Sword Saint Adel's Second Chance: Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 6] by Hayaken

Author:Hayaken
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 3: Reunion

Welna, the capital of Wendill, was a place filled with energy and life. However, there was no denying that it paled a little compared to Alderford and the capitals of the Four World Powers. As a result, many perceived Alderford the heart of Wendill and Welna merely a satellite city. It was a glorified inn town and sightseeing destination for pilgrims. The stretch of road connecting Welna and Alderford was lined with beautiful and vibrant flowers, giving Welna the nickname of “The City of Flowers.” This road itself was a major tourist destination, with many on their way to Alderford stopping by Welna just to take in the sights.

The relationship between Wendill and the Church of Holy Tower was basically that of Welna and Alderford writ large. Being surrounded by the Four World Powers, Wendill’s hopes of growth through expansion were nil. Its survival relied solely on the authority of the world’s greatest religious organization. The Four World Powers all knew that if they made advances on Wendill, they would be internationally condemned and be taken advantage of by the other Powers.

As such, maintaining the status quo was one of Wendill’s top priorities. In the previous timeline, Wendill had failed and ended up being obliterated, with Welna razed to the ground. When the Great War finally ended and Wendill was restored, Euphinia was no longer part of the world.

This must not happen again. Once again, Adel shored up her resolve to ensure that this time, Princess Euphinia would get to live a long and happy life.

The palace grew larger and larger up ahead as Adel was lost in her thoughts. Thanks to her time as Euphinia’s knight escort, she knew Welna like the back of her hand. However, this was her first time seeing the city with her eyes, as she had been blind the first time around. The clamor of the streets and the fragrance of the flowers evoked waves of nostalgia in her chest even as the novelty of the sights took her breath away. It was a strange feeling.

From within the shade of the covered wagon they were riding, Melulu asked, “Have you been to Welna before, Adel?”

Adel closed her eyes languidly while gazing at the flowers passing by. “I have. It brings back memories...but it’s all so new. I did not know it was such a beautiful city.”

Mash and Melulu exchanged puzzled looks, but before they could say anything, they were interrupted by the commotion behind them.

“Bwa ha ha ha ha! Look at how pretty the flowers are!”

“Hell man, you can throw flower viewing parties any time, any day here!”

“I’m always down for a party! Someone, get the alcohol!”

Both Mash and Melulu roared, “No drinking!”

“We’re heading to the palace! Behave yourselves!” Mash added.

“And keep your voices down!” Melulu hissed. “You’re scaring the nearby pilgrims!”

Mash acting as the former slaves’ guardian was nothing new, but after spending the past few days with the group, even Melulu was learning how to handle them.

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Several hours later, Adel and Mash were standing right outside the king’s audience chamber, having been led here by Melulu.

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