Return of the Prince

- Outskirts of the Death Realm Capital, Mordem -

"Your Highness, His Majesty has sent a return letter," a soldier reported as he rushed into a tent, kneeling down.

"Oh? Let's see it," a young man's voice replied, quiet yet charismatic.

"Yes, Your Highness."

The soldier moved up and pulled out a folded piece of parchment from his armor's inner pocket, then handed it to the man sitting on a throne of sorts, who took it in his flawless hand.

"Hm… oho… I see…" The prince murmured as he skimmed through the letter, a devious smile forming on his face. "So… my beloved Aucerina has returned, huh? It seems she was unable to find a suitable partner in the Living Realm, so she has come back to my arms! We are destined to be together after all!"

"Er… but His Majesty wanted you to get rid of her…"