VI. (II.)

VI.

‘Grand Coronation Day’ (Part Two)

Author's Note: Please don't even try to plagiarize, illegally copy this story (and its terminologies which are mentioned in the following/previous chapters) or even try to distribute a soft copy. Do not test me. Thank you.

Previously on the ‘Tale of the Demon Ruler’: Back in ‘Earth’, Mr. Sir and Mrs. Lady noticed something wrong with Naoki and Aoi’s relationship when Shouta barged in and told them the truth; Mrs. Lady ended up confronting Naoki who went mad afterwards and was only stopped by Mr. Sir’s dried raisin attack. Few minutes later, Mr. Paul arrived dragging Dr. Markus’ group as they were being apprehended for illegal trespassing inside Ms. Castellia’s property where the rumored ‘Toll Bridge’ was located. Meanwhile in ‘Alementalia’, Mr. Nile and Sir Yuki met inside the court room; Rai found some intriguing files that made Sir Yuki panicked. Sir Yuki tried seizing it away from her but he failed. Despite her busy schedule, Rai and ‘Ryo’ has managed to visit inside the ‘Central District’, where they met Ms. Perisia’s group outside her Boutique and issued a surprising punishment to the burglar who claims he was also threatened by ‘Troll Bandits’. That night, Rai has officially crowned as the Kingdom’s new ‘Imperial Ruler and Hero’; everyone began cheering out for their new ‘Imperial Ruler’ meanwhile Lilia and Miko ended up stopping Hikaru from disrupting the coronation event.

‘Alementalia’

South Building’s Grand Hall

Party Hall

Stage Area

The newly crowned ‘Imperial Ruler’ Rai, along with her young students and guest, are seen gathering around her throne inside the make-shift stage.

“Look at your armor, Ms. Teacher. It is so shiny and sparkly!” Lilac cheerfully said as she started examining Rai’s golden armor.

“I know, right? Sir Nile and Lady Emi prepared this for me. I should thank them after this party.” Rai cheerfully said as she smiled back at Lilac.

“Also, you looked so beautiful, Ms. Teacher. I – I mean, your Majesty.” Dani nervously said as she immediately closed her mouth.

“Do not worry, Dani. You can still call me as your ‘Ms. Teacher’ and – Huh?! Come in!” Rai said as she started looking around the stage.

“Come in?’ Is that the phrase we usually say when someone is knocking on the front door?” Dani said as she wondered.

“Your Majesty, is there something wrong?” Lilac nervously said as she asked Rai.

“Ah, No – I mean few second ago, I heard that someone knocking somewhere around here but that would be impossible since there are no closed doors nearby.” Rai said as she got curious and scratched her head.

“Your Majesty, I’m down in here!” Felipe, the young ‘Elf Prince’ cheerfully said, he was sitting beside Rai’s throne and tried calling out to her.

“Aha! There you are, Felipe! W-What are you doing in there?” Dani nervously said as she stood up and carefully carried Felipe on her arms.

“M-My apologies, little ‘Prince Elf’! I did not noticed you. H-How long you were sitting down there?” Rai exclaimed as she wondered and asked Felipe.

“H-How did you get up in here? W-Where is your big sister?” Lilac nervously said as she asked Felipe.

“Um? Mama and big sister are currently enjoying the party with Lady Perisia and the others. I got bored waiting inside my basket so I silently sneaked and jumped out of it and head out to find you and Dani.” Prince Felipe softly said as he explained to everyone.

“I see. Dani, could you please bring him up in here?” Rai cheerfully said as she asked Dani.

“As you wish, your Majesty.” Dani cheerfully said as she carefully handed over Felipe to Rai.

“Huh?! That is just unfair! I, also, want to sit onto your lap, Ms. Teacher.” Lilac said as she got upset and pouted back at Rai.

“Lilac? Stop being so selfish and let Felipe have his chance.” Dani nervously said as she reprimanded her little sister.

“I-I just have to gently move you over here and then… Voila! You can see everyone inside this Party Hall while sitting up here onto my lap.” Rai nervously said as she smiled back at Felipe.

“Wow! You are right, your Majesty! I can clearly everyone from up here.” Felipe cheerfully said as he smiled back at Rai who blushed.

“Y-You are so cute! ’Yellow Elves’ are indeed so adorable! This is the first time I saw one up close though but look at these pair of small, pointed ears and -…” The overjoyed Rai excitedly said as she began pinching Felipe’s right ears.

