past them. These people clearly had the forces to do so. Perhaps they employed some sort of method to avoid the monsters. Either way, they probably possessed unknown technology.

These people survived for five hundred years in an environment filled with monsters much more vicious than the ones in this continent.

「So there's a crisis-response meeting after this.」

「Yes. We still do not know what these people from Grand Dream want. That is what they call the continent, by the way.」

「Is it really that important that you have to go yourself?」

It bothered Hikaru. A foreign invasion would be a threat to the concerned parties. Since Vireocean obviously bordered the eastern seas, and so did Quinbland, they saw the risk of an invasion. But that was not the case for Ponsonia and Forestia. Do the rulers of those nations have to go as well? Hikaru thought.

Kaglai smiled.「It was the first time in history that Vireocean, a nation that boasted absolute confidence and prided itself to be the number one in the whole continent when it comes to the sea, sent such a humble message.」

「They're that desperate, huh?」

「That they are. I could not believe my eyes at first. I wanted to reaffirm it, so they sent the message again to be certain. “Please, we beg you to come here. It's a matter of utmost importance that concerns the whole continent.” They went as far as to beg for help. How could we not answer their call? Quinbland is on good terms with Vireocean as well, and Man Gnomes were involved in the matter five hundred years ago.」

Vireocean's earnestness spurred the emperor into action.

「Queen Kudyastoria and Queen Marquedo will come as well. The latter will pa.s.s through our empire.」

「Oh…」

Even Marquedo's going, huh? Hikaru thought.

「Anyway, let's rewind a bit. Why me?」

「Is it not obvious? With Unken gone, you were the only one I thought of who was as skilled as him. No, you are even better than him.」

「I thought there were competent Man Gnomes back in your hometown.」

「I had already asked for their help.」

「What on earth is going to happen anyway?」

「This is just my hunch, but I sense a battle coming.」

Instinct. Hikaru checked Kaglai's Soul Board.

【Soul Board】Kaglai G. Quinbland

Age: 73 Rank: 38

4

【Vitality】

..【Natural Recovery】1

..【Stamina】3

..【Perception】

….【Smell】2

【Magical Power】

..【Mana】4

..【Spirit Affinity】

….【Air】2

【Physical Strength】

..【Strength】3

..【Weapon Mastery】

….【Sword】3

【Agility】

..【Power Burst】1

【Dexterity】

..【Dexterity】3

..【Tool Mastery】

….【Musical Instrument】2

【Willpower】

..【Mental Strength】8