Chapter 189
“Uh…”
I hesitated and then looked at Eric . Eric looked at me with an expression that said he would leave it to me .
Perhaps they had seen me being too friendly with Eric .
No, the real problem was doing something as flashy as summoning twelve meteors at once .
It was likely that all the other chiefs had guessed that I was Ruck as well .
They just hadn’t said anything .
“I will tell you all because I trust you… I am in fact, Ruck . ”
“I knew it!”
All of the chiefs other than Danton cried out .
“But it is a secret… I hope that all of you who are here can keep it that way .
I wanted to trust those that had fought with us .
“We understand! It would create such an uproar!”
They said as they nodded .
“But it is a great honor for us to have been able to fight alongside the great Hero Ruck . ”
And then Eric said to them in an apologetic voice,
“I’m sorry that it was hidden from you . It wasn’t that we didn’t trust you . But it was important to keep it a secret…”
“No . Your Majesty, you only did what you should have . ”
They were not offended at all about it . I was thankful for that .
Just then, Eric’s shield started to glow .
“Oh . . ”
“…Are you finished killing the enemy?”
Kathe jumped out of the shield in human form .
“You should at least contact us with your bracelet before coming out like that . We could have been in the middle of a battle and blocking an attack with the shield, you know?”
It was exactly what had happened to me .
It was very dangerous to suddenly stick your head out of a magic circle on a shield .
“That is true indeed!”
Kathe rushed back into the shield .
‘Are you finished over there?’
She said as she contacted me with her bracelet .
“It’s a little too late to do it now . …Uh, how are things over there?”
They hadn’t said anything, so they were probably fine . Still, I thought that I would check .
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‘We finally finishing cleaning up and checking the barrier . Just wait a minute . ’
And then Kathe brought over Leea and Nia . Leea was also in human form .
Kathe didn’t seem to notice the surprised beastkin chiefs, and she called to us in a loud voice .
“Everyone! I am Kathe Celeste, Ruler of the Wind Dragons! I thank you for lending your strength to the water dragons, who are my friends . ”
And then she bowed in front of the beastkin .
“And this is the princess of the water dragons, Leea Inundashio . ”
“Everyone . Thank you for helping us water dragons . You have our eternal gratitude . ”
Leea had come here to thank them directly .
“We are unworthy of such praise . ”
The oldest of the chiefs said as a representative for the others .
“We would have liked to reward you for your contribution in a public place, but… This alliance between dragons and humans is a secret . ”
“I understand . ”
The chief said as he knelt .
“Still, even though it is not official, our gratitude towards you is real . I promise you that the water dragons will always offer you help if you ever need it . ”
“Thank you for your kind words . ”
There would be a reward ceremony in the palace later on . But Leea would not attend .
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And that was why she came . There was no fear of being seen by outsiders here .
And so Leea thanked each and every one of them and handed them short swords .
They were magical swords imbued with the power of water dragons . They had beautiful, blue blades .
“Please accept these as proof of our friendship . ”
“We shall treasure them . ”
They looked expensive enough to buy a mansion if they sold them . Of course, I am sure they would do no such thing .
“I want you to take one too, Locke . ”
“I am very flattered, but it would not be fair to the others if I received one personally . ”
The others received a sword as a tribe . So it was a little different .
“What are you talking about? Without you…”
The chiefs now repeated their words of gratitude .
Leea also joined .
“I want you to have it . ”
“Thank you . ”
The long, blue blade was beautiful, like a piece of art, but the decorations were simple .
It was not only stunning but durable and practical .
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As the water dragons had cast purification magic on it, it seemed like it would be very effective against the dark ones .
And then Leea gave Shia, Nia and Serulis rings .
“I am giving this to you personally, not as the princess of the water dragons . ”
“Thank you . ”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m so happy . ”
“It’s because we are friends . ”
Leea said with a smile .
And then Eric turned to the beastkin wolves .
“It was a great victory . However, this is not the end . I too have rewards to give . You must all come to my palace on the day after tomorrow . ”
“Haha! Please leave the rest to us . ”
Then Eric said in a loud voice .
“This victory was won by us all! The dark ones’ plan have been crushed! You should be proud!”
“Woof-woof!’
“Groof-groof!”
Shia and the beastkin all raised their voices in victory . Grulf joined them .