“Y-Your Majesty, please calm down and could you please stop pulling his ear? He is still a baby elf!” Dani nervously said as she started panicking and looked at Rai.

“Oh? Is that so? My apologies, little Felipe. I could not resist it and - Wait! Does ‘Yellow Elves’ like and of your age can already talk to us like that?!” Rai exclaimed as she wondered and asked Felipe.

“Yes, your Majesty. Mama explained that we, ‘Yellow Elves’, are quite different from the average Human or ‘Alementalian’ child you see growing up around the Kingdom. We are able to talk normally few weeks after we were born but, on the other hand, we stay in this small stature forever.” Felipe cheerfully said as he explained to Rai and his friends.

“Hm? That is indeed an interesting quirk, your highness. I would love to meet your friends back in your ‘Garden’ someday.” Rai said as she tousled Felipe’s hair.

“Uh! I asked them to attend with my family and Eldest Elchie but my fellow ‘Living Fiends’ politely refused my offer since they were already carrying and taking that wooden casket back to the ‘Garden’.” Felipe sadly said as he tells to Rai and the others.

“A casket huh? My condolences, young ‘Elf Prince’.” Rai softly said as she looked at Felipe.

“Uh? Speaking of Humans, Ms. Teacher, what does the ‘Human World’ looked like?” Lilac curiously said as she asked Rai.

“Ah, yes. I almost forgot that we got exiled for some foolish reasons. Anyway, to answer your question, The ‘Human World’ is like a reflection ours; they also have our sacred Mother Nature but there is version much more polluted and starting to perish eventually and silently destroying theirs. Their modernization ended up inventing this boxed thing they called ‘smartphone’.” Rai said as she explained to her little guests and then took out an actual ‘smartphone’ out of her coat’s right pocket.

“A-Amazing! H-How does this glass thingy work?” Felipe cheerfully said as he began poking the phone.

“Ah! I-It started glowing! Your highness, stop poking it or else that thing will explode!” Dani nervously said as she started panicking and hid behind Lilac.

“N-Now, I-it is ringing! W-What is happening, your Majesty?” Lilac nervously said as she asked Rai.

“Calm down, little ones. This thing is ringing because someone is trying to call me from the ‘Human World’ – Wait! Is that even possible?!” Rai exclaimed as she seized the phone and wondered.

“A reflection huh? Then, your Majesty, do Humans also possess ‘Alementalian’ magic like us?” Felipe curiously said as he asked Rai who flinched.

“Sadly, they do not possess any sort of strange magic, your highness. Anyway, who needs this modern thing when we already possesses this kind of magic?” Rai cheerfully said as she wondered.

“You are right, your Majesty. So, I guess you do not need this odd thing came from your Human acquaintances.” Mr. Simoun said as he approached Rai while carrying a brown, paper bag on his right hand.

“Ah, yes! Welcome back, Mr. Simoun. I was wondering what took you so long.” Rai cheerfully said as she smiled back at Mr. Simoun.

“My apologies, your Majesty. My chef assistants and I were about to serve the dessert pastries out of the kitchen when one of them saw this mysterious box floating inside the kitchen sink. I immediately took it out and examined it. I assume that this box and letter are delivered and intended for you, your Majesty.” Mr. Simoun said as he gave the paper bag and explained to Rai and the children.

“Hm? I see. I wonder who sent this letter – Ah! This letter came from that lovely couple who took care of us while we are exiled in the ‘Human World’.” Rai cheerfully said as she took out the letter and examined it.

“Your Majesty, could you please open it? I would love to see what is inside of that box. Please! Please! Please!” Lilac cheerfully said as she pleaded to Rai.

“My apologies, little children but her Majesty has to attend some VIP guests so I guess you can do that later.” Ms. Julie said as she went up the stage and approached Rai’s group.

“I-I understand, Lady Julie. You two, follow me and let’s get down from here.” Dani nervously said as she flinched in fear.

“Welcome back, Ms. Julie. I’m sorry, little ones but she is right. Mr. Simoun, could you please guide these children out of the stage?” Rai said as she asked Mr. Simoun.

“Gladly, your Majesty! Now, children, please get up from there and follow me to the Dining Area.” Mr. Simoun cheerfully said as he approached Dani and Lilac.

“Felipe! Felipe, where are you? Felipe!” Queen Faeya nervously said as she tried calling out for her son inside the Party Hall.

“Damn it! Where is that ‘Elf Child’ went?” Ms. Perisia softly said as she wondered.

