Chapter 2

A beautiful scene of vast greenery, sun high up above, laughter resounds in the air. The wind blew a cold but relaxing breeze. "Al, I'll always stay by your side." Said a cool and mellow voice beside him. He looked towards at the source, a fiery, red hair came to his sight, he cannot see his face but that crimson color stood out amongst the the surrounding. "Remember, okay? I'll always be. May it be this life, the next life or the next, next life. I promise."

Alexis jumped wake from his bed, and rubbed his temples as it was attacked by a surging painful headache. He looked at his bedside clock and found that its almost time for work. He rustle out his bed and and headed to the bathroom, washed his face and remove the still lingering muddle-headedness in his mind.

'That man, I seem to know him yet I don't'. Were what Alexis' mind been going on around as removed his clothes and headed to the bath.

Walking down the steps of the stairs, he elegantly descended.

"Master, a letter had been sent to you." Alexis looked at the crimson envelope, sealed with a dragon stamp. He raised his brows and instructed the servant to put it in his study, he'll check it later.

He then headed to the dining room, sat and ate with Anthony. He just ate a small portion of his food and already placed down his utensils, signaling he already finished eating. Anthony who was still eating looked worriedly at his brother but couldn't do anything as it was and had been like that for as long as he could remember.

For the longest time that he was with Alexis it was like that, he already got used to how little his older brother would eat, regardless, he could still not help but worry about his health. However, he couldn't do anything about it. For he already knew the reason.

Alexis stood a up and headed to his study. He packed his things and was about to go to the company when he saw the crimson letter above his desk, he took it with him without reading. "I'll just read it in the office."

He looked at his watch and headed straight to his car where Anthony was already waiting.

Arriving at the entrance, the employees who saw him all greeted him. He ignored all of them and walked straight to his office.

"For today's schedule you have a meeting with Mr. Heinson for the project in Mayana Galaxy, at 8:30. After that you have to attend the meeting conference at Lecion Galaxy at 10. Lunch at Seina Restaurant with Mr. Gian. For the afternoon you just have to attend another meeting regarding the new product we just currently launched. You---" Reported Anthony while they were walking towards Alexis' office.

"Clear all my schedule this afternoon, move all of them the day after tomorrow, I have to go to Westien Galaxy to inspect the implementation of the new mecha model to be released." Alexis placed his things on his table and sat on his chair.

"But Sir, you have an appointment with Dr. Layham this afternoon at 3." Anthony hesitatingly said. Alexis rubbed his aching forehead when he remembered he still have that appointment today.

This was the reason of Alexis' small appetite. This happened when Alexis was just six years old. Anthony was adopted when he was already seven and Alexis at that time was already nine years old, so to say Anthony was not yet around at that time.

When Alexis was six years old on the day of his birthday. Being the youngest son of the Duke Mayhem. He was a target of assassinations. He was poisoned, though he survived and the perpetrator was caught. The poison has no known cure. This was the reason as to why until now, Alexis was suffering from the effects. He cannot eat a lot of solid foods as he would suffer from his stomach and had to rely on liquid nutrients. He also cannot intake any form of alcoholic drinks. Not only that. Due to the long duration of being present of the poison in his body. His life was also at stake as it was slowly consuming him. Though not said out loud by the general and Alexander, this is the reason of their continuous expeditions. To search for the cure.

Dr. Layham, a well-known and genius researcher and doctor is also Alexis' personal doctor, responsible in curing and removing the poison in his body had been researching about it for almost 20 years now. However, still could not find an antidote for it. The main problem is, even the most advance technology couldn't analyze the structure and components of it, resulting to a blockage in result for a suitable cure. They suspect that the poison had already evolved from staying inside his body for too long. Some of the compounds of it were unrecognizable and was still undiscovered.

Dr. Layham thus resolved in prescribing medication to slow the further effect of the poison and a weekly check up on his body until the cure is found however this could not always stop the poison from attacking and resurfacing occasionally with or without certain reasons.

Only Anthony, Dr. Layham, and the Mayhems, knew about it. It cannot be known to a lot of people. It would make him an easy target to his enemies.

"Call Dr. Layham and tell him to reschedule the check up for tomorrow." Alexis then waved his hand to Anthony, leaving no further room for negotiations about the matter.

Anthony looked at his brother worriedly. He knew how much his brother suffers when a sudden attack of the poison resurfaced. However, he cannot do anything about it. The poison doesn't still have a cure.

He bowed his head and left to call Dr. Layham to move the check up to tomorrow instead.

Alexis sat alone inside the room. He fetched the letter inside his suitcase, the conspicuous crimson color of it and the intimidating Dragon seal signifies the greatest power in the Main Galaxy, the Frozze Royalties.

The most powerful people in the Fleitre universe, and the what we call rulers, the Frozze.

There exist 3 universe in total, and each of them have their own ruler. First is the Grior Universe that is consisted 6 galaxies and was ruled by the Glizier Royalty. They're distinguished by their remarkable blue skin tone and big black eyes. Then, there is the Hignier Universe, it is consisted of 5 galaxies, and was ruled by the Hocly Royalty. They are distinctive because of their green skin tone and horns. Then lastly, the Fleitre Universe, Consisted of 5 galaxies, and was ruled by the Frozze Royalty. The evolve of humans. They are distinctive because of their powerful abilities.

Alaric Frozze, the current ruler, is the most powerful ability user, wielding the powerful Ice ability that signifies the Frozze Royalty. The only person to ever have been blessed by the eyes of the ancient God of the ancient humans, Medusa. The rumor says when his eyes glow a cold-chilling green color, everything that is laid upon his sight would turn to stone. This reason was also the root why he ascended to the throne at only the age 19 years old without problem when the former ruler died.

Alexis opened the envelope and inside it was also a crimson letter of invitation. It states that on the 1st day of the 12th month of the year 76***, his majesty, the 95th Ruler of the Fleitre Universe, Alaric Frozze. Will held a celebration to officially appear in the public and to celebrate his 27th birthday. This will be the first time he'd appear and show his appearance in the public. So, all the big figures in each galaxy and representatives of the other two universe are invited to come.

Alexis being a the biggest figure in the Xerien Galaxy and the youngest son of Duke Mayhem, was given to be invited.

He leaned on the headrest and rubbed his still aching head. Alexis never attended any sort of parties or gatherings since he cannot drink alcohol. Offering an alcohol was a custom in places like that. Rejecting an alcohol would be a rude remark especially to businessmen in the current time.

Alexis was in a really hard situation. He cannot reject the invitation from the royalty because it'd be disrespectful. He fetched his phone and called Anthony. "Ready the car, I'll be down there shortly." He hung up immediately and headed down.

"Brother, the car is ready. Where are you going? " Anthony trailed beside Alexis and asked. "I'll drive myself. Clear our schedule on 1st day of the twelfth month. We have an important event to attend on that day."

He entered the car and drive off without waiting for Anthony's reply.

Anthony just slumped his shoulder helplessly and worriedly but still turned back inside the company to do his job.