
Several days passed and the news of the collapse of a city under the protection of the Snowy State reached Elsia's ears. And the news made everyone in the meeting room very surprised when they heard it.
BRUK!
" What! How could that possibly happen? " Say a middle-aged man. Get up from his seat and stomp the table hard. This middle-aged lung man was a Duke from the Snowy Country named Esteban Pon Neklus. A Duke who upholds justice and truth.
When Duke Esteban heard the warm news of the crumbling city. It made Duke Esteban very surprised and angry. He was angry at the people who had committed this cruel act.
" Which bastard committed such a cruel act!? Even to the point of making not a single resident survive! Hasn't this gone too far? " Said Duke Esteban in an annoyed tone of voice. It was hard for her to close her eyes and pretend not to hear the news.
" Yes, this has crossed the line... Killing and burning the city, they are absolutely outrageous! " Watt said with a blackened and sweaty face. Watt clenched his hands tightly with a feeling of anger. Watt was upset that he could do nothing about the situation.
Elsia wanted to follow up on this matter because it was already very severe. However, Elsia was also unable to act rashly as her enemy was extremely dangerous.
" In this situation I can't make a rash decision... I don't have any information on these people. If I was rash, I was afraid I would fall into the trap they had planned. What am I supposed to do now? " Elsia said in her heart. Elsia thought very carefully about the decision she would make. Elsia did not want, when she took a decision without a second thought, it would make a rash decision that could harm her country. Elsia did not want such a thing to happen.
For a moment the meeting room became silent and not a single person made a sound. Now everything had closed its mouth, and fixed all its eyes on Elsia who was sitting quietly. They were all waiting for Elsia's answer on this matter. How to overcome it.
Elsia as the leader of the country was confused by what answer she had to convey to all of them. Problems like this can no longer be allowed to leave because this already involves the scorching of a city. Of course this is no small matter.
On the other hand, Elsia also did not know and did not have more information about the attack that occurred. It was difficult for him to make a decision to solve this problem without any information.
Thinking about the security of this country, Elsia decided "For now we cannot take rash action. The enemy was very cunning and clever, attacking at night in the midst of the blizzard that covered them. So that no one knows of an impromptu attack. Not a single resident of the city survived the Easter attacks that night and this led to our lack of information regarding the enemy. Therefore, right now we can only remain vigilant and do not take rash actions. Pinta told the other city leaders to stay alert and put the whole army on standby at night. And send some help to nearby cities. " Said Elsia. His opinion was heard by everyone in the room. None of them refuted or gave any other opposing opinion. Everyone was seen discussing each other and agreeing with their Queen's decision.
The lack of information on the mysterious group that attacked made them have to think twice about counterattacking. They could not rashly make a decision considering the enemy was very astute at playing the situation.
Hoping with this decision, by sending some reinforcements to nearby cities will make this crisis a little overcome even though not all can be overcome.
" I don't know if my decision is right or not but, for now, increasing my defenses is the best way. " Elsia said in her heart.
After the decision was made, royal soldiers were sent to nearby cities to help increase the city's defenses. Not only the soldiers - the royal soldiers, some of the nobles of the Snow Country also mobilized their knights to help.
He sent soldiers and knights to witness by many people. Everyone is wondering what really happened. And for some who have heard the news, tell others what really happened.
Beside all that, the group of adventurers who witnessed it felt puzzled. Because they have not received news about what happened and for what a group of soldiers and knights were sent out.
" What exactly happened? "
" Aa I don't know... Seems like a problem happened? "
" To the point of sending so many soldiers, it seems like this is no small matter. "
Said some adventurers in the group. They ask each other and guess.
The head of the adventurer group also opened his voice. " Hey, you guys, we're gonna start coming in. Just prepare yourself and focus on what we are going to do. " The leader of the adventurer party told all his members. He asked all of his members not to think about anything other than what they would do right now, which was to do a Raid Dungeon.
The leader of this adventurer party was a man wearing a large armor as his protector, with a mace and shield as his fighting equipment. This big man was named Caron, a Rank A adventurer who led the Party.
" Ouch... Captain, don't you have a little bit of sympathy? " Ask one of its members to Caron while giving a slight mockery.
Caron who heard it became a little upset, but Caron held back his frustration well and said "It's not like that, but... What can we do? We can't just mix either? " Tell Caron indifferently as she tilted her arm.
Seeing the attitude of the captain, they all became laughing. His attitude that looks like a child who is pouting really becomes a laughing stock for all of them.
" Buahahaha, alright alright, don't get mad like that captain. " Said a blonde man. This blond man named Arch, he was an archer in the party. Relying on a single arrow and a crossbow of his arms, Arch became a very dangerous archer for his enemies. Because not only reliable in long-range attacks, but also reliable in close combat. His agile movements became to his superior in the fight.
