With hoe big the group are, with a number of prominent figures in it, the guard that are currently assigned to look after the capital wall quickly does his job. They give the group priority over the other and once confirmed that everything is fine, he welcome the group back to the Capital.

Taking the prisoner back to their bases, Aurora and the people from the first knight squad as well as the other knight that were sent to support them went ahead. As this is a sensitive political issue, Aurora ask Fizumi to chant a barrier of ignorance to the group as to not make any further ruckus especially among the citizen as this can lead to some disastrous results if not handle properly. Fizumi simply nodded and did as what she was told without any complaints. She also added barrier of silence as an extra bonus when Azumi told her that they might make a ruckus to create a chance for escaping.

As for Kucin, she ask the students to go back to the orphanage as well as their home by theirselves as she was told to deliver a letter from Mrs Kirthiga to Guild Master Karonlir. The students agreed to it. Mrs Usagina also accompanied her student as to make sure they are properly sent back to their home as well as giving an overall review and report to their guardian as well as how they have been behaving throughout the journey. Since she was there only for a short period of time, the input she got are mostly from Alfin, Azumi and the other. To end her report to the guardian, she give the overall results as well since as mentioned before, the trip also serve as part of the final year curriculum. They all pass with flying colour

As for Azumi and Alfin, they both went straight to the castle. Their first agenda for today is to meet King Edward and report back to him regarding the event that transpired in Mesembryanthemum for the past few weeks.

Once Alfin step inside of the castle, she felt that she's finally home, with a bit of complex feeling as she have to leave a sweet loving aunt and uncle back at the Mesembryanthemum, back to the castle where even the slightest sign of familial affection can lead to big misinterpretation. She sigh just by thinking about it

"Don't worry, I'll protect you from them" [Azumi]

"Thank you, that really meant a lot for me" [Alfin]

"We will do the same!" [Aqua]

"I will obliterate those that try to sully Master important person mood!" [Fizumi]

"Thank you but you don't have to go that far" [Alfin]

"Yeah since I can do that myself" [Azumi]

"Haha, doppelganger really are suitable title, look at them now" [Aqua]

"Agree" [Alfin]

They let out a small laughter. Fizumi and Aqua then went back inside of Azumi and Alfin respectively as they don't want to cause any ruckus if they are spotted. Well, they are the highest ethos, a servant to the spirit that received part of the spirit power, just by showing themselves openly can create some form of misunderstanding mainly a bad one such as rumour of them not liking the royalty and will use their power to level the castle. While they don't have any intention of doing so, rumour are bound to happen and thus, the decision they took are a good one

After making sure that Fizumi and Aqua comfortably went inside of them, the two master and bodyguard begin to walk to the king's office. The guard, soldier, knight, maid and butler, all that see the two of them greet them happily as it have been quite awhile since they last saw them. The higher knight and noble on the other hand, begin to gossip mostly regarding the recent event

"I want to ignore them, but it's also important to know what are they thinking about us now" [Azumi]

"Just do it later, we have other things to do" [Alfin]

"understood" [Azumi

Reluctantly, Azumi have to agreed to that one, they simply have no time to "entertain" the barking dog in the sidewalk, plus Azumi himself knew that he will create a ruckus and the reason Alfin prohibit him from "entertain" them is to prevent any ruckus. But to no avail, Kniaz, the first prince come to "greet" them

"Welcome back dear Alfin and the lowly life beside her" [Kniaz]

"It hasn't even been 30 second and I already want to kick you again" [Azumi]

"Such vulgar attitude, one that I have expected from you and also the one that hire you" [Kniaz]

"Kniaz, we are busy, we don't have time to have this "sweet sibling conversation". Azumi, let's go" [Alfin]

"Understood" [Azumi]

"And who said you can go just yet?" [Kniaz]

"Kniaz, step back, we really don't have time for this!" [Alfin]

"And I just wanted to hear and discuss regarding the event that happen in Mesembryanthemum, that's all" [Kniaz]

"Liar" [Azumi]

"Did I give you the permission to talk!" [Kniaz]

"Well, if you so want to know how badly you fail on subjugating the giant mammoth, I can tell you every bit of details afterward. But for now we are busy, so why don't you just go and plan for a proper subjugation, who knew you might succeed this time" [Azumi]

"!" [Kniaz]

Clearly angry by Azumi response, Kniaz about to drew his rapier when suddenly, a burst of mana that took form of multiple weapon surround him

"I wouldn't do that if I were you" [Aqua]

"Hurt Master important person and I would hurt you even more" [Fizumi]

"Who, who are you!" [Kniaz]

"Fizumi, Aqua, just let him go" [Alfin]

"Will that be ok?" [Aqua]

"It's fine, plus we can't afford to make any Ruckus" [Alfin]

"If Princess Alfin said so" [Aqua]

"Understood" [Fizumi]

They dispel their magic and went back inside of the two. Kniaz, having lost his energy to stand up, kneel to the floor. Alfin and Azumi on the other hand, just continue to make their way to the King's office

"Sigh... I can't wait for his mother long sermon afterward" [Azumi]

"Haha, same here" [Alfin]

With that, they knocked the door to the King's office