Chapter 255 – An Alliance of Four Countries!
Currently, I am at the governor-general’s house in Langs.
Arder had already returned to the Vader mainland, and so the place was now being treated as the Langs royal palace.
After the battle, we had been working non-stop.
However, it was no different for Remlik.
He had been busy not only with enacting laws and ordinances, but also organizing the national system, including the selection of officials.
It must have been very hard, doing all of that from scratch.
Perhaps I should tell him to rest.
However, there was no need to worry.
When I opened the door to his office, I saw that Remlik was busy at work.
He was sitting in front of his desk, looking through a great stack of papers and signing them.
While the sight would have made me feel quite hopeless, Remlik did not look tired.
If anything, he was probably happy that he could not enact all of the changes that he wanted to.
When Remlik noticed us, he put down his pen and stood up.
“Sorry to call you while you’re so busy.”
“It’s fine. We have finished most of the work.”
“After settling things with my father, your people have actively helped us. Without you, Langs would still be in a chaotic state. I don’t know how I could ever thank you.”
“You made the decision because we were here. So it is only right for us to cooperate with you. Now, and in the future.”
“Thank you… I must thank the Sylpheum people as well.”
“They are visiting Sheorl right now. Let’s go together.”
Theodosia from Sylpheum, and Alyssa from Arancia were currently visiting.
Baris had called them, as we wanted Arancia to be part of the alliance with Sylpheum and Langs.
And so I took Remlik and returned to Sheorl.
As we used the railroad to head to the surface from the underground, I asked Remlik something that had been on my mind.
“By the way, Remlik. When the dragon was defeated, the others called it the founder. Is that dragon the first ancestor of the royal family?”
“Aye. The dragon is the result of gathering the power from the founder’s blood. Everyone in Vader has some of that blood running through their veins. With magic, my father used that blood to summon the founder.”
“I see. So the Vader king can use that magic to recreate the founder again.”
“Unfortunately, I don’t think it will be possible. Even though I just said that everyone in Vader has some of that blood in their veins, there is a difference between royals and common folk. Those with thicker blood become larger and stronger lindwurms.”
So the power of turning into a dragon was the power of the founder’s blood.
Baris and I thought the power was in their ears or wings, but it was not the case.
“I see. However, no Vader people died in that battle. And there are still many royals left. Isn’t it possible that they will attack again?”
“You saw how my brothers looked? They may be alive, but their wings are burned off, and they lost their scales. They are like Arder, after you defeated him. The same thing happened to the other royals. That is because they used up all of the power of the blood.”
“So even if they turn into dragons or lindwurms, they will not be able to regain their old power.”
“Aye. Not only that, but all the important people and nobles of the country were gathered there as well. And nearly all lost the power of the blood… At this point, they are not much different from ordinary people.”
“So they lost their fighting force for the most part.”
“Yes. My father will have too much to do that he will not care about Langs. He is probably more worried about other countries invading him. That was why he quickly released the demihumans. They no longer have the overwhelming strength to subjugate them.”
Vader had invaded other countries repeatedly.
And so they would have many enemies.
Remlik continued.
“Besides, I was able to take some of the founder’s power for my own.”
“Huh? Is that why you became a dragon?”
“I would not go that far. The reason that I allowed myself to be taken in, was so that I could control the dragon. Though, I failed to do it.”
“That was a very dangerous plan…”
“I’m sorry. It’s true that I ended up relying on all of you too much. I realized that you could do it without me. And that even if I died, you would help the demihumans.”
“I hope you won’t do anything like that ever again. Our battle has only just begun.”
“Aye. I want to make Langs prosperous. And prepare with you, for the day of the prophecy… Until then, I will not do anything so risky.”
Remlik nodded.
“You better keep your word… That’s right. Speaking of turning into dragons, you always looked a little different, didn’t you?”
“Aye. My form is similar to my mother’s. In fact, she was not from here. She was a dragon from a foreign country.”
“I see…”
“But she was killed. She did not like to fight, and so she did not fit in very well.”
Remlik continued as if he was talking to himself.
“…I will make my mother’s dream come true. A peaceful, prosperous country for everyone.”
“…I, as well as Theodosia and Alyssa feel the same way. I think that Arancia will be happy to cooperate.”
“Thank you, Heal. We will help you as well. I promise.”
Remlik said as he offered his hand.
I nodded and shook it.
After that, we came out onto the surface, and at the Sheorl palace, we held a meeting with Theodosia and Alyssa.
Alyssa offered her support and cooperation with Langs.
Not only that, but she agreed to have Sylpheum and Langs join the alliance between Sheorl and Aransia.
Like this, the alliance of four countries that were preparing for the prophecy was born.
Working together meant sharing information about the black miasma.
And in preparation, we stored food and supplies.
Baris and the officials of each country would deal with the finer details of sharing technology and offering support.
It had been a long battle, but Sheorl had now gained a new and reliable partner.
