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Chapter 260
chapter 235 part 1
Chapter 234: Arrival at the Royal Capital, Imina's Arrival
2025-02-11 Author: Amnesty L
Pitter-patter!
Splash—
The carriage passed over the muddy road on a rainy day, splashing water from the small puddles. This rain had been falling for quite a while.
An ordinary carriage would have had a hard time advancing in such a heavy downpour. Fortunately, the one pulling the carriage was an Evil Spirit Hound, so this difficult terrain had no effect on it.
"My lord, what are we doing in the Royal Capital?" Enri asked with a mix of nervousness and curiosity as she watched the Royal Capital draw nearer through the rain.
"Meeting a few friends, and also taking care of the alchemy potions I've made. This isn't our final destination; we're heading further south."
Tang Zheng smiled as he answered her question.
Further south?
"Oh." Enri nodded, only half-understanding. For a girl who had never even left her village, her knowledge of this country, let alone the world, was extremely limited.
Tang Zheng chuckled at this, his gaze passing through the vines to the heavy rain outside. He sighed softly, "The temperature here is indeed warmer than at the border region."
Even though it had still been snowing from time to time in the Royal Capital's borderlands, it was now pouring rain in the capital region itself. Perhaps the border region was colder due to its proximity to the Angelicisia Mountain Range.
The Kingdom's geographical environment was indeed superior to the Empire's by more than just a small margin. Yet, despite both having histories of over two hundred years, the Empire was far stronger.
The Kingdom was showing clear signs of decline.
Thinking of this, Tang Zheng gently shook his head. It was no wonder the Slane Theocracy was preparing to support the Empire's unification. At the start of the story, they had even dispatched the Sunlight Scripture to deal with the most troublesome obstacle, the Warrior Captain Gazef.
"Speaking of which, I wonder which unit the Slane Theocracy sent to investigate the lava zone last time?"
Tang Zheng wondered silently.
Regardless of which unit it was, unless they dispatched the Black Scripture, the other five Scriptures would have suffered disastrous losses.
The Angelicisia Mountain Range was not a place that just anyone could tread upon freely.
Tang Zheng lifted his gaze to the approaching Royal Capital, and a thought stirred in his mind.
…………
Skill: Unyielding Fortress (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: When an opponent attacks, activate this Martial Art at the right moment to nullify the attack. The effectiveness of this nullification is limited against opponents of a significantly higher level.
…
Skill: Ability Boost (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: Enhances physical ability, increasing Physical Attack by 30 and Agility by 30.
…
Skill: Possibility Perception (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: Strengthens the sixth sense, making it easier to discover an opponent's openings. Slightly increases critical hit rate and weak point perception.
…
Skill: Magic Resistance Enhancement (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: Increases the ability to resist magic, adding 30 points to Magic Defense.
…
[Skill Points: 75 → 71]
…………
These were the skills Tang Zheng chose to master from the Martial Arts used by the Headhunter Rabbit. Aside from one defensive Martial Art, the other three were all enhancement types.
Furthermore, they all had superior, stackable versions: "Super Ability Boost," "Super Perception of Possibility," and "Super Magic Resistance Enhancement."
Rumble—
The carriage's speed gradually decreased as a city gate, not particularly tall, appeared ahead.
The Re-Estize Kingdom's Royal Capital area was vast. Unlike a fortress-type city like E-Rantel, its periphery was clustered with large residential areas for townsfolk.
Therefore, the city wall was not very high, but the dense residential districts exuded a sense of prosperity far exceeding that of the border city, along with a hint of oppression.
The tall silhouette of the Evil Spirit Hound pierced through the rainy mist and entered the sight of the soldiers guarding the city gate. After a brief moment of shock, they immediately went on alert in terror.
Due to the heavy rain, there was no one coming or going at the city gate. For ordinary soldiers who had never experienced such a thing in the heart of the Kingdom, the sudden appearance of a ferocious monster like an Evil Spirit Hound was indeed a cause for panic.
The lazy soldiers, who had been sheltering from the rain under the wide city gate, fearfully picked up their weapons. Yet not a single one moved forward to block the monster; instead, they all retreated in unison.
"What's going on?"
"It's a magical beast!"
"This is the Royal Capital, how could a magical beast rush in?"
"Look, there's a carriage behind it."
"..."
As the carriage drew closer, the soldiers finally saw clearly that the vicious magical beast was merely a monster pulling a carriage.
