The Story of Hero Among Heroes ~The Founding Chronicles of Arestia Chapter 40

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Translator: Raizu
Editor: s.h.i.+rayuki

Chapter 40 – Imperial Capital ~Arrival~

The capital of Holy Arcadia Empire was simply called the Imperial capital. There was no official name for it.

Apparently, it has an original name, but since the city had been called [Imperial Capital] from the time of the Great Arcadia Empire, that t.i.tle just naturally stuck even up until now.

The population was over 3 million, and it's widely known as the largest city in the Arcadia continent.

Currently, the city continued to prosper as the center of science and culture of Arcadia continent.

It's been two weeks since Ares left Romaria.

Finally, the main gate of Imperial Capital could be seen in the distance.
This main gate of the Imperial Capital is also known as the [Gate of Victory].
It is said that soldiers who marched through this gate will always return victorious. This site has been maintained since the time of the Great Arcadia Empire.

Ares rode through the gate.

[How many years has it been since we last went through this gate?]

[I never thought that I'd return here by going through this gate again….]

Sigurd rode on with a resolute face. To him, the Imperial Capital was a reminder of the time when he had to fight as a slave gladiator. He had no good memories regarding this city.

[Well, don't say it like that. Moreover….]

That said, Ares looked back at the Black Legion riding behind him.

[We'll march to Schwarzer Mansion to remain in stand by there and to have some rest. With 5000 cavalry, we need to prepare the place. Also… I suppose it's too glaring of a view alright.]

In response to Ares' words, Sigurd looked at the soldiers guarding the gate. They seemed to be wary after seeing the unfamiliar riders clad in black.

[If I want to stand out, then I have to go all out with it. This is the best place to enter the capital.]

That was why Ares chose to go through the Capital's main gate.

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The Imperial Capital mainly consisted of 4 districts.

The northern district is the home for n.o.bles.
The eastern district is for those who have large income like the knights or big-time merchants.
The southern district is the widest as it is where the commoners live.
And then… the west district is where poor people, thugs, and prost.i.tutes gather.

Naturally, the Schwarzer mansion is situated on the northern district. It was famous for taking a quite wide spot on the district if compared to the other aristocrats' mansions. Because it belonged to a clan with military power in hand, the mansion had to have enough s.p.a.ce to station soldiers.

And Ares, after instructing his army to rest, disappeared.

He headed to the west district. There was someone he needed to meet over there.

[There are still two weeks before I have to enter the palace. Lots of things to do and prepare beforehand…. I'm sorry everyone, but I wonder if I can go out for a moment?]

That was the only thing Ares said to Sigurd before he left the mansion.