*yawn* That was a nice nap. Right, the university was under attack and I collapsed on the ground due to being exhausted after the fight. When your fighting like that, you need rest. Speaking of rest, Sally is in the bed with me, still dressed in her dry bloody uniform, her weapons, vest, and other equipment were on the table, same as mine.
When I stand up, I noticed fresh clothes on the table with another pair. Is this for Sally and me? Where am I anyway? I quickly changed into the fresh clothes and I tried to open the window. Is this the second floor? There's a lot of chatting below me, I wonder what it is?
Bad, mistake! When I opened the window there were a lot of people outside. When the people noticed me, they were cheering wildly! What the heck!?
"THE HERO'S AWAKE!"
The Hero!? Wait, did my classmate told everyone on the City what happened!? I quickly shut the window!
They're still screaming and shouting! Then Sally woke up from the noise.
"Why is it so loud?"
"No time to explain, change into this!"
I then passed her the clean clothes and Sally groggily changed into it, obviously, I look away when she changes. When she was done, I grabbed her hands and went downstairs where Lillian and Karla were waiting.
"We heard the commotion Hubby, that you were awake."
"Thanks for protecting me Felix, Sally."
"Your welcome, but the story about what happened to your country and government? There was a coup d'état right?"
"Yes, the military suddenly stormed the castle and imprisoned my Mother and Father. I managed to get away, but at the cost of some of the servants dying protecting me. *sob*"
Karla then cried, possibly remembering the event.
"I'm sorry for bringing that up."
"Its ok Felix, *sob* it was last month that it happened."
I think I understand the situation. Someone is manipulating the military for their own selfish gains. Using an old story to make a justification to take over the throne. This tactic is such a dirty move, but effective nonetheless.
"I think I can help save your parents."
"Really!? How!"
"But, we need to prepare. First, we have to train you, Karla."
"Train me?"
"Yes, you want to save your parents do you?"
"I want to!"
"Good, let's start next week. You have to rest up because I'm not going to go easy on you."
"Yes!"
Now that I have the plan to rescue Karla's parents. I have to know what the heck is going on out there! It's like a festival!
"Lillian, do you know what is happening outside? And where are we?"
"You're inside an inn Hubby."
Now that I took a good look, it really is an inn.
"How long was Sally and I out?"
"Yea, it feels like a day has passed."
"3 Hours. I found both of you on the ground, and Sir Hastos and the others carried you to the inn. I was so worried about the two of you when Sir Hastos said that both of you were just tired. I'm glad that you're safe."
"Wait, were is Sir Hastos anyway?"
"At the University, trying to clean up the bodies and the damages."
"And the crowd?"
"Some of our classmates, schoolmates, and even the teachers told the people about what happened on the University, and it was mostly revolved around you Hubby, and us."
"Oh no... I just want to live a quiet life."
*sigh* Well it happened, nothing I can do about it.
"Dad said that there will be a rewarding ceremony for the whole city to watch, it's going to be held tomorrow."
Rewarding ceremony? Wait, how did Philip visited us with all this crowd, or did he just send a letter? This isn't a good time to think about that right now. Speaking of crowds, we need to deal with them outside.
"Uhm, how do we get out of here? There's a crowd of people outside."
"Oh, the innkeeper said that we can use the back door."
"Do they have cloaks?"
"Yes, we can go out there unnoticed if we're careful."
"Let's get our stuff then."
When we were finished packing our things, the innkeeper brought 4 cloaks.
"Thank you."
"The pleasure is all mine to serve the heroes."
"Ok... we have to go."
We left the inn through the back door and sneaked to the castle.
●[The Castle]
Whew, we managed to sneak away from the crowd and reach the castle. Now that I'm here, I should talk to Philip about the situation of Blizzon.
Where is he anyway? I asked some of the servants where Philip is and they also didn't know. Is Philip not here, or just avoiding me? I'm still tired, so I'm going to crash in bed. That was a hectic day.
