lv 1 skeleton

chapter 32

After renting our rooms in the new Inn, everyone quickly went to sleep.

"Avatar Flip!"

Next to my body sat Alpeon, waiting for my return.

[Magic Research has been complete.]
[You have learned Silent Casting Lv1]
[You have learned Multi-Death Stare Lv1]

The results of my Magic Research appeared before me.

"Alpeon You waited for me again."

"Yes, I know that you will usually return around this time."

"Thank you for your diligence, but you don't have to overexert yourself."

"No, it is my pleasure to wait upon you, Lord."

Due to to the inherent hierarchical system of termites, Alpeon would follow me unconditionally. Of course, it was also a little worrisome because I questioned whether she would continue to be loyal to me would I lose ownership of this Pit.

"It seems like the Elves have betrayed my trust."

"What you were worried about has happened. How should we deal with the hostage?"

"Let's just hold on to her, they might come to rescue her so she could serve as good bait."

"Okay, I shall remain alert."

I had a heavy heart, I had been making too many mistakes as King. I had been too naive, believing in a utopian world where I could make alliances with all. This weakness of mine led to both the League and Elves' betrayal.

"I'm sorry Alpeon."

"What do you mean? Everything is according to the Lord's will."

"..."

I was unable to express to Alpeon how sorry I was regarding my incompetence, and didn't want to cover it up with some flowery speech, so I just recounted to her some of my recent adventure in the Human realm.

"Send Jenna to me."

"Are you worried the Elves will attack soon?"

"Perhaps."

"Okay, then I'll immediately get started on our defenses."

"Are Ian and Gwyn doing well?"

"As instructed, I am having Ian and Mallepi exercise by having them run three turns of the Pit daily.

"What? Three full turns?"

The diameter of the Pit was roughly 6~700 meters, which meant a circumference of about 2 kilometers and they had to run it three times.

"Yes, I've assigned them the minimum amount of activity to constitute exercise"

"Um... but isn't 6km too long for them, How are they coping?"

I asked somewhat worried.

"Mallepi struggles a lot, often laying down on his belly, but Ian is doing well."

'Oh, Ian was in surprisingly good shape.'

Ever since Ian had become a Witch, and then later the constant consumption of the nectar, led to an improvement in her constitution. Of course she had never noticed this until she tried working out.

"Explain to Jenna that I've tasked her with tracking down the Elves. She is not to engage and simply keep an eye on their movements."

"She is a bit thick, but I think she could manage that much."

I continued to discuss with Alpeon regarding the fortification of our territory until the sun came up.

"Then see you again next time, Alpeon."