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Chapter 703: My Son, the Brave Warrior!
Chapter 703: My Son, the Brave Warrior!
Baron Gais was well aware of the 'God of War Festival', as it was the grandest event in the Midgar Kingdom every year.
Back in the day, Gais had participated in the inaugural 'God of War Festival' and witnessed the splendor of the first 'God of War', the Elven Sword Saint, Beatrice.
Unfortunately, he hadn't even made it to the top eighteen back then. Little did he know that years later, he would have the opportunity to witness such a grand event in the capital once more, and this time, he was invited by the King himself.
Upon arriving at the special spectator seats for the royal nobility, Gais saw that the seats were filled with nobles, including a man wearing a crown. He nodded and smiled at them, feeling overwhelmed.
After all, the nobles sitting here were far beyond his reach, given his humble status as a mere border baron.
Initially, the numerous nobles and King Olyana paid little attention to Gais, who was following behind the King of Midgar.
However, when the King of Midgar announced that Gais had been awarded the title of Marquis for his long-standing service in guarding the borders, the gazes of everyone present instantly changed.
"So, Your Excellency, you are the head of the Omega Clan. I've heard much about you. I am the head of the Larigita Marquis family.
We are preparing a banquet soon, and I hope that Marquis Omega will bring his son to grace us with their presence."
"Marquis Omega, I am Duke Brakuri. My granddaughter is a classmate of your son..."
Upon learning that Gais was the head of the Omega Clan and Night City's father, the previously indifferent nobles suddenly became exceptionally warm and friendly.
What surprised Gais even more was that not only were the kingdom's dukes and marquises showing him such warmth, but even the King of Olyana approached him and initiated a conversation, speaking with a remarkably amiable tone.
But this wasn't the most shocking part; the truly astonishing moment came when, upon learning that he was Night City's father, the princess who had been standing behind him, serving tea, suddenly multiplied into two!
Gais was utterly bewildered by this turn of events, and when he noticed his wife, Medis, had also arrived, he quickly sat beside her.
He immediately asked, "My dear, what is going on here?
Why does this capital city feel so different from what I remember?"
Gais, who had just arrived in the capital, felt like everything around him was constantly challenging his worldview.
As a border baron, he was essentially no different from the commoners in the bustling heart of the kingdom.
The high-class nobles, who had once looked down on him, were now treating him with unprecedented warmth and politeness, completely contradicting his previous understanding.
The sudden bestowal of the marquis title also left him dumbfounded. He had been guarding the borders for countless years, and it was uncertain if the King had even been aware of their small family.
Now, they were being praised for their border defense, which seemed like a blatant lie!
Everything was so bewildering that Gais, upon his arrival in the capital, demanded an explanation.
"You know that as a mere border baron, a lord of a remote and insignificant territory, you wouldn't receive such grand treatment. The reason for this attention must lie with someone else.
Your son, on the other hand, has brought you great honor. He has advanced to the finals of the 'God of War Festival' and is a top contender for the championship.
During the festival, he even saved the King and Princess, preventing a war between the Midgar and Olyana Kingdoms.
King Olyana, in gratitude for Nocturne saving the royal family, even publicly betrothed Princess Roz to Nocturne. With the summoning of the Three Heroes from the Holy Land, now you know the value of your son, right?"
Hearing Medis explain the events that transpired in the capital during this period, Gais felt as if he were listening to a fantastical tale.
Although he had always known his son was exceptional, Gais never imagined that his son had surpassed him to such an extent.
"In that case, is my position as a Marquis of the Kingdom also due to His Majesty's attempt to curry favor with Nocturne?"
Gais felt a bit dejected. For a brief moment, he truly believed that the King was wise and valiant.
"What else did you expect? During my time in the capital, I received invitations to tea parties from various noblewomen almost daily.
Even the Queen Consort personally sent numerous gifts. If you had even a tenth...no, a hundredth of your son's excellence, I wouldn't have to live in this borderland for over a decade."
Having an exceptional son brought pressure to Gais, but he quickly brushed off his wife's sarcasm.
No matter how amazing Nocturne was, he was still Gais' son.
"Has Nocturne entered the arena? I want to see how much he has improved in these two years."
Upon hearing Gais' words, Medis rolled her eyes, but she refrained from further mocking the man who cared so much about his reputation. Instead, she continued, "Nocturne is up next. This match is between Princess Alice and a knight named Modred.
With your esteemed insight, Lord Gais, who do you think will emerge victorious?"
Medis was clueless about swordsmanship, but with her husband providing explanations by her side, she was quite content.
"Princess Alice has always been hailed as the strongest Demon Swordsman, and the 'Steel Sword Technique' she created is exceptionally powerful.
But this person named Modred, although I've never heard of him, his stance and movements reveal his strength.
Moreover, he gives me a very dangerous vibe, and Princess Alice might be in real peril this time."
Gais' strength wasn't extraordinary, but his years of defending the border had endowed him with combat experience and intuition far beyond the ordinary.
In his perception, the comparison between Alice and Modred was like that of a pampered house cat and a wild beast.
While Alice exuded powerful mana, he didn't sense much danger from her.
However, Modred gave off a chilling aura, as if Alice were a greenhouse flower while Modred was a true veteran of blood and battle.
In fact, at the moment Alice stepped into the arena to face Modred, she instantly realized that her opponent was no ordinary fighter.
Alice was unaware of why someone like Modred remained unknown.
But regardless of what happened or who her opponent was, she had to win!
As Alice stood before her, mana erupting from her sword, Modred, who faced her, also smiled.
He hadn't expected the opportunity to come so soon. By eliminating Alice Midgar here, the kingdom's hopes would be dashed.
After that, if Nocturne claimed the God of War Festival championship, his popularity and influence in the kingdom would be sufficient to replace the current rulers!
Whether it was the Midgar Kingdom or the Olyana Kingdom, they would all become the Cult's playground!
(End of Chapter)
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