Chapter 396 - 396: 3 days until Rean's wedding

[Singa point of view]

"What is it dear?" [Icy Demon Queen]

"Nothing, just a little shivering" [King Druser]

"..." [Htilorez]

The Demon King Druser, and Zerolith's doppelganger, Htilorez, they're acting rather strange. Not that they're having some sort of evil plan to be executed, more like, they're having some bad feeling, something bad will happen. Call it intuition, or just a natural survival instinct, they're displaying those kind of vibes. As such, seeing them in this state, Mother Aries, Savel and I can't help but to get worried as well

Right now, we are together with Saint Louis (representing The New Headquarters) as well as King Estel and King Malsia (who just arrived this morning) with her daughter Princess Nurhaliza, and King Leogris of the Beastman Kingdom, having a discussion together with King of Estel and

"Welcome to all of our guests" [First Prince]

"It's an honour having you here" [First Queen]

Her wives and sons (as well as Princess Diana). First, Third and Fourth Queen together with First prince as well as Zaidi. Nobles like The Duke and Duchess which kidnapped Savel once are here as well, together with their son Sir Ceanu Reaves, as well as Sir Crow. After the delightful breakfast, the First Prince, even before King Estel can spoke a word address his concern

"I'll not permit the Sea Serpent Project. The Communication stones are far too valuable, especially at a times like this" [First Prince]

"And what right do you have in dictating this?" [Aries]

Mother Aries quickly ask him back

"Think of it for a second, if..." [First prince]

"I know. It's our primary concern ever since the beginning, but I ask you, what right do you have in dictating this matter? The Communication stones were provided by Ash in the first place, and the maintenance was covered by the government, not from yours pocket money" [Aries]

Mother Aries doesn't mince her word as she give it straight to the First Prince. This will be one of the many argument that's to come. Luckily and unluckily, it's only Savel and I that are here to represent the heroes and orphanages as other are simply busy. Having trained with noble etiquette under grandpa makes this situation our norm during that period

"Still, the Goddess Treasure Chest used to replicate the communication stones are held by us royal" [First Queen]

"Specifically, by me. Even that, the orphanage hold half of the right to use it, as it's a joint properties by both Ash and I. Even the Government Pocket money mentioned before was taken from department that I take care of, so wouldn't I have more right to address this concern, dear Step Mother and Brother" [Diana]

Princess Diana shut any further attempts from First Queen and Prince. Unlike the girls that's comfortable calling her Sis Diana, we interchangeably use Princess and Sis, especially under this formal context

"And what about the "hole" mentioned in the report? Any progress?" [King Estel]

"That's hard to say. We should wait for Queen Rinz tomorrow to come and check" [Haliza]

Only Queen Rinz is absent, as she will depart tomorrow morning together with Mrs Khamishah and the pair S rank sibling. With that, the discussion regarding Charlotte's Sea Serpent Project come to a close, and moving on

"That's right. I believe that the Hunter Devil that invade the New Headquarters, were in fact, a genuine one, not a clone or a doppelganger" [Htilorez]

"And what makes you said that?" [Saint Louis]

"If it's a clone, the results should be the same as the one appearing inside the Challenge Beast Dungeon, and if it's doppelganger, I can and I will instantly recognize it, but neither of them hit the marks, so I am sure of my conclusion" [Htilorez]

That's a good news, which mean the Hunter Devil was in fact, dead, and thus, one of the Ten Devil Commander are there no more, which honestly, is a huge relief for us all. Still

"That Hunter Devil is powerful, I fear for any commanders with similar or stronger strength than he is will appear" [King Druser]

"But we believe that will be inevitable" [Savel]

"That's right. One way or another, it's bound to happen, especially with the day of the Fallen God awakening coming ever closer" [Singa]

The Hunter Devil really gave us all a hard time, and it isn't strange to think they're someone just as capable as he him from the devil rank, or worse even more, but as of now, he's a threat there is no more

"And regarding the hero marriage, why are you the one sending him off, Diana? Plus, isn't Muse a noble, why aren't we invited to send a fellow noble?" [First Queen]

"This again, you really are persistent" [Third Queen]

"Say the one that didn't won her own daughter heart" [First Queen]

"Tch..." [Third Queen]

(They're comedy show aren't they) [Fourth Queen]

And before she can start bombarding regarding Rean and Muse

"Muse aren't noble anymore, so the rule of nobility does not applied to her" [Savel]

"And I don't remember approving it" [First Prince]

"But father approved it" [Zaidi]

"So? If there are still dispute, her status remain that of a noble, and as such, rules of nobility still apply to her" [First Prince]

And now, he's trying to get ahold of matter related to us to his domain. How shameless

"What do you think Singa?" [Old lion duke]

"Pardon?" [Singa]

Grandpa suddenly ask us that. It looks like he's trying to make me voice my honest opinion, in which case

"Rean and Muse love each other. Their marriage, is one without any political ties, and will remain so. Princess Diana sending them off is just their way of saying thank you for all she had done so far. She's without a doubt, one that supported us through thick and thin, and one where us orphans, regardless of age, think as the elder sister that will always be there for us. As such, like I mentioned, I believe this is nothing more than them showing their appreciation towards her" [Singa]

"And if I may add, as Muse mentor when she was once an adventure, she constantly sigh regarding the abusive household where she come from. She even ran away from home before seeking shelter at my place. It was Princess Diana and the orphanage, alongside Sir Ceanu Reaves and Sir Crow the one that supported her through that horrifying experience" [Female paladin of Demon Kingdom]

"But like the prince mentioned, her status remain that of a noble" [Duchess]

"Coming from the household that actually sent her army to attacked the orphanage once, that isn't very convincing" [Diana]

""..."" [Duke, Duchess]

"My apologies for the behaviour of my mother" [Ceanu Reaves]

"No. No. Even when I was the one getting kidnapped, I never feel displeased when I am around with you Sir Ceanu Reaves. Your mother though..." [Savel]

"Well, we are getting derailed. Your highness, if you would" [Crow]

"Right. Let us continue on to other pressing matters on hand" [King Estel]

And thus, the meeting continue, and once we are done

"I see. How about I take a look at your mother bodies" [Htilorez]

"Thank you Htilorez" [Singa]

"I feel like I am not ready..." [Old lion duke]

"If you can't, I will just tell you the results" [King Leogris]

"No. I will steel myself" [Old lion duke]

"You guys go ahead. I will cover your paperwork and minutes" [Savel]

"I'll help Savel. All of you should head with Singa" [Crow]

"Thank you. Let us go" [Singa]

And thus, Savel and Sir Crow stay behind for the paperwork, while we are all heading towards the hospital