Book 9: Chapter 42
Fortunately, what I was most worried about didn’t happen to Troy City. We arrived back at Troy City at daytime. Troy City was already under martial law when we arrived. The fields outside of the city had been abandoned. Everybody should be inside the city right now. The city doors were shut tight, only opening for soldiers riding on horses with orders.
The city wall guards lowered the drawbridge when they saw us return. I led everyone into Troy City and rushed into the palace with them before catching my breath. The Valkyries were fully equipped and on guard around the perimeter of the palace now. They forbade anybody from coming and going as they pleased. It was basically the same scene you would see during wartime.
After dismounting at the stables, I left the new soldiers with Philes to organise and have a rest at the army barracks. I don’t think I’ll be staying in the city for too long. Based on what Ling Yue told me, the elves in the North are in the stricken zone. I confirmed that my Troy City was safe and sound. I’ll need to go north to see Mommy Vyvyan next, then. The elves will definitely be worn out from having to fend off so many anthropoids. I need to go and assist.
Additionally, I need to bring the Earth Dragons we’ve trained back here. It’s been a while, so the Earth Dragon Riders need to train again, and ensure that they can still ride them.
“Tanya, Ling Yue, come with me.”
Tanya appeared to be a little afraid due to the scenery she had never seen before, so she grabbed onto my cape. Ling Yue, who was standing next to me, commented, “Is this your nest? It doesn’t look too shabby…”
“I am the Prince, after all.”
I led the two of them into the palace and went straight to the conference room. Gerald, who was standing at the door, hesitated and looked at me with disbelief. He exclaimed, “Your Majesty?! You are back?!”
“Ah, yeah. How can I not come back when something so serious happened?”