Taking a short resting period on the galleries Zash could hear some nobles making out in the adjacent balconies.
'F**K are they Exhibitionistsor something ? to do these things in the open ?' quite annoyed Zash wished to teach them a lesson, just then he spotted movement behind him but wasn't concerned much and stood till appreciating the view not minding the voices in the slightest, not letting him ruin his mood Zash used his powers to strike the perverse people with a thunderbolt right besides them,
The commotion they created was nothing short of hilarious to say the least, soon Zash felt a slight push from behind him.
"Are you the one called Epis Ironheart ?"
Turning around Zash spotted a boy 16-17 years old, his eyes breaming with jealousy and the intent to kill the other Zash was left sighing and left to wonder who is this new fool ?
"Yes, what business do you have with me ?"
Zash asked without paying much mind to the kids surprise assult, his efforts to pushing him down the steep Mountain was futile as Zash was like an unmovable boulder refusing to move no matter how hard he pushed.
For a about a solid 1-2 minutes the young boy continued trying to push him down the terrain when a young girl walked In, seemingly tired and wanted to take a breather.
To her luck this side of the balcony was in a special situation curious, she hid behind the pillar and watched the two young men in a quarrel.
"Oi kid it's been a while, aren't you embarrassed enough, I'll ask again who are you ? If you fail to answer I'll beat you up." Smacking his face Zash only used a little bit of his strength and sent him flying in the air for a brief moment as the kid struggled to his feet and gasped for air and felt the disparity between them.
The kid couldn't continue breathing and fainted
"That's it ? For someone who came up to me, with the intent of killing me and you can't even stay awake ? I'm disappointed." Shaking his head Zash addressed his disappointment and left him right there on he ground as for helping him, Zash wasn't interested.
Whether he lived or died he didn't cared, for once he tried to kill him and Zash wouldn't mind such a person dying, as for how Zash looked at the situation, he seemed like a person capable of becoming a serial killer and with the return of magic, if these fools are lucky they might even survive and pose a real threat to other Human beings.
'That being said he is really really weak to faint from a single hit alone. Shall I finish him now ?' thinking about it Zash gripped the kid by his shoulder and wondered if he should throw him down, as he intented to do to him.
Shaking his head Zash threw him at the pillars beside the balcony as it wasn't worth it and started thinking about something.
"How sloppy you are, come out without further delay." In a commanding tone Zash's attitude changed once again as he told the girl hiding behind the pillars to show herself.
Tap*
Walking with heavy footsteps she was afraid of doing something unnecessary and seeing how the youngster before her had dealth with the other youth a few droplets of blood could be seen dripping from his face.
"Now that you've witnessed it are you in cahoots with him ?"
"I dare not ! Please forgive me for my impudence !" In a pleading tone she asked for forgiveness.
"Oh you know all you have to do is scream or elert the authorities outside and you will have me by the neck."
"Sir please I am only part noble but I'm still a Knight as well, I know powerful individuals when I see them" feeling sweat dripping from her face she was afraid to say but seeing that the person before had not done anything indicated that he wasn't petty or haughty enough scaring her even more, yet it somehow assured her some sense of safety.
"Go on." Zash signalled for her to continue.
"Ah mnh as I said if I dare do that I'm sure my head would've been severed from my neck before I can even scream. And and." Feeling the threatening aura of Zash she continued.
"Your confidence in talking and being here with utter calmness means you are not afraid or affected by making enemies from every single powerful people present here, isn't that right ?" While she was still fearful she was similarly shocked at her own words.
"Indeed, and you are quite talented yourself but that's about it, as that was the persona I gave you" looking towards the girl Zash offered her to try again.
And indeed his personality flipped right in front of her from a meekly innocent child, to a blood crazed psychopath
'Impossible ! Everyone has a mask and that too a natural mask fit by age, which is formed by Acton's around him, how can it be possible for a Human that too a teen to have so many masks !?' she gasped and felt light-headed and wondered if he was even human.
"Hmm probably I can imagine what you are thinking and feeling right now."
"C-can you sir ?" She questioned really wondering if the entity before him was even an Human to begin with
"Long answer short I'm no longer a Normal Human I'm a Saint and also a Magus at that, as for the reason I'm telling you this." Zash confessed as she was surprised once again seeing Zash fiddle with orbs of lights but the very next Second she was scared and started to prepare herself for the worst outcome as he might just kill her after clearing her doubts.
