Royal selection

Subaru was with Emilia, as they were in the royal court of Lugunica, and so was all the other Royal Candidates, Crusch, Felt, Anastasia and Priscilla, with them was there respective knight as he looked at the court of Lugunica.

One of the Elder Spoke. "As you all know 1 year ago a the Royal family had died from unknown reason, the royal family had the connection with the dragon and a depth too pay, too say the list, and so 5 candidates were Chosen, will actually".

Subaru raised is his eyes brow as he spoke. "Actually?"

"There is a 6th now".

Everyone turned there head too where the voice came From as they saw it, a beautiful young lady with long purple twin-tail hair that is a centimeter off the ground with a small ahoge and amber-colored eyes. She wears a nun outfit with Arabian aesthetic. Her attire consists of a slit-blue dress and white knee-high boots. Both tails of her hair are wrapped around with gold chains and she adorns a gold necklace that is the shape of the Divine Dragon

[Insert image of Melty Prist]

Next too her was many with green hair, he is wearing a long violet suit with gold highlights and black pants and boots. He adorns himself with a jet-black bowl-shape hat, a purple rose on his coat, and a gold necklace that is the shape of the Divine Dragon

[Insert Image of Tiga Rauleon]

The room wenr silent as another member of the royal court spoke. "We would like too Interduce you all the rest new Candidate chosen by the Royal Insignia, Melty Pristis.

Subaru just though in his mind. "What kind curve ball of curve ball it this, that is one hell of way too start the day of February".

The courtroom remained silent for a few moments before whispers erupted among the nobles. Another candidate? This was unheard of. The Royal Selection had already chosen five candidates a year ago, so how could there suddenly be a sixth?

Emilia furrowed her brows, glancing at Subaru, who still looked stunned. Meanwhile, Priscilla smirked, Anastasia raised an intrigued eyebrow, Crusch remained unreadable, and Felt crossed her arms, clearly annoyed.

"A sixth candidate? Just like that?" Priscilla scoffed, folding her fan. "How amusing. Is the dragon playing games with us now?"

Melty stepped forward, clasping her hands together. "I-I understand this is sudden, but the Royal Insignia chose me, just as it did for the rest of you."

Tiga, standing protectively by her side, smirked. "You'll find that Lady Melty is more than worthy of the throne."

The elder who had spoken earlier cleared his throat. "We understand the confusion, but the insignia does not lie. Lady Melty is officially part of the Royal Selection."

Subaru looked at Crusch who was eyeing Melty. "Crusch do you know her".

Crusch looked at him as she sighed and wishper. "Yes, after an expedition I came back too Lugunica, we found this church too rest, she was one of the people helping heal us, i have my insignia to hold for a bit, one of knight probably saw it glow".

Subaru looked felt as he looked back at Crusch. "So she is more like Felt then anyone else here".

Crusch nodded slightly. "That would be correct. Unlike the rest of us, she wasn't actively seeking the throne. If anything, she seemed content where she was."

Subaru frowned, rubbing his chin. "So basically, the dragon's picking up random people again."

Emilia tilted her head. "It does seem strange… but if the insignia reacted to her, that means she is qualified, right?"

Priscilla scoffed. "Hmph. Whether the dragon wills it or not, this changes nothing. A weakling cannot claim the throne, no matter what divine intervention occurs."

Tiga narrowed his eyes at Priscilla but didn't say anything, staying close to Melty.

Anastasia chuckled. "Well, this certainly makes things more interestin'. Five was already a difficult number, and now we have six. That means an even greater fight for influence."

Felt groaned, throwing her hands behind her head. "So now there's two of us that don't really wanna be here, huh?" She glanced at Melty. "Oi, you really wanna do this? Or are you just getting dragged along?"

Melty fidgeted slightly, then smiled. "I… I believe this is fate. If I was chosen, then I must do my best."

Subaru narrowed his eyes. "That sounds… a little too convenient."

Crusch glanced at him. "Something bothering you, Subaru?"

