A Trip to America

— Hall of Paradise —

Emperor Hidetaka sat alone at the round table, enjoying a jug of a hundred years old wine while sighing repeatedly. In looks he was a young man of 30 years at most but in mind he was a man nearly a hundred years old.

He let more sighs before looking towards the canopy of cherry blossom petals. Japan's situation was weighing down his mind and souring his mood.

For the past month, the emperor only wore black to mourn the dead who sacrificed themselves to keep the country safe and free.

"I'm the one in a terrible condition yet you don't see me sighing like an old hag!"

Emperor Hidetaka's face snapped to the left and he was shocked to see Lucius approaching with Lyxor by his side. The duo reached the table and sat down while Hidetaka passed them some cups and poured them some drinks.

"I almost thought you would sleep for an entire year. I was thinking of a way to kick both of you out." Hidetaka laughed and Lucius joined him.