"Don't worry I won't kill you, not if you agree to become My Empire's Kinght, I see Amazing talent dwelling deep inside you, as you can probably imagine I'm blessed with foresight and you are decent enough to train as a good seedling. That's all as for other conditions you will have to abandon everything you have and join my side and I will fulfill whatever condition you might have, hmm let me cut you some slack I'll fulfill 3 wishes of your if you are to follow me and be Crystal Heart Empire's Sword." Offering her a deal Zash waited for an answer also gave her an opportunity to think things through but he himself thaught about something and continued
"Oh yes i can spare you if even if you don't be by my side but I'll have to cripple you, or take your Voice away, I wouldn't threaten your family or loved ones and even fulfill some resentment you have towards someone so you don't have to worry about that, you have my word for it. Besides the future is going to be straining for the rest of Humanity so it'd be best you bring along all your loved ones but before making a decision let's properly introduce ourselves."
"I am Epis Ironheart, Second Prince of Crystal Heart Empire, I'll turn 10 in a few months but enough about me tell me a bit about yourself as we have this fateful encounter you have some fate with me."
'i uh did Sir Saint say he was yet to be of 10 Years old ?'
"I am Lavis h... My surname doesn't matter my father doesn't approves of me inheriting his surname so I don't have one yet so please pardon my rudeness."
"No need to dwell on such minor topics, you can receive a new name and a proper Home when you join my Empire, continue on."
"I am 20 years as of yet, I have practiced working besides Personal Guards and trained since I was 13, I shall agree with your terms Sir Epis but nothing is too good to be true, are there any limitations to my wishes if so I wish to hear your offer in much detail before lending you my life,.. only if it's not displeasing to sir Saint."
"Oh don't worry about that as well, the limitations aren't much, just don't instill love or any feeling like that towards me or my big brother, hear me out if it was before I would set you up with him and believe me it would be the best gift you can receive but sadly he's already taken and I don't wish to be bonded by such limitations so drop that idea as you are chasing the sun while being an ant, you are building a tower of grass and trying to achieve the impossible,
The 2nd condition is simple as well, Absolute Obedience,
you cannot run or shy away from your training and must act as a proper protector and fight for the Empire but of course that goes as loyalty is needed and as I am the way I am you don't seem like one that would turn on the hand that fed you so you pass.
The third is no harm may come to an innocent, because if you tell me to kill an innocent without a proper grief or reason for your wishes I would not fulfill it but if the person deserves it or did do something harmful to you I can destroy him and not only him I can even Destroy an Empire if the reason is right.
That's all there is to it so, do you accept to become my Knight ?"
Within seconds she got on her knees, not caring one bit for her expensive dress and heartedly gave him a respective bow of courtesy as she took out a dagger and made a cut on her palm.
"With my unsheathed blade as witness I Swear on my life to Forever stay loyal and dedicated towards Crystal Heart Empire and Sir Saint and his family and protect them with my life."
'Sigh* so dramatic I guess respectable people are just like that'
Zash then swung both his swords around her unlike the normal Knighting Ceremonies but she didn't question it one bit.
"You can get up now, no need to stay so formal. And let's hear it what are your request ? Ask away." Proposing his offer Zash waited for her to lay forward her conditions.
"I wish for me and My little Brother to gain Permanent citizenship, that is my first condition."
"Easy enough, Agreed."
"Second I want your help in killing my Father."
"Agreed and what about your mother ?" Remaining unclustered Zash asked her while turning his back towards her and looked around appreciating the scenes.
" She's Dead Sir, but isn't going to ask me why I desire to kill my parent ?"
"No I imagine you have your own reasons, so don't worry as I said since it's your own family matters I won't meddle much but I am curious, so if it's not too much of me to ask, or if it helps to reduce some pain tell me, I am said to be a surprisingly good listener." Offering to lend her a ear Zash sat on the Balcony as carelessly as he could, for obvious reasons that concerned his new Knight but he then flew her and himself in the air and once again shattered the realms of reality she had thaught were once incomprehensible.
After which she even wondered why she was needed by such a person, but she took it as a honourable God given opportunity which she couldn't bear to waste and embraced her inner selfishness hoping to repay this favour somehow.
Pausing for a moment she seemed to contemplate her life choices and couldn't help but look away and shared her story
"It was the classic case of a High and Mighty King sleeping around with whomever he could and before long he was forced to marry my mother, she wasn't a prostitute or anything she was simply a naive Commoner and due to public pressure my 'Fathef' had no choice but to include us in his side Family,
Of course it was as harsh as you can imagine bullying from the Main family was extremely harsh and unsightly, I remember when I was a little kid is see mom shivering the moment father asked for her and then I'd notice the bruises and scars on her later on but despite the abuse, she told me she loved father somewhat and I too felt it wasn't a worrying thing but it it went downhill from there.
