I'm a Immortal Tavernkeeper, But My S-Rank Daughter Doesn't Know That!

"The news of the death of the Devourer of Ships spread quickly, Victor. Frugeon, like many others, now sees you with fresh eyes."

Victor frowned, trying to process the information. "That’s why he’s so... respectful?"

"Exactly," Luísa confirmed with a simple smile. "You did something that many thought was almost impossible. The death of the Devourer of Ships will save countless lives, I’m sure. Also, I’m very grateful that you mentioned the Selvarum family as a contractor. Word of this has already spread far and wide and will continue to do so, as the Selvarum family name is priceless to us. "

"I’m glad to repay you for Mari’s help and for the hospitality you’ve shown me," Victor said, bowing his head. "However, I must admit that this was not my original intention. I never sought recognition, nor did I have such noble intentions as you think when I killed the Devourer of Ships, you know that."

Luísa laughed easily. "Sometimes, Victor, actions that we consider simple are considered extraordinary by others, and sometimes we don’t even realize how much our actions affect other people. I’m sure you’ve saved thousands of lives in your lifetime, even if you didn’t mean to," she said. "But for now, let me buy you some tea. We need to talk more about the next steps and a small request I have for you."

"All right, tea would be great to warm me up, thank you," Victor replied.

*

Just as Luísa Selvarum had told Victor Shieldman that morning, news of his achievement spread far and wide.

In a noisy tavern in the heart of Naeross Island, the sounds of clinking mugs and loud laughter echoed through the room, even though it was already morning. After the death of the Devourer of Ships was announced, the pirate island entered an unprecedented state of celebration.

Sailors and pirates gathered around tables, singing and dancing.

In Komotini, a large city in the far east of the Kingdom of Athina, at the busiest market in the city, merchants shouted their wares as people hurried past, buying supplies and discussing the latest news.

A middle-aged woman in a flour-stained apron stopped at a spice stall, and the vendor read a magical newspaper from the capital. The front page of this newspaper was filled with news from the past week, but at the bottom of the page, a news item caught her eye with the headline, "The terrible sea monster called the Devourer of Ships dies".

"Is that the breaking news, Richard?" The woman asked.

The shopkeeper, an older man with a white beard, lowered the paper and looked at the woman. "Yes, why?"

"Let me see something." She took the paper from the vendor, turned it over, and found the news item that interested her so much.

[Athina Kingdom Newspaper

The terrible sea monster known as the Devourer of Ships dies!

In an extraordinary feat that is already being called one of the greatest heroics of the year, a mysterious hunter named Victor Shieldman has managed to defeat the dreaded sea creature known as the Devourer of Ships.

The Epic Battle

On the morning of December 9th, Victor Shieldman, accompanied by a team of sailors and under the patronage of the renowned Selvarum family, faced the creature in the treacherous waters between the port of Klento and the island of Naeross.

The battle was intense and filled with moments of great danger, but Victor’s courage and skill prevailed, culminating in the death of the Devourer of Ships.

Impact on the Kingdom

The fall of the Devourer of Ships is a monumental victory for maritime commerce in the north of the Kingdom of Athina. For years, this creature, which experts say is a very old moon squid, has been responsible for countless shipwrecks, loss of life, and destruction of valuable goods. Now, with its death, people hope that the sea lanes will become a little safer, boosting trade and bringing a new breath of hope to the maritime communities in the region around Klento.

The Mysterious Hunter

Victor Shieldman, once as unknown as any half-baked hunter, has now become a legend, at least to the sailors and workers who feared the Devourer of Ships. His actions will save countless lives before another sea monster returns to plague the shallow northern seas.

Recognition and Gratitude

In addition to his own merits, Victor was keen to recognize the importance of the cooperation of the Selvarum family, who played a crucial role in the preparation and execution of the plan that led to the defeat of the Devourer of Ships.

The Selvarum family has contributed much to the Kingdom of Athina with their inventions and patents and should continue to rise to the top of the trading companies throughout the Kingdom in the years to come.

Conclusion

The defeat of the Devourer of Ships marks a new Chapter in the maritime history of the Athenian Kingdom. It is proof that courage and determination can overcome the greatest challenges.

Journal of the Kingdom of Athína 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Inform, inspire, unite!]

When the woman next to the vendor finished reading the newspaper, Richard looked at her with wide eyes and asked:

"Is this Victor Shieldman the same Victor Shieldman?"

"Yes, I believe it is! Who would have thought anyone could defeat that monster?"

"But if anyone could, he certainly could, Petunia!"

*

At the same time, in a training camp on the outskirts of Krona, in the far south of the kingdom of Athina, a fleet of knights was ready to march under the command of Sir Alaric, a respected veteran. As the news of the Devourer of Ships reached him like a whisper in his right ear, Sir Alaric paused in his speech.

"Victor Shieldman," he murmured thoughtfully. "Is he still alive?"

Seeing the faint shadow of a smile appear on Sir Alaric’s face for the first time in his life, one of the young knights in the front row of the train couldn’t help but be curious and asked:

"Sir Alaric, who is this Victor Shieldman?"

The almost joyful expression on Sir Alaric’s face vanished instantly. "Let’s just say he was like you, Carl, one of my many apprentices. Now pay attention! Sense!"

*

The news also reached the royal capital, including the throne room of the King of Athína. The councilors were gathered there, discussing matters of state at a long table in front of the throne.

The king, an old man with a gray beard and a stern expression, was listening intently when one of the advisors, a thin man with round glasses, stood up and addressed the king.

"Your Majesty, let’s get to the important news. In Eahphis, another red dragon has been sighted; in Edessa, the S-rank hunter Wanda Stillwind has met with the head of the Golden Sun Guild; it is believed that steps will be taken to arrest more nobles involved in the slave trade; north of Yulshire, a group of hunters has found a mysterious magical forest; and finally, near Naeross, a hunter named Victor Shieldman has defeated the dreaded Devourer of Ships."

The king nodded slowly, ignoring most of the news. However, one of the people at the advisors’ table was Rufie, a man with long hair and rather dark skin.

"Did you say ’Victor Shieldman’?" Rufie asked, getting up from his seat.

The advisor, reading the message, nodded in agreement. "Yes. Do you know him, Hero Rufie?"

Rufie looked around and realized that everyone in the room was staring at him, so he put a hand to his face and slowly sat back in his seat. "No, it’s nothing. I just thought I heard something different."