While everyone breathed a sigh of relief, they also grew curious, looking fearfully at the approaching carriage. Commanding a magical beast to pull a carriage was a feat not even some nobles could achieve.
No matter how you looked at it, the ferocious monster, over two meters tall, did not seem to have the docile personality suited for obediently pulling a carriage.
*Clank!*
The bone chains tensed.
The carriage came to a complete stop. The Evil Spirit Hound shook the rainwater from its head, its pair of cold, beastly eyes sweeping over the few trembling soldiers.
A green light flashed from the carriage, and the vines enveloping it slowly dissipated, revealing three figures behind it.
Enri carefully glanced at the city-guarding soldiers. Feeling a sense of fear toward these Kingdom soldiers, she subconsciously reached for the pocket at her waist and began to search through it.
"What are you doing?"
Tang Zheng looked at Enri, puzzled.
Enri replied obediently, a bewildered look on her face, "The... entry permit."
She had always remembered what Uncle Lachimon had said: an entry permit issued by the city lord and the noble lords could reduce the entrance fee.
Although it couldn't be used in other places, having this document could prove one's identity and help avoid being deliberately given trouble.
When they had passed through some large cities before, she had wanted to take it out, but the carriage had already entered before she had the chance.
And this, after all, was the Royal Capital.
In Enri's mind, the entrance fee and inspection should be much more detailed and complicated here. She didn't want to cause trouble for her lord, so she wanted to take it out in advance.
"There's no need for that kind of thing."
Exasperated, Tang Zheng extended his hand and, with a flip of his palm, a gold coin appeared. With a flick of his finger...
*Ting~*
The gold coin traced a beautiful arc through the air and landed in the hand of the foremost city guard.
Without any more wasted words, Tang Zheng took the Gold-rank adventurer plate from his waist and flashed it at the few city guards.
There was no need to speak.
The soldiers immediately cleared a path. The one tightly clutching the gold coin in his hand wore a brilliant and humble smile, respectfully reminding him in a low voice:
"My lord Adventurer, it's best not to take this monster of yours into the inner city."
"Thanks."
Hearing the reminder, Tang Zheng didn't act superior, but simply gave a gentle nod.
Chapter 234: Arrival at the Royal Capital, Imina's Arrival
2025-02-11 Author: Amnesty L
Pitter-patter!
Splash—
The carriage passed over the muddy road on a rainy day, splashing water from the small puddles. This rain had been falling for quite a while.
An ordinary carriage would have had a hard time advancing in such a heavy downpour. Fortunately, the one pulling the carriage was an Evil Spirit Hound, so this difficult terrain had no effect on it.
"My lord, what are we doing in the Royal Capital?" Enri asked with a mix of nervousness and curiosity as she watched the Royal Capital draw nearer through the rain.
"Meeting a few friends, and also taking care of the alchemy potions I've made. This isn't our final destination; we're heading further south."
Tang Zheng smiled as he answered her question.
Further south?
"Oh." Enri nodded, only half-understanding. For a girl who had never even left her village, her knowledge of this country, let alone the world, was extremely limited.
Tang Zheng chuckled at this, his gaze passing through the vines to the heavy rain outside. He sighed softly, "The temperature here is indeed warmer than at the border region."
Even though it had still been snowing from time to time in the Royal Capital's borderlands, it was now pouring rain in the capital region itself. Perhaps the border region was colder due to its proximity to the Angelicisia Mountain Range.
The Kingdom's geographical environment was indeed superior to the Empire's by more than just a small margin. Yet, despite both having histories of over two hundred years, the Empire was far stronger.
The Kingdom was showing clear signs of decline.
Thinking of this, Tang Zheng gently shook his head. It was no wonder the Slane Theocracy was preparing to support the Empire's unification. At the start of the story, they had even dispatched the Sunlight Scripture to deal with the most troublesome obstacle, the Warrior Captain Gazef.
"Speaking of which, I wonder which unit the Slane Theocracy sent to investigate the lava zone last time?"
Tang Zheng wondered silently.
Regardless of which unit it was, unless they dispatched the Black Scripture, the other five Scriptures would have suffered disastrous losses.
The Angelicisia Mountain Range was not a place that just anyone could tread upon freely.
Tang Zheng lifted his gaze to the approaching Royal Capital, and a thought stirred in his mind.
