The sound of trumpets filled the air as people cheered together, witnessing the birth of a man who had just etched his na into history.
"Marquis Ardagan."
"Congratulations, Marquis Ardagan."
"Long live Marquis Ardagan."
"Congratulations on finding a new land."
The festive atmosphere greeted the open carriage directly marching to the castle. After the Zaecuria Kingdom released the statent for their successful expedition, the Muivell Kingdom had no choice but to celebrate this success.
Obviously, the king had to summon Noel before he even returned to his land.
Noel and Anna were waving their hands toward the people, knowing this would happen. Of course, Incetta was included. The only person that couldn't be included was none other than Rui.
With the success of the expedition, there was no way they could hide the fact they were a spirit transcendence anymore.
At the sa ti, they only suspected lissa's existence and didn't know anything about Rui. Without them realizing it, the Ardagan family already had three spirit transcendence rank experts. The power of the Ardagan family had beco absolute.
It was different from their previous life, where Noel caused a rebellion with just spirit grandmaster strength. If they forced Noel to cause a rebellion, it was the sa as giving Noel the chance to unleash that full might toward the royal family. That was why they couldn't afford to do it.
That was why they summoned Noel and Anna right away.
The mont they reached the castle, Noel and Anna were greeted by none other than Kevin Stargaze.
"It seems both of you have succeeded. Congratulations. I'm glad that both of you are fine." Kevin smiled.
"Father." Anna rushed to him and hugged him.
Noel politely nodded his head. "Father-in-law. I'm glad I didn't disappoint you."
Kevin smiled. "I'm really proud of you. To think that the lazy boy from back then can reach this far… Keep pushing forward. I wish for your continuous success."
"I'll do my best." Noel nodded.
"You shouldn't put too much pressure on him, Father." Anna pouted.
"Hahaha. Is that so? I'm not really putting any pressure." Kevin chuckled.
Anna just hugged him again, this ti, not for herself, but for soone else. "Still, Father. I'm glad you're living well as well. I really miss you."
"!!!" Kevin was slightly startled. Although Anna had changed, she wasn't the type of person who would say sothing like this.
Of course, this wasn't Anna's words. It was the original Anna. Even though they were sharing their mories, they still had a rather different personality. Anna was more elegant and mature, while the original Anna was more blunt and straightforward.
Kevin smiled awkwardly before stroking her hair. "Thank you. Did you live well during the expedition?"
"Yes. Don't worry. We have eaten a lot of new food. They're all delicious." Anna smiled.
"Hahaha. Is that so? Well, I shouldn't stop you any longer. You are going to et the king now." Kevin turned to Noel. "They will do their best to trap you today. Are you ready for it?"
"Yes." Noel nodded. "I have expected this for a long ti, and my answer hasn't changed."
Kevin nodded, satisfied. He turned to Incetta, who was standing behind them. "Young lady. Thank you for accompanying these two."
"Yes, sir." Incetta nodded. Unlike the others, she ca from the Zaecuria Kingdom, so she wasn't that comfortable with all this politics. Still, with the task entrusted to her by her ancestor, she had no choice but to dip into politics as well.
Fortunately, there was Noel who would be guiding her.
Kevin then extended his hand. "In that case, let's enter."
"Yes."
The group approached the gate as the guards opened it for them.
"Marquis Ardagan and his wife are entering the room!"
The announcent shut the people's mouths as they all shifted their gazes toward the four people entering the throne room.
Noel was quite surprised. It appeared the king had prepared to go all out. There were multiple princes and princesses, including the third princess. There were about 60 nobles in this room, along with the ministers and arbiters. Even the marshal stood next to the king.
With so many witnesses, he wanted to trap Noel.
However, Noel had prepared a certain answer for a long ti.
Kevin walked to the crowd after accompanying them to the front.
Noel, Anna, and Incetta imdiately fell to one knee.
"You have done such a big thing, Marquis Ardagan." The king squinted his eyes.
"Thanks to your imasurable grace, I'm able not to disappoint my family's na and my ancestors, as well as the Muivell Kingdom.
"Together with the Zaecuria Kingdom, we managed to explore the sea and found a big island across the ocean, aning that there might even be an even bigger land beyond that.
"We managed to gain so goods native to that island and would like to express our gratitude for the kingdom with them. I hope that Your Majesty would take a liking to them."
A group of servants brought several items they got from the Ui Clan. All of them couldn't help but take a look at this new item.
The king frowned. Noel was trying to shift the topic this whole ti, and there was no way he would let him continue.
The king raised his voice. "That's not the problem, Marquis Ardagan. I will comnd you for achieving great success. However, I have no choice but to question your loyalty to the Muivell Kingdom!"
Noel smiled.
"You have done all this without the permission of the royal family. In addition, you and your wife have hidden your true strength this whole ti.
"With the fact that you cooperated with the Zaecuria Kingdom without our knowledge, I wonder if you put the royal family in your eyes or not."
Noel politely lowered his head. "I have always done things for the sake of the Muivell Kingdom."
"But your action doesn't seem to reflect those words." The king stood up from his throne. "Who does your loyalty belong to, Marquis Ardagan?"
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