We agreed to set sail, so you'd become the ruler of the deep sea?

Chapter 458 [Post-War Events] [Legend Status Increased!]

next moment.

Xia En's blade pierced the king's chest, and a burst of emerald green light instantly enveloped his body.

Wang let out a shrill roar, his body began to disintegrate rapidly, and the black [Filthy Secret Power] dissipated into the air like smoke.

With the fall of the King of the Ancient Spirits, the atmosphere on the battlefield changed abruptly.

The crimson light in the eyes of the Ancient Spirit warriors and beasts who were controlled by the Filthy Power gradually faded.

Instead, there was a sense of confusion and bewilderment.

They stopped what they were doing, looked around, as if they had just woken up from a nightmare.

"I...where am I?"

"What happened? Why am I here?"

"Where is the king...?"

Some Ancient Elf warriors muttered to themselves, their memories still stuck before they were controlled by the Heart-Stealing Apostles, feeling unfamiliar and fearful of everything before them.

However, not everyone regained consciousness.

Some of the Ancient Spirit warriors still had eyes filled with hatred and anger.

Their memories were distorted by the [Filthy Mystic Power], their minds filled with a false history—elven warriors wielding weapons, slaughtering their people;
They were forced to leave the [Elf Realm] and come to this new home.

Then, the invaders from Rhine City arrived!
Moreover, Xia En's killing of the King of the Ancient Spirit Clan is an undeniable and indisputable fact!

An Ancient Spirit warrior roared, his spear pointing directly at Shane not far away.

"It was you...it was you who killed our king!"

Another soldier echoed loudly, his eyes burning with hatred.

"Invaders of Rhine City, you have colluded with the elves to try and annihilate our Ancient Spirit Clan!"

"Avenge our king! Slaughter them all!"

These Ancient Elven warriors, their memories distorted, raised their weapons once more and charged toward the Elven and Rhine City defenses.

The atmosphere on the battlefield became tense once again.

"not good!"

Xia En frowned and looked at Yese beside him.

What he worried about most happened.

Although the direct control of the [Heartbreaker Apostle] over the [Ancient Spirit Clan] has been lifted.

However, their distorted memories cannot be restored to normal overnight.

Furthermore, given that they are currently on the battlefield, public sentiment is running high.

If the fighting continues, the hatred between the Ancient Spirits and Rhine City will likely never be averted.

We must find a way to bring them to their senses!

"Yes."

Yese nodded, his face full of solemnity.

He took a deep breath, activated his secret power, and floated into the air, while simultaneously expanding his aura without reservation.

This action undoubtedly attracted the attention of most of the surrounding Ancient Spirits.

"Citizens of the Ancient Spirit Clan, please stop!"

Yese shouted loudly, "You have all been deceived by the [Heartbreaker]!"

"The elves and [Rhine City] are not our enemies!"

"The real enemy is the Mind Flayer and the evil god behind him!"

"That was... the sage Yeshe?"

Yese had quite a reputation among the Ancient Spirits, and soon someone recognized his identity.

However, a significant number of soldiers did not stop.

They stared coldly at Yese, their eyes filled with distrust and anger.

"Yesse? You are Yesse?"

A soldier sneered, pointing his weapon at Yese.

"You traitor! You have betrayed our king, you have betrayed the Ancient Spirit Clan!"

"You colluded with those humans and caused the death of our king!"

"What face do you have to stand in front of us?"

Yese's face turned pale, but he did not back down.

"Listen to me! The king has been controlled by the Mind Flayer! He is no longer our king!"

"Our true enemy is the Mind Flayer! He wants us to kill each other and destroy our homeland!"

"You have all been blinded by His power!"

However, the soldiers wouldn't listen to a word.

Their memories were completely distorted, and all they could see was hatred and anger.

"Shut up! You traitor!"

"We saw the king die at your hands! And you still want to deny it?"

"Avenge our king! Slaughter all these traitors and enemies!"

The warriors roared and charged toward Yese and Shane.

Xia En quickly stepped in front of Yese, wielding his long blade and forcing back several warriors who were charging at the front.

"Yesse, this won't work! They won't listen to anything!"

