Chapter 961: Chapter 600, Savage Wilds Tomb (Bonus for Alliance Hierarch ‘Angel’s Trajectory’.)
Amanda, like an elegant queen, took his hand and ascended with him.
Her left hand, covered in gold armor, felt cool to the touch.
Fang Hao was led upwards.
With his back to the crowd, he gave Amanda a look.
It signaled there was no need for this, he was just there to go through the motions, and she should handle it on her own.
Yet Amanda, as if she did not see, continued leading him until they arrived in front of the royal throne.
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She gestured for him to sit.
Their seats, side by side, gave off the impression of two emperors sharing the same era.
Once Fang Hao sat down.
Amanda stood to the side, delivering an impassioned speech.
It was to thank Fang Hao and for the restoration of the Kingdom.
And Fang Hao maintained a smile, projecting the sentiment that she spoke well and represented his thoughts.
After Amanda had finished.
Fang Hao also stood up, gave a brief account of events, and then moved on to the next phase.
The commendation ceremony.
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As those involved in the battle were leaders under Fang Hao’s command, as well as the transmigrators from his lands,
the commendation ceremony was led by Fang Hao.
Still with a brief introduction, he quickly dived into the main matter.
He began to honor the well-commanding officers and the valiant soldiers from the battle.
This battle, although it was Amanda’s fight for the restoration of her Kingdom, was also about expanding the territory of his land.
As the overall commander of this campaign, Amanda certainly deserved commendation.
Especially since, in this battle, she exhibited remarkable leadership skills.
Taking down Black Horn City in a nearly blitzkrieg fashion.
Fang Hao spoke loudly, “Amanda, as the foremost contributor, you’ll officially take over the entire management and planning of the ‘Great Cemetery of Odys.’ You’re also awarded ten thousand Warfire Coins, three hundred sets of purple Temple Guardians armor, command over the remaining land forces, and the subsequent financial support from the main city for this region.”
Amanda stood up, bowed respectfully, “Thank you, my lord.”
An award of ten thousand Warfire Coins and three hundred sets in purple.
To ‘Amanda,’ these held no attraction.
It was a standard reward for commanders, something everyone received.
The amount of gold she had control over was far more than this sum.
What truly mattered to her was Fang Hao acknowledging her position.
As well as the command over the remaining ground forces.
The remaining land forces numbered in the millions.
A massive army, crucial to strengthening her regime and securing her borders.
Without these forces, she couldn’t keep control over such vast lands.
Then, there was the financial support for the region.
This nation had been practically ruined by Odys.
To recover, substantial funds and time were necessary.
This was another aspect where she relied on Fang Hao’s support.
To help her quickly restore vitality within the lands.
After awarding Amanda,
Fang Hao continued to honor the heroes who participated in the war.
The rewards remained Warfire Coins, equipment, and improvements to living conditions.
After all, the undead heroes living in the main city lacked nothing.
Warfire Coins, they could use to purchase various items.
As the heroes’ awards concluded,
The transmigrators below started to get excited.
“It’s our turn, it’s our turn….”
“Amitabha, I want a Bone Dragon, I want a Bone Dragon….”
“Give me a hero, I want a hero.”
“Give me Warfire Coins; I’ll go to the Trade Alliance and buy my own.”
“I want ‘Amanda,’ I want to be the queen’s toy boy!”
“What the hell?” Everyone paused, startled.
They knew Amanda was Undead, but this person didn’t even spare the Undead.
After the heroes were honored,
Fang Hao’s gaze fell upon the transmigrators below.
He recalled previous battles and how transmigrators were rewarded.
He began, “In this battle, the group of transmigrators played a significant role. Each person will be awarded one thousand Warfire Coins, ten sets of purple armor, and command over twenty thousand Undead Skeletons.”
Hearing the rewards, the transmigrators once again buzzed with conversation.
Though there were no Bone Dragons or heroes,
they still had purple equipment and the command over twenty thousand Undead.
It was still thrilling.
In the channels now, green equipment was mainstream.
Blue equipment signified high-level gear.
Purple equipment, just a single piece, was considered a Divine Artifact, drawing envy throughout the channels.
And here there was a windfall of ten sets all at once.
If a set included four pieces, that meant forty pieces, a jackpot.
Plus, command over twenty thousand Undead.
This non-eating, battle-ready Skeleton was the perfect kind of soldier.
They could now sweep through bandits and drive out wild beasts on their own.
It also provided them a sense of security.
Mostly because, on this expedition, they hardly did anything but ride in carriages for half a month.
They watched a battle between Undead forces,
And then stood here awaiting commendation.
No wonder those who had participated in previous battles fought to join again.
Collecting equipment here was far safer and easier than going out to fight monsters.
Although they didn’t receive any Bone Dragon or heroes,
Their hearts were still content.
As for becoming the queen’s consort… well, there was time to vie for that!
It wasn’t necessary to have Fang Hao personally reward them for that role.
With the commendation ceremony over,
The spotlight returned to Amanda.
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At four o’clock in the afternoon,
The award ceremony in the Royal Palace and the investiture of officials finally concluded.
In the latter half, Fang Hao sat off to the side, playing the part of a silent, smiling backdrop.
Maintaining his lordly demeanor.
Nodding occasionally, signalling his agreement with Amanda’s words.
Very dull.
But there was one thing he miscalculated.