Book 15: Chapter 33


    Troy Citys Imperial Pce had been left barren for a very long time. Basically, nobody lived there for months. However, it maintained operations as per usual. After all, after what happenedst time, where King Troy Gdriel Rosvenor furtively returned out of the blue, everybody assumed that he would definitely be furious if he came back to see his imperial pce abandoned.


    Originally, a statue of Elizabeth and Vyvyan was erected at the front of the pce. However, the statue at the za had been torn down. A new statue had yet to be erected, leaving the za empty. Technically, the za was empty before, as well; but nheless, it was difficult to get used to seeing it barren when the statues that were there were torn down. It was such an odd feeling that peoplemented why there was nothing there anymore.


    As a new city, Troy City had reached a phase of steady development. The flowers that covered the entire outside of the city were the source of the citys wealth. Troys initial n had some problems. Troy City wasnt a city that wasnt unrted to all three parties; it was a city that was rted to all three parties. It was the only city where humans and elves cohabitated. Additionally, a fair number of second generation children in Troy City were actually hybrids between humans and elves. The elves, who were driven out of their homnd, werent belittled or despised at Troy City. Humanity needed them to earn money, after all. Moreover, they were legitimate citizens of Troy City. In other words, they were of the same status as humans.


    People from the North didnt have any animosity for elves, while the elves never killed their family members, either. None of them ever entered the military to bring up the matter with the elves, either. As a result, they really liked these species that were different to themselves. The elves were also very grateful to the citizens of Troy City for epting them. That was why the citizens of both races managed to get along in harmony. Eventually, elven goods had begun to appear in stores.


    The city was also essentially Troys first bastion. Lots of policies he personally devised were left behind; therefore, the operating system was very simr to the current system employed in the North.


    At present, forming an alliance between humanity, elves and the North at Troy city would beparable to a hand and glove designed for each other. If you wanted to see how the most ideal vision of the three races united looked, Troy City was the perfect exemr. It was incorrect to say that Troy City unconnected to all three monarchs, for the truth was that all three left their footprints there. That was why all three parties could ept it. Troy City was a wealthy city. The elven dye opened up a good number of new business trades, allowing Troy City to develop into a lively and dynamic city. Although humanitysnds there were poor, the city flourished. The city was a very sessful business-oriented city.


    Today was meant to be a typical day at Troy. However, when the people got up and went to the streets, they noticed there was something different. Soldiers in white had upied the streets. The soldiers were lined up in one straight line on both sides of the road. The denizens of Troy City had no idea what happened, but they soon realised that the soldiers were their lord, Troys Guard Unit. They came to the conclusion based on the fact that only Troys Guard Unit would have the g of Troy City. The g fluttered in the winds every day at Troy City. The people cheerfully gathered onto the street and watched anticipation. The guards cleared out the centre of the street and maintained order.


    I looked at Troy City, which was in front of me. From atop the White Deer King, I remarked, Honestly, Im not too fond of these sorts of situations.


    Riding on a horse at my side, Freya responded with a smile, There would be no need for it if you brought your family here for some fun. But did you hear what I previously said? Or have I not said it? It is only natural that a Kings lifestyle is more extravagant. The extravagances and luxuries are not for you to enjoy, though. Instead, they are for others to admire. Your extravagance is your pride and dignity as a King. Nobody will have respect for someone in rags. What you are currently doing is for humanity and elves to witness. Only by showing that you, too, possess a majestic aura and power, will elves and humans take us seriously. We can be considered a new government established in the North. If we do not show off our greatness, how would they have respect for us? This is actually one of the benefits Troy City offers you. I am referring to the fact that your military can enter.


    Correct, only our military in the North could enter Troy City, because it was mine. The military in the North could enter Troy City, but humanity and the elven militaries werent permitted entry. Only their monarchs bodyguards were allowed to enter.


    I arrived two days before my moms. I nned to take Dragon Mom to the hot springs, and let her have some fun in Troy City.


    Dragon Mom looked up at the golden Troy City. She couldnt help but reveal a smile. With her eyes on the city before her, she softly said, Is this humanitys city? This is my first time seeing one. I must say, there are so many humans. I can sense countless breaths from here already. But, there seems to be elves inside, too?