Yese's face was pale, and his eyes were filled with pain.

He knew that these people were blinded by hatred and that words alone could not bring them to their senses.

Just then, a clear, crisp sound came from afar.

"Everyone, please stop!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Angie walking over with a young boy from the Ancient Spirit Clan.

The boy was dressed in magnificent clothes and wore a small crown on his head. He was none other than Hughes, the little prince of the Ancient Spirit Clan!
"Prince Hughes!"

A hint of surprise flashed in Yese's eyes.

Although Hughes is young, he is the rightful heir to the throne of the Ancient Spirits.

They hold considerable prestige among the ancient races known as the Ancient Spirits.

"Prince Hughes is here! Stop right now!"

Yese shouted.

The angry warriors paused involuntarily when they saw Hughes.

A hint of hesitation appeared in their eyes, but it was quickly replaced by hatred.

"Prince Hughes... how could you be with these traitors?"

"A soldier asked coldly."

"They killed our king! Are you going to betray us too?"

Hughes's little face was full of determination.

He walked up to Yeshe and said loudly.

"You are all wrong! Sage Yese has not betrayed us! He has always been protecting our people!"

"The real enemy is the [Mind Flayer]!"

"He has taken control of my father and wants to destroy our homeland!"

"You have all been controlled by His strange and mysterious power!"

Although Hughes' voice was still young, it was full of power.

The soldiers' eyes gradually wavered.

"But...we saw the king die at their hands..."

A soldier said in a low voice, his tone tinged with uncertainty.

Hughes shook his head, his voice filled with sorrow.

"Father has become a puppet controlled by the [Mind Flayer]!"

"Only by killing him can we wake up!"

"If you continue fighting, you will only allow the [Mind Flayer]'s plot to succeed!"

"Do you want to destroy your own homeland with your own hands?"

Hughes's words struck the hearts of those warriors like a heavy hammer.

Their eyes gradually became dazed, and they slowly lowered their weapons.

Due to the death of the Ancient Spirit King, some members of the Ancient Spirit race experienced the emergence of accurate memories. These memories contradicted the erroneous memories later instilled by the Heart-Stealing Apostles.

False memories are, after all, false.

With the source of the persistent pollution gone, and people gradually calming down, the situation improved.

The Ancient Spirits inevitably notice errors and omissions in their memories.

"Prince Hughes...we...were we really wrong?"

A soldier asked in a low voice, his tone filled with pain and struggle.

Hughes nodded, his eyes filled with sorrow.

"Yes, you have all been used."

"But it's not too late! As long as we unite, we can resist the corruption of the [Mind Flayer] and rebuild our home!"

The soldiers remained silent for a moment, then finally laid down their weapons.

Their eyes no longer held hatred, but instead held deep regret and self-reproach.

"We...we almost made a terrible mistake..."

“Prince Hughes, Sage Yeshe…please forgive our folly…”

Yese stepped forward and gently patted the soldier on the shoulder.

"This is not your fault; it is the conspiracy of the Mind Flayers."

"Now, let us fight together for the future of the Ancient Spirits!"

The soldiers nodded and stood behind Yese and Hughes again.

The atmosphere on the battlefield finally eased.

Xia En breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Angie and Hughes with gratitude in his eyes.

"Thanks to you all, otherwise this battle would probably have been impossible to end."

Anqi smiled slightly.

"this is what we are supposed to do."

"Now, the Ancient Spirit Clan and Rhine City can finally truly join forces to fight against the Heart-Stealing Apostle."

Xia En nodded, his gaze resolute.

"That's right, the real battle has only just begun."

"We must completely eradicate the remaining forces of the [Mind Flayers] and restore a peaceful future to the [Rhine Realm]!"

The crowd responded in unison, their fighting spirit soaring.

With the rejoining of the Ancient Spirits warriors, the situation on the battlefield has been completely reversed.

The allied forces of the Elves, Rhine City, and the Ancient Spirits quickly assembled and launched a final attack on the remaining forces of the Heartbreakers.

Under the leadership of Shane, Joey, Yese, and Hughes.