Mother soon birthed my little Baby Brother and those were the most joyous days of my life but once his existence was exposed, all h*ll broke loose." Saying so she had a apathetic smile lingerie around her face along with some welled up tears which couldn't help but escape as this was possibly the first time someone was listening to her.
"A King heir Candidate related sh*t huh?" Zash questioned and got a heavy nod as response while more and more tears started falling from her face.
"And and then mother and brother was poisoned, father's abusive attitude while being drunk didn't help as she was neglected ofen, I started begging towards the knights to teach me the way of a Knight so I can share my Family's burden but looking back at it now what was the use of it all ?" Shaking her head she seemingly said this to herself in self ridiculed
"Eventually the pressure broke my mother while I defended my little brother, as many a attempts were made and bless the people who helped us during those trying times, but during one such attempt mother who was gravely ill and sick due to everything happening, she was becoming weak and unstable, the lovely carasses we got from her reduces as did her liveliness as she stayed most of the time in her bed.
One day Father got too drunk and smashed her face against the wall for not obeying his orders and She died then and there, of course I wasn't told any of this but I heard others talking about it and since then it's been my resolve to kill that Monster. So I have been training for the past 6 Years just for that but I am still tied to him and haven't made a move as my actions can unknowingly hurt my brother so. So."
"I understand, it must've been hard." Zash patted her head while consoling her, it was clear to him that her mentality was still of a child as the trauma of everything happening around her didn't allow her to break free from those shackles, deep down she is still hurt and cares for her brother, so she can protect him as her only Alive Family she cared for and once her brother was gone she would be in shambles.
"How do you wish to proceed with it ? If all goes to heck I'll tell you a little secret about the days to come and what you can expect during those trying times."
Zash then told her about the various phenomenon happening and the return of magic which was at importance and it's effects towards the future for Humanity, which scared her but from reassurance from Zash she felt somewhat calm as, the person before her wasn't worried why should she be ?
"Can you take me and my brother away beforehand please ?" Lavis pleaded whenever she got the chance.
"Sure let's get him tomorrow, by the way does he knows about his Mother's Murderer ?" To Zash's relief she responded with a slight grunt and a heavy disapproving shake from her head.
"That's good for the child well, let's go I'll introduce you to my family then."
"Sir Epis but what about that boy ?"
"Oh of course I nearly forgot about him, let him be, whether he lived or dies doesn't requires my attention, since he tried to 'Kill' me I don't care about such idiots." Shaking his head dismissively Zash proceeded to go out
"Still I didn't use much power and only slightly punched him are noble children really so weak ?"
"Why does prince Epis asks this ?"
"Well I might've been a Magus and a Saint now but my brother is Quite 'Normal' well of course in Swordsmanship profession he's No less than me, other than that he's a decent Commander and War tactician, so yeah we have that going in common for us."
"Umm.. can I meet him sir ?" As a person in similar professions and a great admiration towards the Frontline Commander of the Humans she couldn't wait to meet him.
"Sure but just remember that he's quite good and don't fall for him, he already found his soulmate and that too she is quite famous and isn't a complete Human.''
The more Zash explained the more confused she got as the bizzarest of things continuously circled around her new Master and her freakish Empire.
A huge crowd of People stood in place talking about things here and there some had good intentions, while some had the worst intentions in mind.
Without paying others a mind Zash signaled his new Knight to follow her,
Without much delay Zash came across Estr and Havier talking with Edwin as they all say on a small table which had space accommodations for 6 people
"What's up" Zash called out signaling his arrival.
"Oh that's a new face besides you, who is she ? Is my son finally Willing to accept a partner ?" Edwin asked unable to uphold his curiosity
"No, she's a Knight of Our Empire now, I met upon her by chance, and since there was fate between us I gave her a chance and she took it, I'll give her the chance to introduce herself...."
"Also why the sudden drop in mood is something wrong ?" A confused Zash asked.
"Nothing it's nothing just missing our Empire and The food from our Home, this food is just mediocre compared to ours not to mention how can we even eat when we know the future catastrophe that's about to happen, many a people we met with have will die, looking forward is it all really worth it ?" Estr shaking his head in a dismissive manner was quite tensed up towards the future.
"Well who can say, some might be lucky to even be alive by then, anyways if it makes you feel better, I can make a meal for us all so keep your appetites up." While he couldn't give them much assurances he could at least prepare a meal for them.
