25 The black sky of Tristina. (1/2)

”Well...You can join in the fun too, Hiro.” Kiyoshi said as he placed an arm on Atsuhiro's shoulders.

”You are scheduled to have lunch with the Duke of Tristina and then a parade after that. You can walk around the festival malls till the evening and the fireworks will start by 8:30 PM, your highness…” Kiyoshi left the royal family and turned around to take care of the rest of the work.

”Freshen up kiddo, we will be moving out in three hours.” Reo looked at the Prince as he said those words.

”It really exhausts me out, whenever we attend these lunches with the Dukes of the Four great cities. They just put up a fake smile and try to gain your favour. Isn't there a way for me to escape from the lunch session?” The Queen, Eshima Asterisk sighed as she looked at Reo.

”Bear with it…even I don't want to do it. But we have to follow the protocol.” Reo sat down as he pulled Eshima down towards him.

”Alright then, Fine…I will attend the party, but in return I want you to call 'Shadow' up and tell him to come and enjoy with us.” The queen said slowly as she put her arms around Reo's neck as she sat on his lap.

”He never even has fun…the other six Guardians at least enjoy themselves once in a while with us, like the old times. Call him up and tell him to come here, now!.” The Queen smiled slightly as she looked at Reo.

”Uhh…You know he doesn't listen to me.” Reo sighed as he looked away.

”Tell him that I am the one who ordered him to come here.” She got up and walked towards the balcony for some fresh air.

The Queen wasn't from a noble lineage or anything special. She was a S-Rank Protector who grabbed Reo's heart in his young age. She never wished for any wealth or any comfort, she just wanted to be with him. The two got married as soon as he ascended the throne.

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”Well that is good news, your highness.” The `Duke of Tristina said as he faked a smile on his face.

”Hm...The delicacies in Tristina are really good, probably I should visit more often.” Reo munched down a small piece of 'Steamed Lobster with Seared wild Mushroom' as he said those words.

”We would be honoured to have you here anytime you want to, your highness.” The Duke bowed his head in respect.

”My King...it is about time for us to leave for the parade.” A protector sprung up from the back and knelt before Reo as he declared.

”Understood.” Reo said in a slow voice as he looked at Eshima.

The Shadow Guardian was travelling in Mach 3 speed towards the South from the capital. A sudden voice alarmed his mind. ”Get to Tristina, NOW!” This was the voice of Reo, only the guardians were capable of talking to any Protector with a spirit even though they were separated by thousands of miles.

”Sorry...no can do, my King” Shadow didn't stop as he giggled saying those words.

”Not my idea, kiddo. It was Eshima's order. You coming or not?” Reo said as if he knew what his answer would be.

Shadow suddenly stopped in his tracks making a big boom of air around him as he heard who ordered him to come. ”I am coming there as fast as I can.” He turned around to head towards Tristina. ”she can be scary when I don't listen to her...” He mumbled to himself as a chill ran up his spine while he remembered the past. He sped towards Tristina at Mach 4 speed, it was as fast as he could go.

Reo giggled as he heard Shadow, ”Normally, people would sh*t thier pants hearing his name. Look at him getting all scared.” He murmured to himself.