Son of the Hero King

Chapter 649: Moon

Chapter 649: Moon

While Sol was busy using multiple projections and taking steps to ensure Theresa’s safety, things in Lustburg were also slowly calming down.

Ever since Milia made a contract with Sol, her powers had been exponentially increasing as she did Sol’s bidding. Not to mention that the stronger Sol became, the greater she grew in strength. She had a grasp on the reason behind this growth.

She was Sol’s shadow. As the moon was to the sun, she could only truly shine by reflecting an infinitesimal part of his incandescent light. But that part, as small as it was, was enough to illuminate the whole world.

More than anything... it allowed her to share that glorious light as well.

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In the depths of infinite shadows, a few figures with no features hid inside the clock tower. They observed the passing pedestrians with a gleam in their eyes.

“So, I need to ask again... Why do we have to stand on the highest building in the residential area?”

Edgar, one of Milia’s friends, queried as he adjusted the tight-fitting black uniform around his body. It had been some time since he did any sort of field work and he was feeling the aching need of exercises to loosen his body.

Still, more than his progressively expanding belly, he was more curious about why they had to waste time climbing such a high building when they would inevitably have to go down.

“Atmosphere. His Highness always told me that no matter what you did, the atmosphere was very important. He also told me that standing in a building, hidden by the shadow, under the moonlight was one of the best ways to bring this atmosphere.”

The list of things Edgar wanted to say might have been miles long, but remembering the fanaticism with which Milia viewed Sol, he wisely chose to shut up. One did not need to fear someone insane. However, they did not need to meddle with them either, provoking them for no reason.

“I see.” He simply cleared his throat and observed the surroundings once more. His eyes fell on the members of the new division Milia was building.

“So... Those are the hounds, correct?” The Hound had once been the name of their division. During those times, they were considered little more than slaves. Edgar did not understand why Milia would desire to back this accursed name.

“I can practically hear your thoughts, and all I can tell you is that. A hound's honor depends on its master.” Milia grinned maniacally. In the past, the Hound was only a shameful designation to them. They were nothing more than trained mutts. To be used and discarded at a moment’s notice.

Now though, “The hound will follow me on the hunt. They will be our official face to the world, the one that will strike fear in the heart of our enemy.”

The Crown’s Shadow would follow its name and stay hidden from the world, working silently, faithfully for the empire. But the hounds were different. They would be in the light. They would be known and they would be feared.

“Everything is still in the experimental phase. So I don’t know how much you can do. So let’s make it a game, shall we? The more you capture, the more reward you receive and the number one will be allowed to have a direct meeting with his majesty.”

This power was not unlike a curse. But it also had many advantages. Using this power on her subordinates, she was able to greatly lower their inhibitions. Increase the strength of their senses to drastically lower the time needed for them to locate their targets and even increase their reaction time.

I should be able to hold this for five minutes before they really go crazy.

Milia mused as she observed the hounds jumping from the tower and rushing like starved dogs toward their target.

Truly, she found the sight amusing. This was a power she would have expected from Setsuna. Not herself. Still, Milia would not refuse a power that could make her more useful to Sol.

“Do you think just a few starved dogs will be enough? There are a few Dukes who also entered Lustburg this time.” Edgar asked as he prepared himself to jump as well.

“I will take care of the Dukes. They are not much of a threat and... do not underestimate them. They are not just mad beasts.” Milia smiled as her King’s name flashed in her mind.

『 Lunaria 』

This was a name personally bestowed on her by her lord.

Milia did much research about the King’s realm. She knew that a King would whisper destiny and power in the ears of the user. Those names represented legends and stories from the world beyond.

Lunaria was not such a name.

It was a name that concentrated on not just one legend but all legends that were related to the moon. A never-seen-before name and one that bestowed her with much power.

For example,

『Phantasm Domain -::- Moon’s Secret』

She was not yet a King. But her power was close enough. Under the moonlight, no deceit shall hide from her. Her powers spread, covering the entire capital in but one instant.

Crimson aura dotted the world below and only those connected to her could see those aura. This was a new power, a hint of the Concept of Night and Secrecy.

“Hunt down all the enemies of the crown. Permission to execute anyone who retaliates.”

She smiled and jumped from the tower, followed by Edgar. The hunt would be swift and merciless.