The Last King Of Darkness
Chapter 313 - 223: Starting Point

Chapter 313: Chapter 223: Starting Point

The message had reached the Royal District immediately after the rating was finalized.

An attendant reported the details to the King and Horus.

The King sighed, "It’s a pity, little Rod exceeded my expectations, my arrangements failed.

Horus appeared uneasy and said in a low voice, "King, Rod’s abilities are too strange... Can he really be trusted?

The King chuckled, "Little Horus, if you do not trust Theodore or think someone might fake Theodore’s soul transmission, then you can distrust him."

"No... no, King, I certainly trust Rod’s character, but the powers displayed by his Fire Spark deeply unsettle me. Just like Mephit back in the day, they might eventually become uncontrollable, their souls darken, and go mad, turning into terrifying monsters, causing catastrophic damage to the Royal City... It’s not unprecedented."

The King shifted his gaze, his golden eyes burning like flames as he looked at his closest comrade in arms.

"Little Horus, you’ve been somewhat arrogant lately."

Horus puzzled, "King, why do you say that?"

"Do you think you understand souls better than Theodore?"

Horus was startled, "Of course not, Theodore’s Spell Talent is the trait closest to the world’s Source, and his understanding of souls and the Source surpasses us all. My trust in him is absolute."

The King smiled slightly, "If you trust this legendary human unreservedly, you should trust Rod the same. If we did not believe in him, we shouldn’t have employed him from the start, do you understand?"

Horus bowed his head.

"Yes, King, I understand now. I will investigate this combat rating immediately, and anyone who dared to tamper with it must be severely punished."

The King turned and looked up at the towering Holy Fire, where the swirling Golden Light displayed an unnatural twist.

"Go ahead, little Horus, but don’t hold too much hope, they won’t leave any traces."

Horus gritted his teeth, "Someday, I will eradicate these maggots completely."

Although Horus could not see the King’s expression, he felt the King must have smiled.

"Don’t worry, it won’t be long before I no longer need to exploit their power."

The King walked towards the Holy Fire, his body igniting with Golden Light, blending and harmonizing with the Holy Fire as they gradually became one.

Before leaving, Horus took one last look at the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground.

In the vast space, besides the burning Holy Fire, not a trace of the King could be seen.

——

Upper City.

Levill residence.

The three Chief Judges left the Silan Military Base at the first opportunity, heading back to their residence.

"What in the world is up with that brat?"

"How can such a person exist?"

"Is it Theodore’s Residual Soul?"

Krama interrupted their meaningless speculation.

"Have the traces been cleaned up? We mustn’t be traced back, a Chief Judge’s position cannot protect us."

Levill said, "Don’t worry, I’ve handled it cleanly. Even if the Archbishop himself investigates, he won’t find us."

The trio’s faces finally eased a little.

Amoli sighed, "Everyone be careful. Nowadays the King’s law is strict; our ancient lineage that has survived for six hundred years cannot end with this generation."

"Indeed." Levill also sighed, "The King always threatens us with destruction. The Trolian lineage has lasted for over a thousand years, when did it ever get destroyed?"

"Are they really saying the Royal City would crumble without our handful of silver coins?"

"I do hope Lord Jon ascends the throne soon."

"Stop complaining,"

Krama interrupted, "Hurry up and contact Lord Manolo Bana and Lord Talinus, and think about what to do next."

—

Soron was the first to rush into the basement of Training Ground Seven, but he only saw crystal fragments scattered all over the floor.

"Damn it!"

"They ran off really fast!"

"Damn, at least those four guys couldn’t escape."

—

Soon, Training Ground Seven was surrounded by a large number of clergy and Judgers.

With Soron’s help, the four ranking commissioners were also caught.

But Horus quickly found out that they had only taken some bribes, having no upper or lower connections.

The bribers had requested them to score as low as possible, "turn a blind eye in the rating."

If Rod didn’t pass, each of them would also receive a reward of one hundred thousand silver coins.

The bribing party was merely the owner of a bakery, whose body was found in the sewer.

Clearly, he had been used, and the trail ended there.

Horus knew he could only investigate up to this point, and besides imposing a hefty fine and locking the four commissioners in the dungeon, there was nothing else he could do.

Meanwhile, Rod was unaware of all this.

After being unattended for a while, he was suddenly surrounded by a big group of clergy who enthusiastically brought him into the Great Cathedral of the Holy Church.

Under the lofty vault above, amid the melodious ringing of bells, surrounded by numerous flame illustrations, Rod and sixteen other newly-promoted individuals completed the oath ceremony and officially became Fifth Level Combatants.

Afterward, the Military War Department’s logistics personnel awarded them the Fifth Level Golden Leaf Medals and Fifth Level combat robes.

They announced their new benefits, a weekly salary of 2800 silver coins, corresponding supplies, higher authority, and respective responsibilities and obligations.

It’s worth mentioning that these were only the basic benefits, and if they served in any legion or region, they would receive additional salary benefits.

Before Rod could even feel happy about it, he was taken by several Bishops to the Supreme Council.

In the presence of many Elders and Bishops, following the initial agreement, he was appointed as the King’s Hand and officially became a member of the King’s Guard.

He also received a very majestic gold and red robe, a Giant Sword-shaped badge, and an additional 5000 silver coins weekly salary, along with higher authority and more responsibilities and obligations.

Before Rod could come to his senses, he was taken to the highest Military War Department.

In a splendid room, the First Defense Chief, Dalin, personally appointed him as a Third Level Commander.

He also received a blue Commander’s robe, a Commander’s medal, and an additional 1000 silver coins weekly salary.

Then, he was immediately taken to the Royal City Governance Hall.

In the main hall, the Chief Governor Talinus personally appointed him as a Defender.

The Defender belongs to a regional system, the highest level being the Guardian, responsible for defending a place.

A Defender has the qualifications to defend a city or town.

Talinus told him that all this was to commend him for his immortal contributions to Trolian, praising him for saving countless lives and averting incalculable losses for Trolian.

He received another robe, a badge, and an additional 1500 silver coins weekly salary.

Before Rod could recover from this dizzying array of honors, Archbishop Horus found him again.

He informed him that the King was waiting for him, and the Holy Fire plan was about to be officially implemented.

Thus, Rod, carrying four robes, four badges, and a total weekly salary of 10300 silver coins, arrived at the Holy Fire Sacrificial Ground.

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