Chapter 84: Surprise

Following the campaign in Kabura, Nephis officially announced herself Queen and received the support of the city's population thanks to Alex's intervention.

Alex also gained a very high number of followers from this endeavor, and his Faith Energy reserves were higher than ever.

Currently, they were planning their raid on the rebel stronghold in Balkh, where the mastermind of the whole rebellion exerted his influence.

Alex knew who the true mastermind behind this was, but he didn't tell Nephis, as it didn't seem right to involve a mortal in a conflict between deities.

"Lord Alex, you needn't concern yourself with the other cities of our land, if you can successfully overthrow the rebels in Balkh, then I will take upon myself the role of taking back the rest of our land," Queen Nephis advised him.

Alex nodded and turned to Hermes, who was sipping on chamomile tea on the terrace of the palace.

"Hermes, are you coming?"