Chapter 15: Reviewing Rewards
The road to Starbloom City stretched ahead like a ribbon of gold beneath the setting sun.
The rhythmic creaking of carriage wheels and the distant chatter of soldiers were the only sounds accompanying the quiet hum of motion.
The mission was over — or at least, the immediate part of it — and the reward was already unfolding in unexpected ways.
Immediately after the rescue, the royal knights had stormed Kraken Town, sweeping through it like a tidal wave.
Unbeknownst to Azel, Steven had already contacted the Royal Order mid-operation — because of course he had.
Steven Thorn wasn’t just the Sword Saint for show; the man was more prepared than the gods themselves.
Leading the charge was none other than Knight Commander Mira, a woman whose presence alone sent criminals scurrying like rats.
Azel had recognized her instantly.
In the game, she had been a key support character and a fan favorite among players for her icy demeanor and hidden warmth — plus, her secret cooking skill subquest line had been a hilarious treat.
The purge had already started. The mayor was detained, the underground network exposed, and Kraken Town was being turned inside out.
It would change the game’s storyline forever, but Azel couldn’t care less. The original plot was trash anyway.