Capital City.

Aeon was sitting on a sofa in his [Time Palace], when a message suddenly appeared in front of him.

“It's set.”

That's what all it said.

“Looks like my time here is up.”

He then got up from his sofa, and opened a door that suddenly appeared before him. He opened it and left.

He then appeared in the entertainment room where he saw a girl sitting on the couch.

This girl was extremely beautiful and was around 16 or 17.

She had long brown hair that flowed to her lower back. Her purple eyes were like priceless gems. She had supple lips, and a nose that perfectly fits her face. Her body was voluptuous body with perfect curves.

This girl who had the stunning appearance of a temptress was Hinami, who was now sixteen years old, and was considered an adult in the human world.

When Hinami saw Aeon, she frowned.

“Is it time to continue training already?”

She asked.

She was obviously unwilling.

Over the two years, Aeon as push she and others passed their limits countless times over again.

She easily lost count of how many times she thought she was going to die.

However, she did have to admit that Aeon made her strength increase to an unbelievable amount.

Not only that, by having her face death on countless occasions, Hina has matured greatly. This maturity allowed her to take full advantage of her genius brain and removed all naivety from her personality.

She also became able to have a calmer temperament, which helps her to remain calm in dangerous situations.

So she received a lot of benefits from Aeon over the 4 years Miko left her.

However, she won't admit it to his face.

Aeon shook his head.

“We aren't going to train today.”

“Really? That's unusual. Did something happened?”

Aeon nodded.

“Yeah. Gather Ace, Sora, and my aunt. I’ll go retrieve Luka.”

After he said that, Aeon disappeared from her sight.

“I wonder what's going on?”

Hina mumbled as she got off the couch.

She left the room and walked down the hall and knocked on a door.

“Coming.”

A male voice came from behind the door.

Couple moments later, the door opened and a man stood in the doorway.

He was about 18 years, and was 6ft tall with a slim build.

He was wearing an orange shirt, a silver chain with a card pendent. He wore a pair black close-fit jeans, with a pair of black boots.

He was very handsome, and was surrounded by a mischievous air. He had orange eyes, stylish orange hair, and playful smile.

“Ace, the devil wants us to gather up for something.”

Said Hina.

“Oh? Did you he tell you why?”

“Does he normally?”

“You got a point.”

Saying so, Ace stepped out in the hallway and closed the door behind him.

“Well, lets go. There's not much he can do to us that he hasn't done before.”

They walked until they met with a pair of purple haired children, with identical faces.

They were Tessa and Kristen. Ten years old.

“Oh, Big sis!”

When she saw Hina, Tessa ran up and hugged her. Tessa was very close with Hina, and viewed her as her actual sister.

Kristen on the other was more cold and aloof towards her. In fact, he was like that to anyone who wasn't his relative.

He and Aeon didn't really get along though.

Shortly after parting with the twins, Hina and Ace arrived in the lobby where they saw Leon and Sasha.

Other than their haircut, the two didn't look any different. They still had the appearance of teenagers.

They looked same age as Ace and Hina.

“Oh, its good that you're here. Aeon wants to tell us for something.”

Said Hina.

“Is that so? Then we'll wait here then.”

Sasha said with a smile.

A few minutes later, Sora returned to the apartment building.

He was a little bit taller than Ace. His hair was cut short, and he had grown remarkably handsome.

He was wearing an opened white and blue jacket, a blue undershirt, dark-colored pants, and sneakers.

When he was told that Aeon wanted them to gather, he frowned.

‘What is that devil planning now?’

He thought to himself.

Shortly after, the devil, Aeon appeared with a preteen girl.

She black hair, red eyes, and was really cute. She was dressed a bit tomboyish, but there was still a bit of feminine feeling in her dressing.

This was 12-year-old Luka. Her hair was fully black, unlike two years ago when the ends were emerald.

Luka looked like she was in a bad mood, while Aeon still had his signature joker smile on his face.

“It's nice to see you all gathered like I asked.”

“Cut the formality. What is it you want?”

Said Luka.

From her tone, anyone could tell that Aeon did something to her before bringing her here.

Aeon smiling face was untroubled by Luka’s cold tone.

“Then let's do as you said, get to the point.”

His smile grew more playful.

“Pack your bags. We're going to the Primus World.”

“?!”

Everyone was shocked by Aeon’s words. It was just too sudden.

“Why are we going to the branch Aeon?”

Sasha asked.

“That's because, we were summoned.”

“All of us? By who?”

“Who else? Demon Dragon God Nero of course. Aka your daddy!”

Aeon spoke as if he was enjoying everyone's surprised faces.

“What if we refuse?”

Luka asked.

“That's impossible.”

Aeon said with a confident tone which made Luka frown.

He continued.

“Even if you all are stupid enough to deny an invitation from someone like Gramps, you'll still go out of your own will.”

“Oh, you sound confident. Could you tell us the reason for this?”

Said Hina.

“Miko, of course. This is a chance to meet him after 4 years.”