…………
Skill: Unyielding Fortress (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: When an opponent attacks, activate this Martial Art at the right moment to nullify the attack. The effectiveness of this nullification is limited against opponents of a significantly higher level.
…
Skill: Ability Boost (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: Enhances physical ability, increasing Physical Attack by 30 and Agility by 30.
…
Skill: Possibility Perception (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: Strengthens the sixth sense, making it easier to discover an opponent's openings. Slightly increases critical hit rate and weak point perception.
…
Skill: Magic Resistance Enhancement (Martial Art)
Cost: None
Cooldown: None
Description: Increases the ability to resist magic, adding 30 points to Magic Defense.
…
[Skill Points: 75 → 71]
…………
These were the skills Tang Zheng chose to master from the Martial Arts used by the Headhunter Rabbit. Aside from one defensive Martial Art, the other three were all enhancement types.
Furthermore, they all had superior, stackable versions: "Super Ability Boost," "Super Perception of Possibility," and "Super Magic Resistance Enhancement."
Rumble—
The carriage's speed gradually decreased as a city gate, not particularly tall, appeared ahead.
The Re-Estize Kingdom's Royal Capital area was vast. Unlike a fortress-type city like E-Rantel, its periphery was clustered with large residential areas for townsfolk.
Therefore, the city wall was not very high, but the dense residential districts exuded a sense of prosperity far exceeding that of the border city, along with a hint of oppression.
The tall silhouette of the Evil Spirit Hound pierced through the rainy mist and entered the sight of the soldiers guarding the city gate. After a brief moment of shock, they immediately went on alert in terror.
Due to the heavy rain, there was no one coming or going at the city gate. For ordinary soldiers who had never experienced such a thing in the heart of the Kingdom, the sudden appearance of a ferocious monster like an Evil Spirit Hound was indeed a cause for panic.
The lazy soldiers, who had been sheltering from the rain under the wide city gate, fearfully picked up their weapons. Yet not a single one moved forward to block the monster; instead, they all retreated in unison.
"What's going on?"
"It's a magical beast!"
"This is the Royal Capital, how could a magical beast rush in?"
"Look, there's a carriage behind it."
"..."
As the carriage drew closer, the soldiers finally saw clearly that the vicious magical beast was merely a monster pulling a carriage.
While everyone breathed a sigh of relief, they also grew curious, looking fearfully at the approaching carriage. Commanding a magical beast to pull a carriage was a feat not even some nobles could achieve.
No matter how you looked at it, the ferocious monster, over two meters tall, did not seem to have the docile personality suited for obediently pulling a carriage.
*Clank!*
The bone chains tensed.
The carriage came to a complete stop. The Evil Spirit Hound shook the rainwater from its head, its pair of cold, beastly eyes sweeping over the few trembling soldiers.
A green light flashed from the carriage, and the vines enveloping it slowly dissipated, revealing three figures behind it.
Enri carefully glanced at the city-guarding soldiers. Feeling a sense of fear toward these Kingdom soldiers, she subconsciously reached for the pocket at her waist and began to search through it.
"What are you doing?"
Tang Zheng looked at Enri, puzzled.
Enri replied obediently, a bewildered look on her face, "The... entry permit."
She had always remembered what Uncle Lachimon had said: an entry permit issued by the city lord and the noble lords could reduce the entrance fee.
Although it couldn't be used in other places, having this document could prove one's identity and help avoid being deliberately given trouble.
When they had passed through some large cities before, she had wanted to take it out, but the carriage had already entered before she had the chance.
And this, after all, was the Royal Capital.
In Enri's mind, the entrance fee and inspection should be much more detailed and complicated here. She didn't want to cause trouble for her lord, so she wanted to take it out in advance.
"There's no need for that kind of thing."
Exasperated, Tang Zheng extended his hand and, with a flip of his palm, a gold coin appeared. With a flick of his finger...
*Ting~*
The gold coin traced a beautiful arc through the air and landed in the hand of the foremost city guard.
Without any more wasted words, Tang Zheng took the Gold-rank adventurer plate from his waist and flashed it at the few city guards.
There was no need to speak.
The soldiers immediately cleared a path. The one tightly clutching the gold coin in his hand wore a brilliant and humble smile, respectfully reminding him in a low voice:
"My lord Adventurer, it's best not to take this monster of yours into the inner city."
"Thanks."
Hearing the reminder, Tang Zheng didn't act superior, but simply gave a gentle nod.
