So much have changes during my six years absentee in Estel. The people obviously grew older, and there are few new infrastructures previously not there. The Medical Hospital run by Yefefiah and friends (they're now full fledged doctor, colour me Impressed), The School and the Higher Education and more. But one thing remains unchanged

"You're finally back" [Kebab stall owner]

"We are glad that you seem unharmed" [Alice's mom]

"Don't push yourself so hard dear, you have multiple new siblings to take care of now" [Clothing shop aunty]

"Just take your well-deserved rest, let us handle the rest" [Gizzere]

"But this is Rean's wedding! I should help!" [Ash]

"You should help by try not to worry us" [Crow]

"You look fine, but just get some rest. I know this is hard, but the sooner you recover, the better it is for all of us" [Ceanu]

My friends and companions, they're still a bunch of good-hearted people that I always knew. I'm glad, despite they grew older, their heart remain the same, if not, change to a brighter one. Meeting all of them at once inside Diana's hall sure give my brain overdose of Serotonin

"If we take a look, there's not much damage left needed to be repaired after yesterday's fight, so the wedding can go on tomorrow itself" [Qis]

"Miraculously, none of the bystanders that were involved meet their demise. I must say, this is truly a miracle. You might actually unconsciously saved them all, teacher" [Liyana]

"I'm not entirely sure about that" [Ash]

It's all too hazy, so I don't want to draw any conclusions.

"You're back" [Rumia]

"Yeah I am" [Ash]

"I thought she was referring to me taking my call? Almost answered her" [Diana]

"Sorry my bad for not specifying it" [Rumia]

"What was that call about?" [Muse]

"Well, Ash. Can you..." [Diana]

"NO" [Ash]

"Figure" [Diana]

"Excuse me, but what?" [Anjin]

"Are you two by any chance communicate telepathically?" [Kanji]

"Despite six years have passed, I'm pretty sure what she will tell me. Go to the castle, meeting, bla bla bla... So the answer is no" [Ash]

"Well, father and the other kings you're well-acquainted with already predicted it, so they will just meet you without the any other nuisance" [Diana]

"Poor guy, just recovered and now getting dragged against his will" [Lisa]

"Yeah, poor me" [Ash]

But still, like it or not, I'm sure I will get dragged anyway, given how much I am involved in this whole matter. No matter what, those officials, nobles and royals from other countries have the right to ask me some questions regarding the devil, and they actually need it for the safety of their own countries and citizen, but given the usual development, I just don't want to get involved in it

"You know, I could just accompany you if you need to meet them" [Diana]

"Can you? Please do so. I am lost, will definitely lost and surely would have lose without you by my side" [Ash]

"..." [Diana]

((That feels like an indirect confessions)) [Alice, Kara]

Diana seems to be thinking of something, and somehow, I get this feeling that my heart beat is synchronize with her, as our gaze met for few seconds (which feels like eternity)

"Ash, never leave my side again, will you" [Diana]

"Negative" [Ash]

"Figure. I am the one that send you there in the first place" [Diana]

"Don't worry, I ain't mad about it, in fact, I was grateful. If I didn't go there, we will definitely not having this conversation right now" [Ash]

Because she sent me there, I was able to delay the fallen god resurrection, and

"Plus, thank you for hearing my final request at that time. Honestly, I can't think of anyone else to take care of them when death was approaching" [Ash]

"Nonsense. Even without you asking me, I will definitely do it, they're valuable siblings of mine as well" [Diana]

"Siblings huh" [Ash]

Well, she's blushing... Not gonna lie, my heart skip a beat, and since I can tell both our hearts synchronize perfectly, so does her hearts... This could only mean

"You know... I was devastated six years ago, and hearing your final message make the wound even deeper, but I was slightly happy as well... I was happy that you actually think of me during your final minute" [Diana]

"Diana..." [Ash]

"I was scared this whole time, but I couldn't really show it. I can do many things, but despite all that, I was still scared... Scared that everything that we love will be robbed once again. Scared that the unknown will get the better of us, and scared... Scared at the thought, that you might not come back" [Diana]

"..." [Ash]

"So that's why, promise me! Never ever leave my side again!" [Diana]

Well, she's on verge of tear

"Like I said, I couldn't..." [Ash]

"I KNOW! Which is why make another promise with me!" [Diana]

"And that is?" [Ash]

"If you ever need to leave, promise me you'll come back safely! Don't ever, ever leave me again! Make sure you come back to me after all this is done! Better still, I will fight alongside you whenever possible! So promise me, just promise me that you'll come back alive, no matter what!" [Diana]

"Right" [Ash]

"Promise?" [Diana]

"Promise" [Ash]

"God... You sure are one difficult lover to take care of. Making me cry god know how many times" [Diana]

"Hahaha, sorry sorry, but I'm glad our feelings actually mutual" [Ash]

"So am I" [Diana]

So, this is our confession. I can't really describe what I feels like now. Euphoria? Maybe even higher. Whatever it is, the tingling in my hand after the confessions won't stop, overjoy by her sudden hug. My leg also feels shaky, feels like I will collapse

"Are you two done?" [Charlotte]

"CHARLOTTE!" [Elise]

"You insensitive brat! Let me spank you once again!" [Farhah]

"But they flirting and confessing in front of all of us just makes me cringe! I can't stand it!" [Charlotte]

(Kara, we get the perfect material) [Alice]

(How about we write the novel separately and see which one of us write it better) [Kara]

(Need to tell the fourth queen as well) [Alice]

"Seraph, you can actually stop playing those flute you know" [Khamishah]

"But the situation is so romantic, I couldn't help but to play a melody of romance while they're confessing" [Seraph]

Oops... Whatever. Just let them smile and tease us, I don't care

"Well, how about all of you tell the other about just what happened, that way those trying to court for Ash will think twice" [Diana]

"I guess I am the one with more maiden heart, but whatever, cat out of the bag" [Ash]

"Somehow, I feel conflicted, but I am just a guard, so I shouldn't mingle with her highness affairs" [Qis]

"So am I" [Alaric]

"Well well well, you two will soon get a new master to serve" [Ash]

""You piss me off!!"" [Alaric, Qis]

Hahahaha, somehow, it isn't funny with their deadly glare

"So, how about we actually plan tomorrow's wedding" [Diana]

"So our first date is actually planning someone's wedding. I feel conflicted" [Ash]

"Excuse me!" [Muse]

"Now now, he's just joking" [Jacks]