Within the Elven Kingdom's Capital, sitting on his throne, the Elven king, and Sylphy's grandfather glanced into the skies through a large window in front of his throne. His eyes glowed with bright golden light, as his ability to see through far away distances activated.
Indeed, the King of all Elves had the same Eyes as Sylphy, the Heavenly Sight Eyes. Since he was but a teenager that he was blessed by this power, and also became a Hero long, long ago, so long ago that even the oldest elves around could barely remember, but his Title as "Hero King" remains, even after thousands of years since his endeavors as a young elven hero.
Through his vision, he saw the airship slowly reaching its destination, however, he kept glancing further and further, his power having evolved to the point it was as if his eyes were above the skies themselves, seeing everything farther away.
He saw Agartha and then sensed the lives inside. The people, and the demonic energies still lingering around its surroundings.
"With this attack, the demons have declared war against the Elven Kingdom." He said with a stoic voice.
After having heard how Agartha was attacked and his wife, children, and grandchildren were almost killed, he became increasingly furious. The wrath of such an ancient warlord knew no bounds.
"We must prepare for the war they shall bring to our lands." He spoke once more.
There were several other elves behind him that personally attended in all matters of political and financial affairs.
They all nodded in unison.
"Very well, my king."
"Let us prepare then."
"I knew the war wasn't over, I suppose it is time to strike back."
"For now, however, what should we do about the border and Agartha?" Asked a distinctive noble high elf, a man with short blonde hair and silver eyes. He was Francoise Delfaunne, the Minister of Finances of the Elven Kingdom, a man that was over four thousand years old. One of the oldest and wisest elves around.
"We shall offer our total protection. This is all my own mistake, I looked down on this small area and thought of it as nothing but wilderness, but it is indeed a very easy to abuse area where the enemy army can access our territory." He sighed. "And honestly, I wanted to see how my daughter could manage, but certainly, this goes beyond my original thoughts."
"Despite your cold demeanor, it seems the King still very much loves his family and deeply cares for them." Giggled Francoise.
The king glared back at Francoise with a deadly glare. The other younger ministers were incapable of understand how this man was capable of talking with such an intimidating man as the King.
"Hmph, of course." The king said with a stoic voice, his expressionless face never changing. "Despite being flawed, and despite how much they desperately fight for benefits greedily… My children are my children. They are my flesh and blood. If they're hurt, my pride is hurt as well. And I also take pride in their own achievements. What would our enemy think of me if I didn't protected my family? I may seem heartless, but I do possess a heart, Francoise."
Francoise smiled while nodding.
"And that's why I shall follow you until the end of my life, my King." Francoise bowed his head, and so did the other ministers. "We shall invest into protecting the border and Agartha then. I also heard the Heroes-"
"I know." The King said. "Allan, Shade, and the kids will look for the other two heroes? I've been watching over them since the moment they departed. I can also see those two children, bound to their new fates. They're being persecuted, and going through hardships, but they're strong, strong enough to fight against fate. I will entrust this task to the heroes."
"Very well, should we give them some incentives?" Wondered Francoise.
"Incentives you say?" The King laughed a bit. "Heh, those two brats, what would they ever want? Well… I perhaps should be more generous with them, seeing as they've joined my Kingdom and have protected its borders well enough… Open the treasury, and bring to them Agni and Umbra."
"My king, you're giving them away?!"
"Silence!" Francoise roared, silencing the other impertinent elves. "Who do you think you are to talk back against the King's decisions?"
"A-Ah, my apologies!"
"We are sincerely sorry!"
"Please forgive my rudeness…"
"My King, forgive their naivety, they are still young." Francoise said.
"Hmph, the passing of old friends that were in their positions is still weighting in my heart." Sighed the King. "But whatever, make sure to teach them the ropes well enough, Francoise. And make sure to promptly bring the treasures to the two younglings. They shall dive into the most dangerous area of our continent, the least I can do is ensure my Read the latest chapters on NovelHub - completely free!"
Despite the terrible first impression the King gave to Sylphy, she would soon begin to realize how different he was from what she had originally believed.
"Sylph… Zephyrus…" He thought with a worried expression on his stoic face. "You are the future… Your grandfather will make sure to watch over you."
His eyes glowed brightly with divine light, as he rested his hands over the handle of a gigantic black sword incrusted in the castle's floor.
Like an unmovable sentinel, he watched without eating or sleeping, watching his entire country, and protecting it from the approaching danger…
Meanwhile, back in Agartha, as Sylphy saw her exhausted grandmother, she offered her a miraculous item that her spirit was capable of creating, small red fruits and green leaves.
"Eat these, grandma. They'll help you feel good in no time." She said with a gentle smile.
"These?" Wondered her grandmother, quickly eating the leaves and fruits as snacks while sitting on her bed. "Hmm, they're certainly tasty! I wonder- Ah?"
Her body suddenly regained almost all her energy back, and even her powers recovered. It was a miraculous power that even the King, watching from afar, was shocked to see.
"I-I have recovered already?" Wondered the Queen.