The next morning...
While Selena and the King were having a quiet meal at the dining table, suddenly....
Creak!!!
Soldier: Your Majesties, we have a problem!!
Afterwards...
Selena: What happened here in the marketplace?!
Zilpher (Why is it so chaotic here?!)
They saw the vendors' ruined goods, broken equipment, toppled trees, and many injured people.
Vendor: My business!!! *crying*
Zilpher *placed a hand on the vendor's shoulder* Don't worry, we will reimburse your investment.
Vendor: Th-thank you, Your Majesty! *bowed*
Zilpher *nodded*
Selena: Are there any casualties? *looked at the soldier*
Soldier: None, Your Majesty.
Zilpher: Who did this?
Selena: No, what you should ask is what *pointed to the large footprints left on the ground*
Soldier: According to one of the victims here, a red lion with horns and wings attacked and rampaged here.
Zilpher: Leonoro
>Leonoros are a type of monster, red lions with horns and wings. They are known for playing and destroying things wherever they go. Unlike ordinary lions, they are red-skinned and have a taste for fruits and vegetables. Therefore, they only play and injure people and other living creatures they encounter.<
Selena *looked at Zilpher* I thought you said before that you could handle the monsters and that you didn't need any help from outsiders. Why are monsters still frequently attacking your area? Haven't you found their nests yet?
Zilpher *swallowed* Not yet, but we should be able to eradicate all the monsters here. However....
Selena: However?
Zilpher: I've been feeling lazy, hehe! *scratched his head* (And then you suddenly arrived here, so I lost time for this because...) I don't want to be away from you even for a moment *whispered*
Selena: What?, Are you saying something?!
Zilpher: N-no!!! *nervous*
Selena: Hhh..., as the king of this place, you should be commanding your soldiers to do their jobs and lead the hunt and eradication of the monsters in your area instead of being lazy. Oh! *sighed*
Zilpher: Hehe! *smiled*
Selena: Soldiers!!!
Soldiers *saluted*
Selena: Start cleaning up this place!
Soldiers *nodded*
After Selena had given all her instructions to the soldiers, she and Zilpher went home.
Following this, there were numerous reports of monster attacks throughout the entire nation of Exolorus.
Two weeks later....
In the golden council chamber...
Selena: We need to take action to eradicate the monsters throughout our territory.
Zilpher: We need a map of all the areas covered by our country to plan our attack properly.
A person resembling Zilpher approached them.
[He does resemble Zilpher but has straight hair, and of course, Zilpher remains more handsome.]
??? *laid out a map on the table* Here is the map of our entire country.
Zilpher: Well done, Argyros!
>Argyros is Zilpher's closest ally and most trusted among his siblings. He is also the second child of Queen Hileria and King Silvyerino.<
They marked the map and discussed in detail what they should and shouldn't do in their attack.
Selena: Now, which area should we prioritize?
>The kingdom of Farley is the central hub of Exolorus, while Norudox [Northern part of Exolorus] is surrounded by islands and is known for its many mines of diamonds, gold, silver, and precious gems. It is also home to sea serpents or dragons. Timorux [Southern part of Exolorus] is called the "Island of Love" where tourists and lovers come to get married and enjoy due to its beautiful and clean environment. Additionally, everything here is "affordable," but it is also home to haunted sorcerers known as "aiobake." Kanux [Western part of Exolorus] is known for its various types of birds and is also home to many giants and fierce monsters. Kanux is also famous for its diverse festivals. Lastly, Silarux [Eastern part of Exolorus] is the "Home of Talents" where people with talents in music, dance, and more live and are found. However, this place is also infested with exploitative and deceitful banshees.<
Sylvia, Zilpher's third sibling, spoke. Sylvia also resembles Zilpher but has long hair, moves with a graceful demeanor, has beautiful skin, body, and voice. She is the most intelligent and serious-minded among them [In English terms, she is "mature" in her thinking].
Sylvia *looked into Selena's eyes* I believe we should prioritize the western part of Exolorus as it is the home of all kinds of giants that are difficult to capture and defeat. We know they are enormous compared to us, very strong, with Titan-like strength *looked and smiled at Zilpher*
Zilpher *scowled* (Tsskkk!!!, I didn't think you knew how to be condescending, Sylvia. If Selena finds out the truth because of your look at me now, I'll bury you alive) *gave Sylvia a menacing look*
Sylvia (Why won't you just tell her the truth?) *forced smile*
Zilpher (Tsskkk!!!) *fuming*
Then Sylvia looked into Selena's eyes again and continued her earlier statements.
Sylvia: And they are tough, like stone, requiring much equipment such as ropes and cannons to bring them down. Most importantly, there are many other fierce monsters living there.
Selena: I agree with your suggestion, Miss Sylvia. But which country should we prioritize first?
Someone raised their hand....
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