Fredrinn Firecrown: The Weakest Villain

"Since you have a Void Tempering powerhouse, there should be no problem in promoting you to a dukedom. I believe you gathered the necessary personnel as well since you confidently requested it."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Alright. It shouldn't be an issue. Your Firecrown Household was once a supreme household after all. I give you my word."

The king stood up and proclaimed. "I, Vulcanus Starwind, hereby announce that the Firecrown Household will become the sixth supreme household of the Star Wind Kingdom!"

Roland and Fredrinn couldn't conceal their excitement.

[The Firecrown Household's power has significantly increased because of your intervention! It is a family that is supposed to fall, but it now carries an enormous responsibility to hold the skies! Rewards: 5000 Fate Points, Level Up Card x2, and Spear Talent Upgrade Card x1!]

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"An official seal will be delivered to your estate soon. I will also announce your promotion to the whole kingdom." The presence of another supreme household was a huge blessing to the kingdom so he didn't mind doing them this favor.

"Thank you for granting our request, Your Majesty! We won't disappoint your trust! Once we gather enough manpower, we will join the battle in Mount Roshar! I promise you that!" Roland solemnly said.

The king smirked. "I will await that day. You guys may leave." He waved his hand.

Just as they were about to bid farewell, the king suddenly remembered something. "By the way… it is customary for a newly promoted dukedom to hold a banquet in their estate. Head back to Red Sun City at once and prepare a grand party. Don't forget to invite the five supreme households and the royal family."

"Alright. We will make preparations as soon as we return." Roland wouldn't miss this opportunity to expand their connections.

"I heard that you came here via carriage. You won't have enough time to prepare if you travel on land. I'll have someone send you back home with a flying mount."

Roland and Fredrinn didn't expect this gesture. "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty!"

The king waved his hand. "You may go."

They bowed deeply at the king before they left the throne room.

On their way out of the throne room, Fredrinn felt surreal.

"We did it, son." Roland smiled as he patted Fredrinn's shoulder.

"Yeah." Fredrinn nodded his head absentmindedly.

At this moment, a royal guard suddenly approached them and returned their storage items. "I will be responsible for driving you back home. Please follow me. The flying mounts are kept behind the palace." He said.

"Alright. Lead the way."

While they were navigating through the maze-like hallway of the palace, Fredrinn used the opportunity to inspect the items he received.

'I got two Level Up Cards, one Spear Talent Upgrade Card, and 5000 Fate Points…' Fredrinn immediately used the three cards.

Fredrinn Firecrown [Core Formation 8th Layer] [Level 38]

Spirit Root: High-Grade

Sword Talent: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spear Talent: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fire Affinity: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ice Affinity: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Space Affinity: ⭐️

Cultivation Method: Sacred Law of Ice and Fire

Skills: Seven Scorching Sword Style

Affiliation: Firecrown Supreme Household

Fate Rating: D (Click to see your future)

Fate Points: 7375

He thought that it would take him some time before he would advance to the Nascent Soul realm.

'I still have a lot of things to do when I get home.' Fredrinn closed his character profile and looked ahead with a confident smile.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the magical beast facility of the royal family. There were all sorts of magical creatures kept here and their cultivation was miles ahead compared to the ones they kept in the estate.

Roland talked with the royal guard for a while to inform the latter about their exact number. After their discussion, they chose three large creatures.

"Let's stop by at the Silversword Household's estate," Fredrinn told the royal guard.

"Alright. Hop on. I will take you guys there."

***

Inside the main mansion of the Silversword Supreme Household's estate.

Aubrey stood on the balcony while gazing at the blue sky. Her eyes were filled with longing as she thought of a certain person. "When will I see you again?" She sighed in regret. Because of the recent assassination attempt on the royal princess, her parents strictly forbid her from leaving the estate.

"Hm? What's that?" Looking at the sky, she noticed three large elephant-looking creatures with wide fan-like ears.

The appearance of those creatures alerted the members of the Silversword Supreme Household. Many people gathered in front of the main mansion, staring warily at the incoming beasts.

Aubrey jumped down from the balcony and landed beside her grandfather, the current patriarch of the Silversword Supreme Household, Duke Archival Silversword.

"Grandpa, do you know what those creatures are?" She asked with her eyebrows furrowed.

Duke Archival narrowed his eyes. He used his spiritual perception to observe the incoming magical beasts and he soon discovered the symbol of the royal family on the creatures' armor. "It seems like we have visitors from the royal family. Everyone, disperse! They are important guests from the royal family!"

Hearing their patriarch's words, everyone was relieved.

A few moments later, the three beasts landed in front of the duke and the other members of the Silversword Supreme Household.

Fredrinn, Roland, and Argus got down from the beast and landed gracefully in front of them.

Roland cupped his hands at the duke. "Greetings, Patriarch Archival. We promised Elder Rex that we would visit Miss Aubrey. I apologize for our unannounced visit."

Fredrinn stared at the duke. He was an old man dressed in silver and blue yishang. He looked dashing for his age. There almost wasn't a sign of aging on his skin.

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[Archival Silversword] Favorability: 39

The old duke was actually as strong as the two guardians of the king!

Before the old duke could respond, Aubrey walked towards Fredrinn and smiled gently. "So you came to visit me, huh?" She sounded happy from the tone of her voice.

"It's good to see you again, Aubrey." Fredrinn smiled back in response.

Looking at the two young people who were staring at each other with ambiguous gazes, Duke Archival was left speechless.