The three of them woke up during the early morning. Alex decided to get the food ready while Mira and Cana went to take bath in a nearby lake. Usually, they would take a bath together but today they decided to take a bath separately since they didn't want to get entangled with each other during the morning. Axel prepared breakfast while waiting for the girls to come back. After some time both the girls came back and started to eat the food. After having breakfast Axel went to take bath, after getting that done the three of them went towards the Capital.
The guards asked for their identifications but Axel used his sound magic to convince the guards to let them enter. The three of them entered the Capital and went in different directions so that it will less time for them to look around. Axel went towards the palace and expected to meet some Spriggan Twelve and it would be even better if he could meet Brandish. But soon Axel noticed that he was being followed by some soldiers. It was too quick for the soldiers to notice him but suddenly he understood his novice mistake. Axel's clothes were completely different from any other citizens or travelers. Axel cursed inside his mind.
Axel used his sound magic and confused the soldiers and used this chance to slip away from their sights. It's not like he couldn't fight these soldiers but he didn't want to blow his cover so soon but it seems like fate was against him today. Axel was about to turn around a corner when a voice called him from behind. Axel knew very well who this person was and wanted to meet this person too but not so soon. Axel turned around and his eyes met with the Nation Destroyer Brandish Myu in all her usual bikini-clad glory.
Brandish: I never thought that you would enter Alvarez like this.
Axel: I also never thought that I would have to come like this. But it is ok since now I am able to meet you.
When Axel knew that his cover was blown and was blown by Brandish, he decided to go all the way and flirt with her.
Brandish: My... my... I am really flattered. But is it the only reason you came here?
Axel: I am not going to lie... I came here for two reasons, one of them was to meet you again.
Brandish: Do you really want to flirt with me?? Not that I mind but didn't you have that redhead lover.
Axel: She is there... along with the others.
Brandish: Of course... someone like you definitely won't have a single lover.
Axel: So... Brandish... since you already caught me... why don't we two go on a date??
Brandish: ...Fine... it is not like I have something better to do. I was really getting bored.
Axel thanked his lucky stars inside his mind which is quite funny since a few moments ago he was cursing his luck. Since Axel didn't know much about the Capital he asked Brandish to take lead. Brandish was being followed by her usual lacky, Axel didn't remember his name but remembered that he always wore that pink suit. Brandish herself got annoyed by him and threw him away after shrinking him.
Brandish: Don't mind that annoying ant.
Axel: I never did... but it is nice that he won't interrupt us.
Soon Brandish took him to a nice and high-class restaurant and booked a private room. A maid led them to the room and Brandish ordered some food. The hotel staff already knew who Brandish was and how her personality was, so they decided to look in another way.
Axel: So... are you going to tell me how did you find me?
Brandish: Not many people know about this but I can remember everyone's Magic signature even if I meet them once... and to tell you the truth on our first meeting you left quite an impression on me so I have to remember your signature.
Axel: Aren't I lucky... now I can die happily since someone beautiful like you speaks so highly of me...
Brandish scoffed at his reply but didn't refute him.
Axel: So... does Zeref knows that I am here?
Brandish: He might... but I didn't tell him if you are asking that.
Axel: So, tell me my Brandish... what do you want?
Brandish: Don't know... maybe I have been waiting for my Prince Charming.
Axel: ...Wow... I didn't know that you liked Fairy Tales.
Brandish: Every girl has some dreams... I can dream too... it is too boring here.
Axel: Then, why don't you come with me?
Brandish: I can't and won't betray Alvarez.
Axel: You know Alvarez isn't my real target... it just came in the middle.
Brandish was shocked and for the first time, she showed some expression on her face but soon returned to her usual indifferent expression.
Brandish: What do you mean by that?
Axel: It is not like there is something I want to hide from you but I am serious that I want you.
Brandish looked at Axel for a few moments with indifference then turned her face away from him but Axel clearly saw a red tint on her cheeks. Axel rejoiced because of this small success... even it is was a small success but in front of Brandish it was a huge feat since she usually stays indifferent. Axel gave himself a mental pat for his brilliant plan.
Brandish: That can wait for later but first tell me what you mean by Alvarez is in middle.
Axel: Well that is also wrong... what I really want is your emperor but I know that I cannot draw him out like this.
Brandish: Not everyone is like me... others in the Spriggan Twelve won't let you do that.
Axel: Didn't you mean Spriggan Eleven??
Brandish: ...I knew it... I have told everyone before that only you could defeat Irene. Not even God Serena could have defeated her so quickly but no one believed me...
Axel: Well... she is still alive... you remember that redhead? She is actually Irene's daughter... now let me tell you what I really want...