93: New legend! The King of One Word! Envy, jealousy, and trouble-making

“Clarissa, my sister, I think we can invest! And even though we just started dating, I think she’s a very good person! She also values relationships greatly! For someone like her, we should exchange sincerity for sincerity. I treat her as my sister, so… One-Worded Equal Rank King! Do you all have any objections?” Alice spoke, then suddenly changed the subject.

“???” The think tank members were utterly bewildered by Alice’s words.

One-Worded Equal Rank King?!

“Your Majesty! Do you know what you’re saying?” A member of the think tank rubbed his brow helplessly and said, “The Grosster Empire hasn’t had a One-Worded Equal Rank King in decades! Not even that legendary Lord Gran was granted the title of One-Worded Equal Rank King after his death… A Legend did such legendary deeds, and in the end, he died without such treatment… And Clarissa… It’s not that I look down on her… It’s just truly not possible!”

“Hmph! I don’t care! It’s decided!” Alice suddenly became willful.

“Your Majesty! Wait, wait! Let’s discuss this properly!” The think tank members quickly tried to appease Alice.

A hint of cunning flashed in Alice’s eyes: “Let’s decide it this way for now! Clarissa, my sister, said she’d give me a gift in a few days, so we’ll talk about it then! This is my return gift!”

“……” The think tank members looked at each other, then nodded helplessly.

After all was said and done, Alice was the monarch, and they were merely subjects. If Alice insisted, there was nothing they could do.

Moreover, Alice herself was also a Glittering Moon Knight, and her strength was not bad, not far from the Radiant Sun Knight realm.

Furthermore, Alice herself was indeed very intelligent, and her bloodline was legitimate. The Grosster Empire was actually half an absolute monarchy. Although there were many aristocratic families, the real situation was quite complicated.

But within the royal family, for the entire country, it was indeed an absolute monarchy. In serious times, it could even be called a dictatorship.

Clarissa had no idea that Alice had already decided on the identity of a “One-Worded Equal Rank King” for her.

At this moment, she was flying towards the Northern Barren Mountain Range.

That’s right! Her target was the Orcs!

“It’s time to settle this!” Clarissa murmured to herself, the killing intent and coldness in her eyes growing thicker.

Clarissa planned to annihilate the Orcs!

To completely make the Orcs a part of history! To liberate the northern part of the Grosster Empire and turn the Northern Barren Mountain Range into the Grosster Empire’s backyard!

And the Grosster Empire would then move its northern army to other places...

Expand territory!

To make Queen Alice the “Eternal Emperor” in the history of the Grosster Empire! During her reign, she would solve the Orc problem that had plagued the Grosster Empire for countless years, and then expand its territory!

This was the gift Clarissa was preparing to give Alice!

Of course, while also getting revenge for herself!

Completely settling this “karma.”

A few days later.

Clarissa flew back to the Grosster Imperial Capital and sent a message to Alice using a magic communication stone.

After a while, Alice arrived at Clarissa’s Hometown.

“Clarissa! I’m here! What gift do you have for me?” Alice skipped in, and Clarissa’s servants had long since received instructions, so they naturally wouldn’t stop Alice. If it weren’t for Clarissa’s words, even if it were Her Majesty the Queen, these servants would truly dare to stop her, even if it meant death.

“Hehe, I’ve also prepared a big gift for you!” Alice stood in front of Clarissa and said with a smile.

Their appearances made Alice seem like a 16-year-old girl, while Clarissa was more like the older sister.

“The Orcs have been dealt with by me,” Clarissa said to Alice.

“Huh? What?” Alice didn’t react, tilting her head slightly with a smile, looking at Clarissa with curiosity.

“The Orcs have been dealt with by me! Completely, forever!” Clarissa said.

“……” Alice blinked, her mind working at high speed.

“You mean?” Alice asked cautiously, this matter was truly of great importance.

“That’s right! It’s exactly what it sounds like!” Clarissa nodded and said with a smile.

“This… How is this possible…” Alice was a little incredulous, muttering, “The Orcs… truly dealt with?!”

Although she was asking a question, she wasn’t doubting Clarissa, but rather was too shocked to believe it.

“Is it true?!” Alice clenched her fair fists.

