lerbook Chapter 521 The Upheavals in the Kingdom of Lachia
Chapter 521 The Upheavals in the Kingdom of Lachia
Chapter 521 The Upheavals in the Kingdom of Lachia
"The Thousand Azure Ice Garden? That's a territory that even Zeus and Hera's familiars couldn't conquer. Finally—finally!"
"The forbidden door is about to be opened!"
"I need a tonic, but I don't want the final battle yet!"
Upon hearing Roy's declaration, the guild hall erupted in chaos. The gods let out bloodcurdling screams, and the adventurers, unaware of the details, understood something more or less from the gods' wails.
The gods, adventurers, and guild staff all changed their expressions, their brows furrowed with a mixture of confusion and hesitation.
This effect met Roy's expectations.
The breaking of the seventy-two-layer seal means that the surface is no longer absolutely safe. This serves as advance warning, allowing the people of Orario to be mentally prepared.
The one with the ugliest expression was Royman. His power and interests were deeply tied to Orario, and he couldn't escape even if he wanted to. However, he was powerless to stop it all. The torrent of fate was like a rolling wheel that would crush everything in its path!
Royman scoffed, "Lord Uranus told me to tell you that time is running out!"
"I know!" Roy replied.
The strongest monster born from the abyss, the Black Dragon, has been defeated, and the dungeon can no longer hold back. Roy, who possesses the power of the earth, can also sense it.
Even if they don't obtain the Demon Saint's Staff, it won't be long before the deep seal is broken.
And now.
At least for now, they still have the initiative.
Seeing that Roy knew his place, Royman said nothing more. Even if the city were to be destroyed tomorrow, it wouldn't be strange.
Those useless gods are unreliable; only adventurers have the potential to save the world.
Roy and the others returned to the North District, where they parted ways with Ais and Riveria in the center of the street before heading home.
Upon learning that Ais had resolved her inner conflict at the Thousand Ice Garden, Loki and Finn made a special trip to thank her. They didn't know what they would have done if it weren't for Roy's help.
The news of the reappearance of the Demon Saint's Staff quickly spread throughout the city, unsurprisingly causing a sensation, and the secret of the seventy-two floors was subsequently exposed.
The gods, clan leaders, and leaders of various forces arrived at the Star Court at lightning speed, subtly inquiring about the timing of entering the seventy-second floor from Roy.
Many people even hope to prevent the seal from being lifted.
After the Black Dragon was defeated, the gloom that had shrouded the world for thousands of years disappeared, and peace reigned everywhere. People enjoyed peace and did not want any more trouble to arise.
But sometimes it's not that they want to cause trouble; the threat from the dungeons is the root of everything.
Roy was too lazy to waste words. He laid out the guild and Uranus, whether the other party believed it or not, he would enter the true unknown territory when the time was right.
Before that, you need to train your own strength!
The weak resist the coming tide of the times, while the truly strong fight back. The Loki Familia, the Freya Familia, the School District—adventures from those top forces frantically burrow into the dungeons to hone their skills, even more so than before the Black Dragon War.
Roy returned to a normal life.
Sometimes he would take his girls into dungeons to farm stats and rewards, helping them adapt to their own power.
Or perhaps you can stroll through the city and examine your own property—Asteria City, the amusement park you built after defeating the Ishtar Familia and acquiring a large plot of land in the Pleasure District.
During his disappearance, all preparations were completed, and Eina was appointed general manager.
The Loki Familia, guilds, and other forces all hold shares in that amusement park. Although the Astrea Familia has absolute say, they cannot delay too much. Astrea takes charge, and the amusement park opens!
As Roy predicted, the modern integrated resort attracted countless visitors upon its opening, setting multiple world records.
In addition, Roy's destruction of the Golden City Amusement Park reduced Orario's entertainment options, which Astraea City filled, indirectly increasing its popularity.
The first day's revenue reached 80 million fares!
It gradually decreased afterward, but it would never fall below 30 million Faris, providing a continuous stream of income. "Asteria City" quickly became one of Orario's landmarks and a must-visit location for countless tourists.
