The King of Tricks and Magic

Chapter 167: The Galhala Kingdom (1)

[ Name: Ren Arken

Age: 14

Race: Human

Strength: 400,000 (+4,300,000 [Mana])

Agility: 500,000 (+7,300,000 [Mana])

Vitality: 1,000,000 (+10,200,000 [Mana])

Mana: ~~~

Spiritual: ~~~

Intellect: 700, 000

Unique Skills:

-Magic cards -Appraisal -Evil gaze -Strengthen -Leap -Basic magics -Magic mastery -Grimoire of death -Real Clone [Heavenly Slime] -Eye of Wisdom -Sword God -Fenrir Arken -Reo Arken -Predator of the sky -Wild Beasts Skills -Knight’s soul -Defiler of the banished, Ataraxia -Slime Soul Diversion -Slime technique: Split -Tarot Emperor -Master of The Dragon King, Atlas]

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—2 Months before the war with the Potterland Kingdom—

“Are you sure this is the way, child?” Asked Druid Oz towards Charnia.

“Yes! Come on! You gonna love my kingdom! You’ll be rewarded with lots of things!!” said Charnia enthusiastically as she flies even faster.

Rewarded handsomely.

That’s what Charnia had indeed said.

(That little kid…) (Druid Oz)

“For you to dare to kidnap the royal princess! Kneel, peasant! Give her back!” Shouted a girl clad in heavy armor harshly towards Druid Oz.

Before they even reached the kingdom, they’ve encounter Charnia’s sister and dozens of the royal guards.

“S-Sis… He is my-” (Charnia)

“I know, I know. It’s fine now, Charnia,” Cut Charnia’s sister.

Charnia’s sister had the same white-colored hair just like Charnia which made Druid Oz recognize her to be Charnia’s family. Charnia’s sister and Druid Oz’s eyes met, a silent and short battle of gaze happened between them.

Charnia’s sister’s eyes are sharp, but nothing could get through Druid Oz’s eyes. With a smile, he dives inside Charnia’s sister, breaking through her strong act, which made her trembled for a moment.

“I said kneel! Give back my sister and kneel, or face the consequences!” Shouted Charnia’s sister.

Druid Oz indifferently transformed into his human form while casting a transforming spell at his ears to change it into owl ears. Without answering, he pushed Charnia, telling her to approach her sister.

“B-But… You’ll get-” (Charnia)

“It’s fine,” said Druid Oz with a gentle smile.

As Charnia approached her sister, the Owlfolks clad in heavy golden armor that surrounded Druid Oz immediately charged at him, restricting him from moving.

(Resisting here will make me lose my opportunity to get lots of information… The ‘Jack of All Trades’ secret order must have infiltrated this place too, but looking at the kid’s sister, it seems that they won’t get much useful information…) (Druid Oz)

“Gently please, I won’t resist,” said Druid Oz as one of the royal guards tied his hands, while the other took his wooden staff.

Letting his hands be tied, Druid Oz suddenly felt an intense pain in his neck, before finally losing his consciousness.

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Druid Oz wakes up in a small room with a simple bed while the room is separated from the outside by iron bars. Druid Oz could know that the iron bars are made of magic iron and are embued with several spells just by one glance.

(Strengthening, huh…) (Druid Oz)

“Hm?” Druid Oz realized that he couldn’t move, his head and hands are restricted inside a pillory.

“What a great reward for saving a kid…” Druid Oz muttered in a small voice.

(Now, should I wait or should I break my way from here… This pillory seems to be restricting me from using any magic, but my feet could still make a magic circle to use [Flower Warp]… What should I do…) (Druid Oz)

Suddenly, the door of the prison got opened, and Charnia’s sister suddenly rushed to in front of Druid Oz’s cell. Her face looked panicked and embarrassed, looking at her face, Druid Oz let out a relieved sigh.

(It worked, huh… Good job, little kid…) (Druid Oz)

Charnia’s sister forcefully opened his cell and approached him in a hurry.

“I-I’m very sorry, Mr. Ren… I-I thought you are my little sister’s kidnapper… I was so panicked so I thoughtlessly ordered the royal guards to restrict you… Please forgive me…” Charnia’s sister bowed and apologized to Druid Oz in panic.

“It’s fine, it would be nice if you could release me from this first, but well,” Druid Oz muttered as he easily gets himself out from the pillory.

