Preparing for war!

Today we all are planning to go to Edith's favorite place for dinner, hoping to meet Agmuzan, Moglod, and Sorenamu. On our way to the food place. All the people bowed when they saw the long silver-haired woman, with her heterochromia eyes, screaming with happiness to be able to meet The Hidden Princess. Shive is smiling at them and keeps walking like it's a normal thing. I say,

"Wow Miss Shive. You really are famous as a hero."

Vivi and Kiel nod in agreement. Shive replies,

"Too rich for my blood and I didn't ask for any of these."

Too rich for her blood, but she's the daughter of the Demon King and also the true ruler of the Underworld. I guess she really didn't ask for any of these, and just want to live a normal life like anyone else. We arrived at the food place, and everyone is looking at Shive with their mouths wide open and then they all bowing down to her. Shive says,

"Get up... I don't need such salutations. Just pretend that I'm not here, and I just want to enjoy the night like all of you."

Everyone is admiring her appearance and words, and bow down again for the last time. We sit on the couch in the corner, the table and the couch are too big for us. The owner of the place put us here, I think this is for VIP guests. Then we ordered our food. A few minutes later, Agmuzan, Moglod, Sorenamu, and their teams came in while still panting and catching their breath. Knowing that The Hidden Princess is here in their favorite place. Zee is waving at them, and of course, they're shocked looking at us sitting on the same couch with the famous Hidden Princess. Then Zee told them to join us for dinner, and their reactions are priceless. They joined us and sit on the couches in silence and sweating nervously. Shive says,

"Is something wrong?"

They immediately snapped back to reality and smiles and shake their heads nervously, and didn't dare to look at Shive's face. Zee and the others laughing at them. Zee says,

"No need to be nervous guys, Shive is our friend. Just pretend that she's someone else."

Secra the beauty starting a conversation, so they won't be nervous.

"So how are you guys doing? It's been a while, isn't it? 4 months or so."

After that, everyone became less nervous and starting to get a little more relaxed. Sylla and Hessica are talking with Vivi and Kiel, and the rest of us talking with each other. Sorenamu says,

"So did you guys reach the 99th floor?"

Edith replies,

"Yep! We failed. But we know the butler's true power."

Sorenamu, Agmuzan, and Moglod are leaning forward, waiting for Edith to tell them the experience we had on the 99th floor. Everyone is focused on the story that Edith's told. Then Sorenamu says,

"Waah... I wonder how strong the Master is. I think it's really impossible to beat the Tower. Ohh, Princess, have you tried to get inside the Tower of Demise?"

All eyes are pointing at Shive. Shive replies,

"I'm not interested with the Tower sadly."

Agmuzan says,

"I'm sure that Princess can reach the top of the Tower in a few days."

They all nod in agreement. Shive just shrugs and smiles.

Zee replies,

"Hoo? So you guys know how strong Shive is?"

They shook their heads and Sorenamu says,

"We only heard some rumors about Princess, that she singlehandedly defeated all the generals from around the Underworld without even using any weapon."

Edith laugh and says,

"That's not even a quarter of her strength. I guess no one has ever seen Shive using her full strength huh."

They are all sweating like crazy when heard that, and Shive is smiling at them. The food is here and we are eating dinner together.

30 minutes later.

While we are drinking and enjoying the night, suddenly Antoine and Samantha came in and Antoine is holding a piece of paper. Everyone is looking at them and bow. Without saying anything, Antoine and Samantha running to our table with a worried face, then Antoine says,

"Big sis, look at this! The Undead King took the Babylon Mountain, and the Undead King is using the Artifacts at the moment. We need to stop them big sis, and prepare the army to defeat them before he finished his rituals."

Everyone is eavesdropping and worried when they heard the Undead King took the Babylon Mountain. Shive took the letter and read it. Antoine and Samantha are staring at each other and waiting for Shive's response. Shive says,

"Father can defeat him easily, why are you so worried about it?"

Antoine replies,

"The problem is... The Babylonians are helping them and started a rebellion against us, that's why the Undead King can easily take the Babylon Mountain. Not just the Babylonian, but also the Lich King and The Tombs King."

Shive sighing and replies,

"So the time has come... With our current numbers of armies, it won't be enough. Tell all the people with Advanced ranks and above to join us to fight them, and also command the city guardians to put the city on maximum guard."

Shive staring at everyone in the room and says,

"As you all heard. Any of you who is willing to join us to fight the Undead, tell your friends and companions about it and ask them to join us. I can't think about the rewards right now, but I, Shive Clovernoire with Antoine and Samantha Clovernoire promise to repay you all later. I, myself will lead the army to fight against them. Those who are planning to go, meet us at the north gate tomorrow early in the morning."

Everyone is screaming and banging the table with their hands and stomping the ground with excitement. Then they all stand up and says,

"For the glory of the Demon King!"

This is my first time to see such a burning passion to go to war. My whole body is having goosebumps from this. From fear and worry became courage, from despair and grieve became hope, from panic and nervous became excitement because of Shive's words. After hearing such words from Shive, everyone is going out, including Agmuzan, Moglod, Sorenamu as well as their teams, and tell about it to their friends and companions. We can hear the people outside cheering and starting to sing about the glory of the Demon King. Shive sat down and says,

"Antoine, you go tell father and the demon lords that I will lead the army. Samantha, go to the council meeting with the Dukes and tell them that I need at least 10.000 men power. I'm relying on you both. Go"

Antoine and Samantha immediately left and do what Shive's told. Secra says,

"You don't need us right Shive?"

Shive replies,

"Yeah, but the little brother has to come with me and be my right hand."

Vex with his crooked smile says,

"Hohoho... Of course, I'll help big sister. My power is all yours."

Vivi asks,

"Why can't we join you, Miss Shive?"

Shive replies,

"Because this is something that you can't handle yet. You need at least another 3 years of training and practice to be able to survive in this war. This is not a fight you can win, and this is my duty as the protector of the Underworld, not yours."

We already can imagine how hard it will be. Maybe it's like fighting dozens of Shive's butlers. So we understand what Shive said. Zee says,

"Little sis, If everything went bad, don't hesitate to ask us if you need help."

Shive nod and smile. Edith says,

"Val, Vivi, Kiel. I want you to focus on your training and meditations, also we who stay here will give you the hardest training you'll ever have."

We nod without questioning her. Zee says,

"Alright let's get back to the castle and let Shive and Vex prepare for war."

Without wasting any time, we immediately go back to the castle. The atmosphere here became heavy since the news about the war. This is the first time I feel uneasy like this.