“I cannot see him throughout this huge crowd. I suggest we start searching for his highness on the high grounds…like up on that stage.” Elder Elfie softly said as he gazed back at Queen Faeya.

“That voice? Mama! Mama, I’m over here! Up in here!” Felipe cheerfully said as he called out and waved back at Queen Faeya.

“Thank goodness! There you are, Felipe! How did you get up in here?” Queen Faeya cheerfully said as she carefully ran up to the stage, followed by Ms. Perisia and Elder Elfie.

“I crawled out of my basket and went up in here to meet her Majesty.” Felipe said as he explained to his mother.

“I-I see. Her Majesty – Your Majesty!? I-I’m so sorry about this incident.” Queen Faeya nervously said as she carried Felipe away and apologized to Rai.

“No. Not at all. I had fun playing with your son. Anyway, Felipe, you can keep that phone.” Rai cheerfully said as he smiled back at Felipe.

“Thank you very much, your Majesty! Elchie, look! Look! I have received a gift from her Majesty herself.” Felipe cheerfully said as he waved the phone back at Elder Elfie.

“There you are, Mother! I’m sorry but Felipe is nowhere to be found. Huh?!” Princess Faeya exclaimed as she and Sammy ran up the stage and approached her mother.

“Oh my! What an elegant ball gown, your highness. I’m glad that all of you were able to attend my party tonight.” Rai cheerfully said as she smiled back at Faiye.

“Y-Your Majesty!? C-Congratulations! A-Also, thank you for inviting us on this glorious event.” Sammy exclaimed as he nervously kneeled down on the ground.

“On behalf of my fellow ‘Green Ogres’, we congratulate you, your Majesty.” Ms. Perisia seriously said as she kneeled down on the ground behind her son.

“A-Ah, yes! The greeting! On behalf of my ‘Yellow Faeries and Elves’, we congratulate you, your Majesty.” Queen Faeya nervously said as she and her family kneeled down on the ground.

“Uh!? Y-You are all still my guests so could you please stop doing that?” Rai nervously said as she tried to stop Queen Faeya and the others.

“No. We thank you for giving us hope, your Majesty.” Queen Faeya cheerfully said as she smiled back at Rai who blushed afterwards.

“I see. Then, I, also thank you for trusting me and enjoy the party.” Rai said as she smiled back at Queen Faeya.

“Your Majesty, if I may be so bold, there is something I would like to discuss with you. Privately.” Queen Faeya seriously said as Elder Elfie flinched behind her.

“Your Majesty, the other guests has arrived.” Mr. Nile seriously said as he went up the stage, followed by Mr. Terry’s group.

“I see. Welcome back, Mr. Nile. Your highness, I apologize but I would like to continue this discussion next time.” Rai sadly said as she looked at Queen Faeya.

“N-No, I completely understand, your Majesty. Everyone, let’s leave.” Queen Faeya said as she instructed her group and carefully went down the stage.

“Uh? That was weird. Anyway – Ahem! Mr. Nile, please introduce us our next guests.” Ms. Julie said as she instructed to Mr. Nile.

“A-Ah, yes! A-Ahem! Y-Your Majesty, May I present S-Sir Terry, the ‘Leader of the Skeleton Army’ and his assistant Lady Vanny. Beside them joining also in this party is S-Sir Alphe and his ‘Hounds’.” Mr. Nile nervously said as he introduced Mr. Terry and the others to Rai.

“Thank you, Mr. Nile! Amazing! That black suit and red bowtie looks nice onto you, Mr. Terry and Ms. Vanny.” Rai excitedly said as she complimented Mr. Terry.

“Thank you very much, your Majesty. I also apologize for dragging this sleepy guy up in here.” Vanny said as she sighed in disbelief.

“Sleepy? Wait! That ‘White Skeleton’ is currently asleep?!” Mr. Nile exclaimed as he flinched in fear and asked Vanny.

“Amazing! I did not know that you have a quirk like that, Ms. Vanny.” Rai excitedly said as she smiled back at Vanny.

“No. We, ‘White Skeletons’, absolutely cannot sleep while walking. Mr. Terry does not want to attend in your party so I had to drag him out of the ground and dress him like this.” Vanny said as she explained to everyone.

“Hey – Uh? Where are we? When did I crawled out of that tree?” Mr. Terry softly said as he slightly tilted his head and wondered.

“Hey – Mr. Terry! Please wake up. You are currently standing in front of her Majesty. Hey! Are you even listening to me?!” Vanny softly said as she started panicking beside Mr. Terry.