The allied forces advanced with unstoppable momentum, quickly defeating the beasts and war apes controlled by the [Filthy Secret Power].

The great battle has finally come to an end.

……

……

In the days following the victory in the war, the city of Rhine was bustling with activity.

As the city lord, Xia En shouldered the heavy responsibility of reconstruction and purification.

He not only had to repair the city walls and protective formations, but also cleanse the battlefield of the remaining [tainted secret power] to ensure that this land would no longer be corrupted by evil forces.

In the central square of Rhine City, Shane gathered the city's artisans, mages, and warriors to assign tasks and formulate a detailed plan.

Joey then led a team of mages, using the power of the Fountain of Life to purify the foul air.

Jane was in charge of directing the tree people and dwarf craftsmen to repair the city walls and buildings.

The Elven warriors assisted the Ancient Elven race in cleaning up the pollution in the forest and restoring nature's vitality.

at the same time.

Xia En also personally went to the territory of the Ancient Spirit Clan to discuss future cooperation with Yese and Hughes.

After several days of negotiations, the Ancient Spirits finally decided to become allies of Rhine City.

They will provide resources and support to Rhine City in the forest, while also engaging in exchanges and trade with Rhine City.

Clearly, as time goes on...

They may also gradually integrate into the cultural system of [Rhine City] and become citizens of this city.

"Lord Shane, thank you for everything you have done for us."

Hughes stood at the edge of the forest, looking at Shane with unwavering eyes.

Although only a few days have passed, the young prince has clearly matured.

"The Ancient Spirit Clan is willing to join hands with Rhine City to protect this land together."

Shaun smiled and nodded, then gently patted Hughes on the shoulder.

"Hughes, it is an honor for Rhine City to have you join us."

"In the days to come, we will face more challenges together, but as long as we stand united, nothing can stop us."

Yese stood to the side, a relieved smile on his face.

"Lord Xia En, the Ancient Spirit Clan will forever remember your kindness."

With the addition of the Ancient Spirits, the power of Rhine City has been greatly enhanced.

The city's residents gradually accepted these new allies and began to live and work with them.

Although cultural integration takes time, everyone is full of expectations for the future.

Apart from the cooperation with the Ancient Spirits.

Another key focus for Shane was his negotiations with the elves.

Unlike the Ancient Spirits, whose systems, culture, and strength are relatively backward.

The Elven race had been recuperating in the Elven Realm for nearly a thousand years, and before leaving the Seven Seas World, they had mastered a large number of advanced technologies and secret arts.

It is clearly unrealistic to expect the elves to become subjects of Rhine City.

However, this does not prevent the two from becoming closer allies.

After discussions with Anqi, both parties reached a certain consensus.

The Elven race can periodically send people to the [Rhine Realm] to guide the [Ancient Elven race] in the proper use of life force and nature magic.

At the same time, the [Rhine Realm] has [Rhinestones] that the [Elf Realm] does not have.

It allows for trading and the exchange of goods.

Overall, everything is moving in a positive direction.

……

……

A few days later.

The reconstruction of Rhine City is basically complete, and the city has regained its former vitality.

Standing on the city wall, Xia En looked down at the revitalized city, feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

at this time.

A line of text flashed across the panel.

[The legendary status of the title "Lord of the Rhine" has increased!]

[Legendary Rating: 1.0 → 1.3!]

Xia En was slightly taken aback, then revealed a satisfied smile.

He knew that the victory in this war not only brought new allies to [Rhine City], but also made his name even more renowned in [Rhine Secret Realm].

More and more people recognized his title as the "Lord of the Rhine".

As the Lord of the Rhine, his responsibilities are greater, but it also means that he has more power and resources to protect this land.

"Captain, what are you thinking about?"

Joey's voice came from behind.

Shane turned around and saw Joey smiling at him.

Her white hair swayed gently in the breeze, and her red eyes shone with a tender light.

"I think now that the [Rhine Realm] and the [Elf Realm] are stable, it's time to embark on a new journey."

Joey's heart stirred slightly, and she asked.

"Captain, you mean..."

"【The Secret Sea】?"

(End of this chapter)