The Snowy Peak was much different than it used to be as I could feel the presence of many powerful figures moving around. There were even more Royal Guards surrounding the large manor, many of them being rank S and a few rank As.

My hidden figure walked around the manor, the guards passing by not being able to even spare me a glace as I went towards a large hall in the manor where most people were condensed at.

The hall was full of nobles and ministers that busily moved around. A sense of frustration was in the air as some could be seen sending accusatory and unsavory words to others, with a few having a sense of calm trying to bring everything down.

"The commoners will soon begin rioting if nothing is changed. Hmph, they never were a thankful bunch."

"Tsk, stop with that attitude. You're still holed up in your castle with reserves of grain and food that could last you weeks, you would never understand the feeling of not knowing if you will have something to put in your belly the next day."

Nobles could be seen trading words back and forth as the talks continued.

"What of the heroes that took down the Demon King? If we could just get in contact with them..."

"Hah, those powerful figures were most likely from one of the Mythical Kingdoms, do you really think after doing all that they would still hang around to help your pompous ass?"

It seemed to be more arguments that anything effective actually being done, and frustration was in the air.

pleading with her to do something. As I was walking in, the face of the Princess that was impassive with a hint of tiredness lit up. She tried keeping her emotions under control as her

out for a

at her in a confused manner. When they saw she was being serious, the figures of people quickly scrambled out of

multiple Shadow Guards silently appear behind the closed door as a barrier that prevented any prying eyes erected itself around the hall. I found the

"You...you!"

and breathed in and out, calming herself down before she talked

but do you know

have a trace of anxiousness as she spoke, and I tried to calm her down by replying with a smile. I had taken a look at the communication medallion on the way

aiming its

expression fully calmed down as if she understood.

came back from the war against the demon forces. When you weren't with them nor answering through the communication medallion, even with the word that victory was

the girl that seemed to have gone through a flurry

date whenever something like

on

you for going out of your way to save my father and the people of this kingdom who have yet

fill me on the current state of affairs. I had

were looking for the heroes that appeared to save the day. The gallant Saint that rained down blessings which healed all wounds, The Sword Beast that pulled away the Demon King,

guard over a small army of corpses in a Spiritual Land with the other beasts that also made their appearance. As for the large white-furred beast flinging around a cold blade while dishing out spectacular skills, maybe they would see it again

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