Summoning the Holy Sword

I’m finally here.

 Lilian felt excited as she gazed at the castle under the fluttering snow. She laid on the window and felt the chilly wind blow against her tender face. As the Dragon Soul Heir, she naturally wasn’t concerned that the cold would make her ill. However, her mentality was still that of a little greenhouse flower. She wished to leave the ivory tower and personally experience the outside world.

 Before the commencement of the Dragon Soul Ceremony, the experience that she had gone through with Rhode and Anne gave her a huge realization. Previously, she had always cooped up in the Dragon Soul Temple and it was everything that she had. As for the outside world, she learned about them through books and reports from the Light Parliament. In the past, she didn’t think that this was anything bad. Or perhaps, the thought of heading outside didn’t occur to her. But after seeing it for herself with Rhode and Anne, her peaceful mind was disturbed. She was no longer satisfied with hearing the reports from the Light Parliament. Moreover, her experience told her that what the Light Parliament said might not always be true.

 But, these weren’t the most important. Instead, she held desires to meet Rhode and Lydia.

 Lilian had no friends in Casabianca and was used to leading such a life. But now, she couldn’t tolerate it any longer. She often recalled the scenes which she saw with Rhode’s and Anne’s company. Even though that outing left her with plenty of unpleasant memories, great memories still existed. She remembered how Anne gesticulated about the battles and interesting lives about mercenaries and the sceneries Rhode led her to. She had never heard about such things from others, not even from books. Everything was an eye-opener for her. Although she also had a close relationship with Lydia, this was the first time that she walked on the streets unrestrained and admired the picturesque views while chit-chatting with friends.

 But in the palace, she didn’t have such friends.

 Serene never chit-chatted with her and was only responsible for instructing her homework. Although the Battle Angels were respectful to Lilian, she felt that there was an invisible barrier between them and they just couldn’t be friends.

 Thereafter, the two Archangels left urgently to deal with the Country of Darkness’ invasion and she felt incomparably lonely. In the past, Serene was around to accompany her, but she was the only one left in the vast palace. She waited from day to night and no one spoke to her.

 Lilian felt incredibly pained and it was due to this reason that her eyes glinted with excitement when she heard from the Light Parliament that they invited Rhode to join the alliance in the Winter Castle. If it was said that she couldn’t meet Rhode because they resided in different countries, she could finally meet him in the Country of Light now! This was why Lilian decided to visit the Winter Castle personally, at the same time to boost the soldiers’ morale.

 “…”

 The military representative who was escorting her instantly felt awkward. After all, Lilian came here to represent the Light Parliament in conferring a title and giving rewards to military heroes. However, she appeared much more interested in this ‘foreigner.’ But what could he say?

 Rhode smiled in response.

 “Thank you, Your Majesty. I was just doing my part. But since Your Majesty is so generous, I shall accept your kindness. I shall be as bold as to beg for your blessings, Your Majesty.”

 Rhode stooped over. Then, as everyone watched, he held her tender hand and pecked.

 “What…!”

 Everyone widened their eyes in astonishment. They knew that Rhode was a daring person, but they didn’t expect him to be this brave! She was the Light Dragon Soul Heir—the ruler of the Light Mainland! What did he just do?!

 The ashen military representative stared in silence.

 “Ah…”

 Lilian blushed to his ‘ambush’. Then, after Rhode released her hand gently, the little girl retracted her hand and gazed in bewilderment. On the other hand, Rhode was exceptionally calm and he took a step back.

 “Your Majesty, I hope I didn’t offend you.”

 “N-No, Earl Rhode.”

 Lilian returned to her senses and said after lowering her head shyly.

 “I shall grant you supreme blessings, Earl Rhode. I hope that the light will guide you forward, the filthy darkness will stay away from staining your soul, and you will step onto the ladder leading to glory.”

 Lilian nodded to Rhode, turned away hurriedly, and continued heading forward. Even though she appeared calm on the outside, Rhode saw the fluster across her face that lasted for a split second. He smiled and lowered his head.

 “Thank you, Your Majesty.”

 He said softly, at the same time gazing forward at the distinct system prompt hovering before his eyes.

 [Race: Dragon Soul Heir]

 [Level: ?? (Locked)]

 Rhode’s brows twitched.