32 Prime Legacy Inheritors (1/2)
Arriving by Portal at the central continent, the group led by Empress Samara was transported back to the castle by an awaiting flying chariot. The chariot was made of Alexandrite and Moonstone crystal with Pearl inlays around the doors and windows. It had an oval shape like a polished pebble.
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”Welcome back.”
”Thank you uncle Abdiel. Has father been well?”
”Yes uncle, did he furrow his brows so much that a new line has formed?
”Kaia, stop that.”
”Such good girls. Kaija you don't need to worry so much about him. He has us and we're doing what we can to lessen the burden on him.”
”Thank you, uncle.”
”It is our honour young one. Plus I see that it was a good choice to have Ragna carry you to Sky Element Academy instead of the Royal Academy here in the Capital.”
”It is where they were meant to be, brother. Girls, let us go meet my busy Husband.”
”Yes, Mother!” They answered in unison.
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As the guards pushed the door to the throne room, they announced the arrival of Empress Samara accompanied by the Princesses and Overlord Ragna. They all bowed, to greet Emperor Vanya with the exception of Samara who went straight up to the vacant seat next to him.
”Husband, have you been stressing yourself again? The girls are worried about you ageing too quickly because of it. Why do you cause us to worry so much?”
”Sorry to worry you, my Queen. Girls, by awarding you both with the shared Prime Legacy of our Alicorn Ancestral Queen I hope you can forgive me for placing this burden on you. But it is necessary for the stabilization of our planet. So tomorrow you will be taken to the final resting place of our first Queen to begin the inheritance ceremony. The process should last about a month and after which we will announce both of your engagements.”
It was here that the girls hoped that Hittan could be a little faster in coming for them.
”Many things can change in a month's time girls. Just focus on the task at hand as you must not be left behind. Okay, go prepare.”
As the girls left the throne room Vanya was curious to his wife's words and questioned her actions right away.
”What is the meaning of this Samara?”
”What do you mean?
”Telling them more fairy tales of things not likely to come true.”
”If you are a none believer then my actions can only be seen as flights of fancy to be disregarded.”
”...”
”But I will say this to you, my precious husband. Was it not my Master, the former Oracle, that said we would have twin girls?”
”Yes, she did. But a convenient guess to something that happens naturally in the practical world.”
”Well, I am sure you can recall the rest of the prophecy?”
”Yes, the girls are destined to marry a King, not of this world.”
”And if he were to appear what would you do?”
”... I would need proof of his kings.h.i.+p.”
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”My Lady Laura, you have finally returned, oh we've missed you in these 6 years!”
”Yes, I have missed you and this city of Emerald.”
”Oh, this is the young Madam, Lagina. Welcome home Lagina!”
”Well, this is not really my home yet.”
”Don't worry about that. Everything has been set for your arrival and the ceremony will begin tomorrow and it will last for 3 weeks. After that week we will head to the Central Continent for the engagement ceremony of your eldest brother to Princess Kaia.”
”Oh really? Won't that be an interesting visit.”
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Finally landing in the Village square the group disembarked. After being told that a coronation is being planned they could not help but look to Hittan. He himself gave an absent-minded response as he was preoccupied with thoughts of a month-long separation from Kaia and Kaija.
The guys knew that his lack of energy was due to his separation from Kaija and Kaia and could only chide him for his depressive mood. Afterword, they focused on the fact that so many things have changed since getting to know Hittan. They have all had to re-evaluate the height to which a mixed breed Beast King could grow. Just thinking about the second strongest member on the team being Edan, made them surer that it was not a one-off.
They already viewed Hittan as the leader, their teacher and a friend so if he was presented with the t.i.tle of King then it would just be one more that meant ”Boss”. But even they knew that others may not see it that way.
”Okay, young Challengers, head straight to the main Hall. There your families and Clan Elders have already gathered along with most of the other villagers. Hittan, after the meeting the Clan Elders would like to speak with you.”
”Yes, Elder Fahim.”
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”Greetings Village Chief Fan!” Shouted the juniors along with the attending parents and other Elders.
”Settle down everyone. We have gathered here today to announce three things to the village. But before that let me take this time to congratulate the new generation team of 7 who have only been out of the village for less than a full month. (One month on Gilead is still 4 weeks. However, each day is 72 hrs long.) Yet, under the leaders.h.i.+p of Hittan, they have all entered the Tier 3 Diamond Rank! A feat that would otherwise take others 3 years or more!”
”A Job well-done boys and girls!”