“Ah, yes. On behalf of my ‘Skeleton Army’, we congratulate you, your Majesty.” Mr. Terry said as he slowly stretched out his skeletonized arms and then yawned in front of Rai.

“Hey – that is just rude! Please stop yawning while in front of her Majesty.” Mr. Nile nervously said as he reprimanded Mr. Terry who just ignored him.

“Now, could you lead us to the Dining Area?” Mr. Terry plainly said as he asked Mr. Nile who flinched.

“Ah… Setting them aside, good evening, your Majesty.” Mr. Alphe, in Human form, cheerfully said as he approached Rai.

“Mr. Alphe – Wait! My enchantment worked on you but – What happened to them?” Rai sadly said as she wondered.

“Yes, your Majesty and I truly thank you for that but it only worked on me. You see, my wife and son are still -…” Mr. Alphe sadly said as he presented Avia and Jin, in their ‘Fiend’ form, to Rai.

“Hm? I see. Do not worry, I will try to reconfigure that enchantment later so you have to wait a little longer, Ms. Avia. ” Rai sadly said as she stood up from her throne and tousled Avia’s white fur.

‘Do not worry,

Your Majesty.

We will be waiting

For that.’

Avia, in her ‘Hound’ form, cheerfully said as she was telepathically communicating with Rai.

“Thank you very much, your Majesty! Again, on behalf of the ‘Black Hounds’, we would like to congratulate you on this glorious day, your Majesty!” Mr. Alphe cheerfully said as he kneeled down on the ground.

“Thank you, Sir Alphe. Now, please join with the others and enjoy the party.” Rai said as she smiled back at Mr. Alphe.

“Hey, Mr. Court Marshal, you also forgot to introduce us!” Mr. Larry angrily said as he shouted from the back stage.

“I understand! Ahem! Y-Your Majesty, May I present S-Sir Larry and his attendants, Sir Charles and Lady Charlotte. They are our guests representing your people living along the ‘River of Selenia’. Mr. Nile nervously said as he introduced Mr. Larry and the others to Rai.

“’River of Selenia’? Wait. Is that the mysterious river connecting to the ‘Floating Black Market’?” Ms. Julie exclaimed as she wondered.

“Y-Yes, your Grace! Since the folks living in there were quite busy in repairing their damaged shops and stalls, m-my elder brother and I came in here to congratulate you on behalf of them, your Majesty. A-Am I right, big brother?” Princess Charlotte nervously said as she nudged Charles’ right arm.

“Y-Yes! My little sister is right, your Majesty. You should at least try visiting the ‘Floating Black Market’ once, your Majesty!” Prince Charles cheerfully said as he smiled back at Rai.

“I understand. Thank you very much for inviting me, Sir Charles.” Rai said as she giggled, making Mr. Nile flinched in fear.

“Now, enough with the greetings and let’s drink! I heard that Mr. Simoun and his chef attendants are planning to serve the best wine that this Head Quarters have.” The energetic Mr. Larry said as he went down the stage, followed by Charles and Charlotte.

“Hey – Ms. Francine, where are you going? You cannot just approach her Majesty.” Mr. Carlo nervously said as he seized Ms. Francine’s right hand and stopped her.

“But? This is the only chance that we have. I must head out and talk to her Majesty about the ‘Faction’ personally.” Ms. Francine angrily said as she shoved Mr. Carlo away from her.

“Hm?! Another guest? I wonder who you might be.” Rai loudly said as she the others noticed Ms. Francine and Mr. Carlo who both flinched in fear afterwards.

“My apologies, your Majesty. I’m Francine, the current leader of the ‘Faction’. On behalf of my organization, we would like to congratulate you, your Majesty.” Ms. Francine seriously said as she introduced herself to Rai.

“Ah, yes! That secret organization lurking inside the ‘Central District’ and recruits ‘Imperial Students’ who possesses the ability to simultaneously control two ‘Alementalian’ magic at a time. It is nice to meet you, Lady Francine.” Rai cheerfully said as she approached Ms. Francine.

“H-How did you know that? Anyway, your Majesty, there is something I would like to discuss with you – Eh? Mr. Carlo, could you please stop dragging me away?” Ms. Francine angrily said as she shouted back at Mr. Carlo.

“I truly apologize for that, your Majesty.” Mr. Carlo said as he dragged Ms. Francine out of the stage.

“Now, since we are already running behind schedule, you dance performance will be moved tomorrow morning.” Mr. Nile sadly said as he reported to Rai.

