Chapter 241 Liberation


    At the moment, there were undoubtedly 2000 or more people gathered in the public square, yet their excitement didn’t differ much to that of arge gatherings of more than 10’000 people of theter eras. Rnd inwardly sighed, Echo’s ability was indeed extremely handy.


    The reason why he had chosen these three people was mainly in order to set an example for the masses – of the three of them not one was a noble, Iron Axe belonged to the Sandpeople and had came from the other side of the Southern Border; even though Kyle was an alchemist, he had been born in amon family and reached his rank after starting as an apprentice and climbing up thedder step by step; while Nana, was a witch.


    They were an alien, a civilian, and a witch; putting it in a way that modern civilization would have, this choice had been inspired by an impable sense of of ‘political correctness’.


    Rnd hoped that through this ceremony he would be able to impart his concept to all of his people – Border Town only focuses on your merits, it doesn’t pay any attention to where you might havee from.


    The first person toe forward and receive his medal was Iron Axe, Rnd had personally engraved the gold medal with an insignia of Graycastle’s tower surrounded by wheat ears and with an edge of pinions. The moment Iron Axe took the medal the members of the First Army in the audience, raised their hands in apuse and many other people began to whistling.


    “His name should already be known to all of you, Commander of the First Army’s Firearm Team, Iron Axe!” Rnd turned to face everyone, “Before the arrival of the Months of Demons, he was just one of the many hunters in the town. But whenever there was a fight endangering Border Town, Iron Axe would never be absent, and in the previous month, he has also led the First Army soldiers to King’s City, saving those refugees besieged by the demonic gue from the Eastern Region! The recent 6000 people temporarily living outside of the city wall had all been brought back by him!”


    Most people on the square were either Border Town’s natives or member of the First Army, while the number of serfs and refugees only ounted for a few hundred people, but under Echo’s sound transmission, the mood of the corw didn’t be awkwardly silent. The moment Rnd paused his speech, the fugitives at the scene all immediately began to cheering out loudly, and their intensity wasn’t the least bit weakerpared to the First Army’s.


    Iron Axe also appeared to be very excited, most probably, with his identity as a member of the Mojin n living in another kingdom he would never have thought that he would ever obtain the Prince’s favor. He first presented Rnd with the First Army’s military salute and then went down on one knee in Graycastle’s knight ceremony. In case Rnd hadn’t stopped him with his hand, he would most likely also have gone through with the ceremony of the Sandpeople.


    “Get up, as a soldier, just using a military salute is already enough,” Rndughingly stated.


    “Thank you... Your Highness,” he answered with a slightly trembling voice as if was making supreme effort to suppress his emotions.


    The Prince patted Iron Axe’s shoulder in a consoling manner, ced a bag with 100 gold royals into his hand then signalled Kyle Sichi toe over.


    “This one, you may be seeing for the first time, he came to Border Town from the kingdom’s Central Region, the former chief alchemist of Redwater City’s Alchemic Workshop, Mr. Kyle Sichi!”


    Hearing his words, let the people exim in wonder.


    “A chief Alchemist? Aren’t they people who even the king has to treat with respect and courtesy?”


    “You mean just like royal astrologers?”


    “No, the position of an alchemist is even higher than that of an astrologer, after all, no one can guarantee that thetter’s prophecy will be true, while the alchemist at least does something that is tangible.”


    “Furthermore, he even came from Redwater City’s Alchemic Workshop; I heard that only the Alchemic Workshop in King’s City isparable to it!”


    “...”


    In the Four Kingdoms, alchemists and astrologer all had a lofty status, and within the ranks of the civilian poption they were also called sages, and were the only people worthy of lecturing the powerful nobles and lords. When he saw the reaction of the crowd, Rnd was very satisfied, he stretched his hand out to calm the crowd then said: “Even though Mr. Sichi didn’t personally participate in the battles, but with the continuous improvement of the firearms, from single shot to salvo, it would never have been possible without his chemicalboratory, which was also an important factor in guaranteeing the First Army’s victories. Without these alchemical and chemical products, Border Town would not be able to win and obtain true peace.”


