Worshipper Arc. Chapter 36: The final preparations.
Valoran now as the Magic King has the responsibility of protecting the Kingdom of Halivaara from any and all threats.
Valoran stands on top of the steps leading up to the throne to address the soldiers.
Soldiers and Ziebel are kneeling in front of Valoran.
"Everyone rise." Valoran orders.
Everyone gets back up on their feet.
"Now that I am the King of Magic, the king of the Gods will attack this world to destroy me to gain complete control of this world." Valoran warns.
The soldiers mumble among each other, they fear the news Valoran just shard.
"The King of the Gods will attack us…"
"Now way…"
"We can't defeat the Gods."
"The previous King of Magic couldn't do it."
"This will be dangerous. If you wish to leave now, then I won't stop you." Valoran reveals.
The soldiers look at each other.
Not a single soldier is leaving, standing behind Valoran no matter what.
At that moment the door to the throne room opens.
The soldiers inside the throne room turn around.
Valoran and Ziebel look toward the open door to see who just entered the throne room.
"Who dares to enter?" A soldier questions.
"I am just here to meet the new King of Magic." A voice responds.
"Let him through." Valoran orders the soldiers.
The soldiers move to the right and left to create a path in the middle leading straight to Valoran.
"I knew you would be the next King of Magic." The voice says moving closer and closer to the throne and Valoran.
"You were right about that at least…King of the Gods Daimos." Valoran replies with a smirk.
"The previous Magic King's clothes suit you well." Daimos remarks with a smirk.
"Well thank you, my appearance is the last thing you will ever see. I will defeat you." Valoran warns.
"Haha, we shall see. I will attack you in 3 days." Daimos warns.
"3 days it is." Valoran replies.
Daimos turns around and heads toward the door where he came from, slowly disappearing into nothing.
" Three days." Valoran tells himself.
"He vanished into nothing."
"Where did he go?"
"That was the King of Gods?"
The soldiers mumble among each other.
Valoran can sense the fear within the soldiers.
"Soldiers!" Valoran announces.
All the soldiers immediately give all the attention to Valoran.
"I know you are afraid!. I am also afraid!" Valoran announces.
"Our King is also afraid?" The soldiers ask in confusion.
"I am afraid! Of what will happen if we don't stop God's tyranny. Our people, our children will be in despair, and that's what I am afraid of!" But. I am willing to stand against the Gods to ensure that this fear will never become a reality! This is why I fight. To protect the innocent!" Valoran shares.
The soldiers' fears fade away and are replaced with ambition and determination to protect the weak.
"We will fight!"
"For our King and nation!"
The soldiers yell with determination.
"PREPARE! In three days we will show the gods that we will no longer be under their rule." Valoran announces.
"Yes sir!" The soldiers reply.
Valoran leaves the castle and heads to the academy.
Valoran stands in front of the academy.
Valoran is now met with a stunning image.
Every student and professor stands in front of the academy's gates.
Valoran approaches the crowd.
"What's all this?" Valoran questions.
All the people kneel in front of Valoran.
"After so many years we finally have a King." Professor Asparata says with relief.
"We knew you could do it, Valoran." Demonlise says.
"That's right." Merial adds on
"We believed in you." Biatrix also adds on.
"We never doubted your power." Selina also speaks.
"Now, we all have hope." Atticus shares with excitement.
"We will stand with you, no matter what." Artemsia ensures.
Every person feels the same way, committed to help Valoran whatever it takes.
"Thank you all. Please rise." Valoran kindly asks.
Everyone gets back up on their feet.
"Now that I am the King of Magic, I swear to protect this and any other world." Valoran announces.
Everyone has a smile on their faces.
"Demonlise, Selina, Atticus, Biatrix, Merial and Artemsia. Please come with me." Valoran asks.
Demonlise and the others approach Valoran.
Valoran casts irum (teleportation magic).
At an instant Valoran and the others are teleported to Valoran's home.
"We are outside Valoran's home." Merial observes.
Valoran opens the door to his home and heads inside with the others following him.
"I'm home." Valoran announces.
Aelina comes from downstairs with excitement to see if the throne chose Valoran.
"How did it go?" Aelina yells with curiosity.
"I hope it-" Aelina is unable to finish her words.
"Valoran you are wearing…" Aelina observes.
"Mother, I have been chosen by the throne." Valoran confirms to his mother.
Aelina' eyes begin to sparkle and she has a bright smile on her face.