“It’s true!” Clarissa nodded again.

“Wait a moment!” Alice nodded, then immediately took out her magic communication stone: “Everyone! Immediately go and investigate…”

Alice had people investigate inside the Northern Barren Mountain Range.

Thus, in less than ten minutes, messages began to pour back.

Terrifying giant pits, countless mutilated Orc corpses.

The destroyed Orc royal court.

And a series of other messages came back.

Alice suddenly looked up at Clarissa, who was smiling at her.

“Clarissa… this gift of yours is truly… too grand…” Alice couldn’t help but swallow, saying, “What exactly is your strength?!”

“A Legend… probably isn’t my opponent anymore~” Clarissa smiled slightly and said, “Leaving aside the strength issue, are you satisfied with this gift?”

“Satisfied! Of course, I’m satisfied! Hahaha~” Alice happily put her hands on her hips and laughed heartily, completely abandoning her queenly demeanor.

“Hehe~ Then this gift should be given to you even more!” Alice said, looking at Clarissa.

“Huh?” Clarissa looked at Alice curiously, wondering what gift Alice was going to give her.

……

Two days later.

The Grosster Empire was shaken.

The Orc calamity was completely resolved! At the same time, Clarissa’s deeds were widely publicized.

And taking this opportunity, a shocking announcement was made:

Clarissa was granted the title of One-Worded Equal Rank King! And she possessed co-governing rights!

In other words, Clarissa was equivalent to half of the Grosster Empire’s Queen!

Secondly, Clarissa was granted the title: “Black Flame Sword Princess.”

This title officially became Clarissa’s Legend title!

The Grosster Empire had a new Legend— “Black Flame Sword Princess - Clarissa!”

The entire Grosster Empire erupted in jubilation.

And the news here immediately spread across the entire continent.

The kings of the other two empires also received this news at the first opportunity.

The kings of the two empires looked at the intelligence with grave expressions.

New Legend

Orc calamity resolved

One-Worded Equal Rank King, and one with co-governing rights!

No matter which piece of news it was, it was extremely significant!

All three came at once! And they all concerned the same person!

Suddenly, the eyes of the entire world couldn’t help but converge on the Grosster Empire.

Many people became very curious about Clarissa, this new Legend.

“You… this…” Clarissa shook her head helplessly, not expecting that Alice would also give her such a grand gift!

A One-Worded Equal Rank King with co-governing rights! This trust was truly immense!

Clarissa knew she wouldn’t betray this trust, but that didn’t mean others would think the same.

Alice’s actions truly showed her genuine trust!

You treat me with sincerity, and I will surely return it with sincerity.

And even though Clarissa had achieved such great merit and became a One-Worded Equal Rank King, it still met with a lot of opposition, and even quite a few Radiant Sun Knights stepped forward.

This matter even alarmed the Legends of the Grosster Empire!

“Sword Saint of Absolute Wind - Sluo”

“Sword Saint of Fiery Radiance - Jackie”

“Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon - Baskey”

The three great Legends of the Grosster Empire appeared!

There were also other Legends, who were either secretly observing, letting these three “early birds” probe the new Legend’s depth.

And some simply ignored it, doing whatever they pleased.

“Please retract it, Alice!” Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon - Baskey truly lived up to his name, not even using an honorific, going directly to the palace to find Alice and speak bluntly.

The other two Sword Saints behind him didn’t speak, but from their expressions, they clearly felt the same.

At the Legend level, one person for one country might be a bit exaggerated, but a Legend was more revered than the ruler of a country!

“I’m sorry! This is the decision of the Grosster Empire!” Alice stood her ground. These Legends, each speaking nicely, were in reality mostly “guest retainers,” with only a small portion being true royal Legends.

“Hmph! If that’s the case, then we can only apologize, and say we have no ties with the Grosster Empire!” The Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon shook his head, clearly implying that if she didn’t retract it, they would have no choice but to “join the other side.”

Moreover, the Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon even subtly released a trace of his aura.

Alice pursed her lips, feeling immense pressure, her body trembling slightly. As a Glittering Moon Knight, what kind of existence was a Legend! Even a trace of aura from such a powerful being made Alice struggle to breathe.

A forced abdication! This was absolutely a forced abdication!