He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice. "It just doesn't sit right with me. The royal selection was set a year ago. Why now? And why her? It feels like something—or someone—is messing with the process."

Crusch's gaze sharpened. "You suspect foul play?"

Subaru sighed. "At this point, I always suspect foul play."

Before the conversation could continue, the elder cleared his throat. "Regardless of opinions, Lady Melty Pristis has been chosen. As such, she will be treated as a full candidate in the selection process. The competition shall proceed with six candidates instead of five."

The nobles murmured among themselves, some nodding in acceptance while others remained skeptical.

Subaru clenched his fists. Something about this whole thing felt off. He was going to need to dig deeper.

"Melty Pristis… Who exactly are you?"

Another one for the court then spoke. "When comes too report of the people on who they want too be on the throne"

All the people looked at them as the court members, as one of them a woman spoke. "Crusch among everyone here you are the one the people would want on the throne the most, your Nobel bloodline, your family name, and your help during the Demi Human War 14 years ago puts on the top".

He then looked at Emilia as he spoke. "And then there is your miss Emilia". Emilia took a step back. "If it was too us we would haven't you be a candidate in the first place, a demi human rulling this Kingdom especially one who looks so much lik the witch of Envy". Subaru blood lust almost leaked out as he was ready too pull out Witch's Edge. "But it is not up too us, the people want you on the throne, the black smoke incident and see your knight Subaru action during it".

Subaru then spoke Looking at them. "It's Body Guard".

The court woman ignored him. "As I was saying during your help during rrb Black Smock Incident last you, and the plans made by your knight Subaru who made a plan soo great that no one that day die, and he now knows as the hero of Black Smoke, as well now having Witch's Edge, the Public is more then willing too have you be on the throne, which puts on second".

Emilia was taken back a bit as she spoke looked at them. "I-i see".

Another member of the cour then spoke. "For third position Miss Felt and Miss Melty you two are tired, Melty your home town which is main trade Hub of Lugunica wants you on the throne as they put who else put the most kindest and nicest person too be trh queen, as for you felt. Felt narrows her eyes at them, as Reinhard took a step forward. "Do you your hair and eye colour there is high chance you are lost child of the royal family, so the public wants you as well".

Another one then spoke. "As for 4th it is both Anastasia and Priscilla".

Anastasia chuckled, adjusting her scarf. "Well, ain't that somethin'. Guess people ain't too fond of a merchant sittin' on the throne, huh?"

Priscilla scoffed, arms crossed. "Hmph. The fact that the mongrels of this country do not yet recognize my superiority is merely a testament to their ignorance. It matters not. Their opinions hold no sway over the inevitable."

One of the nobles cleared their throat. "Regardless, this is the current standing among the public. While public opinion is not the sole deciding factor in the Royal Selection, it does influence the court's decisions."

Subaru sighed in relief. At least Emilia was in a strong position. He had no doubts about Crusch being the most popular—she was practically built for leadership. But the fact that Emilia had risen so high in public favor was a win.

Emilia still looked a bit shaken. "I never expected so many people to support me…"

Subaru nudged her lightly. "Hey, don't act so surprised. You're great, and people are finally seeing it."

The court woman continued. "With the candidates and public standing established, we move on to the next matter—how each of you intends to prove your worth as ruler."

Crusch stepped forward, her expression firm. "I shall prove myself through action. My policies will focus on strengthening the military, ensuring peace, and maintaining the stability of Lugunica. The people already trust me, and I shall not betray that trust."

Emilia took a deep breath and spoke. "I… I want to create a kingdom where everyone, no matter their race or background, is treated fairly. I believe that humans and demi-humans can coexist. I will dedicate myself to making that a reality."

Felt crossed her arms, smirking. "I don't really care about this whole royal thing, but if I am gonna be queen, then I'll make sure the people at the bottom get treated right. No more nobles pushing around the weak."

Melty smiled gently. "I want to spread kindness and compassion. If I can use my position to help people, to bring them together, then that is what I will do."

