The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 88. Calamity Spear Demon

When we left Midori Village, Anna's family came and saw us off before we exited the gates. Elizabeth had a nice long hug with Anna before reminding me of my promise with her. 

" Big Bro, don't forget! Okay!?"

She looked up at me with a serious expression. I decided to break out an old and reliable trick from my world for it.

" Tell you what Elizabeth, if you'd like, why don't we pinky promise?"

" What's a pinky promise?"

" It's when you lock your pinky fingers and make a promise. It's like this."

I took her hand and was able to lock our pinkies together.

" I promise that you'll be the first person we tell Once we're settled, we'll send a message to come and visit. As long as it's okay with your parents of course."

I shook my hand and released her pinky from mine.

" That's it?"

" Yup! But don't worry, I take my pinky promises seriously!"

I gave her a wide smile and she returned the same. I then turned to Maria and Les and gave them a bow and a wave goodbye. Maria responded with a nod of her head and Les just looked away from me. His eyes ended up landing on Anna. She waved goodbye to him as well. He was pensive, but he also waved goodbye to her as well. We took our leave not long after that.

It's been 4 days since we left Midori Village. Midori Village was to the east of BlackStone city and finally in the afternoon after 4 days of travel, we have the giant black stone walls in our sights. Even though it's only been about 2 weeks since I've seen the walls of BlackStone, for some reason it feels longer. Small talk between all of us at the front of the convoy continued until we eventually made it to the giant gates of BlackStone. The guards, realizing that it was their King and his entourage, let us in without much of a fuss. As we made our way to the Royal Palace, Warrick began to speak to me.

" John, will you be ready for the announcement after we arrive at the palace?"

" Huh?"

Warrick looked at me like he didn't understand my surprise.

" Warrick, I thought we would announce everything tomorrow. Do people even know about the announcements yet?"

" No, we don't need to wait until tomorrow. I've already instructed my butler Zack to make the necessary arrangements."

I was shocked by how diligent Warrick was being as a King.

" How much stamina do you have Warrick? I mean, you don't want to rest from travel first?"

" Informing my people takes precedence over my comfort. As a King or a Noble, you should always strive to be honest and upfront with the ones who you rule over. I assume you won't have a problem with that while I teach you the fundamentals, before you 3 head off to the Rose Swamps of course."

Warrick smiled as he thought about the lesson plan he had in store for me. Aqua proceeded to speak while Warrick was thinking of things to come.

" More importantly than that John! What day do you want the wedding to be on!?"

" I'd like it on a sunny day with some clouds in the sky if that's not too much to ask."

" Oh! I have to get a dowry together as well."

Warrick brought his fist into his hand while listening to me respond to a question Aqua asked.

" Do you have to? I mean you're already given me a noble title and you're even giving me land. Let alone the fact that you're letting me marry Sarah. Is even more really needed?"