The King of Tricks and Magic

Chapter 187: The Spar With The King Of 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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“The quality of the Owlfolk’s soldiers is truly a great sight to behold, huh…” Praised Druid Oz as he observed the training of the royal soldiers at the royal castle’s training grounds.

“Hahahaha! They’re the kingdom’s pride and joy, Lord Ren. We always try to maintain the quality of our warriors, after all!” Replied the Galhala King enthusiastically.

“Indeed… I could see that,” (Druid Oz)

“By the way, Lord Ren,” Galhala Queen’s voice suddenly appeared behind Druid Oz.

“Y-Yes!?” Replied Druid Oz in surprise.

“That wooden ring Claria’s wearing, I believe it’s from you, correct?” (Galhala Queen)

(I-Is this a mother’s instincts!? H-How fearsome…) (Druid Oz)

“Y-Yes… Y-Your majesty…” Answered Druid Oz weakly.

“Fufufufu! Then I believe she had told you about the engagement my husband had set for you, I suppose?” (Galhala Queen)

“Y-Yes… Your majesty…” (Druid Oz)

“The judging from her flushed and cheerful expression, and the wooden ring she’s wearing, I believe it means that you’ve gladly accepted the engagement, correct?” Asked the Galhala Queen as her smile gets wider than before.

“Y-Yes, Your majesty…” (Druid Oz)

“Fufufufu! What joyous news… Then Lord Ren- No, Ren. You should just call me mother from now on, you know? Fufufu!” (Galhala Queen)

“A-As you wish… M-Mother…” (Druid Oz)

(What is this…? This is so nerve-wracking!!) (Druid Oz)

“What!? So you’ve accepted the engagement, Lord Ren!?” Asked the Galhala King with his usual loud voice.

“Y-Yes…” (Druid Oz)

(Just how many times should I answer yes already…) (Druid Oz)

“Isn’t it such great news, dear~” (Galhala Queen)

“HAHAHAHA!! What a great piece of news indeed!! I’m very glad that you agreed to it!! HAHAHA!! I was just thinking of- Ugh!!” (The Galhala King)

The Galhala Queen suddenly strikes the Galhala King’s abdomen with her elbow, causing even a strong man like Galhala King to groan in pain.

“Oh my, dear. It seems that you’re kind of unwell, are you okay?” Asked the Galhala Queen as if nothing happened.

“J-Just what did I do wrong…?” Asked the Galhala King, dumbfounded.

“Fufufufu! I wonder what, dear~,” Replied the Galhala Queen as she’s emitting a terrifying pressure towards the Galhala King with her smile.

After accepting Druid Oz’s proposal, with a flushed face, Claria left Druid Oz’s house and went back to the castle to prepare for the battle training of the royal soldiers and the nobles’ soldiers.

But since then, Claria had been avoiding Druid Oz as she didn’t even want to look at Druid Oz. Her face will redden and she will turn her head away whenever she encounters her.

(I know she did that because she’s embarrassed… But to be avoided after proposing is somehow… Hurts… And I don’t even know what the other clones will do to me once they saw what I just did…) (Druid Oz)

*Sigh!*

Druid Oz let out a heavy sigh.

“Please don’t be sad, Ren. I believe Claria is just shocked that you actually accepted it. That girl, maybe because of us, she couldn’t help but make a tough act. She’s overjoyed by the fact that you, the one who she finally opened her heart with, accepts to be engaged with her,” Comforted the Galhala Queen.

“Y-Yes, I understand, your majes-” (Druid Oz)

“Mother,” Cut the Galhala Queen.

“Y-Yes, m-mother,” (Druid Oz)

“Then you should call me father starting today too!! HAHAHAHAHA!! I believe Allomere will be very furious when he heard this news, HAHAHAHAHA!!” (Galhala King)

(Y-You sure looks like you’re having fun, Galhala King…) (Druid Oz)

“Hm… Seems like some of the nobles finally arrived. Ren, let’s spar a little bit,” The Galhala King suddenly invited Druid Oz to do something unexpected.

“Spar?” (Druid Oz)

“This kingdom is filled with strong warriors, I believe most of the nobles of this kingdom are able to be on par with the guardians in the terms of strength. There are lots of people that are curious about you, but after I stated I’m going to marry you with Claria, there are still lots of people that doubt your abilities and accomplishments, thinking that I just exaggerating it,” (The Galhala King)

“With this spar, they will at least saw a portion of your strength. But of course, I won’t be holding back, HAHAHAHAHA!!!” said the Galhala King.

