I JUST WANT A PEACEFUL LIFE

Arriving at the training ground building similar to the amphitheater, Angus finds there are already a lot of nobles arriving. Most of them wear armor and a sword that seems ready to fight anytime.

Because of this, the security check is quite long and takes time. Still, nobody's dared to make a ruckus. They don't know when their unpredictable king is coming.

Unlike the usual noble gathering, King Leon likes to come at random times rather than coming after most nobles arrive. Creating a ruckus and chaos when King Leon arrives is the last thing that everyone wants to do.

While on the queue, "You don't seem to be nervous." said Duke Jacob from Angus's side.

"Why should I? Rather than feeling nervous, I feel that there will be a lot of hassle and annoying flies." said Angus.

"Flies?? Hahahaha… That seems true. Well, you are the first place in your class. So, there will be many people coming to you like flies." said Duke Jacob.

Hearing this, Angus could only roll his eyes towards all the hassle. If it is not because he wants to see Lily's performance, he will never come to this gathering. He rather spends his time reading books, learning new spells, or training.

After a while, they finally passed through the security check and entered the hall. Before the demonstration starts, everyone will wait and talk with the others in this communal hall.

"Alright, I will talk with those adults first. You can go on your own." said Jacob as he found some people coming on his way.

"Sure, I will just take some snacks." replied Angus nonchalantly.

While going towards the snack table, Angus hides his presence and blends in with the crowd. He notices a few people become startled after losing his whereabouts.

Looking at the surprised noble, 'Hmm… Most of them are the viscount and baron's son or daughter with a few high noble's sons. What a hassle, I will just keep hiding until the demonstration starts.' thought Angus.

Suddenly, Angus notices a familiar presence arriving in the hall in his detection. Angus finds Millie wearing a special combat dress and accompanied by an old man that looks in his forties.

There are similarities between Millie and the old man beside her. Coming out from his hiding place, Angus approaches them casually.

"Millie, you are here." called Angus.

"Ahh.. Angus. This is my father, Otto Golberg." said Millie.

"Nice to meet you, Count Golberg." said Angus.

"Yes, nice to meet you too. I hear many things about you, young master Angus." replied Otto.

"I hope it is not a bad thing." joked Angus.

"No, of course not. Besides, I also want to properly thank you for your help in finding the cure for my sickness before." said Otto.

"Ahh… I don't contribute much to finding the herb. You should thank Axel for that." said Angus.

"Don't be too modest, young master Angus. All of you may not come alive from that dimension if it is not for your efforts." said Otto.

Then, they begin to chat about various things before Angus feels another familiar presence from the entrance. Before they could react, something approached Angus at a fast speed. However, Angus was already used to this and immediately hit the incoming person. *Bonk*

"Angu… Ouch!! My head hurts!!" said Anna while rolling on the ground.

"Anna, Didn't I tell you not to run around mindlessly?!" rebuked Angus.

At this moment, Jayna also arrives at their location.

"Anna, don't run. Ahh.. Angus." said Jayna.

"Hello, my princess. May I accompany you?" said Angus while giving his hand.

"S-Sure." Jayna said, accepting Angus's hand.

Grabbing Jayna's hand, Angus immediately stood beside Jayna. Looking at how Angus was close to Jayna naturally, everyone couldn't help but whisper to each other.

"Then, excuse this old man, and please continue." said Otto from the side with a teasing smile.

Knowing the count's hidden meaning, Jayna becomes blush embarrassed.

"Hmm… It seems you are quite famous for getting everyone's attention." commented Angus.

"Stupid, Angus. This is all because of you." said Jayna.

"But you like beside me, right?" said Angus teasingly.

Jayna didn't reply and only nodded her blushing head.

Looking at her reaction, "It's okay. I will never let others touch you. Because you are mine." whispered Angus in Jayna's ear.

