The capital.
Reigner came back to the first capital where he had experienced tremendous pain and hellish training for the first time. This already felt like nothing in comparison to Nightmare's struggles, but it still had a deep meaning on Reigner's body.
He felt as if someone whipped him while reminiscing about those memories.
Then, his eyes went up.
The castle, the king, a father in law.
It was time to confront him. It is going to be yet another battle as that's what makes this low world function - a raw power! Reigner's eyes closed and timed seemed to slow down when the soft touch caressed his hand.
"How is your metal snake creation, Paula?"
"It feels natural and easy to control, Reigner... The power is within me."
"Good."
The metal origin of Reigner has been already given for the fourth princess. Her own origin melted with Reigner's one, allowing for the breakthrough. The power of the beautiful and adorable princess shot up after that.
It was an easy process that even surprised Reigner. Just with imagination alone, he managed to take out the origin by putting his hand on it, then waiting for its unique sense to envelop his palm. In a next move, he just pressed it on Paula's stomach.
The couple easily managed to fulfill their wishes, then the achievement got celebrated in a fervent night.
As for Reigner's troops, he had equipped them out with special weapons. The items were also bounded to the troops, so if the Metal Perante Kingdom wanted to seize them in case the things go totally wrong, their uniqueness won't be snatched by them.
Of course, they still could turn it out into metal aura, but would that be worth it?
His people were that of common origin. Without special treatment, their future would've been different or probably far worse than now. Though they were close to betrayal, they were still moving with their bodies intact.
Who knows what would happen in the war in case they took a different route.
With all the things settled, Reigner just had to speak with father in law.
The carriage of his stopped in front of the main gates, then Reigner and Paula left them together. As for the rest, they tightly guarded each other while waiting for the situation to progress. Johne and Unni took the lead, while the unique ladies from the Lora Kingdom had their expressions hidden under the mask.
The instincts of the male forced Reigner to take out truly the beautiful vases. Nothing could be done to that.
"Reigner... Our intel has already gathered enough information..."
Merse Opra said. He was still in his throne, but the tremendously big Metal Lion creation stood behind him, seizing up an even higher place for itself. The king of the beasts and the king of the kingdom could form rather an awe-inspiring impression like that.
His eyes looked at Reigner, then when shifted to Paula, his pupils dilated with understanding.
Such thing wasn't missed by Reigner, his smile going deeper.
"You don't have to worry about the Lora Kingdom for now."
"I can see that."
The king chuckled while the metal lion creation stood up. Its size just got two times bigger and with the not so loud steps, the creation strode toward Reigner.
Opra knew. He knew that Reigner had surely prepared himself to offer his items and modifications. In the beginning, that's what Reigner was known for. And after his expedition, the new noble managed to bring out the royal bloodline of his.
So the king was pleased, but the strength rules nonetheless!
If Reigner had prepared up people to serve the kingdom after his leave, then the king was willing to work. He was also aware of the treasures that can destroy the kingdom, so there was that. Luckily enough, his blood was next to Reigner, so his Metal Perante Kingdom shouldn't perish.
"Let's go to the dining hall, Paula. I don't think the royal creation would bar your way."
"Go, Paula. I will join you soon."
"Yes, I will wait."
Paula skipped past the metal creation, then headed toward the dining hall where the talks should unfold. Unluckily enough, she couldn't properly encourage Reigner, her eyes sealed... Still, the confidence in Reigner was seen within her dazzling smile, so it was enough.
When the royal blood disappeared, The Metal Creation pounced at Reigner.
His snake staff yet again clenched.
ROAR!
In the mid-air, the two beasts clashed! It was not only the beast king that was ready to tear apart Reigner's body with its long teeth but also the human jumping high while gathering a lot of energy within his staff.
Since Reigner acquired the stone statue of the divine child, he was feeding on his energy by using the dreams of medusa set. The perfect manifestation of his snake staff was the result of that statue... The abilities were still sealed, but it was a good beginning as the set of this comes from... the same origin.
The statue also couldn't be used for a long time as it just crumbled. Whether it was because the blood drop had too few energy stored inside or it was just a matter of pride, Reigner benefited enough and it was time to strike the creation with everything he got!
ROAAAAAAAAAAAAR!
"ENOUGH OF THIS SHIT!"
The roars became unbearable as the jaw of the beast was so close it looked as if it could devour Reigner's tall body wholly! The metal aura coming out from it was like the stinky breath of the beast as it swept through Reigner's hair.
Ignoring all of this, Reigner made a small spin and swung his staff from below. He was faster and easily struck the metal chin of the beast. Its head went up abruptly following the loud 'bang' sound that echoed through the chamber.
And Reigner was far from ending!
He spun yet again, this time leaving the milky pinkish trail. With the explosive energy stored upon his snake staff, he smashed the head of the lion from above adding the strength of his physical body!
Boom!
A small dent appeared, but Reigner was still not done!
"OUT OF MY WAY!"
He pressed his weapon stronger, eliciting the metal cracking sounds. The dent was getting deeper and deeper with all the cracks and cries of the beast desperately following after it! The only thing that could save the beast would be the fall.
And luckily for it, Reigner also wanted for the beast to get out of his way! He allowed for the fall, stopping the struggle of the masterless creation. Its back hit the ground strongly, bouncing three times in a loud thud before rolling.
Then, it rolled all the way to the corner like a scaredy-cat.
"So much shit just to confirm your thoughts. How troublesome..."
Irritated, Reigner spat out some saliva that hadn't happened in the royal chamber for a long, long time.