Four days later…
Within that short span, the Kingdom of Zarion had been turned on its head. Under the excellent planning of Dean Melissa and Mara, the Proclamation Orbs had been distributed to every major town and settlement.
The Gauntlet was kicked off in full effect, a national event the likes of which the kingdom had never seen.
Adrian had introduced himself to his people, and the after-effects were better than he could have ever expected.
They hailed him as a hero! The returning warriors, scattered across the land, had all conversed with their friends and families. They told tales of how the late King Theron had deceived them all, sending them to a pointless war, and how Adrian had single-handedly rescued them, even managing to make the proud Elves spare their lives.
This grassroots storytelling had caused him to garner the entire public's support almost overnight. The name Adrian echoed through the Kingdom, not as a conqueror, but as a savior.