Caron turned his face away with a still irritated feeling. And say "Heh, that's because you guys are so annoying! " Caron. He complained because his members often prank himself. Caron added, "Well, let's put those trivial things aside, and focus on our goals. " Continue Caron.
Everyone nodded in agreement and gathered to hear the directions from Captain Caron.
Everything was filled with spirit. Can't wait for them to do the Raid this time.
" And this time we're not doing the Raid alone, we'll be accompanied by Duke Esteban's daughter. Princess Pon Neklus today will join the Raid with us. " Say Caron.
Hearing that statement, everyone immediately cheered excitedly. Especially the men. For them this was a step opportunity because Princess Duke Esteban would join the Raid with them.
" Wow! Captain, you're not kidding me, are you? "
" Is it true that Princess Duke Esteban will come with us? "
" I'm so excited today! I will show my true abilities to Princess Pon Neklus! I won't hold myself back! "
In the group, all the men instantly burned their spirits. And compete with each other to show their great abilities to the Princess.
" This time the Princess' goal is to come with us because Duke Esteban asks us to train her while inside the dungeon. You know for yourself what kind of monster yanh is in a dungeon. They are more violent than the monsters from the forest. I hope you guys can stay focused and consistent, and give our party a good impression in front of the Princess. " Caron.
Everyone replied in unison " Leave it to us captain! " Say them in unison with confidence.
After their excitement when they heard Princess Pon Neklus would join the Raid with them.
Princess Pon Neklus arrived at the location of Raid. There, the Princess saw the adventurer group her father was talking about. It looked like they were all waiting for him.
While walking towards them, the Princess greeted everyone. " Hello everyone, I'm Princess Pon Neklus. Today I will join the Raid with you on the occasion of my father Duke Esteban and also the party captain Mr Carno. Looks like I'll trouble you guys, please cooperate. " Say the Princess when she arrives. He greeted everyone kindly while introducing himself.
Everyone, especially the men, are very surprised and fascinated by the beauty of the Princess. Their eyes shone brightly watching the beauty of Princess Pon Neklus. It is unbearable for them men to look cool in front of the Princess. They began to tidy themselves up and cleaned some snow stuck to their bodies.
" We will do our best Miss Princess. Who is the man next to you? Is he your acquaintance? " Say Caron kindly. As well as asking the Princess about the handsome man who was next to her.
Hearing the question, the princess explained. " Ee, this is actually the first time I've met him. But, this man was an acquaintance of Yumiko's sister. If it's not a mistake to name Xi, big brother said he'd accompany me when the raid started. " Say Princess.
Everyone bemoaned Xi with a sharp and cynical look. They were envious that Xi could walk with the woman they wanted.
" Heh, shit! This guy is so lucky! "
" Fuck, he preceded me! "
" I'm so mad, I'll teach you a lesson later, son! "
The instant Xi's arrival made all the men in this party group become annoyed. They all spoke and showed an aura of hostility aimed at Xi.
Meanwhile, Xi who sensed the aura of hostility could only remain silent and have a strange expression.
In his heart he said " Uhh, terrible pressure... Looks like I will be stung in the middle of the road by them when the trip home later. " Said Xi in her heart with an awkward smile.
Caron walked and faced - forward with Xi. Caron gave a sharp eye to Xi and then "Good to meet you, I am Caron the party leader of this group as well as the raid captain this time. " Tell Caron stuck out her hand while introducing herself. His face shone with a confident smile. It looks like a sincere introduction without any hostility.
[Name : Caron. Race : Human. Rank : A. Class : Tankers. Level 97. Exp :56,500. ]
Xi who was looking at Caron up close felt very nervous about his confidence. However, what Xi of Caron admired the most was his loyalty as a leader. Although this is the first time to meet, but it can be seen the difference between him and Caron.
Xi smiled and welcomed warmly. " Yes, it's nice to meet you. I am Xi, I was asked by Yumiko to accompany Princess to Raid this time. I heard this is the first Raid for the Princess. Please cooperate this time captain raid. " Say Xi replied to Caron kindly who had previously invited herself to shake hands.
" I am too. Because right now we're going to be partners, please help him. " Reply Caron with a friendly smile.
After getting acquainted with Caron, Xi saw the entire Caron party. After seeing all the members, Xi thought Caron's party was no ordinary party. Looking at the strength he possessed, this party was much better than the adventurer parties he had previously met.
" Yumiko said Caron's party is one of the best parties in the country. It doesn't seem like a joke. It was not easy to recruit great members like Caron's colleagues into the party.6 Rank A adventurers, 7 Rank B Adventurers, and 3 Rank C Adventurers. If in another party, maybe its members are not this much. " Said Xi. In this Raid, in Dungeon B Class, the number of Caron party members was 16. This was more than enough to even be said to be excessive to overcome a B-Class dungeon. Usually, to complete a B-Class dungeon, it requires at least one or two Rank A people and a few Rank B people only, and the sides can be complementary in terms of numbers. But this time, with Caron's party, Raid would run smoothly.