“Alternatively, we also need the same treatment!” The Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon spoke, offering another solution.

They were clearly envious, and moreover, with the Orcs dealt with, the Grosster Empire benefited the most, but those whose interests were harmed also included these Legends.

Why? Because with the threat of the Orcs gone, their usefulness and benefits were greatly reduced!

It was precisely because of the Orcs that the Grosster Empire was forced to “employ” a large number of “wild” Legends.

Not only for the Orcs, but also to guard against other empires.

Otherwise, the Grosster Empire would only need its own Legends!

“Don’t you think you’re going a bit too far! This is a provocation to the Grosster Empire!” At this moment, two Legends walked out.

“Sword Saint of Revered Emperor - Gia - Grosster” This one was considered Alice’s grandfather’s generation.

“Sword of Upholding Justice - Lanchi - Grosster” Same as above.

Both Legends were from the Grosster Imperial Family, and likewise, according to seniority, they were also Alice’s grandfather’s generation.

“Thank you, Grandpa Gia, Grandpa Lanchi!” Alice said sweetly.

“Heh! Old farts, your injuries haven’t healed yet, and you still want to meddle?” The Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon sneered.

Gia - Grosster’s brow furrowed slightly, because these Legends, in previous major battles, had deliberately made them lead the charge, resulting in not a single royal Legend being uninjured, and the most severely injured ones probably wouldn’t recover for three to five years.

He and Lanchi were considered to be less severely injured, but their full strength was only about seventy to eighty percent.

Even at their peak, the three opposite them were evenly matched.

Now, the other side had one more Legend than them. If a real fight broke out, losing was a small matter, but the various consequences it would trigger… the Grosster Empire would likely fall into a very chaotic situation.

Gia and Lanchi’s brows furrowed slightly, and they couldn’t help but look at the current Queen - Alice.

They actually had a slight reservation about this matter, but fortunately, because they were from the royal family, they naturally knew what kind of help Clarissa solving the Orcs was to the Grosster Empire.

It could be said that her merit would last for generations, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration.

One-Worded Equal Rank King was completely fine, but co-governance… they felt it was a bit too much.

“How about we each take a step back, cancel Clarissa’s co-governance rights, and then double your offerings?” Gia said.

“Grandpa Gia!” Alice’s brow immediately furrowed upon hearing this.

“Hahahaha! No! Five times! And her One-Worded Equal Rank King status must be canceled!” The Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon laughed heartily, directly making an exorbitant demand.

Clearly, now was the time to gain the upper hand.

This was a good opportunity!

Some of the observing “wild” Legends also thought of this point. Now, this timing, it really seemed like a good opportunity!

Why hadn’t they thought about this before! The royal Legends were all injured!

The resources of a nation! Within reach!

“Shouldn’t this matter be asked of the person involved?” At this moment, a voice sounded.

Everyone looked up.

They saw Clarissa, dressed in silver-trimmed white robes, with a scabbardless longsword shining like stars at her waist, slowly descending from mid-air.

“And who are you?!” The Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon frowned, looking at Clarissa and asking.

“Ridiculous, all of you are talking about me, yet you don’t know who I am?” Clarissa couldn’t help but look at the Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon with a humorous expression.

“You are Clarissa!” The Sword Saint of Roaring Dragon and the others immediately looked delighted.

The main character had arrived!

And so young! How could she possibly have dealt with the Orcs! Perhaps there were some unknown secrets behind it! It was just discovered by Alice and this Clarissa, and then they colluded to put the credit on Clarissa’s head.

“Ridiculous, you three are the early birds, right?” Clarissa looked at the three Legends in front of her.

In her perception, their strength was far inferior to Austin’s…

And now, Clarissa, through her cultivation these past few days, had already increased her physical attributes to 1524 points.

Her Star Sword Intent had also reached 8.9%.

Not to mention Clarissa’s “enhancement” after saving the world.

And the gift from God!

Even if she were to face that Abyssal Demon God again, Clarissa was confident she could easily slay him! Even with his self-destruction, she wouldn’t need God to protect her! She could withstand it herself!

And here were these three jumping bugs clamoring…

“Alice, then I’ll give you another gift~ I’ll clean up these pests for you!” Clarissa gripped the sword at her waist with one hand.