38 Demon Threa (1/2)

Heading back to the kingdom Alice and Little Shadow chatted about her life as a Angel while re recalled memories of her family and friends. 'I would have liked to meet your family.. Once you bring the Angel Race back I am sure you will create a family of your own. ' Little Shadow said rubbing against Alice's leg as they walked.

Reaching down and petting Shadow a little they picked up their pace to reach their home before the sun went down.

”Hey Yumi I am back I managed to reach level 19! ” Alice said walking though the front doors of the Estate seeing Yumi sitting on the stairs while talking with one of the maids.

”That's amazing, you will overtake me in level in no time at this rate. ” Yumi said with a smile.

”Yeah.. So did Eric say when we are going back out? ” Alice asked eager to keep leveling.

”He said he needs some time to get better gear and relax while spending time with his family so it may take a few weeks before we go back out. ” Yumi replied. ”Alice you should also know that my father received word that two people from the Demon Kingdom visited the Kingdom of Rudham.. A few people died and the rumor is they were asking on information about you. Two of your previous party members died at their hands. The Kingdom is building up a army to retaliate and they also are trying to find information about you. ” She continued to say with a serious expression.

”Is there a chance that the Demons will come to this Kingdom? ” Alice asked kind of worried.

”We still don't know, but the King is hiring high leveled adventures and plans to make them stand guard at the kingdom gates for the next few day. ” Yumi replied not knowing what else to do other than tell Alice.

”Alice, would you mind coming with me to the Castle in the morning? The King wishes to have a talk with you. ” Arita said while coming down the stairs.

”That should not be a issue. ” Alice replied wondering what the King will have to say about this matter.

”Thank you, you girls should head off to bed. Tomorrow will be a little busy for Alice and myself. ” Arita said while motioning for the maid to follow him again.

”I guess I will have a early morning tomorrow, goodnight Yumi, ” Alice said while going to her room to prepare for the meeting with the King.

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Walking through the Castle Gates the two where greeted by a Royal Guard with orders to bring them to see the King for today's meeting.

Walking through the large hallways with countless rooms and suits of armor lining the hallways she couldn't help but to think that the amount of money spent on all the armor sets could probably feed the kingdom for a few months. ”Honorable Guests please enter the strategy room. ” The guard said while opening the door for Alice and Arita.

”Thank you Steven, ” Arita said to the guard while leading Alice into the room where the King and a handful of other people sat around a table.

”Thank you for joining us Alice, I am sure you have already heard of the Demons who paid a unfortunate visit to the kingdom you came here from. We have not been able to verify the location of these Demons yet but we have reason to believe they will visit this kingdom next. With that being said we would like to ask if you could talk with the Demon King Kira seeing how you have a agreement with him. All we ask is that you try to prevent any harm to the citizens here, without your help there will most likely be innocent life's lost. ” King Mark said gripping the handles of his chair tightly.

”I would but I do not know how to activate the Mirror in Alister's office, that is the only way know of to talk with the Demon King. ” Alice said wanting to help but not knowing what happened with Alister.

”That wont be a problem Alister still lives in this kingdom and we have moved the mirror to one of the rooms in the Castle. One of my men with fetch Alister and bring him to you where the Mirror is currently located. ” King Mark said while telling one of the men in the room to take Alister to the room and wait for Alice to arrive before taking his shackles off.

”If the Demon King wont make any promises? ” Alice questioned after the man left.

”Then we will fight if it comes down to it as well as evacuate the area surrounding the Gates. Let us pray that it does not come to that though. ” The King said while standing now.

”Arita, take Alice to the room where we would often talk about the good of the kingdom while drinking. ” King Mark said while offering his hand to Arita to help him up.

”Those days still live fresh in my mind, I long for the day when we can once again drink like that. ” Arita said while standing by the door waiting on Alice to join him.

”I will do what I can to help the Kingdom your highness, ” Alice said with a slight bow of respect before leaving the room with Arita.

”I know you want to help but don't agree to anything troublesome for yourself, ” Arita said leading her through the long hallways of the Castle.