Divine Luck: SSS-Rank Battle Maid Harem-Chapter 410: For Your Efforts

The students gasped in awe as the dragon took to the air and soared through the skies, giving them a glimpse into what it would be like to be a dragon and lord over the heavens. The only problem was the wind, as the dragon flapped its sail-like wings and propelled them to great speeds as they flew over the countryside and the Empire on their way to the capital.

With the principal’s familiar’s speed, it didn’t take long for them to arrive at the capital. And in the principal’s usual manner of not caring the slightest about other’s thoughts and opinions, he had the dragon set down just outside the Imperial Palace.

The principal jumped down with a smile on his face before walking past the pale and shocked guards. They didn’t even try to stop the principal or the others as they entered the palace grounds.

Fortunately, they had been warned about the principal arriving today. The guard captain had told them to be prepared for anything and if something happens, don’t do anything stupid. The guards were determined not to do anything stupid from the beginning. That was part of their job description, after all.

But when a large dragon suddenly dropped out of the sky and landed right in front of them, any thoughts of doing anything at all vanished from their heads. The guards pretended to be lifeless statues as the dragon lowered its head and sniffed them until their hair stood straight up. Their helmets? Already eaten.

Nessa glanced back when she heard the crunching sounds. Fortunately, the guards were untouched. It was just pieces of their armor that had the honor of becoming the dragon’s snacks while it waited for the principal.

Guards rushed out of the Palace and guard stations due to the ruckus the principal caused, but upon seeing the source, they lowered their weapons and ended up escorting the principal and his entourage to the hall where the Emperor or his representative held court on a semi-regular basis.

It was a long room with stands on the side for nobles and commoners who had come to voice their requests, partake in discussions of the Empire’s policies, or, on rare occasions such as this one, receive rewards for meritorious deeds.

Currently, the room was empty save for two people standing in front of the throne at the back of the room.

The principal entered first and took a seat, gesturing for the students to walk forward.

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"Anerias Corom. Nessa Koche. Dukiel. Violina Systine. Julius Hersko. Zacharia Evandiel," the Empress Dowager said with a gentle smile as all six students bowed with proper etiquette before her, the Emperor’s representative.

"You all have done the Empire a great favor. On behalf of the Emperor and all His subjects, I thank you. But gratitude alone is not enough of a reward for such a great deed as yours. Anerias Corom, rise and take a step forward." Ursula gestured for the young woman beside her, Rienne, to do her part.

Rienne grabbed an item from the table next to her and walked down the dais and presented the item to Anerias.

"For your efforts in vanquishing a threat to the Empire, you are granted the neckbone of a Two-headed Hellhound."

Anerias received the bone that looked more like a thighbone than anything else with both hands. He could sense the heat and the power remaining in it as soon as he touched it. He almost wanted it for himself, but he knew where it was supposed to go. It was for his Blackfire Hound.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Anerias bowed deeply.

"Nessa Koche, rise and take a step forward. For your efforts in vanquishing a threat to the Empire, you are granted the ashes of a Nightmare."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Nessa received a dark pouch with a curious expression. She had a feeling it was for her Midnight Butterfly. Experience exclusive tales on novelbuddy

"Dukiel, rise and take a step forward. For your efforts in vanquishing a threat to the Empire, you are granted a Mountain Heart and the surname Spiros."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Dukiel accepted what looked like a polished, fist-sized stone and a paper with his full name. It was the document of his recognition by the Empire and Emperor. He was no longer a nameless orphan. He shared his name with the Empire’s capital, in a way turning the Empire into his parent. He was the first in his family.

"Violina Systine, rise and take a step forward. For your efforts in vanquishing a threat to the Empire, you are granted the Winter’s Embrace."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Violina, although confused about the empty steely blue sword sheath she received, expressed her gratitude. Ursula could tell that Violina was confused, but the ceremony was still ongoing so she moved on for now.

"Julius Hersko, rise and take a step forward. For your efforts in vanquishing a threat to the Empire, you are granted a Branch of the Sky Tree."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Julius received the ordinary-looking branch with an incredulous expression. He wasn’t sure what the Sky Tree was, nor what he was supposed to do with a branch from it. But he could tell that it was amazing just by holding it.

If he looked at what the others got, it almost seemed like he was supposed to give it to his Mannequin, but that didn’t feel quite right to Julius. His Mannequin wouldn’t like the Branch, and the Branch wouldn’t accept becoming a part of the Mannequin.

Julius shrugged and put away the branch. He could figure that out later.

"Zacharia Evandiel, rise and take a step forward. For vanquishing a threat to the Empire, you are granted any one item out of the Imperial Treasury of your choosing," Ursula said with a smile as she looked at Zach. She could have picked out something for him that would be worth a fortune or of decent help to him or any of his familiars.

But she had a feeling that it would be more entertaining if she let him pick what he wanted.

The principal narrowed his eyes as he looked at the Empress Dowager.