●[The Next Day]
*knockknockknock*
"*yawn* Who is it?"
"Sorry for disturbing you, the king wants to see you at the conference hall."
Oh, this must be the so-called rewarding ceremony Philip is going talk about.
"Ok, tell Philip that we will be there."
"As you wish"
Let's get ready then.
"Sally, Lillian, wake up."
I then nudge the 2 sleeping beauties.
"*yawn* What is it Foxy?"
"*yawn* Five more minutes Hubby."
"Wake up you sleepy heads, Philip wants to meet us about the rewarding ceremony."
We then change into fresh clothes, without looking at the girls of course. We went to the conference hall to meet Philip
●
When we arrived, Philip wasn't the only one there. Karla, Madam Lizelle and Darren was there also.
"I never thought that you were friends with the King and Queen, even the Prince."
Philip, Lizelle, and Darren replied to Karla's answer.
"Technically, he's my son in law Princess Karla."
"I'm so happy that Fel is my new son."
"He is my new big Brother!"
Madam Lizelle started calling me Fel after a month living in the castle. When Karla heard them say that, Karla was unsurprisingly surprised.
"Son-in-law!? That means his a prince! Wait, if Felix is considered a son in law by the king, who is Felix's wife?"
Right, She didn't know the identity of Lillian.
"That would be me, Princess Lillian Kinston, the fiancee of Felix Dane."
"Me too! I'm also Felix's fiancee!"
Karla was dumbfounded to hear the truth, well I was also dumbfounded when they both proposed to me. *sigh*
"I'm... wow, you surprised me, Felix. You have 2 fiancees, you are going to be a crowned a prince, and not only that, but you also have mysterious weapons that can possibly destroy a single company."
Wow, Karla might be a princess, but she has a mind of a strategist. Now back to the topic about the rewarding ceremony.
"So, about that rewarding ceremony. What time would it be held?"
"At noon son. Also, can I make a request?"
"Yes, what is it?"
"Can you three wear the equipment that you use during the ceremony?"
"Sure."
"I'm ok with that."
"I'm also ok with that Dad."
"Get ready, it will start in 3 hours."
●[3 Hours Later]
Its time. We wore our recently cleaned and fixed equipment, with our rifles held in front and our sidearms on our holsters. We looked like fresh soldiers being deployed on the battlefield.
Me, Sally, and Lillian then went out of the castle on the huge front lawn, with a crowd of people cheering us.
Then Philip started announcing our merits.
"You three displayed a great show of bravery in front of all danger. Felix Dane, you have shown great fighting skills and leadership, even being outnumbered, you managed to defeat the enemies without getting hurt a single time. You are worthy to be called the title 'Hunter Fox', our Hero!"
Philip placed the medal around my neck, made out of gold with the symbol of a sword and shield.
"Sally Raford, you have shown great fortitude and bravery protecting those that cannot protect themselves. You shield them with your own life protecting anyone who dares try to hurt others. You are called the 'Gray Guardian Wolf' the Protector of the Weak!"
Philip then placed another medal on Sally's neck and went to Lillian, her daughter.
"Lillian Kin, no Lillian Kinston! My daughter, even though you were not closed to any battle, you have hunted them with a weapon, a weapon that can hunt an enemy more than a kilometer away, protecting others from lurking danger, greater than any enchanted bow that was ever created! You are called the 'Angel of Death' the Unseen Killer!"
The crowd was wildly cheering. I'm sure that this story will spread like a wildfire to the whole country and even neighboring countries.
When Lillian also made an announcement of her own, I feel something weird about it. The crowd was now excited to hear her.
"I have an announcement to make. Felix is my fiance."
Eh?
"HUUUUUUHHHH!?!?!"
"Me too! Felix is my fiance!"
"Not you too!?"
The crowd got wilder when they heard that. *sigh* Goodbye private life.