A Sudden Conflict

"King Ordeus..."

"..."

Ordeus gaze upon the direction where he heard Elena's faint voice. There he finds himself looking at Castile's eyes as Castile is doing the same.

While the two Kings began to stare down at each other, the people inside the banquet hall remained silent. However, the lively atmosphere inside the hall have evidently changed with Ordeus presence.

The stare down continued for about a few seconds until the King of Cartha finally averted his gaze towards the King of Reilaea and Kruule.

Flipping his gold trimmed white cape, Ordeus takes a step forward to where the four Kings and Queens are standing idly and watching him approach them.

Looking at the King of Cartha, Edle is tongue-tied by his intimidating presence he gives off.

The King of Cartha passes by as the others around Edle were also looking tense at Ordeus passing by.

"Athlante... Francis Leon... I'm sure you both remember why you called me here, right?" Ordeus spoke with a rather infuriated tone, asking the two Kings about them inviting him to come.

"H-hey, Ordeus! It's been a while. How's your country been lately? Is it peaceful like usual."

"Ordeus. It's nice to see your face again."

Athlante spoke rather calm with his poker face, but Francis Leon could not remain calm speaking as Ordeus were staring daggers at him.

"I was told to come here because of an important meeting about the 5 countries' alliance so I left everything to my wife back in my country."

Ordeus grabs Francis' clothes and pulls him violently.

"Did you hear me? I was told to come here because I was told we are having an important meeting, not to attend some late birthday celebration!"

"Sorry! But if we ever told you that we were going to a birthday party celebration, surely you will not come...!"

Ordeus further tugs Francis' clothes to the point that it's choking him and couldn't breath.

"Obviously! There are so many things to do right now. Aside from keeping everything in my country to be in the right order, to keep it in check, there are those damn monsters who are gathering their forces and strength! We don't know exactly what they are planning or trying to do. They could just go and invade the Kingdom without being prepared, or they could have already summoned a demon without us even noticing it happening, and you guys prefer to stay cozy in this-"

King Ordeus who is in the middle of speaking his concern for the monsters who threatens the human Kingdoms from destruction was stopped after a hand suddenly grabbed his wrist. Looking at the person, he sees the face of the Queen of Reilaea - Elena.

"Please calm yourself, King Ordeus. I understand that there is a threat of the monsters and demons just hiding behind the shadows waiting for the right opportunity to strike. But sometimes, you have to relax yourself from all the stress you're getting, that's why we decided to invite you here."

Ordeus took a glance at King Castile who's standing behind Elena after listening to the Queen's words. Then, the King of Cartha snorted before releasing his wrist from Elena's grasp forcefully.

"Heh! Look at you now, acting all gentle and kind like a true Queen. The last time I see your true self was in the battlefield years ago. You were relentless, quick witted, and is always the first one to put your life in danger."

Elena were perturbed hearing the King of Cartha talking about how her personality changes.

"The once fearless knight who fought bravely and relentlessly under the flag of the once strongest country is now nothing but a calm and collected, kind and an easy-going Queen who sits on the throne while watching her Kingdom brimming with life and tranquility."

King Athlante and Francis tries to stop Ordeus, but he doesn't seem to listen to them.

"Time really changes people, huh? Even an insane King who massacred a lot during the last war managed to turn a new leaf and is now making peace towards other countries. Aren't you both a knight once? Until you both fell in love with the rulers to the King and Queen of two different Kingdoms and became one yourself."

Ordeus continue to spout words referring to Elena and Castile's past.

"Now that I realized it, you both are perfect for each other. Damn, how could I not realized this sooner I'm an idiot! This is so laughable I might die shrieking in laughter before a sword even cuts my head!"

The King of Cartha began laughing hysterically while the crowd and everyone watches him doing so.

The lively room of the banquet hall were clouded by the mournful expression of the people as they recalled the moments of the decade war, thanks to King Ordeus.

The King of Cartha continued to talk hysterically about Elena and Castile until...

"Thanks, you two. That really gave me a good laugh, I guess coming here is not really bad at all...!"

Between the silent crowd and the King of Cartha one person decided to put a stop to Ordeus' insult towards the rulers of Reilaea by grabbing him on his right shoulder.

"You've disrespected my Mother way more than enough... If you still wish to continue, I'm gonna have to make you leave by force."

The hand who stopped Ordeus, and the maddened voice were from the Prince of Reilaea - Edle.

"Oh...?"

It was probably because he is not afraid of the King of Cartha, or perhaps it was because he was enraged by King Ordeus' continued disrespect and insult to his Mother that he can look angrily and intently to the King's eyes.

"What did you say, brat?" Said Ordeus as an aura with an intent to do harm is coming out of him after hearing Edle spat out his words.

The King clenched his fist as it starts to become surrounding with lightning, the Prince of Reilaea did the same with his fist clad in flames.

The Kings and Queens, as well as Atalante, Pina, Befionne and the others were about to stop the two from clashing their fist against each other...

*Boom!* *Roar!*

A loud sound of impact that almost shaken the banquet hall were heard, followed by a loud roar outside the castle. Then, one of the double doors were forcefully opened by Reilaean Guard who came in a rush.

"Queen Elena, A dragon! A dragon landed outside the palace!"