The long journey had finally been completed by Alvaric, Lyrith, and Marie. They arrived at the city of Chillg, warmly welcomed by Raiga and Tamae.
A welcoming feast was held, attended by the high officials of Chillg. The demi-humans there looked at Alvaric with respect.
"Lord Alvaric, I am your admirer. The story of you defeating one of the kingdom's main commanders is truly extraordinary." The demi-human's face was full of enthusiasm. He even held Alvaric's left hand tightly. "I will become your subordinate and work hard to help you defeat the capital."
Alvaric scratched his head with his right hand. "Ah, thank you."
It wasn't just one person. Several other officials also grabbed Alvaric's hand. They admired him greatly.
Their hopes for freedom from the kingdom of Valentharia were heavy. They had truly been exploited by the palace and the king. Heavy taxes, unreasonable duties, and inadequate facilities were forced upon them.
