Chapter 422 - The Next Generation (2)(unedited) (2/2)

After some few people greetings them, they noticed people from the country of Xing. The twins were on high alert after seeing them. Regaleon saw then as well and gave a nod to William who was standing near. William replied with a meaningful nod, meaning that everything was safe and the knights are on standby just in case.

The envoy of Xing cane forward and bowed in front of the imperial family.

”Greetings to the imperial family of the Astley Empire.” A young woman lead the envoy. ”I am the Xing country's representative. I am the fifth princess of Xing. I come here in peace bearing gifts to the imperial twins' birthday.”

The Xing woman that identified herself as the fifth princess did not make any unusual movement that would warrant for any emergency, but Regaleon's gaze upon her was freezing cold. It was too cold that she can geel the hostility towards her.

”Tell me, fifth princess of Xing. Why would I welcome you, someone who was from the same country with the people that tried to kidnap my children?” Regaleon's words were as if they were coated with sharp ice that can pierce your heart.

”W-What...?” The fifth princess of Xing was surprised with Regaleon's words.

”One of your own tried to kidnapped my son and lured my other children.” Regaleon replied. ”As per the investigation of my people, the main perpetrator was a prince of Xing.”

”A p-prince... impossible!” The fifth princess replied trying to redeem her country. ”One my brothers would never.... wait.” She trailed off and was deep in thought. ”If it was a prince of Xing then I can only think of one person. He is still in his tenn years but js very ambitious and would do anything to gain the power to take the throne!”

”If what you say is true, would you help us in caputring your so called ambitoud brother kf yours into custody? He had made a grave sin here in my empire.” Regaleon replied. ”If you di not, I will not have any second thougts in going into war with your country!”

The fifth princess was sweating beads with the hostility she was feeling now. She was in a tight hot spot because lf her brother's foolish behavior.

”I promise you, your majesty!” The fifht princess knelt. ”I will go back to my country and tell this to my father. My brother will not be left unpunished. We would not want any conflicts with your empire.” She shivered.

”That will do today.” Regaleon's chilling aura started to calm. ”Then please, enjoy your stay here today.”

”T-Thank you for your benevolence.” The fifth princess stood up and walked away in a hurry.

”Well that went well.” Alphonse smiled to lighten up the mood. ”Father, mother, can we go and have fun with our cousins.”

”Of course sweetheart.” Alicia replied. ”You go with your siblings and enjoy the night.”

”Be careful.” Regaleon added.

”We will.” Alphonse, Aerith, and Leonhart replied in unison.

The little children met with their other cousins.

”Hey, took you so long.” Aliyah said with a grumpy look.

”She was so bored that she almost ate all of the platter of sweets in this table.” Deimos chuckled.

”Sorry that we were late.” Aerith replied.

”So many people cane and greeted big brother and sister, so we were held up a bit.” Leonhart replied.

”Where is Thalia and Henry?” Alphonse asked looking around.

”They are still with their parents.” Aliyah replied. ”You know, they are still little kids. Good thing Leonhart is here.” She ruffled Leonhart's hair.

”Hey! My maid worked so hard to style that. Don't ruin it.” Leonhart pouted.

”Want to eat while waiting for Henry and Thalia?” Deimos asked. ;

”Nah, I am still full.” Alphonse replied. ”How about you Rith, Hart?” He asked his siblings.

”I'm still good.” Aerith replied.

”I guess I will eat a little.” Leonhart said and his stomach made a sound and everyone giggled. ”Waiting for the greetings to end made me hungry, okay.” He said with an embarrassed expression.

”Then let us eat to our hearts content.” Aliyah pulled Leonhart and led him to the table with food.

”I will go with them.” Deimos said and followed.

”It leaved the two of us.” Alphonse looked at his twin sister. ”Wouls you like to dance, my lady?” He offered his hand to Aerith and smiled.

”I woulf love to.” Aerith smiled back and took Alphonse's hand.

The twins walked towards the dance floor and startled to dance the waltz.

”I can see you have improved significantly.” Aerith teased.

”I may be behind you in dance lessons, but I still do good by practicing.” Alphonse replied.

The twins were dancing gracefully that every pair of eyes around them were watching their every move.