“I understand…Wait! I was not informed about that!” Rai nervously said as she flinched in fear.

“We were going to inform you about that but you chose to leave the Head Quarters and visited that Boutique this morning, remember? Now, we have no choice but to move your solo presentation tomorrow.” Ms. Julie calmly said as she smiled back at Rai.

“But? Solo presentation?! Why is this happening to me?” Rai said as she groaned out.

“Good evening, everyone! Sorry, we are late!” Emi cheerfully said as her group went up the stage.

“There you are, Lady Emi. Ahem! Your Majesty, may I present Sir Maki and Lady Emi, along with this – Uh? Little ‘Gold Eater’, representing their village ‘Aethyria’. Behind them joining also in this party are Ms. Annie and her group representing their village ‘Iytheria’. ” Mr. Nile nervously said as he introduced Ms. Annie and the others to Rai.

“Thank you for that wonderful introduction, Mr. Nile. Good evening, your Majesty.” Lilia cheerfully said as she smiled back at Rai.

“On behalf of our ‘Village’, we would like to congratulate you, your Majesty.” Ms. Annie cheerfully said as she tells to Rai.

“Thank you very much, Lady Annie and Good evening, everyone. I’m glad that you were all able to attend this party and – Eh?! Eito? What happened to your black-colored hair?!” Rai exclaimed as she suddenly approached Eito.

“U-Um?! We are in a hurry so I ended up maintaining my original purple-colored hair.” Eito nervously said as he explained to Rai.

“What?! Even though you previously changed your hair color, you still look so astonishing on silver suit.” Rai cheerfully said as she complimented Eito who blushed.

“Thank you, Milady. You too. You looked so beautiful tonight.” Eito nervously said as smiled back at Rai who blushed afterwards.

“Ahem! Also, on behalf of the Yukimura Family, we would like to congratulate you, your Majesty.” Sir Miko said as he and Mayumi carefully approached Rai.

“A-Ah, yes! My apologies. Thank you very much, Sir Miko and Lady Mayumi. Please do enjoy the party.” Rai nervously said as she looked at Miko.

“Your stunning ball gown got me envious, your Majesty. May I ask where did you acquired it?” Mayumi politely said as she asked Rai.

“I bought this from Ms. Perisia’s Boutique yesterday. Yours looks so stunning as well.” Rai cheerfully said as she silently examined Mayumi’s ball gown.

“Thank you for that compliment, your Majesty. Sir Kazuki specifically sorted and bought this for me.” Mayumi proudly said as she turned around and presented her ball gown.

“I-I see. Then, please do enjoy the party.” Rai cheerfully said as she smiled back at Mayumi.

“Good evening, your Majesty. I would also like to congratulate you for arranging us this wonderful party.” Mr. Oskar said as he approached Rai.

“N-No! T-This party would not be successful without your ‘Royal Orchestra’ so I should be the one being grateful to you.” Rai exclaimed as she tells to Mr. Oskar.

“I see. But Sir Kenji was the one who lead the orchestra on their performance earlier.” Mr. Oskar said as he explained to Rai.

“Wait! The Conductor performing earlier with your orchestra was Sir Kenji? I thought that was Sir Kazuki.” Rai said as she scratched her head.

“Yes, your Majesty. That was him.” Emi cheerfully said as she, Maki and ‘Mi’ approached Rai’s group.

“Thank you very much, your Majesty. We will go ahead. Eito, let’s go! Eito?” Lilia said as she started to walk away, followed by Miko and the others.

“You go ahead. I will stay in here with her Majesty.” Eito said as he walked towards Rai.

“I understand. Suit yourself, Mister ‘Upper Knight’.” Lilia calmly said as she waved back at Eito.

“Good evening, everyone. On behalf of our ‘Village’, we congratulate you, your Majesty.” Maki politely said as his group approached Rai’s.

“Thank you, Sir Maki – Uh? Why are you still all tied up like that?” Rai curiously said as she asked Maki who flinched.

“A-Ah, this? Yesterday night, Emi and I, along with this little ‘Gold Eater’ who are currently standing on my head, received these official letters from Ms. Iysa. She is asking us to attend this party on behalf of her…” Maki said as he explained to Rai.

“After receiving these letters, I went out to find Sir Yuki and told him about this. He, then, decided to let my big brother go and attend the party like this.” Emi cheerfully said as she continues to explain.

“I understand. I will try to visit her and your village soon. Anyway, thank you very much and enjoy the party.” Rai cheerfully said as she smiled back at the Fujimoto siblings.