He scanned their faces.

“I doubt there's anyone here that doesn't want to see him.”

His eyes paused on Luka for a while.

“Right?”

“…….”

She didn't say anything.

She just turn her face away from him.

“Miko….”

Sasha spoke her son's name with lots of emotion.

There was a beautiful smile on her face.

“Does this have something to do with Miko?”

She asked.

Aeon nodded.

“It's centered around him. Gramps is just the middleman.”

“Then I'll go. I really want to she my son again. Sooner the better.”

Sasha was obviously excited to go meet her son after 4 years. She could barely control herself.

“Mikky….”

She wasn't the only one.

From the matter of meeting him was mentioned, Hina's heartbeat started to race. And a strong sense of longing, took her over.

Unlike four years ago, Hina knew what kind of feelings she had for him. But whether she act upon them was something she was hesitating over.

Miko was four years younger than her, and was someone who was aiming for the pinnacle of the world. She didn't know if she would join him on his journey to the top.

She didn't even know if she had the qualifications to. However that didn't mean that she didn't have confidence in herself.

It was just that Miko was too abnormal.

From their fight against Darius to their battle against Luka. He's been someone who always amazed her. But she thought even if she couldn't walk beside him as equals, she could still walk closely behind him.

But that changed two years.

Miko had become a war hero, who fought against some of the world's strongest. He even heavily wounded the world's strongest Dragon Proxy Killo.

That wasn't something she could ever hope to do.

This made Hina feel like she was left behind.

However, that didn't mean she gave up.

She intends to chase after Miko's shadow as long as she can. She'll stick behind him until she become a nuisance.

When that happens she intends to disappear from his life, and never come back.

However, meeting Miko was necessary for her, to see if she had the resolve to stick to her plan.

If for one second she doesn't think she can, then she'll separate from him there and walk her own path outside the Dragna Kingdom, and seek out her parents.

Everyone agreed to go to the Primus branch right away, all except Leon.

“Aeon, was I include in the list of people who Nero invited?”

He asked.

“What? You think you're not welcomed?”

Leon nodded.

“Well, you're right. If you go back I'm sure Gramps will kill you. I mean you broke the rules he set for anyone who wished to marry his daughters, and took away his the only daughter he had around him. To be honest, I'm surprised that you didn't ‘disappear’ already.”

Aeon said while laughing.

Leon on the other hand had a sour expression.

“However, Gramps and Uncle might not want to see you, but Kimiko does.”

“?!”

Aeon words shocked Leon.

He continued.

“She wants to see the man her daughter married, and the father of her grandchildren. Ah, speaking of grandchildren. Tessa and Kristen are supposed to come as well.”

Leon's face darken.

Although he never met her, he knew quite a bit about Kimiko.

He knew that she was the world's first female [Tyrant], as well as the queen of Niflheim and the world's #1 assassin clan, the Mors Clan.

Not only that, he heard that Kimiko once brutally beaten his grandfather and leader of the Saevio Clan, Markus Saevio.

He didn't what caused their dispute, but it was an undeniable fact that she almost killed him.

In a sense, Leon was more afraid of her than Nero.

However, if she wants to meet him he can't refuse.

“Sigh.”

Leon accepted his position and agreed to travel to the Primus branch.

Royal District, Saevio Residence.

A crimson hair man, who was dressed in a military-like clothing kneeled before a throne.

He was Marco Saevio.

On the throne in front of him, was a man who looked like he was in his early 20s.

He was dressed in crimson and gold robes, had crimson hair and eyes, and gave off an arrogant but regal aura.

This man was the leader of the Saevio Clan, Markus Saevio.

“What? Are you sure you heard that properly, Marco?”

Marco nodded.

“I'm sure, Father. One year from now there will be a grand battle between a representative from the Primus Branch and His Majesty Dario.”

“Why would Rouge allow Nero to arrange such a thing?”

Markus said with a frown.

“Then again, Neither Rouge nor Nero wants to be king. So they could be viewing this as a little game to past the time.”

He then looked down on Marco.

“Do you know who the Primus representative will be?”

Marco nodded.

“Gamiko Dragna the Third. Son of Leon.”

“What?!”

Markus couldn't believe his ears.

He wanted to ask his son if he had been mistaken, but he swallowed back his words when he saw Marco’s serious face.

He sighed and leaned back in his seat.

“I seriously don't know what the Dragna clan is thinking.”

He then smiled.

“Well, I guess it wouldn't be bad to have a relative on the throne. However, if he's going to be Nero's puppet then it mustn't happened."

He pointed at Marco.

“Do whatever you can to prevent Dario from losing his throne. Even if you have slaughter millions. But remember, don't draw the eyes of Nero, Nova, or Kimiko on you. Otherwise, you'll die 1000 times over.”

“Yes, father.”

Markus then put on a solemn expression.

“Leon was my grandson, but the Saevio Clan will not support his son. Instead we'll do our best to crush his ambitions.”