Gervan:
"If we strengthen our defenses in Kravendor, this will be possible. They have just come out of a new war. They are waiting for us, but they will not attack us. At least not in the near future. Until they recover, we will reinforce our defenses. During this time, they will face the demons. And that is a great opportunity for us. Moreover, according to the information we have, they are currently at war with the Dragons as well."
Gerald:
"Then, Gervan, begin preparations with all your strength and reinforce the recruitment of warriors. We must recover the armies we lost. It is now necessary to strengthen relations with King Henry of Elarion as well. This is no longer something that can be ignored. How did that incompetent emperor become so powerful!?"
One day later, Aeth and his army leave Eryndor. He leaves all armored units there and appoints Skarn to remain in Eryndor to command the city and the army. Tharic and Ferdinand set out toward Caelmor together with Aeth. Finally, after two weeks, they reach Caelmor.
Cedric (excited):
"Leader!… Leader!… A great army is approaching Caelmor!"
Leona (alarmed):
"A great army!? Who are they!?"
Cedric:
"They are the armies of the Chaos Empire!"
Leona:
"It must be Ferdinand. They are returning."
Cedric:
"No, leader. Ferdinand was there as well. But at the front of the army was someone completely different. He looked more like an emperor."
Leona (surprised):
"He came here directly after the war!? What is he planning? Cedric, the real matter begins now. No matter what happens, none of you will do anything. Do you understand me!?"
Cedric:
"Leader, we fought together, and we are ready to die together!"
Leona:
"Fool, this is my matter. If you do something wrong, innocent people may die. Do not make any foolish moves for the sake of innocent people. Do you understand me!?"
Cedric:
"We understand, leader. But why have you come to this conclusion? We fought together. Ferdinand is there as well. Why would they be a problem for us!?"
Leona:
"Cedric, that is exactly why I am telling you not to interfere. This is my personal matter. They will not do anything to you."
Cedric:
"Understood, leader!"
With Aeth at the front, Tharic slightly behind on his left, Ferdinand on his right, and the army following behind, they arrive at Caelmor. The castle gates open, and Aeth enters with his army. The people of Caelmor welcome Aeth and those beside him with great ceremony. Upon reaching the palace, Aeth and the others dismount. At that moment, Aeth sees Leona standing before him.
Aeth (thinking):
"My lazy friend did not choose bad figures to admire. Goddess of Light Lisa, Great Hero Leona. Not bad, Aeth, you degenerate bastard. This woman looks almost exactly like Lisa, except her hair is short and her eyes are brown. And after seeing Lisa, this one looks more rebellious. Anyway, you do not interest me even one bit. Just do not cause trouble."
Aeth briefly glances at Leona standing before him and continues walking, passing by her without paying her any attention, as if she did not exist. Leona cannot restrain herself for a moment. Someone who once ignored her now ignores her here. She perceives Aeth's action as arrogance and calls out to him from behind.
Leona (mockingly):
"I know very well who you are when you walk forward so arrogantly! A cowardly emperor who claims the victories of warriors and this people as his own!"
At that moment, Aeth stops and, in an instant, swiftly draws the sword at his left side with his right hand and presses it against Leona's throat.
Aeth (with an angry and terrifying tone):
"Believe me, you miserable human mean nothing to me. The only reason I have not separated your empty head from your worthless body is the help you gave during the conquest of Caelmor. But if you cross this line once more, I will send you after the others without blinking an eye!"
Leona does not understand what happened for a moment. The strongest woman of the empire falls under an overwhelming force before the incompetent emperor. She cannot even comprehend how he drew his sword. It was as if all her reactions vanished in an instant. Struggling, she manages to draw her sword, knocks Aeth's blade aside, points her sword at him, and speaks.
Leona (furiously):
"If you are truly strong, fight me! If you are truly an emperor worthy of this empire, fight me to the death!"
Leona is the strongest warrior of this empire. For a moment, everyone thinks the emperor will either be afraid or change the subject. Except for those who had witnessed his power, the rest believe this is already a one-sided battle. At that moment, Ferdinand rushes forward to save Leona, but Tharic gently stops him with his right hand and signals with his head that it is not yet time.
Aeth (angrily):
"Who do you think you are to question whether I am worthy or not!? Your arrogance has blinded your eyes! An arrogant, blind general is more dangerous than a cunning enemy king! In that case, I have no choice but to destroy this danger!"
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