‘Good evening, your Majesty.

On behalf of my ‘Earth Golem’

We congratulate you for this

Wonderful party.’

‘Mi’ cheerfully said as he was telepathically talking to Rai.

“T-Thank you, your Highness. Everyone, look at him! He looks so dashing while wearing that little red necktie of his.” Rai excitedly said as she squealed out.

“M-Milady, please calm down. That is indeed an adorable ‘Earth Golem’.” Eito said as he smiled back at ‘Mi’.

“Huh? Wait! Your Majesty, you can actually understand this little guy!?” Maki exclaimed as he wondered and asked Rai.

“Yes, I can. Why?” Rai cheerfully said as she looked at Maki who flinched.

“But that is impossible! How were you able to understand – Huh?! Emi, could you please stop pushing me?” Maki exclaimed as he tried to stop Emi.

“No. We must go, big brother. The other VIP guests has arrived behind us.” Emi softly said as she explained to Maki and dragged him out of the stage.

“You Majesty, the other ‘Village Representatives’ has arrived.” Ms. Julie softly said as she whispered to Rai.

“A-Ah, yes. Please let them up on the stage.” Rai nervously said as she instructed to Mr. Nile.

“Ahem! Your Majesty, may I present Sir Sai and his group, representing your own ‘Village’ ‘Fireiya’ and behind them joining also in this party are Lady Aya and her group from ‘Wathyria’.” Mr. Nile nervously said as he introduced Sir Sai and the others to Rai.

“Ah! There she is. Good evening, your Majesty.” Ms. Janice cheerfully said as she approached Rai.

“Good evening, Ms. Janice! It seems that Theo has managed to convince you to wear that red ball gown.” Rai cheerfully said as she giggled.

“That is indeed right, your Majesty. Although, I still wished that I were able to wear that frilly skirt your mother gave to me for this wonderful event.” Ms. Janice said as she sighed in disbelief.

“Mother, you forgot to pack that skirt inside your suitcase so I have no choice but to rent that ball gown for you.” Theo said as he crossed his arms.

“I know! I know! So, could you please stop nagging at me?” Ms. Janice shyly said as she covered her blushing face.

“O-on behalf of your – I mean our ‘Village’, we congratulate you, your Majesty…Huh? Where did my beer went?” The tipsy Mr. Sai said as he wondered.

“Thank you very much, Sir. Uh? I saw you already emptying that mug before you went up in here though.” Rai cheerfully said as she looked at Mr. Sai.

“Dear, honestly…I would like to apologize for this mess, your Majesty.” Ms. Mai said as she sighed in disappointment.

“Do not worry, Lady Mai. It is just fine and – Uh! S-Sir Hikaru? I’m so sorry. I have not noticed you standing over there.” Rai nervously said as she apologized to Hikaru.

“N-No! Not at all, you Majesty. A-Anyway, please do accept this simple gift from Ms. Georgina. Since she was not able to attend your party tonight, she, instead has asked me to give this to you before we left the ‘Village’ three days ago.” Hikaru nervously said as he took out and presented a gift box to Rai.

“I-I see. I-I should at least send her a thank-you letter after I opened this gift later.” Rai nervously said as she grabbed the gift box.

“Hm? Milady, I guess that is just his apology gift after he impulsive slapped you before.” Eito cheerfully said as he smirked back at Hikaru who flinched.

“S-Shut up, Sir Eito! I only came in here on behalf of Ms. Georgina and my family. Nothing else! And truth to be told, I do not regret slapping her before.” Hikaru seriously said as tells to Rai and Eito.

“I do too understand his side, Sir Eito.” Rai cheerfully said as she smiled back at Eito who flinched.

“Huh!? Please do explain to me how you ended up with that strange conclusion, your Majesty.” Eito nervously said as he wondered.

“Let’s see…I will probably do the same thing to him, if he, somehow got crowned as both the ‘Imperial Ruler and Hero’.” Rai seriously said as she gave the gift box to Eito.

“But this stupid guy did not so could you now step aside and let us speak to her Majesty?” Kazuki said as he interrupted Rai and Hikaru.

“Welcome our esteemed VIP guests from ‘Wathyria’. Welcome back to the ‘Main Island’, Lady Antonia.” Mr. Sai cheerfully said as he turned around and glared back at Ms. Antonia.

“It is been awhile, Sir Sai. Good evening, everyone.” Ms. Antonia cheerfully said as she and her group approached Rai and Mr. Sai’s.

