A Core Ship From The Start-Chapter 240 - 190: Return _1

Chapter 240 -190: Return _1

For Duanmu Huai, this prison rebellion journey was just a small warm-up. Although the outcome was a bit unexpected, all things considered, it was concluded perfectly.

Of course, the matter did not end there. According to Petra’s investigation, it seemed the Awakener was their queen’s brother, who likely underwent some mishap to turn out like this. So, Petra was very anxious and planned to have the Guardians investigate… yes, this can be imagined as another side quest.

But now Duanmu Huai didn’t have time to handle this. At this moment, he was leading his Tribunal Fleet back to the Novice Planet.

“Phew, it seems we got back just in time.”

Seeing the relatively calm state of the planet before him, Duanmu Huai heaved a sigh of relief. He then opened the screen, looked at the scenery before him, and started to search for his target.

First was Bartonilla’s capital, Calcas. Adjusting the screen, Duanmu Huai stared at this city of the Kingdom of Knights. In the peaceful streets, a girl in ordinary clothes was watering the streets in front of a small jewelry shop. By the look of it, she had become quite proficient at this job.

Next, Duanmu Huai saw an old man driving a cart loaded with goods arrive in front of the shop. The old man greeted the girl. She happily waved back, turned around and said something to the shop, and then Duanmu Huai saw an Elf Scout coming out to help the old man unload the goods.

“She seems to be doing well.”

Watching this scene, Duanmu Huai’s mouth curved up slightly, revealing a faint smile. For Duanmu Huai, who had experienced so much and been in this world for quite some time, he would never forget the things that happened when he first arrived here. Although Elisa was a good girl, the world she lived in was too different from his own. He had no plans to pull such an ordinary girl into his fight against the Evil God. In his view, living a simple and ordinary life like this was more suitable for her.

After all, returning to the Empire with her status would only make things more awkward.

With that thought, Duanmu Huai again switched the view to another location.

Modheim.

This once cursed city seemed to have regained some vitality. Duanmu Huai could see that the ruined city had begun to be rebuilt, and the streets were bustling. However, he also noticed that the city seemed to be heavily guarded and the atmosphere was tense, although he didn’t know what had happened, it surely wasn’t good news.

As for the Imperial Capital Aldorf… huh?

Contrary to Duanmu Huai’s expectation, not only did he see the flag of the Empire in Aldorf, but he also saw the flags of the Elves and Bartonilla. It was really unusual to see these forces gathered together. What could have happened?

Well, no matter what, he would know once he went and saw for himself.

Soon, Duanmu Huai, with Ogis, arrived at Aldorf Royal Castle again.

Despite his bizarre outfit, the guards let him into the castle and sent someone to notify His Majesty the King. After all, Duanmu Huai was also a hero who saved Aldorf from the hands of the Cultists. His distinctive appearance made it impossible for him to disguise himself, and the king had also granted him privileges. So Duanmu Huai entered the castle without any hindrance.

More than that, he saw a familiar face.

“Ah? Isn’t this Sir Knight? Long time no see!”

“You are…”

Looking at the man in front of him, Duanmu Huai pondered for a moment.

“General Pastte?”

“Hahaha, I didn’t expect that you would remember me…”

“Almost didn’t recognize you, you’ve changed a lot.”

As Duanmu Huai spoke, he curiously examined General Pastte. Of course, he hadn’t forgotten the man who commanded in Modheim, even intended to add himself to his ranks. However, the General Pastte standing before him looked different from the thin figure back then. Now he had a rosy complexion and appeared more energetic. Even his physique had grown heavier – his protruding stomach was even visible.

“Hahahaha, I’ve been lacking in exercise lately…”

Detecting Duanmu Huai’s gaze, General Pastte laughed awkwardly. Duanmu Huai, of course, didn’t care about such minor details and started chatting with General Pastte.

According to General Pastte, he had been doing quite well after that event. Although his abilities weren’t impressive, he had demonstrated his loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor that night. Consequently, his position and title were promoted. Of course, General Pastte didn’t fail His Majesty’s trust and had been diligently working ever since.

Duanmu Huai also inquired about the events in the Empire after that. Basically, everything went as the Emperor had told him. On that night, the Emperor’s three sons were sentenced for colluding with the Evil God. The nobles who conspired with the princes were implicated, a large number of nobles were dealt with, and new people were promoted.

Of course, the Emperor’s strong measures naturally caused unrest among the local lords. However, when the Emperor proposed the Electoral system, the stirrings among these lords were quickly curtailed. Unless one was a fool, it was obvious that this system was not limited to the royal family, and all lords were eligible to become the Imperial Emperor. Although they, given their age, would likely have to retire with the old Emperor.

