Chapter 143: Future alliance
Freya stared directly into Vlad’s eyes as she listened to his words. Their relationship had greatly developed during this odyssey, but the mission had come to an end, and both of them had forces they needed to take control over.
However, before Freya could answer, Grey Hawk spoke. "I assume you will attempt to take control over Nagan Mountain, am I right?"
Vlad’s eyes had been focused solely on Freya, wanting to know what the young woman would do, but the words of the old viking drew his attention. "Yes, I will extend my force to this place. It is roughly two thousand kilometers from my current headquarters, but I expect to gain control of the entire territory in less than six months."
There was no need to deny it since it was obvious how useful the Molten Demonblood Essence was for him. After all, it was the only thing that could help him improve his Depravita Constitution and develop the Depravita Fog forming in the ceiling of his Soul Dimension.
Grey Hawk stared at Vlad for a moment, and a sharp light appeared in his eyes as he turned toward Freya. "My Lady, I think you should stay with the World King’s Candidate as he returns to his headquarters."
Freya and Vlad were surprised by the words of the old viking. Up to a few days ago, he had been completely against the idea of the duo interacting outside the battlefield.
A meaningful light appeared in Freya’s eyes as she heard those words, and a small smile began to form on her face, but suddenly sharpness returned, and a sense of focus and conviction arose. "I cannot leave my men alone at this time. I need to guide them."
It was clear that Freya would have liked to remain with Vlad, but she was not a child who could simply follow her emotions without thinking of the greater picture. Hundreds of people had followed her to this New Plane and put their lives in her hands. She could not just run away from her responsibilities like a spoiled princess.
Vlad could not help but smile as he saw the determination in the young woman’s face. Freya’s refusal of the old viking’s words did not diminish what he felt for her in the slightest. If anything, her determination and strength only improved his impression of her.
Grey Hawk also smiled as he saw the determination in Freya’s face, but soon focus and sharpness returned, along with a serious expression. "Princess, this is for the good of our cause. You are the most important one in our group and our leader. If you remain with the World King’s Candidate, it will make gaining the goodwill of the Plane Will much easier."
Freya’s eyes widened as she heard those words. There was no better way to gain the recognition of the Plane Will than being close to and helping one of its most beloved children, a World King’s Candidate.