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Chapter 18 - Chapter 17: A Close Stranger

"I would like to call the legendary party that Defeated the Demon Lord in the Dark Continent. Ms. Sheila Castle, the Fortress of Florence. Mr. Gustav Treasure, the Pirate King of the Thousand Isle. Mr. Xen Blaze, the Fire Lord of Chenghu and Our very own, Mr. Auriel Wrench, the Machinist of Scryhm." The announcer called their names and titles.

The huge double doors of the ballroom opened as all invited guests applauded the legend's entrance.

In their battle attire, Ms. Castle, Mr. Gustav, Mr. Xen and Mr. Auriel entered the ballroom with pride and prestige. All eyes fixed on them in awe and in honor. These are the heroes that are written and taught in all school in all of the continent be it public or private. They have weaved themselves in people's consciousness after they defeated the Demon Lord few decades ago.

The four are then shown to their round table, not lowering even a millimeter of their heads. Gossips are thrown here and there about the four legends.

"My ghad. The Pirate King of the Thousand Isles is just a dreamboy. I am gonna show my proud investment to get his attention."

"I heard the Fortress of Florence had a child?"

"The father could be The Pirate King of the Thousand Isles."

"It's more like the father is the Fire Lord of Chenghu, both are too close."

"But she never had any man throughout her life, right?"

"Well. It's hard not falling in love with a dreamboat like The Pirate King of the Thousand Isle."

"I have heard later this morning that The machinist of Scryhm made those army of machines for his sons as toys."

"That is just crazy. Thqt sounds so false and not true at all."

"Luckily, the Monarch asked him to use it to protect Scryhm. What a noble person."

The six rulers of each continent applauded on their seats, they are found in front of the ballroom, they are seated in a straight line.

The first in the line is Head Councilor Lou Gold, who is an Alchemist, whose family is focused in alchemy, his white beard ang eyebrow is as long as it possibly can wearing the robe befitting for a head councilor in white colors and golden outline, his long gray hair is well kept by two chopsticks sticking out with little bell chains.

Next is the High Priestess Layla Neon of Nashka, a follower of the lord of light, her pure white robe outlined with light blue hue fits perfectly her milky white smooth skin, her gorgeous grin fits well with her golden curly hair only to be lightly hidden with her thin veil, she is coming of age but her face does not show any traces of wrinkles anytime soon.

Next to her is President Cory Rice of Panja, a farmer, land owner of the biggest farm of the continent of Panja. She was elected president after his husband got assassinated that raised a revolution and made the citizens question the last elected president for his actions, she was the frontline of the revolution that lifter her position to her current state. She has glasses that outlined her wrinkled face with yellow dress and a curly short hair.

Next is Monarch Tut Sandstorm, a wind magic user, the current Monarch of Scryhm. He has a bald head with a pointy beard on his chin and a brown skin. His white robe of 3 layers compliments greatly with its rainbow colored outline.

Next to the Monarch is the King of Florence, King James Crownlight VI, a knight, his red Crown outlined with gold compliments his red cape that is also outlined in golden linen. His full armor plate shines with a cyan hue.

And Lastly is Emperor Kurov Splash, his red baret and red suit exposes great pride, pinned with various medals and badges. His gray sideburn stops only below the outlines of his jaw on the sides. His scimitar hangs at the side as he sits on his prepared sit.

"Thank you for this wonderful feast, Monarch." King James of Florence thanked Monarch Tut,

"It is a good little feast for celebratibg our gathering of all the leaders of the six continent." Monarch Tut scratched his head worriedly,

"No need to be too concern Monarch Tut. I think todays preparation seems wonderful. You put out so much already." President Cory said,

"I had to make sure to entertain all the invited guests and all of you, my advisers was of great help." Monarch Tut replied to President Cory,

"Hahahah. I am not used to such formality Monarch Tut. So any form of celebration is welcoming." Emperor Kurov laughed,

"Hahaha. Yes. Yes. I agree with Emperor." High Priestess Layla chuckled,

"I guess. I guess." Monarch Tut smiled.