Anastasia adjusted her scarf, eyes gleaming. "I'm a merchant, and every good merchant knows that a country is like a business. If it's run well, everyone prospers. I'll make Lugunica richer than ever."

Priscilla waved a hand dismissively. "This kingdom is mine by right. It is only natural that a true ruler takes the throne. I shall rule as I see fit, and the people will learn to love me, as all things inevitably do."

The court members nodded, taking notes on each candidate's words.

Subaru, standing beside Emilia, crossed his arms. This whole thing was turning into more of a political battlefield than he expected. And with Melty's sudden arrival, something about all this felt off.

"I need to keep my guard up."

"now that I think about, why instead there a male candidate"

They turn the head too see who spoke, it was another Novel, who actually spoke what was on everyone. "Ok before all females in this place decided too curse me".

Subaru looked as he spoke. "Too late for that you pissed of half the Population".

He then continues. "You would think it would be more even, Make even 1 male".

The noble who spoke shifted uncomfortably as he noticed the glares from various women in the room, particularly from Priscilla, who looked at him as if he were beneath her notice, and Anastasia, who had an amused but sharp glint in her eyes.

Crusch sighed. "It is simply how the Dragon's Insignia works. It chose women, and so the selection follows that rule. There has never been a male candidate in the history of Lugunica."

The noble cleared his throat. "Still, statistically speaking, one would expect at least one male to be chosen at some point—"

Priscilla cut him off with a smirk. "Hmph. Foolish. Men are weak-willed, easily manipulated, and lacking in the vision necessary to rule. It is only natural that the Insignia rejects them."

Subaru raised a hand. "Hey, hey, I object! I think I'd make a great king!"

Felt snorted. "Yeah, right. You'd just laze around all day and make Emilia do all the work."

Emilia pouted. "That's not true. Subaru works really hard…"

The noble still seemed unsatisfied. "But what if a male did have an Insignia?"

That question made the entire room pause.

Silence filled the royal court as the implications sank in.

Then, Melty tilted her head, smiling sweetly. "I suppose that would be a first, wouldn't it? But since it hasn't happened, there's no point worrying about it."

Anastasia nodded, grinning. "Yeah, besides, if a guy ever did get chosen, I'd pity him. With this many ladies around, he'd have a hard time keeping up."

The court members then spoke wanting too test something. "Subaru, Reinhard hold the Insignia of your royal candidate".

Reinhard Holds Felt Insignia and Subaur holds Emilia, as instead of a red light it was a blue.

Subaru spoke in his mind. "I wonder if I can Yang travel to Kararagi".

Subaru's thoughts were momentarily distracted by the strange phenomenon before him. The insignia, which was supposed to glow red to signify a rightful candidate, instead glowed blue in his hand.

The court members exchanged glances, whispering among themselves.

"This… has never happened before," one of the elders muttered.

Reinhard, still holding Felt's insignia, looked at Subaru with a curious expression. "Subaru, do you feel anything unusual?"

Subaru frowned, gripping the insignia tighter. "Not really. But if this means anything, I'd rather not be dragged into more trouble." He sighed before thinking to himself, I still need to get the last ingredient for the Fool Pathway's Sequence 8 potion… maybe a quick trip to Kararagi wouldn't hurt.

Emilia, sensing Subaru's concern, gently placed a hand on his shoulder. "Subaru… are you okay?"

He turned to her and forced a grin. "Yeah, just wondering if this means I have to start wearing a crown or something." He let out a nervous chuckle, earning a giggle from her.

One of the court members cleared his throat, bringing the room back to focus. "While this anomaly is… unusual, it does not change the fact that these five—or rather, six—are the rightful candidates for the throne."

Melty, who had been silent so far, tilted her head. "Maybe the blue light means something else? Perhaps a different kind of connection?"

Priscilla scoffed. "Hmph. Another commoner trying to play royalty. How typical."

Subaru ignored her, looking down at the insignia still glowing blue in his hand. What the hell does this even mean?

To be continued

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