Hearing this, Jayna couldn't help but blush more and get closer to Angus. While Jayna and Angus are in their own world, the little troublemaker wakes up and runs towards the snack stand. Fortunately, Millie accompanies her before she goes wild and empties the entire snack table.

In the meantime, Angus continues to tease Jayna. He finds whenever Jayna is embarrassed beside him. She will try to get close to him as if he is a safe place to hide. Because of this, Angus likes to tease the embarrassed Jayna and have close physical contact with her.

Not long after that, a commotion erupts from the entrance. A series of royal guards entered the hall. Then, King Leon along with Jade entered the hall. At this moment, silence spread through the communal hall. All of the nobles could feel the pressure from the two of them.

After looking at the gathering nobles who bring their weapon and armor, "Why all of you seem to like going to fight to the death? This is only a demonstration, not an execution." said King Leon.

Hearing King Leon's remarks, 'This is because of you!!' cursed everyone inside, but no one dared to voice their complaint.

"Anyway, let's go to the arena." said King Leon leading everyone to the special arena in the deeper part.

The arena is similar to the stadium and surrounded by leveled seats for the audience. It looks like an ordinary fighting arena. However, the barrier and the stone platform in the arena could hold out any six-grade attack or spells.

This could be said to be one of the strongest barriers and platforms in Firuman. This arena actually was rebuilt not too long ago. At that time, King Leon and Jade completely destroyed the entire arena during one of their casual spars.

No one knows about their spar result since they couldn't look at it. Just the casual shockwave from their clash is enough to kill any lower-grade combatant. Since they decided to rebuild it, King Leon spent a lot of resources to make it stronger and better than last time.

He even requested the builder and architect to withstand the seventh-grade combatant fight. However, this is almost an impossible request to fulfill. Since ancient times, only legendary items could hold the power of a seventh-grade combatant.

There is no way they could create something legendary within a short time frame. Although it could not hold the fight of the seventh-grade combatant, the builder and crafter were sure that it could withstand any sixth-grade or below fight.

Looking at the arena, "Hmm.. It seems it is not a waste to hire those people to build the arena." said King Leon while sitting on the VIP seat along with Jade.

In the arena, there is already Master Valeron and a figure covered with a brown cloak. Not far from them, there is also a group of crafters and experts observing silently. Angus could find Balrug among these people.

At the moment, Balrug seems to be having a serious discussion with the other crafter and expert.

After all the nobles filled the audience spot, "Alright, let's not waste any more time. Master Valeron, please." said King Leon.

"Thank you, your majesty. Since ancient times, the creation of artificial intelligence combatants has already existed. Some of you may also have them, such as droids or battle golems. Currently, the strongest artificial intelligence combatant is known as Titan." said Valeron.

While Valeron is talking, there is a projection of Titan and its strength while fighting monsters in the middle of the arena.

Gathering everyone interested in the might of Titan, "Unfortunately, this technology is fully controlled and monopolized by the goblin and gremlin alliance.

"However, from this day on, this technology is no longer only for them. We, the Heart Kingdom, managed to create something better than their Titan." said Valeron as the audience began to whisper themself.

"Some of you may have already heard the rumor, and that rumor is true. Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you the first legendary Homunculus, Lily Graham!!" announced Valeron.

At the same time, the figure beside Valeron reveals herself and presents herself. Her pale white skin and silver hair look unworldly. If Valeron didn't call her Homunculus, no one would know that she was an artificial being.

Right now, her appearance is too similar to an ordinary girl. If it is not because of the indifferent look in her eyes, everyone will think she is an ordinary human girl.

After the audience calmed down, "Good job, Master Valeron. Then, show us the capability of Lily. Let us know about the power of legendary artificial intelligence." said King Leon.

At this moment, everyone began to be silent and didn't dare to make any voice. Almost all the nobles are afraid of being chosen to fight the legendary Homunculus. Seeing the expression of the nobles, King Leon could only smirk.

"Roy!!" called King Leon.

"Yes, my lord." the head of the royal guard replied.

"Fight her." said King Leon.