    Thats right, Mom. This is a city with both elves and humans, Troy City. Its named after me. Mommy Vyvyan and Mommy Elizabeth originally had it built so that I could stay here. Nheless, I went to the North in the end, so this city became a backup base for me.


    Dragon Mom didnt seem to quite understand. That was perfectly normal, nheless. She had only learnt how to live; she was uninformed of the politics and military affairs between humans and elves. She didnt seem to care about those things, having said that. All of her attention was on the news that the city was a gift to me from my two moms.


    Dragon Mom pinched her chin. After some hesitation, she said, Do you want a city, Son? Do I need to give my son a city as a mother? I dont quite understand, but if its necessary, I can give you a city in the desert. Then I can just go capture some humans and elves to put there.


    I helplessly smiled. I honestly wouldnt put it past Dragon Mom to do that. She was never had any experiences, and therefore no concept of the logic we utilised. Shed do anything to please me. Last time, I dont know who told her about good morning kisses being French kisses, but it took me a long time to rewire the idea and tell her that good morning kisses were merely cheek or forehead kisses not necessarily lip kisses. Afterwards, I banned everybody around me from making dangerous jokes about lip kissing to Dragon Mom, because she would actually do it.


    I smiled: That doesnt count as a city but merely a prison, doesnt it? Dont worry about anything, Mom. Youre my guest here, so Ill take proper care of you. Dont worry about pleasing me.


    Really? Thats good, thats good. Im very happy. Honestly. I am very happy to hear you say that said Dragon Mom, with a happy smile. Then she looked at me. In a content manner, she added, In that case, I shall do so, then. My dearest son, since that is what you want, Mommy wont think too much and wait in peace.


    With a smile, I replied, All right. Thats for the best. Mom, since youvee to my city, its best if you dont need to do anything. Just stay by my side. Lets go to the hot springs together in the evening.


    Hot springs?


    Its essentially a hot bath, but outdoors.


    Dragon Moms eyes instantly gleamed with excitement: Outdoors?! Where outdoors? On the mountain?


    If you consider it a mountain, then I guess so.


    Can I revert to my dragon form, then?


    I looked at Dragon Mom with a hint of surprise. She appeared eager to revert to her dragon form. She wanted to fly in the sky. She wasnt quite used to staying in her human form all the time. Perhaps Dragon Mom wanted to soar in the sky in herrge form that she was familiar with. I guess it was fair. The Imperial Pce was a little too constrictive for her. I should, indeed, let her let loose a little.


    Sure. After we get out of the springs, you can soar through the sky as you please, Mom.


    You want to join me, Son?!


    Well, I did have dragon wings on my back, but I wasnt skilled at flying. I could only use my wings to glide. I couldnt control it too proficiently, because the wings werent controlled with my arms. Furthermore, I didnt enjoy the feeling of flying so much. It was always freezing cold whenever I flew; that was a very agonising feeling. Hence, I turned down Dragon Mom.


    Dragon Mom looked slightly disappointed. Maybe flying in the sky together was an act of intimacy for dragons. She quickly smiled again, though. She looked at the city before her with excitement. I nodded. I knew what she wanted to do most then was enter the city.


    I smiled, and then kicked the White Deer King with my foot. She turned around to give me an angry reaction. I quickly stroked her neck carefully as a means of apologising. Smiling, I said, Now then, lets enter the city.


    All right.


    The people around me nodded. I didnt bring my family for the trip. I only had my Dragon Mom, Freya, Luna, Ying and Tanya, who led the forces in ahead of time.


    Honestly, Tanyas change was the most surprising change to me. If she was considered an excellent guard in the past, she was a lot more mature and steady inparison after I returned. And, it seemed she was already an excellent general.


    I heard Mommy Elizabeth educated her. In just a short month, she managed to cultivate Tanya into a terrific general. Part of it was due to Tanyas ability to pick up what she was taught, and the other half was Mommy Elizabeths outstanding education skills, Id assume.


    Along with the sequence of horse hooves and deer hooves, the representatives of the North entered Troy City. It would be the grandest moment in Troy City. It wasnt another military alliance, but an eternal alliance between humans, elves and the North. It would be the continents moment of unification after thousands of years.