Is this really a Game?!

Chapter 922 A Tense Meeting in the Celebratory Hall

?Reign marveled at the newfound strength and energy coursing through him. The sensation of evolution was always a mix of empowerment and renewal, a transformation that went beyond the physical. He could feel the subtle shifts in his mana, a harmonious blend of light and darkness, attuned to the power that flowed through him.

As he walked out of the grand hall, Mia, Theron, Seraphina, Nayle, and the king awaited him. Their expressions were a mix of curiosity and anticipation. Reign's radiant presence caught their attention, his aura resonating with the harmonious energies of his evolved state.

"Reign," King Irodis spoke with a warm smile, "welcome back. How do you feel?"

Reign grinned, a newfound confidence emanating from him. "I feel incredible, Your Majesty, I feel like I have just now started understanding my body and the way mana works."

The king chuckled. "That's the essence of evolution, my friend, every single one brings the same incredible feeling, it's the same for every living being."

Mia, Theron, Nayle, and Seraphina congratulated Reign while also joking a bit, saying they expected him to come out looking a bit different, maybe with some horns to go along with his wings in the transformed state.

Reign laughed, grateful for the camaraderie of his companions. As the group made their way towards the throne room, King Irodis led the way, his presence commanding respect. The grandeur of the hall seemed to pale in comparison to the immense auras that came from the king and the rest of the group.

The throne room welcomed them with its majestic architecture and shimmering light. The courtiers and ministers, previously engaged in discussions, turned their attention to the newly evolved Nephilim. Whispers of awe spread through the assembly.

King Irodis addressed the gathering, "Behold, our great friend and ally, Reign, who has now evolved and reached Tier VI, his power has greatly helped us finally achieve peace, and without?him and the rest of the two groups of otherworlders, our kingdom would still be in the midst of war."

"Tonight, we shall celebrate!"

"Unfortunately, the rest of the group has already left, but I hope you will all be present tonight."

Reign and the others nodded at the king, who smiled gratefully.

"We shall leave later today, the celebration will be a joined celebration between our two kingdoms, it will be held in the borderlands, we have already modified two of the forward bases, one from our kingdom and the other from the Elais kingdom, to create a large town in the middle."

"That town is only a temporary one as we plan on making it a large city that will serve as a symbol of peace between our two kingdoms, it will stand proud and tall to show that although our two kingdoms have gone through much, the peace we now enjoy will not be broken by anybody!"

A round of applause echoed through the hall, a mix of admiration and respect. Reign acknowledged the gesture with a humble nod, realizing the weight of expectations the two kingdoms had for their future.

"Reign," the king continued, "there is much to discuss, plans to be made, and a celebration to be had later."

"But first, let us gather in the courtyard for a moment of respite and appreciation for the newfound peace."

As the assembly moved towards the courtyard, Reign noticed the grand array of protection still encompassing the underground chamber. He marveled at the craftsmanship, a testament to the skill of the ancestors who had laid the foundations for the protection of their most potent individuals.

The courtyard, bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, provided a serene backdrop. A gathering of citizens and soldiers awaited, eager to catch a glimpse of the heroes who had played a pivotal role in securing their future.

Upon seeing the king come out with Reign and the others, the people cheered in the great courtyard that was more akin to a small jungle with how large it was and how diverse the plants and trees present were.

"Sorry, I did lie a bit about that moment of respite." The king whispered to Reign who was staring at the scene with a dumbfounded expression.

"My people, I know you have been getting impatient with seeing the ones that helped us, the ones that have done their best to uncover the treacherous plot of my brother, the one person that tried to ruin both kingdoms!"

"And here they are, the heroes of our two kingdoms who had selflessly fought for our sake and helped uncover the plot, that managed to defeat my brother and bring peace to the kingdom!"

The cheers of the crowd grew louder as the people celebrated the arrival of their heroes. Reign and his companions couldn't help but be moved by the genuine gratitude and joy displayed by the citizens. The courtyard transformed into a sea of smiling faces and jubilant cheers.

That continued for about half an hour before the king left with Reign and the others.

They went back to their quarters, rested a bit, and then they finally got dressed and ready for the celebration.

"Most have already arrived in the town, we shall join them shortly." The king said as he smiled at Reign and the others who had arrived in the throne room.

"Won't we be late, the borderlands aren't very close to the capital after all." Mia said as the king smiled at them.

"No, we will be there in a moment."

"Wait, you're using the teleportation array, but isn't that quite expensive, I mean, I know that it uses quite a lot of resources," Theron said as the king chuckled.

"Correct, but we are no longer at war, we can afford to splurge a bit."

And with those words, the king ordered the array to be activated. Reign and the others immediately sensed their surroundings changing as ripples appeared around them before they suddenly disappeared from the throne room.

They only saw a blur in front of them before they were in an unfamiliar place.

They were on the roof of a tall building that was in the center of a newly built town, and around them were soldiers who were waiting to welcome them.

"Your Majesty." One of the soldiers took a step forward and bowed as the king nodded his head.

"Has Azkaran arrived?" King Irodis asked the soldier who nodded his head.

"Yes, Your Majesty, His Majesty, King Azkaran arrived a couple of minutes ago with his family and entourage."

"Well then, let us go meet with them," Irodis said as he glanced back at Reign, as well as the others who were present.

His entire family was there as well, all of his children and his wife, as well as the ministers and important personnel of the kingdom.

King Azkaran had done the same as well, only some were left to make sure nothing would happen while they were gone.

As they all walked down the spiral staircase of the building, Reign and the others continued talking about what they were going to do after this and what lay in store for them when they went back to their respective worlds.

Theron was going to document everything that happened in the grand library of his empire, Nayle and Seraphina were going to continue with their job as guardians of their land, while he and Mia were going to join with the rest of their party and try to go to New York.

They reached the bottom of the staircase after a couple of seconds and entered a corridor that led to the grand hall of the building.

Upon entering, Reign was able to see some familiar faces, most notably the king of Elais, Azkaran, and Aragos.

He walked toward Aragos who smiled upon seeing them and congratulated Reign and the others for their evolution.

The entire hall was in a celebratory mood, but suddenly, there was silence, a notable one.

Reign and the others saw the concerned look on Aragos's face and turned back, only to see King Irodis standing calmly as two people were in front of him.

One was Iscandar, and right next to him, holding his arm and clutching it strongly, was a middle-aged woman. She was staring at Irodis with wide-open eyes, she was not saying a word, but one could see in her eyes that the situation was difficult for her.

She was slightly shaking and many people were staring at her with concern before she suddenly exhaled deeply.

"My apologies for this, Your Majesty, I wanted to see if I could stand here without being reminded of that man's face." The woman said as Irodis shook his head.

"You have nothing to apologize to me, it is I who should apologize to you, after all, it was my brother that-"

"Please, Your Majesty, I would rather not speak of him." The woman said as Irodis nodded at her and Iscandar before walking to the side.

"My mother," Aragos said as Reign and the others sighed, well aware of why this scene had taken place.