SHK CH 572 (Patreon)

As the world moved, people reacted and plans were made, the protagonist and main topic of all those discussions were sitting on his throne while quietly ignoring the six prisoners sitting on their butts in front of him.

He was more interested in listening to Setsuna and Athena’s reports while pushing the touchy Lilin who seemed to have had her switch flipped on.

They were currently all very close to the fortress, the only place that had not been destroyed by the fight that opposed Sol and the Bull King. The entire zone was transformed into a makeshift small house entirely made out of ice.

It had already been a few hours since then and Kun Peng had been transported using one of the teleportation matrices to this position. Since Sol had established an absolute cease-fire, Setsuna had finally been able to move away from her position and came with Athena and Kun Peng.

The atmosphere was tense but at the same time not so much. Even though the great sages were some of the strongest dukes to exist, none of them were bound at the moment.

The Bull King, whose body was covered in bandages, could only let out a bitter smile. He understood well the message that was being sent here. After all, the Prince was making it clear to them that whether they were free or not, they posed no danger to him and after the fight he had against the prince he knew that this was the absolute truth.

After all…The prince did not even use his Zone when facing him.

He wasn’t the only one who had been burnt badly. Looking at the haunted expression of Macaque and Lion, it seemed like wherever the prince sent them had badly traumatized them or they were just still in shock after being carelessly thrown away as if they were not even worth a second look.

“Are you really just a Duke?”

Bull King asked as he observed the place they were in. This was a type of construction magic of the highest degree. For a moment he even wondered if the prince was a witch because of the way he mumbled some weird spell while creating this house. Something about ‘Not letting it go’ or how he wasn’t some ‘edgy snow princess.’ Those words did not make much sense but he knew talented people were always eccentric.

No sooner had the Bull King finished speaking that two swords stopped at his throat. One was filled with incredible sharpness as if it could render space apart and the other was filled with infinite cold as if time itself could be stopped.

He smiled bitterly at the threatening look in the eyes of the two young women who had seemed so harmless a few moments ago.

Their eyes were filled with clear murderous intent.

“Do not address His Highness in such a crude way.”

“Are you questioning his honor?”

He was startled at first before understanding the way his words could be taken. After all, it was as if he was implying that Sol was a King rank and had disguised as a Duke to fight them.

Setsuna Ira and Lilin Luxuria. Two very talented and very powerful women. Now that he could feel the intent in their swords, he could understand why his fellow brothers and sisters had lost to those two.

The fact that they were so fiercely loyal to the Prince of Lustburg was a wonder. After all, his relationship with them seemed more than a little unusual.

“Setsuna, Lilin, lower your sword. They are not enemies. So I do not mind.”

The two girls seemed a little reluctant but in the end, they did as was told. Of course, they did not forget to give him a last look.

“As for your question, Bull King. Indeed, I am still a Duke. I have even yet to find my name as embarrassing as it is. So do not worry. There was no treachery involved in the fight.”

Bull King shook his head. “I didn't mean to doubt nor tarnish your honor. I apologize if my words came out this way.”

“Heh, I don’t mind.”

“You…You seem very different.”

“Different?” Sol tilted his head, “Ah. You mean less arrogant?”

Sol smirked while the Bull King coughed awkwardly, “Well.”

“You don’t need to hesitate. I know I can be quite intense when I am facing people I consider enemies. I see no reason to show respect to someone who is on the opposite side.” He simply shrugged, “But now this is different. Since you guys are not enemies anymore.”

“You seem awfully sure.”

“I am. This entire war is in the bag. We will win, no question asked.”

The Bull King could feel a quiet confidence emanating from the prince. This was not arrogance. His voice was clear as if he was speaking about the weather or the sun rising.

“What if…”

“What if Sun Wukong goes into action?”

Sol interrupted the Bull King, to which he nodded,

“You cannot understand just how strong Wukong is. Whatever you can imagine, he will always be two steps higher. He was born for fighting and is perfect in almost every way when it comes to combat.”

There was some form of reverence in his words and he knew it. But he was not ashamed. They may joke and play around with Wukong but they have always felt nothing but respect for this powerful Monkey. Over the years, he had shown them that he was the closest thing to undefeatable and the proof was that even the Dragon King, Fafnir, known for his supreme defense, was unable to beat Wukong in a one vs one fight.

Sol simply smirked,  “I do not doubt that Sun Wukong is a very dangerous powerhouse. Perhaps one of the highest-ranked ones in the Mortal World and even in the Astral World, few can be his equal. But Wratharis isn’t the only one with a heavy hitter.”

He laughed, “If you are asking whether Wukong can actually defeat our Queen, my answer will be simple.”

He leaned forward with a boyish grin as he uttered those words, “Nah~ She will win.”