Chapter 53 A Decision That Risks Everything
"Do you remember our agreement? I've just returned and have no achievements to my name. To gain the support of ministers and nobles, I must have accomplishments," Leona said.
"Just say it," Alan replied.
Leona said seriously, "In our Stellaria, there's a place called Black Wind Mountain, home to a group of notorious bandits. I hope you can help me eliminate them."
[Leona has given you a quest.]
[Quest Objective: Eliminate the Black Wind Bandits.]
[Quest Penalty: Unknown.]
[Quest Reward: Unknown.]
Alan raised an eyebrow. "Black Wind Mountain is a level 30 area."
"With your strength, you should have a chance, right?"
Alan shook his head.
Leona's expression changed. "Is there a problem?"
"Yes, hunting down a level 30 Black Wind Bandit is just a minor task, not a significant achievement."
Alan continued, "Others might even see you as a mere show-off, seeking attention."
Alan's blunt words made Leona's face look a bit unpleasant.
"I know that, but given your current situation, eliminating the Black Wind Bandits should be your limit."
Alan shook his head again. "Eliminating the Black Wind Bandits is not my limit. What if I told you I could kill the sealed Demon King's son, Grelorin Forest?"
"That's impossible!" Leona instinctively said.
"Grelorin is still in a sealed state. How do you plan to kill him? Break the seal? No one would allow you to do that."
Alan still wore a smile. "He is indeed sealed, but I know that his seal has already shown cracks. The nocturnal creatures in the Demon Cave are also waiting for an opportunity to rescue Grelorin."
At Alan's words, Leona's expression became even more serious.
"Ice King, how do you know these things?"
Alan smiled. "That's not important."
Leona took a deep breath and didn't continue to ask but said seriously, "You say you can kill Grelorin without breaking the seal. Is that true?"
"Yes," Alan replied.
"You can go back now and tell the king and those ministers that you can kill Grelorin without breaking the seal."
"Don't set me up!"
Leona was still a bit worried, mainly because what Alan said was too unbelievable.
If it were possible to kill Grelorin without breaking the seal, Stellaria would have acted long ago and wouldn't have waited until today.
"I'm an adventurer; setting you up does me no good," Alan said.
"Of course, if you don't believe me, then just pretend I didn't say anything."
Alan was indifferent. If Leona doubted him like this, he could fully support another princess to the throne.
"I believe you."
After a brief hesitation, Leona's eyes became firm.
"Ice King, you're different from other adventurers. I believe in your ability. I'll go back now and tell my father, mother, and those ministers and nobles."
Alan showed a satisfied smile. "You've made the right decision."
Leona's breath caught.
Somehow, she had a strong feeling that if she had doubted Alan again just now, she would have missed the throne!
After bidding farewell to Leona, Alan decided to level up first.
Reducing his Infamy Value a bit would help.
[Poisonous Spider (Normal): Level 20.]
[Health: 2,450/2,450.]
[Attack: 108.]
[Skills: Web Bind, Venom Arrow.]
The normal monsters in Ragnarok were still relatively friendly.
The attributes were generally not high.
Alan raised his hand and shot an arrow.
[-2,450.]
[You have killed a Poisonous Spider, experience points +400.]
[You have leveled up to level 2.]
Killing monsters above his level indeed provided generous experience rewards.
A single normal monster could provide 400 experience points.
Next, Alan shot another arrow.
Lightning Leap activated, affecting all eighteen Poisonous Spiders around him.
With over two thousand health points, they couldn't withstand Alan's attack power and were all instantly killed.
[You have leveled up to level 3.]
[You have leveled up to level 4.]
When regaining lost levels, no free attribute points were awarded; it simply increased the level.
Alan continued to grind levels here.
Meanwhile, in the grand hall of Stellaria's palace, Leona voiced her thoughts.
It immediately drew a burst of laughter.
"Leona, my dear sister, did Lysandra burn your brain in the newbie village? You're talking nonsense!" Lisa Moore said, full of mockery.
As the second princess of Stellaria, she had always been building her power within the kingdom and was a strong contender for the throne.
"Leona, shouldn't you think carefully before you speak? Killing Grelorin without breaking the seal is impossible." Chancellor Loren Schneider sneered, not taking the recently returned princess seriously at all.
On the throne, the elderly King Rex Moore raised his hand, and those who were about to mock Leona immediately fell silent.
"Leona, as members of the royal family, we must weigh our words and actions. Have you considered the consequences if you fail to deliver on your promise?"
Leona inhaled deeply, steeling herself. She had foreseen this scenario when she made the choice to come here.
After all, her decision to show up was rooted in her unshakeable faith in Alan.
"Father, Mother, since I said it, I am confident I can achieve it."
As soon as Leona finished speaking, Lisa questioned, "Leona, what if you fail? What then?"
King Rex also looked at Leona. "Indeed, there should be a penalty. Otherwise, anyone could come to the grand hall and lie, trampling on our royal dignity!"
Leona gritted her teeth. The arrow was already on the string and had to be released.
"If I fail, I will voluntarily withdraw from the competition for the throne!"
She finally said it.
Without a clear consequence, these people wouldn't let it go.
Hearing this, Lisa couldn't help but smile. With one less competitor, she was naturally pleased.
As for Leona actually being able to kill Grelorin without breaking the seal—was that possible?
Absolutely not!
If such a method had existed, Grelorin would have died long ago.
Everyone in the grand hall had their own thoughts, but most were quite pleased.
With one less person causing trouble, their positions would be easier to secure.
However, King Rex on the throne was somewhat surprised.
His thoughts were similar to Lisa's, but he considered more.
If Leona had no confidence at all, she wouldn't have made such a statement and would not have used her candidacy for the throne as a guarantee.
Therefore, Rex believed that Leona must have her own trump card.
"Very well, Leona, I look forward to you killing Grelorin. If you can do it, the Stellaria Chamber of Commerce will be yours to manage!"
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