"That's incredible!" Aelina says with excitement.
"Valoran I wish Reven could see you right now." Aelina says with tears.
Valoran smiles a little.
"He saw, Mother, I assure you." Valoran replies.
Aelina just smiles.
Aelina notices that Valoran has the company of his friends.
"Hello all! Please take a seat. I will cook some lunch for us." Aelina says.
"Thank you" Demonlise says with gratitude.
"We appreciate it." Everyone says
Aelina cooks a delicious lunch for everyone.
Everyone enjoys the delicious lunch.
"It's delicious!" Merial says with kindness.
"It's really good!" Selina comments.
"It's so yummy." Atticus remarks.
"This is so good." Biatrix shares.
"Thank you, please eat up." Aelina replies.
"This is very good Mother." Valoran compliments.
"Thank you dear." Aelina replies.
"Mother, now that I am the King of Magic I must face the King of the Gods." Valoran explains.
Aelina has a worried face but she knows that she cannot stop Valoran.
"Valoran, since the day you were born I knew you were destined for greater, you becoming the King of Magic makes me so proud of you. The throne didn't just choose you because of your great power but also your courage and the desire you have to protect the innocent no matter what…Now you must face the King of Gods but you have to promise me one thing." Aelina speaks.
"Promise you what Mother?" Valoran questions.
"That you will come home." Aelina says.
"I promise that I will come home." Valoran promises.
"Don't think you'll be going on your own." Demonlise speaks.
"We will fight with you." Merial and Biatrix say simultaneously.
"They are all right, we will fight with you." Artemsia says.
"I will stand with you as well." Atticus states.
"Thank you all. I am truly happy to have found this many friends." Valoran says with sincerity.
Valoran and the others enjoy lunch.
After lunch the others head on home.
Valoran informs his Mother about his next plans.
"Mother, tomorrow I will head to the castle to prepare the troops for the upcoming attacks." Valoran explains
"I see. Please be careful." Aelina replies.
"Of course I will." Valoran replies.
The next day.
Valoran heads to the castle early in the morning.
Valoran arrives at the capital.
Citizens on seeing Valoran bow their heads and have smiles of hope on their faces.
Valoran walks through the capital.
"All of these people have faith in me. I will not let that faith go to waste." Valoran thinks to himself.
The people are shouting from out the windows, the streets and doors.
"We believe in you my King!"
"Our King is here!"
"King Valoran!"
Valoran waves his hand and nods
Valoran eventually reaches the castle.
Demonlise is already awaiting for his arrival outside the castle.
"Master." Demonlise kneels in front of Valoran.
"Thank you for coming Demonlise." Valoran responds.
"Rise, and follow me inside." Valoran orders.
Demonlise gets back on his legs and follows Demonlise inside the castle.
Demonlise is thrilled to be inside the castle.
"So this is the castle…it's beautiful." Demonlise says with amazement.
"Believe me, when I arrived here the condition was terrible. It's thanks to my magic that the castle looks this way." Valoran replies.
"I can feel it, it's weird to say but this castle was made by Magic itself and the previous Magic King maintained its existence by supplying it with Magic." Demonlise realises.
"Well there is more to it. But I have no time to explain it right now. We have a battle to prepare for."
Valoran orders the troops to assemble in the throne hall.
In a matter of minutes the entire thorne hall is filled with a thousand soldiers in armour and ready for combat.
Valoran stands in front of his throne facing the thousand soldiers, with Demonlise standing right next to him.
"All of you. I have an important announcement to make." Valoran explains.
The soldiers are paying him full attention.
"This is Demonlise Elyonus." Valoran waves his right hand toward Demonlise.
"He's my right hand man. An order coming from him is the same as an order coming from me." Valoran informs.
"Now a word from Demonlise." Valoran kindly asks.
"Of course my Lord." Demonlise replies.
Demonlise steps in front of Valoran.
"Greetings to you all. My name is Demonlise Elyonus. I know that some of you will not accept me as the right hand man of the Magic King, but I assure you that I will do everything in my power to protect the innocent and to lead you into battle and come out victorious. Thank you all." Demonlise introduces himself.
The soldiers raise their right arms "Yes Lord Elyonus!" The soldiers acknowledge him.
"Thank you Demonlise." Valoran says.
"Now troops, tomorrow our greatest battle will begin. We must all prepare to ensure the safety of the citizens. My plans are…"