“Y-YOu just want to fight, aren’t you?” (Druid Oz)

“HAHAHAHA!! That’s not wrong! Now come on, the fight will be a good experience for the royal and noble soldiers as well. I hope you won’t be holding back against me, though. I’ve explained to them about your identity, so there is no need for you to attempt to hide it. Fight with your all! HAHAHAHAHA!!” said the Galhala King like a battle maniac.

“N-Noted,” (Druid Oz)

*Clap!* *Clap!*

“Attention!!!” Galhala King’s voice resounded throughout the whole royal training grounds.

“Make space!! I!! The King of the Galhala Kingdom will spar with the emperor of the Tarot empire who is also my future son-in-law, Ren Arken!! Once again, make space!!” (The Galhala king)

Hearing the Galhala King’s announcement, everyone quickly makes space.

“F-Father?” Exclaimed Claria in surprise.

“Whoa! The king will be fighting with the rumored emperor?”

“This will be interesting!”

“Who do you think will win?”

“I don’t know, I never saw the so-called Ren Arken at all. I only saw his familiars before, they helped my territory a lot when we’re fending off the demons,”

“Yes! Those frost lions of his helped my territory too! I flew here as fast as I could to be able to see just what kind of person that able to tame such powerful magic beasts and with such a number as well! He must be so strong!”

“Of course! If he’s not, our battle maniac king won’t accept him as his son-in-law!”

“But, does the general princess even want to be with him?

Druid Oz and The Galhala King went to the middle of the training grounds still with their human form.

“Wait! Ren!” Claria shouted as she approached Druid Oz.

Her face reddens with every step she took, but she still takes the steps and approached Druid Oz.

“Even though it’s my father you’re going to fight, I-I hope you’ll win! I’ll be rooting for you! So win! And don’t get hurt, okay?” said Claria as she holds Druid Oz’s hands.

“””Whoa!!!”‘”

The nobles and the soldiers exclaimed as they saw the strong and mighty general princess of the kingdom is acting like a maiden in front of Druid Oz. Some of them cheer but some of them curse on Druid Oz since Claria is considered as a goddess by most of the soldiers and nobles, especially the young ones.

“If you said so, then I will,” said Druid Oz as she caresses Claria’s cheeks.

“””WHOA!!!!!””” The cheers and the curses got even more intense as they saw Druid Oz’s caress made Claria’s face completely red.

“Then I’ll be going,” (Druid Oz)

“Wait!” (Claria)

!!!??

“Fufufu! How bold of you, Claria,” (The Galhala Queen)

“W-What just…” Muttered Druid Oz as the sensation of the soft lips is still lingering on his cheeks.

With a face as red as a tomato, Claria runs in the direction of her mother, leaving Druid Oz to stand there, dumbfounded.

“BOO!!!!!!” The cheers disappeared, and only the curses remain because of it. 

(Seems like I’ve completely become an enemy of all Galhala Kingdom’s men, huh) (Druid Oz)

And suddenly.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“E-Eh?” (Druid Oz)

A terrifying murderous aura that surprised even the strongest nobles appeared from Druid Oz’s sparring opponent.

“It seems that my daughter’s heart had completely fallen for you, Ren…” said the Galhala King as his expression and his aura are different from before.

Druid Oz firmly stands before the mighty murderous aura. The enormous aura that color as red as blood soared to the sky. And slowly, the red aura became a sphere, circling the Galhala king.

Whoosh!

The muscular body of the Galhala King disappeared. It transformed into a huge owl clad in golden armor, golden claws, and a golden helmet.

“Before accepting you, you’re going to need to show your worth. O’ emperor from a faraway land,” said the Galhala King with a pressure befitting the powerful king of a mighty Owlfolk kingdom.

“Gladly, *Tap!*” Druid Oz replied as he tapped his feet slightly to the ground.

suddenly countless vines appeared from the ground together with countless green particles. The vines slowly surrounded Druid Oz and form a sphere, slowly, the sphere expanded.

Unlike the mighty and powerful vibe, the Galhala King’s transformation emitted. Druid Oz’s transformation looked elegant and mesmerizing.

Whoosh!!

When the sphere of vines and green particles disappeared, the plants that exist in their surroundings grew slightly, as if they’re looking and welcoming Druid Oz’s transformation. As if they’re rooting at the druid who is part of their family of nature.

The nobles and the soldiers stared at the rare sight with wide eyes.

Unlike the Galhala King, Druid Oz’s Owl form used magic wooden armor, magical wooden claws, and a magical wooden helmet only. But the mysterious runes decorating them made the Galhala King aware to not underestimate it.

“HAHAHAHAHAHA!!! To have such a wonderful form!! Here I come!! Future son!!!” (The Galhala King)