I did not have to wait for something to go wrong under the ocean. As apparently, Ocean Master, Prince Orm, had yet to make his first attack on Atlantis.
Considering everything else that has happened in the world up to this point. I predicted that I would not have to wait to long for Orm to make his move.
Which he did, 5 weeks after Bialya was finished with their elections. Aquaman was not in the city at the time. He was in Asia battling some water monster with another hero. This gave Orm the chance he needed to strike.
He struck, and struck swiftly.
I watched underwater, away from the city. As the coup d'état took place. Now I could make my perfect entrance into their watery world.
While Orm was storming the Royal Palace, I began to swim up behind the invading army that was still surrounding the city.
I knew an easy way to end this battle. Or at least decide the victor. I blew out an overcharged version of Freezing Mist. I controlled it to spread throughout Orm's army.
The mist froze every single soldier that was still in battle formation. The stragglers that were outside of the formation were lucky. The defender's of Atlantis did not waste the opportunity as they quickly rushed the few remaining rebels.
They didn't even notice me swim past. I was wearing golden armor too. Which is a new change. As while the Elden Lord set was....nice enough. I thought I needed a different kind of flair. So I took inspiration and had Hewg make me a new armor set.
The old blacksmith became full of energy once I restored him and his dignity. My armor took inspiration from Dracula: Untold. As the armor that Vlad used in that movie was good-looking. Especially with the cape/cloak.
I took that, made it gold and made of metal. The decoration was that of the Elden Ring symbology instead of a dragon. As I am the dragon symbology being a draconian. Approaching the Royal Palace, the place was desolate from the outside and slightly in ruin. Dead people floating about and such.
I swam right in and through the halls. Until I came upon the throne room. A grand hall that can house many people, decorated and gilded.
Corralled around the throne was Queen Mera and her guard. She was pregnant too. Quite pregnant.
Orm was in the middle of some villain monologue talking about his selfish and evil plans as I came up behind him. I had put my hands behind my back in an attempt to look regal. However, the foot sloshing that I used to make me move made it all comedic. I looked like a gilded out British noble ass from 1605 or something when I did the little swimming feet shit.
So I stopped before I ruined my image and used levitation to move underwater with my hands still behind my back. Luckily no one saw as Orm took all the attention. My image is safe.
Finally, I let my presence be known.
"Orm, stop that dreadfully long villain monologue. The battle is over, your army is defeated. You are defeated to by virtue of my being here."
"And who the hell are you?", he asks me disdainfully.
"No I do not know who you are. Gold was last century fashion too. Are you my new court jester? You've arrived a bit early, haven't you?", he replied with a smirk.
I mutter, "I'm just a reincarnated gamer, the hell am I putting with this shit for."
I sigh, "Fine, enough roleplay, time for the speedrun."
In a burst of speed, I kick Orm in the nuts. Then I grab his left wrist, which was holding his trident, and broke it. I took hold of the trident and put it in my magical inventory.
Orm was in so much pain he couldn't even squeal. The soldiers with him were stunned. Before they could annoy me, I threw throwing knives into their skulls. Orm got knocked out by the pain just now too.
I am only leaving Orm alive. As he is still King Arthur's half-brother and he would appreciate him alive. The things I do for benefits.
Queen Mera speaks up, "Elden Lord Ellorsseax, thank you for your help. I apologize that I am unable to give you a proper welcome that befits your prestige."
I wave her off, "No no Queen Mera. No need to apologize for events beyond your control. The city's defenders are victorious and Orm got knocked out from the pain. I am more concerned about you. I know very well how sacred life is, how is your health. Allow me to aid you."
She allows me to check, "I would grateful as I have heard of your extensive powers."
I approach as the royal guard relax a little. My eyes glow gold as I check her body's health. I see nothing worrisome, just some excessive stress.
I say to her, "No problems, you handled yourself well. You are stressed, but not bad enough to be harmful to the little one inside. A splendid job keeping your cool in such a dire situation. Ranni would like you I am sure."
"Thank you Lord Ellorsseax. I hope Queen Ranni likes me as well. As I will admit, I have a decent desire to befriend her. As she is a sorceress that is also a Queen."
I chuckle, "Yes, you both have much in common. Now how about we make sure your King knows of the current events before anything else."
Mera orders a guard to contact King Arthur and make sure he got the message.
I smile, "Now that that is out of the way. How about I help around here for a bit? I can at least fix a few buildings."
While waiting for Arthur to arrive, I used my magic and divine power to fix up the buildings. However, I did not resurrect the dead. It would be rude to deprive the valorous defenders of heaven. Even ruder to interrupt the damnation of the rebels. It is unwise to get between a demon and their new toy.
Within an hour, King Arthur of Atlantis finally arrived back home via teleportation. Most likely the league teleportation system.
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