It made the gods and countless forces green with envy.
But no one dared to extend their claws, after all, behind that paradise were some of the most powerful clans in the world, as well as the Orario Guild.
Roy's daily life consists of intimate moments with Ryu, Astrea, and Alphia, taking the girls to dungeons, strolling through the streets, and inspecting his own properties—enjoying rare moments of peace, happiness, and bliss.
But clearly, some people couldn't stand Roy being so relaxed.
Hermes leaned closer to Roy. "Captain, aren't we going into the dungeon to train our stats?"
Roy glanced at Hermes. "Just say what you have to say, or shut up."
"That's an outrageous statement. I'm a god, can't you give me a little more respect?" Hermes said with a wry smile. The other party was really being impolite.
"Don't be so arrogant, you mere subordinate god!"
Roy said calmly, "Hermes's atonement as a subordinate god doesn't mean he'll forgive him directly. Given his close relationship with Astraea, he could send Hermes to heaven in a heartbeat with just a word."
"How heartless! I now serve the Astrea Familia with all my heart—" Hermes sensed Roy's wariness and feigned sadness.
Roy said, "Then tell me the truth about the depths of the dungeon. What are you hiding?"
"Cough! Cough!"
Hermes coughed violently and quickly changed the subject, "Let's talk about something else, like your homeland, the Kingdom of Lachia."
Upon hearing this, Roy's eyes remained calm. He only had feelings for that village, but he never considered the Kingdom of Lachia as his homeland.
Hermes continued, "That country is in a very bad state right now, on the verge of war."
"External aggression?"
Roy recalled how he had once ruined the Kingdom of Lachia, helped Little Bell negotiate with the kingdom, and left Welf in Orario. Meanwhile, the kingdom's forces that entered the city were restricted from leaving the country and had to pay exorbitant deposits. What country still had the ability to wage war?
Hermes shook his head. "No, it's internal strife. The entire country could collapse because of it!"
"Hmm?" Roy stared at Hermes with displeasure.
Seeing Roy growing increasingly impatient, Hermes dared not keep him in suspense any longer. "To put it simply, Prince Marius, who once signed a pact with you, has died unexpectedly, and the kingdom is in chaos!"
A hint of surprise appeared in Roy's eyes. Marius was, after all, royalty, blessed by the gods, and had no congenital diseases. He enjoyed resources far exceeding those of ordinary people. He might not live to be a hundred, but it was impossible for him to die young.
He immediately realized something was amiss!
Hermes noticed the thoughtful look on Roy's face. It was easy to talk to a smart person. "Because of you, the kingdom is going through a period of intense change. At this critical juncture, what will happen when Prince Marius, the heir to the throne, suddenly dies is self-evident."
"Moreover, there are rumors circulating that Prince Marius was poisoned—and now, the royalists, the new faction, the guards supporting the gods, the knights—the major forces within the kingdom are about to clash fiercely."
"It could easily escalate into an internal war, leading to the collapse of the kingdom. Such things are not uncommon in the Nether. The question is whether your homeland will be affected."
Listening to Hermes's account, Roy gained a general understanding of the situation within the kingdom.
It seems that he himself sowed the seeds of this disaster.
Hermes deliberately emphasized "new generation," and Roy couldn't possibly miss it.
Roy stretched. "Time to go back and check on things!"
"Are you leaving Orario? The situation here isn't good either. Those hiding in the dungeons could break out at any moment," Hermes said.
"Even if you save the world, it's all meaningless if your home is destroyed!"
"and!"
Roy moved with lightning speed, grabbing Hermes' head and lifting him up. "If you don't want me to leave, you'll have to hide this information."
"Aaaaaahh ...
"snort!"
Roy's eyes were cold and brooding; Hermes wanted to see what choice he would make.
The other party doesn't care about the Astrea Familia, Orario, or even the Hermes Familia under their command at all—or rather, they don't prioritize them that much. To the gods, everything is a game, and those gods who are obsessed with entertainment don't have normal values.
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