"Ahhhh. I want to go home." Mr. Auriel groaned as he rest his body on the table,

"What are you so excited about?" Mr. Xen,

"Nothing. I just can't drink my beer as much as I want. The monarch asked me to be courteous with the guests like I care." He continued,

"The Monarch put up so much for you. I just don't know how he does it." Ms. Castle shrugged,

"Well he is just recently appointed so he still needs things to get used to." Mr. Gustav also shrugged,

"We'll party all night once we get to my house, Layla makes good food." Mr. Auriel proudly said,

"You make me question whether you only love her because Layla cooks too well." Mr. Xen said,

"It is true. hahahaha." Mr. Auriel replied,

"What? So love could also be due to food? I have never read this in any book" Mr. Xen placed a hand on his chin as he tried to analyze his findings,

"Don't think too much about it Xen, Auriel is just a simple guy. Doesn't care at all, you know that." Ms. Castle said,

"Hmmm. That is true." Mr. Xen continued analyzing,

"It's because you keep reading things that is why you're slow. You need to experience it first hand to understand how to climb those skirts." Mr. Gustav advised,

"I can climb skirts?" Mr. Xen blushed as he looked at Mr. Gustav,

"Of course. I have climbed all the skirts of all the woman I target." Mr. Gustav proudly said,

"Too fast." Mr. Xen eyes widen,

"You don't need advise from him, Xen. You can't have a lasting one if you follow his advises." Ms. Castle said,

"True but atleast it can help you get that girl." Mr. Gustav agreed to Ms. Castle's statement.

The room is lively. There is a table for all the advisers of the six leaders, tables for big business men and women and tables for prestigious families of Scryhm.

Mr. Gustav after drowning himself with two mug of beer just went ahead and went to the fine ladies in their shiny dresses and bosoms protruding. While the still sober yet close to drunk Mr. Xen just continued listening to the outburst from Mr. Auriel and his questionable advises. Ms. Castle wasn't much of a drinker and is not used to events with so many crowd. She stood up to get a hint of fresh air.

"Where are you going? Drink up. Drink up. Hahahaha." Mr. Auriel exclaimed to Ms. Castle,

"We must not force Sheila, Auriel. She isn't much of a drinker. You do know." Mr. Xen said,

"Yeah. Thats true. Have I told you about that time one of my machines almost exploded!?" Mr. Auriel continued as Mr. Xen listened with great interest.

Ms. Castle can only smile at the sight with much formality as she walked towards the balcony, overviewing the whole city.

She rest her arms on top of the railing of the balcony and just feel the fresh air when a fat guy in a business attire stood beside her.

"Good Evening, Ms. Castle."

Taken aback, she looked at the business man, an eerie vibe ooze out of him yet he does not bring any threat. It is as if they are both familiar with each other yet she haven't even saw him in his entire life but the vibe she felt feels so familiar that it's weird.

"Good Evening to you too, good sir. We don't need to show formality."

"Indeed. As a business man, I show little concern to our atmosphere."

Couldn't reply and understand from his statement, Ms. Sheila just looked back at the sparkling horizon, filled with light from houses and street lights.

"I have heard that the Bladed Wing Eagle went extinct." The business man continued,

"Yes. They have been a manace to travellers so I wouldn't be too surprise if they didn't."

"The Bladed Wing Eagle is a natural predator to the Blue Scaled Mamba. Now that the Bladed Wing Eagle vanished who is going to stop the Blue Scaled Mamba?" He asked,

"The government of Chenghu will eventually make a quest for such matter." She casually replied,

"That's the problem Ms. Castle... Who is going to stop us?"

Surprised, she looked at the expression of the business man, his face is grinning like casually talking. She questioned his thought by tilting her head to the side.

"Everything has a cycle, Ms. Castle yet we humans are the one's stopping that. We killed our predators, we greed on the little things and when the world can't handle the imbalance. Who is at fault?" The business man questioned as he took a step away, his back facing the questioning Ms. Castle,

"We can't wait for a rejuvenation, wouldn't we Ms. Sheila?" He waved his hand and continued walking away,

The way the business man calls her feels so familiar yet she couldn't pinpoint where she heard of it. She looked at the dissappearing business man who walked mechanically.

Those words opened her mind a little but it sounds so farfetched. She stayed their in a daze of curiosity.

'Such an eerie man...' She thought.