Even though Jack finally succeeded in killing Long, this was not the last ti they saw this troubleso martial artist. Like Master and him, Long had the Immortal Soul. Hence, this kill would only reduce his level by half.
Still, this kill satisfied Jack. This would be great morale for his guildmates when they learned of it. This would also be a great sha for the prideful Long. He understood martial artists relied on a good ntal state for their developnt. He hoped this defeat gave Long enough sha to stunt his growth.
"Thanks, Spark!" Jack exclaid. He didn't give this spirit weapon the order to co to his aid. Spark had done it out of his own account.
"It's my duty, Master," Spark replied. "The battle down there is almost finished. I figured I should be more useful up here in case you need help."
Jack looked down. The battle had indeed ended. His soldiers were searching the streets to see if there were still surviving ethereal soldiers. As for the draconian soldiers, they had now switched sides after Jack destroyed the throne and killed Gridhacker.
The combat status ended and Long's body on the ground vanished.
"You have surprised again," Jack resud his conversation with Spark. "Not only did you learn my sword art, but you also learned my mana concealnt and Nine Yin Phantom Sword."
"As long as you use the martial art while wielding Storm Breaker, I will be able to analyze it and learn it for my use."
"Damn…! Do you know how much effort we put to learn these martial arts? Isn't it a bit unfair if you can copy them just like that?" Jack asked.
"Oh? So, you now understand how the natives are feeling when you outworlders learn ga skills instantly?" Peniel said.
"Uh… When you put it like that…"
"So, what are you going to do with this country?" Peniel asked. "It is under your rule now. You can use the monarch system directly or you can appoint a puppet sovereign to represent you."
"I am not ruling another country," Jack said. "Taking care of one is ti-consuming enough. I'm going to give it back to its rightful ruler. Speaking of which…"
Jack had been receiving several ssages from Arthur when he and his army started charging into ssephyria. He didn't pay attention to them at the ti. He was reading them now. He frowned after finishing reading. Peniel also read the ssages via their mind links.
"Ten million zombie troops…?" Jack muttered. "That guy is insane…"
"Don't forget the two eternal-grade zombie dragons," Peniel reminded. "Unlike country guardians, they are not limited by summoning ti. If your eternal helpers couldn't defeat them within the ti limit, then you would be in trouble."
Jack understood that. At this stage, he had several eternal-grade helpers. Broidrireg, the archdemon lord, Therras under Elevate Beast's effect, and Elayne. However, all those helpers other than Elayne had a ti limit, while Elayne's level was still too low. He would be at a disadvantage if Master ca with Suzaki and his two zombie dragons.
"Should we abandon this capital?" Peniel asked. "It doesn't seem like you can keep it for long anyway. Master should have received the news about this capital falling into your hands. He should be coming this way soon."
Jack thought about his options as he looked at the situation below. His troops were now restoring order to the city. He saw many draconian civilians coming out of their houses to look at the situation. They understood the rulership of this country had again changed hands. They wondered how their lives would be with the new sovereign.
Jack made a resolution then.
"No. We will defend this capital!" Jack exclaid. "The people of this country have suffered enough under Master's rule. We will now give them a banner of hope, that there are still people who they can look up to!"
At the sa ti, Jack sent a ssage to Arthur who was on the run with Aldryth. He told them to co to ssephyria. They would make their stand in this ruined capital.
Jack unsummoned Spark, Therras, and his royal agents. He would need his royal agents again soon, but thanks to the summoning feature, they could improve themselves in these few days rather than sit here waiting for the enemies. Jack then went back to the throne room.
The large hole in the floor was still there, but the throne had miraculously reford. It was now situated a bit further to the back due to the hole in its original position. Jack looked around. The eight draconian guards were there but Guzrim was not.
"Where is the marquess that was in this room earlier?" Jack asked.
"Reporting, Your Majesty. He had left as soon you beca sovereign," The guard answered.
"Chase him! Capture him and bring him to !" Jack commanded.
Four out of the eight guards rushed out of the room to carry out Jack's command. Jack went to the new throne and sat on it. He checked the settlents' stats. All four stats in every settlent were below the acceptable level. It was especially so to settlents where Master carried out the massacre. So villages were even greyed, indicating that they were no longer functional.
Even the kingdom coffer and kingdom mana were lacking. The kingdom coffer only had a bit below 300,000 gold coins. This was hardly enough to rebuild.
"F*ck that Master," Jack cursed.
Jack spent 100,000 gold coins and 30 ruling powers for the most important thing if he wanted to defend this capital. He repaired the capital's wall and its defensive armants. The city wall outside magically returned to its perfect state. The gap in the wall was now sealed. One couldn't even spot a crack. Rune diagrams shone on the wall's surface.
The draconian civilians looked at the repaired wall with wonder. A small hope blossod inside their hearts, thinking that their country might still have a chance to return to its forr glory like how that wall did.
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