The CK-47 lit up in the sky. From below, it looked like a moving star in the night sky. In two seconds, it arrived atop Bland Mountain.
It was said to be the biggest mountain in the whole kingdom. One was said to be able to see the mountain from every corner of the kingdom. Standing 19 km tall, the mountain seemed to indestructible.
They were about to be proven wrong.
BOOM!!!!
A massive ball of fire appeared so suddenly and blinded everyone below Platinum Ranks because of the intense light. The fire ball grew to humongous size, completely engulfing the mountain in its whole.
Right after that, the shock wave followed, making a shattering sound as trees, hills, smaller mountains, rivers, and even lakes were completely blown away, flattened, and erased out of existence.
All the animals that did not have time to get away were thrown into the sky. Smaller villages, surrounding the mountain were completely wiped out.
It was so powerful that Platinum Ranks in the radius of 400 KM felt their skin burning, while Gold Ranks had third degree burn. They wriggled on the ground like worms on a hot pan.
Every city in the kingdom summoned their barrier to reduce the impact of the heat.
When it was all over, the people looked towards Bland Mountain and noticed it was no longer there. The biggest and tallest mountain in the kingdom no longer exist. Gone. Erased from existence.
The nobles that gathered in the throne room could not believe what they just saw.
Even Heshad squinted his eyes after looking at the destruction of the mountain.
"That attack was as powerful as pseudo-Adamantite Rank!" a noble shouted in shock.
"Is it possible the golem master has the backing of an Adamantite Rank?"
"What do we do? Should we tell our Adamantite Ranks to fight?"
"No," Heshad said in a commanding tone. "We tested Aldred for his power, and he has passed. The next thing to do is make him our allies. Since he passed beyond our expectation, he deserved a little bit of special treatment from us."
Heshad look at the where the mountain once stood through a magical projection and had a weird feeling inside.
"Tell the envoy to come here," Heshad said.
A few minutes later, Ruhnan Noku, the diplomat picked by Aldred, walked into the throne room.
"It's been a few days, your majesty." Ruhnan knelt and bowed. "I am thankful for all the pleasantries the maids have presented to me."
Heshad grunted. Ruhnan had actually never came out of his room the whole time he was within the palace. He didn't consume any food or drinks given to him, and even though beautiful maids offered to give him massage and 'special service', he never opened his door.
"Ruhnan," Heshad spoke. "Tell your master that I offer him a Count title. He will have Waralia County as his territory. Also, he has to come here for the ceremony."
"Thank you, your majesty. But my master would like to propose something of interest to you."
"Speak."
"He wanted to stay in this city to join the University of Withokere."
"And how will is that of interest to me?"
Ruhnan smiled. "In return, my master will help you win your war against the Dominion of Ber."
The Dominion of Ber was a small neighbor kingdom located to the north. It was smaller than Withokere so Heshad had confidence in conquering it. But a war consumed tremendous amount of resources. If Aldred could help him with his golem army, it would save him a ton of money.
"Done. But if he is here, who will take care of his territory?"
"Actually, it will be his son that is coming here to study, your majesty."
"His son... alright."
"Your majesty, I have an objection," A noble steppe forward. "This man just killed a noble, and not only is he given a territory, even his son can have the privilege to join Withokere University? I don't think this is fair."
"It is not fair. Since when do I run my kingdom with fairness?" Heshad said with a harsh tone which made the noble stepped back.
"But, Aldred has to help us in the war. All of you will receive a territory while Aldred will receive none."
Basically, Aldred had to fight their war while receiving no conquered territory at all should they win the war.
The nobles began to nod after that statement. All of them knew the cost of war would be huge.
"I shall convey this message to my master." Ruhnan bowed.
Heshad nodded. "Hmm, Duke Hushum will go with you tomorrow with the contract."
"Yes, your majesty," both of them said.
Duke Hushum looked at the envoy and smiled. He was curious to know who this Aldred was. He even managed to massacre an entire squadron of his dragon army.
Chawbigton City, within the throne room.
Aldred scoffed. "They wanted me to fight their war for free?"
"But in return, you can enter the Withokere University, my lord. According to the information we gathered, it is close to impossible for just anyone to enter it. One had to be at least had a direct blood relation to an Earl and above, or are extremely talented in the art of magic. It is also very expensive. Even the food there could bankrupt a company."
"That's just their way to filter out the poor and the weak. I am both rich and strong," Aldred said.
"But why do you said that it was your son that will join the university?"
"They have Adamantite Rank. What if they threatened me to get my secrets? I am not risking it. I am sending my clones over there in my young form.
Aldred waved his hand and mist of blood came out of his pores before forming into a young Aldred.
"Awwww, so cute!!!" his wives' voice entered his head. They were still in the divine dimension.
In this continent, even Aldred had to tread a little lightly because nobody knew when an Adamantite Rank would decide to move against him. Especially now that he was a famous person.
"Aldred, don't you think your alibi is incomplete?" Stella asked with telepathy.
"What do you mean?"
"You have a son, so of course you will have a daughter as well. I can change to my children form, we can be brother and sister at school!"
"Absolutely not. The university is the most dangerous place in this continent. Even I isn't brave enough to go there with my real form."
"Too bad," Stella said.
Aldred sighed. "Now, prepare the mechanical legion. We are welcoming a Duke. Make sure he sees how grand we are."
The next day. A CS-Armageddon-57 hovered in front of the castle.
The center opened, and shone a blue light that teleported two people.
One was Ruhnan the envoy, and the other was the Duke of Wihuland.
In front of the gate, thousands of mechanical robots and golem stood at 6 meter tall. They stood like a statue yet their appearance of a warrior exuded great might.
The duke smiled and nodded a bunch of times as he entered the gate. That was when he was greeted by all kinds of armored vehicles, gigantic robots standing more than 30 meters tall, and all kinds of hovering aircraft seemingly made out of special steel.
Of course the Duke knew that they were showing their forces.
"I like this guy already," Duke Hushum said.