“Good evening, your Majesty. It is my honor to introduce to you the Captain of the ‘One-Eyed’ Pirates and my mother, Lady Antonia. Standing on her right side is Sir Anderson, the Admiral of the ‘117th Wathyrian Armada’.” Ms. Aya said as she stepped aside and introduced their guests to Rai.

“Good evening and it is my pleasure to meet both of you, Lady Antonia and Sir Anderson – Eh?! Lady Antonia? W-What are you doing to my hair?” Rai exclaimed as she flinched and asked Ms. Antonia.

“Wow. You are indeed young to lead and rebuild this Kingdom. And you have a lovely hair too.” Ms. Antonia said as she playfully tousled Rai’s hair.

“She is, Lady Antonia! I was also wondering how you will do that, your Majesty.” Sir Anderson curiously said as he glared back at Rai who flinched.

“Mother!? What the heck are you doing? Please stop that.” Ms. Aya nervously said as she immediately pulled her mother away from Rai.

“You too, Sir Anderson. Get away from her!” Mr. Akito nervously said as he dragged Mr. Anderson away from Rai.

“Your Majesty, have you heard the story of that underwater city?” Mr. Anderson cheerfully said as he looked at Rai.

“Ah, yes! The City of ‘Levithiah’ where those enormous ‘Sea Leviathans’ and other strange sea creatures were seen lurking inside its ruins.” Ms. Antonia said as she crossed her arms.

“Mother! Please stop this. You are embarrassing yourself.” Ms. Aya said as she sighed in disbelief.

“Uh? Please do not mind them, your Majesty.” Kenji said as he sighed in disappointment.

“Anyway, on behalf of our ‘Village’, we congratulate you for this wonderful party, your Majesty.” Kazuki cheerfully said as he smiled back at Rai.

“Thank you very much, Sir Kazuki and Sir Kenji. I-I guess it is actually my fault why your parents were not able to attend the ceremony tonight.” Rai sadly said as she looked at the Hamasaki Twins.

“No. It is not your fault, your Majesty. Let me tell you what actually happened inside the kitchen after you have arrived in the Dining room that morning. This stupid guy immediately left the dining room and went inside the kitchen to inform our parents about your arrival. Few minutes later, I suspiciously followed him and saw everyone inside the kitchen panicking as they try to prepare your breakfast when our Father accidentally slipped and fell down on the floor.” Kenji said as he nudged Kazuki’s right arm and explained to Rai.

“So, what I did was wrong after all?” Kazuki curiously said as he wondered.

“Yes! You are indeed stupid.” Eito exclaimed as he snapped out and shouted back at Kazuki.

“I see. That was what happened huh? Then, I shall ask Mr. Nile to prepare something in exchange for your family’s hospitality while ‘Ryo’ and I were still in ‘Wathyria’.” Rai said as she sighed in relief.

“As you wish, your Majesty. Lady Julie and I shall immediately prepare a gift basket for the Hamasaki Family.” Mr. Nile said as he looked at Ms. Julie and then both walked out of the stage

“Uh? Rai – I mean, is there something wrong, your Majesty?” Hikaru curiously said as he asked Rai who flinched afterwards.

“A-Ah! My apologies, everyone. Sir Kazuki, Sir Kenji, would you be so kind to heed out my one simple request?” Rai seriously said as she asked Kazuki and Kenji.

“Yes, of course, your Majesty! What is it?” Kazuki cheerfully said as he approached Rai.

“Hey – stay at least three meters away from her.” Kenji nervously said as he gently pulled Kazuki away from Rai.

“You see…this is about Mr. Nile. Could you -…” Rai softly said as she whispered to the Hamasaki Twins.

“Hm? I wonder what they are talking about.” Eito softly said as he crossed his arms.

“Stop being so dramatic and let her be. Damn it.” Hikaru softly said as he started walking out of the stage.

“Hey – be thankful that I was not with her that time you embarrassed her in front of those villagers or else you probably dead by now.” Eito angrily said as he tells to Hikaru who flinched.

“Well, I am grateful for that – Uh? Lady Mayumi, welcome back.” Hikaru said as he and Eito noticed Mayumi running towards them.

“Hikaru! Come with me. Hurry! Lady Lilia has summoned us to the main hallway.” Mayumi nervously said as she started dragging Hikaru out of the stage.

“Huh?! Lady Lilia did what? Hey – please calm down and tell me what happened.” Hikaru exclaimed as he wondered.

