Chapter 1317: Chapter 889 Rumors

For humans, the city is always a harbor of civilization, and even a dilapidated city is no exception. After reclaiming this city, the United Army temporarily stationed here, coming back from living in the wind and sleeping outdoors, seemed a relief to most people.

Although this city had been abandoned for a long time, most areas were still intact. For the noblemen magicians who accompanied them, returning to the civilized world was a sort of salvation.

“Finally back to the civilized world, it indeed brings a flood of emotions.”

Sitting in the chair, picking up the steaming tea from his hand, Viscount Julius spoke with emotion, while the noblemen sitting opposite him chuckled softly.

“That’s right, Prince Highness was truly far-sighted. Even though we couldn’t take down the Northern Fortress, capturing this city is already a considerable merit.”

“Speaking of which, that old man Gaius, really talks too much.”

At this, Viscount Julius snorted.

“What he said about dragging becoming more dangerous as time passes, that it will be difficult to march when the cold wave hits… Really, he always disagrees with Prince Highness in everything, it’s unclear what that old man really wants to do.”

“It’s just him trying to emphasize his authority as a general to Prince Highness.”

His companion dismissed it with a sneer.

They were all descendants of distinguished nobility and had been following Prince Highness for a long time. One could imagine that when the Prince ascends as the King, they would also secure their own positions and power. Perhaps because of this, they were very displeased with the actions of Gaius.

In the eyes of these young men, Gaius belonged to those outdated by time. They would create a newfound Paretia Kingdom with Prince Algard Highness, a new era.

Because those who use Elf Magic are the noblest beings of all.

While sipping the expensive tea, the heirs of the nobility chatted and looked out at the street scene with pride. Unlike them, the magic users of the Human Magic System were not so free and easy; they had to use their magic to move stones and timber, then repair the damaged city walls and houses, which the nobles regarded with disdain.

Magic itself is a noble existence, not meant for such lowly tasks. This shows that the so-called Human Magic System is merely a lower existence than Elf Magic, and those who use such inferior magic are just the commoners with incapable bloodlines, unable to make contracts with elves.

“Viscount Julius, you don’t seem very happy?”

Observing the somewhat bored viscount, someone curiously asked, and Viscount Julius sighed.

“Ah, it’s true, although the arrangements here are passable, it’s a pity there are no beautiful flowers to adorn the place, isn’t it a real shame?”

“That’s true…”

Hearing Viscount Julius’s sigh, others also echoed. For the nobility, such social occasions naturally could not do without beauties. However, unfortunately, this was a military campaign, not a leisurely outing. The United Army was mostly men, and naturally, there were no noble ladies to dance here.

Speaking of women, there were some female adventurers, but for the nobles, those adventurers were not worth their attention.

The remaining ones were only… Princess Anisphere, Yuriya, and Teerdi.

But these three were not easy targets to provoke.

Princess Anisphere was shunned by the nobles for her idiosyncratic ways, Teerdi was known for collecting curses, bearing a bad reputation, making everyone naturally more wary of approaching.

As for Yuriya–joking, would you flirt with the future Queen Consort if you wanted to live?

“Speaking of which, I did hear some strange gossip.”

Women love gossip, and when men gather, it’s much the same, and soon someone idly started talking.

“Oh? What gossip?”

“I only heard……”

The person spreading the topic first gave himself a buffer then looked around with a sly look.

“They say some Guards saw, after Princess Anisphere and others completed their patrol, they headed to the room of that Steel Warrior, and only came out early the next morning.”

“Is that so?”

Hearing this, the previously bored heirs of nobility suddenly perked up.

“Of course, I just heard it, I’m not very clear about the specifics.”

“Hmmm……”

Hearing this, others also furrowed their brows in thought, while Viscount Julius narrowed his eyes, a cold light flashing in them.

“Do you think His Majesty the King might seek a son-in-law for Princess Anisphere?”

“Eh?”

Hearing Viscount Julius speak, everyone was greatly surprised.

“Viscount Sir, do you mean… that Steel Warrior might become Princess Anisphere’s fiance?”

“Because isn’t it very strange?”

In the face of others’ questions, Viscount Julius smiled and extended his hand, gesturing.

“According to the information I’ve gathered, His Majesty the King and that Sir Judge who claims to come from the Tribunal are in a cooperative relationship. This time the United Army is also a joint alliance between our Paretia Kingdom Army and the Tribunal, and Sir Judge also has authority to command the troops. Otherwise, why would he have killed Moritz yet nobody could punish him?”