Chapter 469 The Mist Monster
A few days later!
The entire royal capital had become completely lively.
Crusch's succession ceremony was held as scheduled, and she successfully ascended the throne as king.
As for the Council of Wise Men, they had become remnants of the old era, with no one paying them any attention.
However.
Some people keenly noticed.
The mobilization of troops throughout the royal capital had become frequent.
"What's happening? There are dragon carriages coming and going every day. Is there going to be a war?"
"What do you know? I heard it's for the subjugation of the White Whale."
"As expected of Lady Crusch, she truly has extraordinary courage."
"Now you should call Her Majesty the Queen."
"Yes. If they can successfully subjugate the White Whale, that would be wonderful."
Countless discussions grew more and more intense in the royal capital.
And all this...
Was naturally intentional.
A newly crowned king, whose first action was to subjugate one of the three great monsters.
Nothing could be more shocking than this.
And on this day.
The army marched out of the city in full force.
On the lead dragon carriage.
Rem held the reins, skillfully driving the ground dragon.
"Oh my, besides the White Whale, the Sin Archbishops might also appear."
Elsa looked out the window and said with a smile, "I wonder what color their intestines will be?"
"I can't wait."
"The White Whale can be disposed of as you wish, but if you do encounter a Sin Archbishop, don't kill him directly."
Ayato tapped her head. "I have a use for his life."
Elsa said, somewhat aggrieved, "Understood, Master."
"Don't be like that."
Ayato said helplessly. "Once he's useless, you can do whatever you want with him."
"Indeed, Master is the best."
"Pop!"
Time passed.
Night gradually fell.
The army had completely left the royal capital.
In all directions, it was truly desolate wilderness.
Moonlight spilled down, and the world became quiet.
Even!
The sounds of insects, snakes, and rodents had disappeared.
And ahead!
A thick white mist had appeared.
"We're here."
Ayato pushed Elsa off him and stepped out of the carriage.
"Everyone, hold your positions."
Crusch, at the very front, immediately issued the order.
Instantly!
The rapidly moving army stopped on command.
But the face of every soldier showed nervousness.
Although they were elite soldiers specially selected...
The White Whale they were facing was a genuine natural disaster.
Everyone was uneasy inside, prepared to die.
"Master, the white mist ahead should be the White Whale's creation."
Crusch came to Ayato's side and asked, "What should we do next?"
The reason the White Whale was feared by the world...
Was because of its ability to wield mist.
Its mist came in two types.
One was diffuse white mist, which covered a vast area, could obscure the White Whale's trail, and even block human perception.
The other was elimination-type white mist, which could devour people and then completely erase their existence, as if they had never been born into this world.
So many people...
After being swallowed by the white mist, even their family and friends would completely forget them.
"Of course, we can't go in there."
Ayato shrugged. "I'll handle it."
If they rashly entered...
He and his servants would be fine.
But the soldiers who had followed them would likely suffer.
To suffer casualties against just a single monster – he would lose his reputation.
Most importantly.
Since this action already had an element of theater, it was natural to deliver the most perfect answer.
Ayato straightened up and said calmly, "Wind, heed my command."
"Disperse the mist before me, leaving the enemy's body nowhere to hide."
The moment his voice fell.
The entire sky and earth began to surge.
A vast and mighty hurricane, like a natural disaster, surged towards the white mist ahead.
Instantly, the white mist was torn into shreds, eventually vanishing without a trace.
Then!
A gigantic creature emerged in the sky.
It was indeed the White Whale, one of the three great monsters.
The dissipation of the white mist seemed to completely enrage this monster.
Its pupils opened, looking down below, and it let out a deafening roar.
"ROOOOOAR!"
The sound waves echoed for a long time, seeming to transform into an invisible shockwave, rolling in all directions.
In an instant!
Dust flew everywhere, and rocks filled the air.
Ground dragons all let out fearful growls.
If their masters hadn't been holding the reins tightly, some ground dragons would have already fled in panic.
But even so...
Some ground dragons had already gone weak in the legs, nearly collapsing.