“I guess that is the signal Lady Lilia told us about earlier.” Mr. Bobby softly said as he and Ms. Milly were observing inside the Party Hall.

“Let’s go and follow that young woman.” Ms. Milly said as she started walking out of the Grand Hall, followed by Mr. Bobby.

“We understand, your Majesty. But, first, we must ask Lady Phoebe’s opinions about this plan tomorrow morning.” Kazuki said as he ran his right hand onto his head.

“Thank you so much, Sir Kazuki and Sir Kenji! I am counting on you.” Rai cheerfully said as she smiled back at the Twins.

“Your welcome, your Majesty. And I also thank you for saving me.” Kenji cheerfully said as he tells to Rai.

“What do you mean by that?” Rai said as she got intrigued and asked Kenji.

“Uh? I mean that was what my parents and Ms. Georgia told to me. It might sound weird but they also explained that using your prayer, along with Kazuki’s strange magic both of you miraculously ‘revived’ me from my deep slumber.” Kenji said as he explained to Rai.

“I see. I was wondering if that actually happened or there is something else. Anyway, you’re welcome then.” Rai said as she smiled back at Kenji who blushed afterwards.

“Let’s go Kenji. I’m really starving.” Kazuki said as he started complaining behind Kenji.

“I know! I know! Let’s leave. Please excuse us, your Majesty.” Kenji said as Kazuki lazily dragged him out of the stage.

“Milady, the last guests has finally left the stage.” Eito said as he approached Rai.

“I see. I’m exhausted from meeting those guests so now I wish to rest inside my quarters. Could you also please bring that brown paper bag behind the throne – huh?! Is there something wrong, Eito?” Rai said as she wondered and asked Eito.

“Milady? Stay away from me! I-I cannot move my entire body.” Eito exclaimed as he flinched in fear.

“Huh? But how did that happened? You were just running towards to me few seconds ago.” Rai nervously said as she wondered.

“Indeed, your Majesty. Something is wrong so please stay away from me.” Eito softly said as he gently pushed Rai away from him.

“You were unable to move because of ‘Ches’ Alementalian magic.” ‘Ryo’ said as he jumped up onto the stage and approached Rai.

“’Ryo’?! I was waiting for you to arrive. Where the heck have you been?” Rai angrily said as she asked ‘Ryo’.

“My bad. I overslept under the shade of that apple tree inside the greenhouse. Anyway, ‘Ches’, that is enough! Get out of this guy’s ‘Silhouette’ right now.” ‘Ryo’ angrily said as he instructed to ‘Ches’.

“I understand! I was just fooling around so could stop nagging at me?” ‘Ches’, in his Human form, angrily said as he got upset and then shouted back at ‘Ryo’.

‘Ches’, then, magically emerged out of Eito’s shadow and presented himself to Rai.

“Eito! Are you alright? What happened?” Rai said as she approached Eito.

“Do not worry, your Majesty. I’m fine. I can now move my arms.” Eito said as he sighed in relief.

“Good evening, Sir ‘Ches’. I see that you and your other four siblings were able to attend the party tonight.” Rai seriously said as she carefully approached ‘Ches’.

“’Lyon’ and the others seem to be enjoying this gathering though. Anyway, would you like to dance with me?” ‘Ches’ seriously said as he reached out his right hand and asked Rai.

“Yes, of course. Please lead the way, Sir ‘Ches’.” Rai cheerfully said as she gently grabbed ‘Ches’ hand and then blushed.

“Dance?! What? How dare you ask her that – Wait! Your Majesty, please come back in here.” Eito exclaimed as he cried in disappointment.

“Wait! ‘Ches’ knows how to dance? I thought cats hate socializing so I wonder where he learned how to dance like that.” ‘Ryo’ said as he scratched his head.

Inside the Dance floor…

The guests were awed to see how ‘Ches’ carefully guided Rai down the stage and to the center dance floor.

“Your Majesty, told to be truth, I did not came in here to attend your coronation day.” ‘Ches’ softly said as he whispered to Rai.

“Is that so? Then, please do tell me why you are in here.” Rai softly said as she got curious and smiled back at ‘Ches’ who flinched.

“Your Majesty, I only came in here for your ‘Silhouette’.” ‘Ches’ said as he smirked back at Rai.

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Thank you very much for waiting. Currently dealing with depression and anxiety so I'm sorry for the late update. Anyway, Here is Chapter VI (Part Two) and enjoy reading. Will try to update this/next week so stay tuned. – Cheche – chan.