A Core Ship From The Start Chapter 491

Chapter 491: Chapter 366 Magic of the Country_1 Chapter 491: Chapter 366 Magic of the Country_1 To be honest, Duanmu Huai didn't really want to meet with Princess Leia for a very simple reason……

“Ah, my dear……!!”

The instant Princess Leia saw Duanmu Huai, she immediately tossed aside the documents in her hand and ran over to him like a lovesick girl seeing her beloved, and hugged him tightly.

“I'm so glad you've come to see Leia, are you planning on marrying Leia? Leia has been waiting for this day for so long!!”

“No, I'm not……”

Duanmu Huai silently pushed her away and replied. However, Leia didn't seem to care, looking at Duanmu Huai with a cheerful smile that made his head ache greatly.

The reason for Leia's behavior is also quite simple. In short, it's related to the “purification” Duanmu Huai performed on her previously.

At that time, Princess Leia's body and soul were twisted by the demonic Qi of a demon. Under such circumstances, the method Duanmu Huai would use to purify her wouldn't mimic any sort of sacred rites – he is no deity of purification. Consequently, Duanmu Huai applied the same method he had used on a certain forest princess in the borderland before.

The forest princess was infected with wildfire, which nearly brought destruction to the whole borderland. In this scenario, Duanmu Huai injected Black Flame, the power of predestined death, into the forest princess's body to completely eradicate the wildfire. However, he took some sympathy on the forest princess, but showed no such mercy to Leia.

And the result is…… though the demonic Qi in Princess Leia's body has been erased, from another perspective, she has also…. changed.

Just like now.

According to Princess Leia, the Lisas royal family rules state that a woman must marry her first man…… well, she's currently completing the procedures to succeed as queen, which means she will soon become the queen of Lisas.

I don't know if this is good or bad for Lisas.

Although Duanmu Huai has told Princess Leia about his fiance, it's clear that Princess Leia doesn't plan to let him go that easily.

“It's been a long time since we last met, how about we head to the bedroom and have a chat……”

While saying this, Leia tried to lead Duanmu Huai away. But, Duanmu Huai grabbed her hand and stopped her.

“Alright, I didn't come here for that, there's something important.”

“Something important?”

“It's about the Demon Clan.”

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Leia's expression changed instantly.

“The Demon Clan?”

“Yes, I've found some information from the memories of the former demon king, but sadly the information is not complete, so I wanted to ask you if Lisas has any intelligence or records about the Demon Clan.”

“Hmm………”
Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's question, Princess Leia furrowed her brows and pondered for a while.

“There isn't much information about this aspect in Lisas. If you want to know about the Demon Clan, Herman and Seth might know more.”

“I see……”

After hearing Princess Leia's answer, Duanmu Huai nodded. It's not surprising when you think about it, Lisas doesn't even know what is sealed beneath its own royal city, asking them about the Demon Clan does indeed seem a bit far-fetched. Besides, what Leia said is correct. If Duanmu Huai's memory is correct, he seems to have heard Kendou Kanami discussing the geography of this world, with the Demon Clan territory to the west. The Magic Kingdom of Seth and Herman, which had previously invaded Lisas, border the Demon Clan territory.

In other words, to know one's enemy as well as oneself, Seth and Herman, who share borders with the Demon Clan, should have a thorough understanding of them.

“If you wish to go to Seth, I can help, you know? If we issue a letter in the name of the Lisas royal family, we could even meet the king.”

“That would be helpful.”

Duanmu Huai didn't refuse. The Tribunal has never lacked the ability to move in high-level circles to solve the problem —- or rather, in many cases, only moving in high-level circles can solve the problem. Considering Herman just recently signed an agreement with Lisas, and has also compensated Lisas for some idiot prince's stupid actions, it's obviously unreasonable to go over to Herman and start trouble now.

So it's more convenient to go to Seth at this time.

And so, Duanmu Huai obtained a letter from Lisas's royal family through Princess Leia and once again set off for the Magic Kingdom of Seth. Of course, he didn't go alone this time.

In addition to Ogis, there were two others accompanying Duanmu Huai. They were……

“You also want to go to Seth?”

“Hmm.”

Upon hearing Duanmu Huai's inquiry, the green-haired girl with the magic hat glanced at him and nodded.

“After all, Seth is the Magic Kingdom, as a mage, of course, I would want to take a look. Besides, I also want to get a firsthand experience of the Tribunal's method of operation.”

Masou Shizuka's reason was quite justifiable, as for the other one……

“Wow wow wow, Princess Leia asked me to accompany you in her stead, I didn't have any other choice……”

Looking at Kendou Kanami's helpless expression, she indeed qualified as Duanmu Huai's attendant, but she was after all picked up and groomed by Princess Leia, and thought at least Leia would care a little about her well-being. But with one letter, Leia threw her at Duanmu Huai without a second thought.

