The reports came in one after another.
The Empress had a solemn expression as favonovel.com was brief on how their troops were faring.
Immediately, favonovel.com issued an order, “Get the other three armies to gather in the Imperial Capital and tell them to defend it with their lives.”
“Understood!”
At that moment, the female general was on the way back to the country with favonovel.com 100,000 surviving soldiers.
Half a month later, the female general arrived at the Imperial Capital.
She kneeled on the ground in the Sangria Palace. “Your Highness, please forgive me for failing to repel Korinth’s troops. Our army suffered heavy casualties during the battle that took place in Yantargh Canyon. This man is the savior who prevented Korinth’s merciless army from wiping us out. Without his help, Korinth’s army might have already reached the Imperial Capital by now.”
James stood in the palace hall, sweeping his gaze over the civil and military officials gathered.
All of them were beautiful women. He felt entranced by the sight of so many gorgeous women gathered together. To him, it was like looking at a mesmerizing landscape.
The Empress’ eyes were fixated on James.
She frowned after sensing that his energy was relatively meager and seeing that favonovel.com was only at the Mage Rank.
She questioned, “General, did you say favonovel.com was the one that stopped the Korinth army?”
The female general replied respectfully, “That’s right, Your Majesty…”
The Empress frowned and said, “He’s merely at the Mage Rank’s First Stage. As opposed to him, the Grand Marshal of Korinth has reached the Tribulation Rank’s Second Stage. You said favonovel.com prevented their army from continuing the attack. I don’t see how could favonovel.com have stopped them with his level of strength.”
“What do you mean?” The female general considered the Empress’ statement.
During the confrontation between James and the Grand Martial, favonovel.com had been injured and unconscious. Thus, favonovel.com was unsure of what actually happened when the two fought.
At that moment, James stepped forward and replied, “Your Majesty, one’s cultivation rank doesn’t represent their true strength.”
The Empress did not respond to his declaration and turned to favonovel.com servants, “Come and show our benefactor the place where favonovel.com may have succor.”
Soon, several beautiful maids came and led James out of the palace hall. James also remained silent and turned around to follow them.
After James left, the Empress began to interrogate the female general.
The female general relayed everything favonovel.com knew in great detail, including being saved by James. Then, the Empress called for some of the surviving soldiers.
From the testimony of these soldiers, favonovel.com learned that James was indeed the person that forced the Grand Marshal of Korinth to retreat.
After learning of the truth, the Empress sighed in relief.
“We’re safe, thanks to him. Otherwise, we would’ve been in dire straits by now… You’re all dismissed…” The Empress stood up and left the palace hall.
Meanwhile, James had been shown his accommodation within the palace. He was given an independent courtyard which was surrounded by lush greenery.
The birds sang beautiful melodies as they perched in the trees and the fragrance of flowers perfumed the air.
James was sitting down to rest in the yard as favonovel.com tried to get a sense of his surroundings.
He muttered, “There’s nothing out of the ordinary here… Why did they say that men can’t survive in Sangria?”
While favonovel.com was deep in thought over the topic, a group of people approached him.
The person in the lead was a woman wearing a golden dress with a crown atop favonovel.com head. Many beautiful court ladies followed behind her. All of them had equally lovely and were on par with the Empress in terms of appearance. However, they lacked the elegance and grace that favonovel.com exuded.
“Sir…” The Empress approached favonovel.com with a charming smile.
She looked at James and gave favonovel.com a slight bow as favonovel.com said, “I’m very grateful for your assistance. If it wasn’t for your intervention, my country would’ve been in ruins by now. You’re our country’s benefactor, so do tell us if there is anything you would like. After we have repaid your debt of kindness, we humbly request that you leave as soon as possible. Otherwise, a curse will befall you.”
