
Zeno is currently at the gate of the Southern empire empire that looks so majestic, the wall is made of ice as if a fairyland circulating in the community. Zeno staring long behind a gate, “ fountain?” inwardly, he felt that there was something strange about the fountain. The reason, the fountain should have been frozen in the midst of the cold Arctic continent.
Previously, Zeno headed to the empire with his father on a horse. The awkward feeling between father and son made them not let out a single thing. Not strange, because they have just met like strangers who are not too familiar with each other.
Every now and then, Zeno wanted to try asking his father something, but there was still shame and unease attached to his heart. Likewise with general Zhuo, he was also silent but wanted to say one word. Just like Zeno, the feeling of embarrassment and also uneasy self made his mouth seem locked. Especially after he accused Zeno of a no-no.
But she was really proud, her son had surpassed her in strength. The smile on his face was also etched clearly signifying that there was also happiness that was hard to believe. The feeling of wanting to go home, meet his beloved wife and other grown children appeared in his heart. He could not imagine, what if his family regrouped with a joke of laughter that he really missed.
Returning to Zeno whose mouth was wide open, imagine how cold this empire would be when it was entirely made of ice. The imperial splendor he saw, was far different from the continent empire of the five countries he lived in.
“We salute the general.”
Several guards welcomed the arrival of the general, and Turse, who was supposed to be in the kingdom of Alvalos, as he was actually the right-hand man of the kingdom, now also welcomed Zeno's arrival. There was a bright smile that was shown to Zeno, it made Zeno reply, but briefly and not too long, because he was still a normal human being.
Turse, for some reason he became a very attractive young man for Zeno, his beautiful arrow pull makes Zeno long to rematch, even without any elements. the figure of Turse made Zeno become curious about an archery. Yeah, he really wants to learn archery. Moreover, archery weapons do match ice, sometimes the fire element is also suitable, but Zeno does not have it.
“Interest in? Your grandmother seems to have been waiting for you in there.” Whisper Zhuo.
Zeno nodded and obeyed what his father had said. Entering into the imperial palace, which surely might not be able to withstand the cold, he could not imagine, how the temperature was at night. At least before going to bed he will wear a thicker shirt.
Totally different as he imagined, it was precisely the temperature inside the palace to be warm like an empire in general. Zeno and Zhuo then rushed towards the meeting room, which Zhuo himself had felt awaited by the mother there.
“Finally you came too, sit down! I want to talk about something important.” Said emperor Aurrora sitting on an ice throne.
Zeno and Zhuo finally sat on a chair that had been provided. Equally, chairs made of frozen ice glisten that somehow cold. But when Zeno tried to sit down, the chair was not too cold either.
Right now, not only did Zeno or Zhuo gather, even the most important people like the imperial higher-ups, even Turse who should not be here also joined the group. Earlier, when Turse greeted Zeno, he also went to the meeting room.
“At this time you already know, we have the arrival of a new person. Meet Fang Zeno, Fang Zhuo's son. It's a good thing when he's here.” The emperor started a conversation.
“That's what I mean. You know for yourself, we can't make an accusation without any evidence. Especially you Turse, you are the right hand in one of the kingdoms in this emperor, so I hope you can also advise in advance what your king will do.”
“I understand your highness.” Turse nodded.
“Alright, I will discuss one of the problems that occurred. It is a territorial conflict with the next emperor or the Northern empire. They continue to attack because we have been accused of killing one of their kings. Though judging from the specific evidence, none of our kings killed their king.” Emperor Aurrora.
“The problem, this also has something to do with the problem of rebellion, more precisely the northwestern region filled with rebels. This made the Northern empire support the region, even they also support freedom of action. Or if not mistaken, the Northern empire also meets the needs of weaponry and the ability of elemental talent to carry out rebellious actions. If it is not resolved, then our emperor will be destroyed and dominated next to.” One of the imperial officials added.
“This is very troublesome, why this heavy problem appeared on my birthday.” Emperor Aurrora closed her eyes for a moment while supporting her head using her hands.
“If you think about it, this incident started five months ago, which is where Akram has left our empire. It might make the Northern region brave with us because there is no strongest figure above me which is Akram.” General Zhuo added.
“You were right, after Akram left. The region became increasingly chaotic, the empire next door also grew bolder. Suppose he didn't leave at that time.”
Zeno was surprised to find out that the empire was honoring Akram, and he had no idea what his grandmother thought of Akram. Remembering, that person was indeed terrifying, even Zeno was once made to die with him. But easily, his grandmother actually considered Akram as an imperial person, even a friend.
Zeno again raised his head and frowned. Nothing's right, that's probably what Zeno's thinking. Given earlier that Akram was aiming for Ice Sword, while Ice Sword was from the Arctic continent, it showed that the circumstances were really very riceless.
Come to think of it, Zeno understood why all those problems happened. What he thought had something to do with Akram looking for the Ice Sword. He really did not expect, that Akram is indeed slick.
“I'm sorry, if I really interrupted what you were talking about. Speaking of the figure of Akram that you seem to respect, he died at my hands. Actually, instead of talking about Akram, I'm more interested in talking about who Rungdaf is.”