    After taking a short pause, the Prince then continued, “Incidentally, the chemicalboratory is currently enrolling trainee alchemist, they will ept people who havepleted the Primary Education course and also went through Border Town’s citizen inspection. After being epted, you won’t only receive a generous sry, but you will also receive the chance to be an outstanding just like Master Alchemist as Mr. Sichi!”


    The moment his voice fell, the masses once more began to loudly mor, yet Sichi himself wore a face covered in impatience, when he took the medal he ill-humored said, “You called me over because for such a matter? This was indeed a waste of time; I might just as well have done a few more experiments instead.”


    “This is a great opportunity for publicity, didn’t youin that you were short-handed,” Rnd shrugged his shoulders, “By the time when the number of apprentices are doubled, I intend on writing the book on ‘Advanced Chemistry’ and teaching it to you.”


    “Advanced... Chemistry?” Hearing this, Sichi immediately bowed, “Thank you a lot, Your Highness!”


    Although it was quite important to focus on one matter, fostering a sessor was equally important and also demanded immediate action. And the wider the foundation, the easier it would be to achieve results, the same as was true for scientific research. Rnd never nned to put all of his eggs in one basket, so whenever there was a perfect advertising opportunity like this, he certainly wouldn’t just let it go.


    The final one was Nana.


    The girl seemed a bit nervous as she came to his side, Rnd couldn’t help but sigh in sorrow.


    Compared with the time during the Months of Demons, when he didn’t wish others to see them, today, he finally intended to announce the witches presence to everyone – after nearly six months of preparation, Border Town has now reached the perfect moment to wee them. Furthermore, choosing Nana as their representative was also the result of careful deliberations. All the soldiers of the First Army called her an angel, and within their ranks she even held an higher rank than Iron Axe, second only to his own reputation. While there were also many town residents who had already received her treatment. No matter if it were mine idents or injuries caused by machines, the injured had already developed the habit of looking for their angel for treatment.


    After watching the drama “Witch Story” several times, the attitude of the serfs had already changed and they were no longer against them. Seeing the tragic fate of the witches but also that they were always brave enough to make a stand and fight in the dramas, created an image of witches which was capable of winning a lot of people’s sympathy and goodwill.


    The same could also be said about the refugees who could only survive because of Lily’s ability. Even if there were people who loathed the witches in their heart, after being rescued by them they couldn’t any longer nder them with malicious talk. Even more now after they hadn’t received help from the Church in their most vulnerable state – at least in Border Town, these woman with their extraordinary abilities would be protected by the Lord.


    However, the most crucial point was: Even if there were Church follower who wanted to expose them, it would be difficult for them to set off any wind and waves here in the Western Region. Border Town waspletely under his rule, and the Church in Longsong Stronghold had beenpletely destroyed, in that way they lost the possibility of monitoring the Western Region. Only if they went to the cities further away, like Fallen Dragon Ridge or Redwater City, would they be able to find any of the Church’s priests.


    “This is -” Rnd did not even have the time to finish his introduction, before the square burst into thunderous cheers.


    “Miss Nana, Miss Nana, the youngdy hase!”


    “Young Angel, thank you for curing my husband!”


    “Little girl, when you have timee to my house and eat. I specifically raised two chickens, whether steamed egg soup or stewed chicken soup they are all possible!”


    “Nana looked at me!”


    “No, she looked at me!”


    Nana could not help to cover her mouth, and her eyes became moist. Rnd believed that the other witches went through the same feelings as she did – they had finally broken away from the evil identity the Church had forced upon them, and were now finally able to walk under the sun like any other person. Rnd smiled brightly and patted her head, “You don’t need to be afraid, just speak some thankful words in response to everyone’s enthusiasm. Don’t forget that from now on you are the representative of the Witch Union.”


    “Um...” She sniffed and wiped her the tears flowing over her face, bowed to everyone then said, “Th-thank... thank you!”