“Is Charnia fine? Ah, she’s a little princess, I forgot. Is her highness fine?” Asked Druid Oz.

Charnia’s sister is surprised when she saw Druid Oz easily release himself from the magic pillory of the Owlfolks, but before she could even think of a comment for it, Druid Oz had asked a question first.

“Y-Yes! She’s fine and healthy, and we’re very grateful for it, Mr. Ren! Charnia had told us everything, it’s very shameful of us to thoughtlessly capture and imprison the savior of the kingdom’s princess… We’ll definitely pay you back handsomely for our rude actions… I’m very sorry….” Charnia’s sister once again bowed towards Druid Oz.

“Ah… It’s fine, I’m not that hurt, anyway,” said Druid Oz as he stretched his body.

“It might be late, but please let me introduce myself. I am Charnia’s sister and is the first princess of the Galhala kingdom, Claria Galhala. It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Ren,” said Claria as she extends her hand towards Druid Oz.

(Looks like the Owlfolks have good manners) (Druid Oz)

Accepting the handshake, Druid Oz answered, “My pleasure, your highness. This humble one is called Ren Arken,”

“I see. What a mysterious yet beautiful name. Now if you may, please let me lead you to the castle,” (Claria)

“Ah, before that,” (Druid Oz)

*Flick*

Druid Oz flicked his hands, and green particles appeared, covering himself. After a while, the green particles disappeared, leaving Druid Oz completely clean and several flying flowers.

“I can’t let myself enter the castle in such a filthy state, could I? Luckily the royal guards did not take my clothes off,” (Druid Oz)

“Y-Yes…” Claria muttered as she’s still surprised by the scene.

“Now, please lead me to the royal castle, your highness,” (Druid Oz)

Claria leads Druid Oz towards the surface of the Galhala castle, for of course one reason. Saving a princess of a kingdom is a great deed, one could immediately get a noble rank for doing so and still get other huge rewards. So their first destination is, of course, the throne room.

To meet the king and queen of the kingdom.

They don’t actually go too far since Druid Oz got imprisoned at the royal prison of the kingdom that exists under the royal castle.

“The king personally ordered that he wants to meet you, Mr. Ren. Please enter,” said Claria as they arrived in front of the throne room’s wooden door.

But even though it’s made from wood, Druid Oz knew that it must be a very valuable wood. It’s carved and made in a very ancient and beautiful design, while several jewels are embedded in some parts of it.

“I heard you’re an outcast, so I’ve told my royal father and mother about it, so there is no need to be nervous, Mr. Slime. They will definitely treat the savior of their daughter’s life kindly,” (Claria)

(Seems like the king and queen of this kingdom are kindhearted people. But shame, good people always get the short stick) (Druid Oz)

“Nice to hear that, your highness. It’s fine, I’m ready,” Answered Druid Oz with a smile.

“Good then, let’s go,” Claria slowly opened the throne room’s door.

Druid Oz walked to the center of the throne room accompanied by Claria, the both of them kneeled before the king and queen when they arrived in front of the throne.

The king and queen are using an owl mask on their faces, so Druid Oz couldn’t see their faces.

“This is the one mentioned by Charnia to be her life savior, father. His name is Ren Arken,” said Claria.

The king and queen aren’t emitting any murderous intent, but Druid Oz could feel significant pressure just by their presence alone.

Inside the throne room, there are only the royal guards beside the royal family. It seems that this is just an informal audience between the king and his daughter’s life savior.

“So you are the one mentioned,” said the king as he rises from his throne.

“Yes, your majesty, answered Druid Oz.

“I see…” Replied the Galhala king as he started to approach Druid Oz.

“Rise, warrior,” said the Galhala king when he arrived in front of Druid Oz.

Sweat starts to gather at Druid Oz’s back as he’s afraid that his cover might get blown. He’s using his druid magic to transform hir ears into owl ears to be able to blend with the Owlfolks, after all.

Following the Galhala king’s order, Druid Oz rise. The Galhala king’s body is gigantic, his body is very muscular while Druid Oz’s tall is just 3/4 of his.

“You are…” (The Galhala King)

Druid Oz started to think what kind of escape plan he would use if his cover got blown, but suddenly.

Tap!

Both of Druid Oz’s shoulders got tapped by the Galhala king’s hands rather powerfully. He could feel the slight pain from the Galhala king’s powerful tap.

“THANK YOU, WARRIOR! THANK YOU!” (The Galhala King)