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A day after the incident of the failed assassination of Christopher.

Two carriages now parked in front of the Mellwood's property. The first had an emblem of an Owl staring at the sun, the second was an emblem of a mighty eagle spreading its wings. This was the emblem of Duke Zarasa and the second was the emblem of the Royal Family.

The Royal carriage entered the gate first and the Duke followed next.

Two males exit the carriage of the Royal Family. They were the second and third prince. Augusta and Goerge, they're brothers in blood, the two sons of the Emperor to his second wife.

Currently, these two prince was in the house of Mellwood to greet the savior of their sister.

In the second carriage, three people came out. Duke Zarasa was with Pablo and Yuusha. As part of the three dukedoms of the Empire, Zarasa needs to show his goodwill. Besides, he didn't have anything to do, so he decided to visit their young hero.

"I'm elated to see you here Duke."

Augusta, the second Prince, addressed the Duke. The three bow their heads, the second Prince lifted his hand signaling that they could now as ease. When he saw the scar on his wrist, he immediately lowered his arm.

The third Prince, George, nodded his head, he's a mute, a traumatic experience caused him to became unable to speak. Right now, he could only use his hand gesture as communication.

Pablo could discern one person's heart however he couldn't read these people. The Royal bloodline was connected and blessed by the Goddess of the Sea. That's why he's always aloof whenever he meets them.

Pablo was the type who's always doubtful and suspicious of his surrounding. He couldn't read their hearts that's why he couldn't trust them thinking that they have bad intentions. However, this caused him to become introvert and lonely. Right now, there were only five people that he could call friends.

Actually, he still hiding the truth about his Gift. They only knew that he could detect dark energy but the people around didn't know that he could see the lies and truth. Even Yuusha didn't know it, but his trusted friend didn't care.

After all, Yuusha was the type who always said what he thought. He's a bad liar, and he didn't have to be afraid of Pablo.

"Prince Augusta and Prince George, this humble one is glad that you're doing fine."

"Hahaha, good. Now, since we are here, and I know that we have the same reason. How about we visit sir Christopher at the same time?"

"As you wish, Prince Augusta."

There are two factions that fight for the throne. The first and second Prince was fighting head to head to get the throne. They're equal but Prince Julian has a slight advantage, he's the first in line and he's talented. The nobles believe that he could be a good leader. However, Prince Augusta was talented too, he inherited the power of the Emperor that could cast water and ice Element. He's a double caster, added that he received a Gift from the Goddess of War.

He's the general of the army, he protected the Empire from any invasion. The soldiers were on his side.

The nobles didn't know who's going to win, right now the power was equal. Noted, that these two princes were an Intermediate Mahikero and they were close to reaching the Tribulation of Master. They have reached the pinnacle of the second stage in just their 20s.

Though the only person who had the right to be the Emperor must have awaken the Bloodline Uniqueness. That was why the two factions were eyeing each other. They were waiting for who in these Princes could awaken the terrifying Bloodline.

Marquis heard the news that the Duke and the two Prince would visit the place but he never thought he would see them walking together. Duke Zarasa was on the neutral side. He's only loyal to the Emperor, after all, they're friends that trusted each other.

"All hail the Empire."

"All hail the Empire."

They touched their chests and show respect. Prince Augusta smiled and talked to the Marquis.

"I heard the news. I'm sorry that I only visit now, you see I'm busy preparing the army. Where is the savior of the Empire? Is he okay?"

He asked.

"The fact that you're here is the proof that you're a kind person, Prince Augusta. As for Christopher, he's in his room. The physician said that he needs to rest. You can follow this humble one."

Prince Augusta nodded. They reach the passage where a couple of Knights rotated to guard the area. Prince Augusta tapped their shoulders encouraging them to work hard. Augusta was the type who always smile, but it's the reason why he was hard to read. Yet, the Knights were happy that their Prince cared about them.

The door opened and they saw Christopher writing. When he finished his diary he saw that he had visitors.

Christopher already knew that they would visit because the protagonist was here, this means that this scenario was part of the Auburn War. He already read this and his mind was clear.

To present that he was agitated. He immediately closed his diary and bow.

"G- glory to the Empi-"

He stuttered and the second Prince laughed.

"Haha, you don't have to do that. You're sick so you don't have to force yourself. You can return to your bed. We only want to talk to you."

"T- thank you, Prince Augusta."

He bowed again. He saw the third Prince and Duke and greeted them together with their companions.

Pablo already guessed that Christopher would act like he didn't know them. The story about the Inaudible Plain was a secret. He chuckled, seeing that this man was always grey. He detected the odd color in his body but he believed it's normal since he was flustered to meet the Prince.

"Then, since I'm here. I need to go straight to the point. I'm sorry but could you repeat what you told to Julian. You see I'm doing a separate investigation about this. I know what happened is traumatic to you but can you let this Prince hear your story again."

"Y- yes, your highness. I will tell everything."

Christopher started to talk. He just repeated what he said yesterday.

He looked at Pablo. Pablo squinted when he recognized that Christopher was hiding some parts of the story. He realized that this man was signaling him to be quiet and he would talk later. Pablo nodded slightly. He already knew that this man could be trusted.

Christopher grinned when he realized that his bait has been eaten.