"His Majesty the King's action greatly astounded Russell!"
Facing King Ares's congratulations, Russell was indeed overwhelmed—a monarch personally coming to give his wishes.
Just think of the prestige it brought! Who could compare to this?
In the crowd, Earl Osclo almost bugged out his eyes, never anticipating that King Ares would come in person to congratulate Russell: "Just for defeating a Frost Giant, is it really necessary, really necessary?"
Willem Ginnari, mingling in the crowd and a student of Russell's, had originally just followed Russell for a free meal.
Seeing his own king arrive, he hurriedly ran up and knelt on one knee to pay homage, "Willem greets Your Majesty!"
"Rise," King Ares said casually, "Follow Lord Russell and learn well; it will serve you for life."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Willem responded emphatically.
After he got up, King Ares had already walked toward the inner chambers of the Inner Fort, flanked by Princess Anxia and Earl Merlin, along with Russell.