She wasn't even given a chance to haggle.

What else could she do?

“Well, then, why don't you tell me about the Magic Kingdom of Seth.”

Duanmu Huai sat in the cabin, looking at the seascape outside while giving voice to his thoughts. Unlike the journey to Lisas, to reach Seth from Duel City one must travel by ship to their port– well, there's nothing strange about that.

“Ah, Seth…”

Hearing Duanmu Huai's question, Kendou Kanami paused for a moment to collect her thoughts.

“Honestly, my knowledge is mainly from the information I collected about Seth. Just as you understand, Seth is a Magic Kingdom. All citizens in this kingdom must undergo a magic education, of which those who graduate successfully and become mages are regarded as first-class citizens, whereas non-mages, the ordinary folk, are considered second-class. One can say it's entirely a nation governed by mages…”

“Humph, Seth isn't such a great place.”

Just then, a cold snort sounded from nearby. Everyone turned to look; an adventurer was seated not far away, apparently listening in on their conversation.

“Do you have a problem?”

Masou Shizuka fixed the adventurer with a stare and queried what he had implied.

“At least the part we heard didn't sound extraordinary, did it? Seth being a kingdom of magic, it's only natural that they would see mages with a different eye. Moreover, since everyone undergoes the same magic education, isn't the inability to become a qualified mage one's own fault?”

“Tsk, this is why you foreign mages don't understand.”

Hearing Masou Shizuka's words, the adventurer let out a mocking laugh.

“That's all fine and well on the surface. Yes, Seth provides magic education for everyone. But when it comes to the common folk, they implement a lax education policy. On the surface, they argue that it's cruel to burden children with studies and that they should give them a happy childhood. But in reality, that kind of education can't allow a commoner to become a qualified mage! On the other hand, the nobles use their power to firmly grasp upper-class positions!”

At this point, the adventurer clenched his fist.

“Not only that, in the eyes of Seth's people, these damned mages don't regard second-class citizens as human beings! Those who can't use magic are seen as scrap, trash, tools they can dispose of as they see fit!”

“You're from Seth too, are you?”

Duanmu Huai asked the question quietly, to which the adventurer simply issued a cold snort.

“I used to be, but I left Seth long ago. To be honest, if it wasn't for a mission, I wouldn't want to return to that damned place… Just thinking about it makes me want to throw up…”

“Umm…”

After listening to the adventurer, the atmosphere among the group changed somewhat. But Duanmu Huai didn't mind. He simply patted Ogis, who was in his arms, on the head.

“Alright, the affairs of Seth are none of our concern. We are outsiders here, we just need to do our own thing.”

“Yes.”

Before long, the ship arrived at Seth. The group didn't encounter many obstacles along the way. After showing the royal letter from the Lisas' Royal Family, Seth quickly invited Duanmu Huai and his group to the Royal City, the capital of Seth. There, Duanmu Huai met with the King of the Seth Kingdom.

“Greetings, at our first meeting, I am the King of the Seth Kingdom, Raghnaroacku Super Gandhi!”

The one who appeared before Duanmu Huai and the others was a robust man with spiky hair, looking every bit the image of a brave and strong middle-aged man.

His voice was also very loud.

“You lot are the heroes who saved Lisas and defeated the previous Demon King, yes? It's truly a fortunate event to meet with you all here!”

“We're not worthy.”

Contrary to the king's excitement, Duanmu Huai came off as notably cool.

“Our main goal for visiting Seth this time is to investigate some intelligence relating to the Demon Clan and the Demon King…”

“Of course, there's no problem!”

Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, the King of Seth nodded.

“I will assign someone specifically to answer your queries. Anything regarding the Demon Clan, we will answer… Hm?”

Just as the king was about to continue speaking, a woman approached and whispered something to him. He frowned and nodded to her.

“I understand, I'll handle it.”

With these words, the king turned back to Duanmu Huai.

“If you will excuse me, please enjoy our hospitality here in Seth while I take care of some business.”

With that, the King of Seth turned and left. Soon, an attendant arrived and led Duanmu Huai and the others to another reception room.

“Unexpectedly, things are going very smoothly.”

Kendou Kanami, seated on the couch, couldn't help but comment.

“I was thinking there might be some hiccup.”

“We have an introduction letter from the Lisas Royal Family, what kind of hiccup do you think could happen?”

Duanmu Huai shot a helpless glance at Kanami. This is why securing the high road is best; it can avoid a lot of trouble and get straight to the information one wants.

From here on out, it essentially depends on what kind of clues about the Demon Clan Seth has to offer.

Chapter end

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