But their heirs still had a chance!

So, these lords calmed down quickly and obediently followed the Emperor’s instructions. A potential political crisis within the country was thus resolved.

“Thanks to Sir Knight and your team, the Empire is stable…”

At this point, General Pastte expressed his gratitude to Duanmu Huai. When he thought of the fate of Aldorf if the princes who colluded with the Evil God had ascended to the throne, or if Duanmu Huai hadn’t stopped them that night, he couldn’t help but shudder. The reason the Empire was so peaceful was all due to Duanmu Huai. He not only wiped out the followers of the Evil God but also eradicated the vampires in the Empire’s territory. If not for this, who knows what the Empire would have become.

“There’s no need for such formalities.”

Duanmu Huai waved it off and changed the topic.

“By the way, is there a festival lately? I even saw the flags of Bartonilla and other countries … Could there be an event?”

“Huh? Sir Knight, you don’t know?”

“Oh, I just got back from out of town and am not aware of the situation here.”

“It’s not exactly a secret…”

General Pastte didn’t mind Duanmu Huai’s pretext and quickly explained the current situation.

After Duanmu Huai had left, due to the penalty on the powers colluding with Evil God, and the extermination of the vampires who entrenched in the imperial territory, the whole empire had a peaceful period. However, this peace didn’t last long. After just a year, various crises began to emerge around us.

The first is the invasion from the Chaos Army in the north. If it were the previous troubled empire, I’m afraid it would have been done. Fortunately, this time the empire was stable internally, so they blocked the Chaos Army’s attack. But another country, Kislyov, on the north border of the empire, was not so lucky. Under the attack of the Chaos Army, they barely held on for a while before completely collapsing. Finally, they led the remnants to withdraw with the rescue of the empire.

Moreover, at the same time, Bartonilla, which was separated from the empire by a mountain, also broke out in a civil war. Although the civil war ended, Bartonilla was also greatly wounded. Not only that, in the south of the empire, Skaven Ratman began to cause trouble, launching attacks on the southern territories.

Even the Elves were not exempt, with reports of the Dark Elves in the north, who were in a standoff with the High Elves, also being attacked by the Chaos Army. It can be said that this wave was like the Chaos Army collectively moving south, beginning to attack the border of civilization.

Because of the urgency of the situation, representatives from Bartonilla and Kislyov, in addition to the Elves, came to the empire to discuss forming a Union Army for combat.

As expected, it has started.

Having heard what General Pastte said, Duanmu Huai also frowned. He didn’t participate in the war of the End Times, but he learned from the players’ posts on the forum that the symbol of the start of the End Times was demons dancing wildly, with various monsters running out to show their presence.

Looking at it now, the development of the situation is just as the forum posts said, so it seems he returned at the right time.

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“Sorry to disturb you.”

Just then, a guard ran over, panting for breath, and saluted Duanmu Huai respectfully.

“You are Sir Knight who saved the country, right? His Majesty wishes to see you, please follow me.”

Speaking of which, this title is a bit too exaggerated.

Hearing the other party’s title, Duanmu Huai couldn’t help but complain inwardly, but he nodded, followed by Ogis, and they entered the castle under the guard’s guidance, ending up in the king’s study.

“Yo, long time no see.”

Sitting behind the desk was Kevin, or he should be referred to as Emperor Carl Franz of the Empire. He put down his quill, smiled at Duanmu Huai, and greeted him.

“Speaking of which, why has your armor become like this?”

“Cute, isn’t it? I quite like it.”

“Ha ha ha ha, just like you.”

Faced with Duanmu Huai’s answer, the Emperor laughed heartily, unconcerned. After all, it wasn’t strange for a man who named his battle group “Pink Bunny” to paint his armor in this color.

“So, where did you go? I’ve been looking for you.”

“I went on an overseas adventure and just came back.”

“Oh? Is it fun overseas?”

“Nothing much, all those boring things.”

Duanmu Huai shrugged and then sat on the stone bench moved in by the Emperor’s attendant.

“Since Your Majesty sent someone to find me, I guess there’s something going on, right?”

“Of course, you should have some understanding of the current situation of the Empire, right?”

“I’ve heard a bit, I heard that the Skaven Ratman and the Chaos Army have started wreaking havoc.”

“Yes.”

Speaking of this topic, the Emperor’s face suddenly turned serious.

“In fact, according to our investigation, the variation of this Chaos Army is likely related to one person.”

“Oh? Who?”

“The Eternal Chosen One — Achane.”