Chapter 244: The Journey Back

Chapter 244: The Journey Back

Zack walked through the somewhat messy Blackstone City and couldn’t help but feel emotional. Without any warning, the place had changed hands in the blink of an eye. Unlike when he left, Blackstone City sent out Knights to line the streets to welcome him. However, this scene did not make Zack feel proud. Instead, it made him a little tense. The faint hostility from some people made him have to stay alert.

This trip went fairly smoothly, with most of the time spent waiting. The families of the White-robed Ones were too scattered, so Zack couldn’t visit each home. After arranging several gathering points, large and small, Zack’s group first arrived at the Royal Capital of the Anya Kingdom.

Bran’s influence here was slow to fade. After fear, curiosity gradually took over. Amid envy, people began to wish that such a legendary figure could also appear in their own country.

Although Bran’s actions caused some indirect damage to this city, the worship of the strong made most people ignore this.

Some rumors also spread among the people. The Hell Knights and the Northlanders were actually closely connected, and might even share the same origins. Some swore and guaranteed that this was the conclusion reached by Grand Sorcerer Bran after his research.

Since it was Grand Sorcerer Bran’s conclusion, it was probably true. After all, with his power , he had no need to do such a shameless thing just to show favor or build connections.

The news that Bran’s first teacher—Sean—was living in seclusion in the Royal Palace was also found out. This made some people remember that old man sitting in the sunset glow, constantly writing. His quiet and calm demeanor seemed out of place with the surrounding panic.

There were even rumors that the Royal Family had wanted to hire him to teach the young princes and princesses, but he refused. This did not stop the Royal Family. They had the children serve tea and occasionally ask for his knowledge. In the end, although there was no formal teacher-student relationship, it became real in practice.

Many people wanted to know what the Northlanders were really like.

When a piece of news arrived, the Royal Capital of Anya boiled over. A group of Northlanders would be staying in the Royal Capital for some time.

A huge crowd gathered to watch. This was the high-level treatment Zack’s group received when they entered the city. Zack swore he had never seen so many people! What came to his mind then was not pride, but a question. With so many people, if a fight broke out, how long would it take me to kill them all?

The usually wild White Wolves were also on edge. Their low growls of warning were completely useless on the noisy street. Some bold young men and women even reached out to touch them. Faced with the commotion, the White Wolves no longer scattered around the group. Instead, they quickly gathered in small groups, forming an assault formation that was good for both attack and defense. This reaction did not make the onlookers back away. Instead, it drew a thunderous cheer…

The Anya Kingdom made very thoughtful arrangements, providing all kinds of conveniences for Zack and the others. They also sent people to meet and escort the family members who were gathering here.

This was a good chance to learn about the Northlands, and the Anya Kingdom naturally did not miss it. The only pity was that the entire group had only three Northlanders. After Zack settled his group, all kinds of reception invitations followed.

Hearing about things is not as good as seeing them for yourself. Although they had gotten many detailed accounts about the Northlands from Scholars, only when facing them directly could they truly understand what it meant.

When Grand Sorcerer Bran was mentioned, although Zack and the others spoke with respect, they unconsciously showed the casual attitude of family members. In surprise, the Anya People gradually understood that Zack and the others really were Grand Sorcerer Bran’s family. As Clan Leader, Bran was responsible for everything about them, especially before the family split up. The master-servant relationship among Northlanders placed much higher obligations on each other than rights.

As they talked and gained a new understanding of Zack and the others’ status, their treatment improved again. Some planned entertainment activities were quietly removed, such as sparring matches between Warriors…

Although they couldn’t fight directly, clashes of aura and sensing each other happened often. As Warriors, you could tell a lot from how someone moved. A slight touch when passing by could show the gap between them. Without real life-or-death fights with weapons, private competitions became even more frequent.

Soon, the Hell Knights of Anya noticed something different. The Northlanders’ weapons would naturally give off a sharp feeling. Through indirect questioning, they learned that their weapons had a spirit. The Great Wizard said that having a spirit as company could at least keep a Warrior from being lonely. At everyone’s request, Zack pulled out the Single Blade hanging at his waist.

This was a weapon made by Bran’s own hands. It was alive from the start, and its spirit gradually awakened with Zack’s companionship. The moment it left the sheath, it let out a joyful sound. A clear light flowed on the blade, dazzling to the eyes. Amid everyone’s reluctance, Zack proudly sheathed the blade again.

Feeling proud, Zack and the others began to introduce their clothes and armor, clearly telling the onlookers that these were all made by Grand Sorcerer Bran.

If they hadn’t seen it themselves, it was hard to believe that Grand Sorcerer Bran would bother with such trivial matters.

The way people looked at Zack and the others changed again. Their kindness became even more obvious. People who could make the Grand Sorcerer care about such details were not people they could afford to offend.

Zack and the others were completely protected. When they went out, elite Knights from the Royal Capital accompanied them. In seemingly accidental coincidences, Zack met many like-minded people.

They had a very pleasant time during this period. They made some friends and extended some invitations. Finally, everyone reluctantly said goodbye, and Zack set off on the journey back.

The journey back was not lonely. Some enthusiastic friends insisted on seeing them off for part of the way.

When they neared the border, Zack received an order to stop. At that time, everyone finally believed that Grand Sorcerer Bran really cared about his tribe’s safety and did not want them to take unnecessary risks. Although with Zack’s strength, dealing with rebels should be more than enough.

The sky over Green had changed.

This new Wizard country belonged not only to Bran but also to his tribe. From now on, were Zack and the others’ status equal to that of princes within the Anya Kingdom?

The friends who had accompanied them along the way looked at them with fiery eyes.