Chapter 253: The New King
Broken halls, dusk skies. Rhodes stood on a pile of rubble, with mixed feelings, the brutal queen Katarina was dead, but Kislev was also shattered. Is the war over? no, far from over, even, just beginning......
The real threat was yet to come, Ironhide had been in the north long enough and it might not be a good thing to be silent for too long, and to the west, the vast empire of mankind was still in its own right, and the legendary Emperor Calflands had not been heard from yet. Maybe he was just a kid at this time...... To the south, the real vampire kingdom of Sylvania is also a threat. Even if none of this is a threat, then it seems that the chaos invasion of the end times is getting closer and closer.
Thinking of this, Rod felt physically and mentally exhausted. With his sword in hand, Rhodes limped to the edge of the hall, where the bear knights were still groaning in pain. Just as he was dueling with Katarina, the collapsed dome of the hall crushed several more bear knights. Today, there are less than twenty Bear Riders lying in the corner with injuries.
At this moment, outside the throne hall, a group of well-equipped soldiers broke in. Rhodes looked up and saw that it was none other than Prince Kislev, Pavel. The emaciated prince could be seen dressed in fine armor, his sword sharp but not stained with blood, and when he looked at each other, he could see that the prince's eyes were full of shock, suspicion, and even hostility.
Scarred, Rhodes stuck his sword on the ground and gave Prince Kislev a big salute in front of him - "My king." β
Pavel had been waiting for this sentence for ten years, but he definitely did not expect that the first person to say this to him would be his most powerful contender on the road to the throne - Rod.
After a moment of shock, Pavel's face was filled with ecstasy. It was an unconcealed emotion.
The prince hurriedly walked over, and in full view of everyone, helped Rhodes up from the ground, if not an enemy, he was definitely a friend, and besides, not an ordinary friend...... Pavel knew that if he wanted to marry Dennis, Rhodes would be his father-in-law...... How could he let his future father-in-law kneel down in front of him? Within a day, Pavel's emotions went from high to low and from low to high...... And now, he was so energetic that he didn't even remember to look at the dead Caterina.
"The greatest warrior of Kislev, I am grateful, grateful that you slain the greatest enemy of the country, the bloody queen Katarina. Kislev will always remember you, and the people of Kislev will always remember you. Rod. I, Pavel, hereby swear that I will erect a monument to you in honor of this great victory. β
Pavel was a little incoherent with excitement, he was emotional, this was the pinnacle of his life, the waste prince who had been ridiculed and ignored had finally stood up and stood at the highest point of power. He will never forget this day, and the excitement made him a little out of shape. Rhodes humbly stood up to make way for the soon-to-be Tsar. In the shattered hall, King Kislev's throne was under that half of the dome.
"Your Majesty, the monument is not necessary, this is what I should do. That's what all Mrs. Kithrie should do. If you have to erect a monument, engrave everyone's name. This is the result of the joint efforts of all those who participated in this war. β
Rod leaned sideways and said humbly.
Pavel was ecstatic, he knew, he knew the meaning of what the man in front of him said. Yes, everyone, including the prince. Pavel had not been tempted when he said this, but now, Rhodes had reminded him.
"You're right, my beloved Lord of the North. β
Pavel said happily.
"His Majesty ...... King"
"Anything else?"
Pavel asked, turning his head, narrowing his eyes and smiling.
"Can you please do me a favor and help me carry these wounded fighters out, they need to be treated in time. β
Rod pointed to the wounded bear knights in the corner of the main hall and spoke earnestly to the new king.
"Oh, yes, yes!" Pavel beckoned to his menβ"Go, help! Lift the stones, call the best doctor!"
Only then did Rhodes hold his sword and watch Pavel enter the main hall.
Just as he was about to approach the throne, a familiar female voice sounded outside the hall......
"Father!"
Dennis ran and jumped towards Rhodes, and a moment later threw himself into his father's arms.
"Oh......"
The father and daughter are reunited, and Rod's injured shoulder is held by his daughter. Until Dennis found out on his own.
"I'm sorry, father......"
She jumped off her father, looking guilty.
And Rod touched his daughter's face and comforted her.
"Dennis ......"
Before Rod and Dennis could reunite with their father and daughter, Pavel on the side couldn't wait to interject. For him, seeing Dennis is like seeing his own goddess. She is still so pure, so clean, so beautiful. Throne and beauty, Pavel felt that today was the best day of his life. The sun shone on him, warmer and brighter than ever.
"His Royal Highness the Prince......"
Dennis turned around and saluted politely, but was corrected by Rod on the spot-
"Your Majesty. β
The clever Dennis reacted immediately, and she was just about to kneel when she was held up by Pavel.
"You don't need to kneel to anyone, you and your father are heroes in this war, Dennis, you're right, it takes our collective efforts to overthrow the Blood Queen. β
After Pavel finished speaking, he laughed to himself. For a moment, Dennis saw his father's eyes, so calm, so unwavering. It was as if everything had been predicted. Rhodes just stood there, scarred. The throne of Kislev is at hand, however, it is not sitting on it, it is the king. Power is always so fascinating, so mysterious, yet elusive.
"Amazing, really amazing......"
The emotional Pavel stood in place, muttering to himself, and even the knights around him looked at each other. Their king...... Well, he did become a king anyway.
"What's so great? Your Majesty?"
Dennis asked deliberately, with wide eyes.
"I mean, today is an epic day. And, Dennis, dear Dennis, I'm proposing to you!"
After Pavel finished speaking, everyone was surprised. Although it is not news that the prince likes witches, Catalina's bones are still alive, and the kingdom has just gone through a civil war and is in the midst of fragmentation. At this time, as the new king, it is only right that he should focus his work on restoring order and rebuilding the kingdom...... Although marriage is important, Dennis is now the daughter of the King of the North, and is indeed worthy of the Czar of Kislev. However, marriage proposals are not child's play, at least, they should not be on such occasions......
Even Dennis was surprised, and Rod could only come forward in time -
"Your Majesty, the war has just ended, and Kislev is in dire need of rebuilding and a new king. The people of Kislev don't know yet, and we, we must let them know first. As for Dennis, I think we can talk about it again in private. β
There was something in Rod's words, Pavel hesitated for a moment, and finally reacted, couldn't help but take a small step back, and smiled awkwardly at Rod's father and daughter. Then, walking past the bones of the vampire queen, the Kislev Throne, here I am...... Pavel read to himself.