"Really ? But Zash it's not our home you know, besides it's not much of a bother, just that the food tastes out of balance, too much fat in some materials, Sweets are not balanced out, only a few fruited taste well enough for us. Seriously Epis now that I've noticed this You've really Spoiled us." Havier said laughingly and let out a soft sigh.
"Well what can I say, I prefer that you all live leasurely, I've also taught our Cooks specifically for this very reason, now they're semi best Cooks in the World. Anyway I'll go sort it out in the kitchen and prepare something for you, so orders please."
"Hmm probably Fried Chicken Soup with rice." Havier said.
"I'll have a Medium Spicy Chicken Curry with some fried rice." Estr said
"Ah you outdid me, I forgot about that, change my previous order I'll have the same." Havier said approvingly
"Then if it's not too much a few Tender Pork chops with some good broth to go along with it, surprise me I don't necessarily wish to eat rice today." Edwin said smiling
"Sure enough that's doable and what about you ?" Turning his head around Zash asked Lavis her food options.
"I- I can Lord Estr and Mrs Ironheart recommend me something ?"
"Pfft* Edwin couldn't help but laugh and caughed out loud drawing down attention towards him yet he didn't mind and laughed while shaking trying to suppress it, on the other side Havier and Estr turned Red from Embarrassment, yet they weren't as opposed to it as before but they still turned to Zash who just waved his hands and rolled his eyes.
"Oh come on, Even a Blind idiot is more aware about it then you both, deal with it." Saying the obvious Zash's words embarrassed them even more, and somewhere deep down they felt like they had been wronged somehow.
All throughout the whole Lavis felt she did something she shouldn't have.
"So something similar to them both, any allergies ?" Zash asked for confirmation
"Oh uh, I cannot eat Peanuts, other than that I'll gladly eat anything Sir will make for me."
Now she too wished to know about Epis's skills as his cooking was regarded so high end that even His Family consisting of World Renowned characters preferred his cooking over Royal Chefs but still she couldn't verify it and waited for Zash to bring in the food so she could see for herself.
"Got it, I'll be right back, might take some time as I'll also make a few deserts for you all."
"Sir do you need me to accompany you ?"
"No worries just sit down, as your first day as our Knight you'll get some special treatment today. Talk with them they aren't some monsters who wish to eat you, relax."
Zash then went in the general direction of the kitchen and gave them a few Thousand Rubal Coins which had a higher value than Platinum Coins but can ones be used to exchange in the Mountainous City.
Expressing his desire to cook for his own family a few chefs were offended by that, yet took the money and let him use any materials Zash liked as Zash did pay for them enough and while some chiefs remained appauled by the youths ignorance the moment they turned to look at Zash who was cooking in a pleasant mood and could only watch in shock at how good his displayed culinary skills were they simply couldn't compare even with a few decades of practice watching Zash beat the tender pork meat and cut the chicken and prepare some delicious soup which had such a savoury aroma, it instantly made their saliva fall fast and wish them to have a taste for themselves.
Without much ado Zash prepared a full pig carcass and took 45-60 Tender Pieces of the pork as soon as it came out of the oven and used the soup for some other side dishes and let them simmer and tenderise themselves with a few minutes and put some rice into it along with some onions and some Parcsley and other garnishes as toppings. Similarly Zash prepared other dishes,
This time it was for Havier and Estr, it wasn't much preparation as the rice was done Zash heated it enough to have all the taste from the spices and coated it with enough oil before using some chicken broth and the pig's fat to make something for himself well preparing it beforehand as Zash was making this all the chef's watching him do these all things were all stunned in their station and couldn't give out any orders,
That too was reasonable as Zash was doing it all so timely and all at the same time no more than half an hour had passed when Zash took his food and served it on some Big Plates for 5 People and took out the Freshly Baked Muffins and other mouthwatering Desserts he had on standby while he was presenting the food.
Surprising them once more Zash carried all 5 big plates all by himself without any assistance and turned to the remaining chefs before going
"As for the leftover food feel free to eat or serve it" The Royal chefs gave Zash a slight nod and still while they're stunned they couldn't help but all come together by the pleasant aroma of the remaining food and took a bite form several types of food each passing moment after that bite was heavenly for them yet they were afraid that,
if they ate fast enough they couldn't savour this heavenly food enough,
if they were slow down others will eat it all,
hence it started another commotion making them resigned from their posts and start a auction for having some food and look into the identity for that heavenly chef later on,
But as of yet only eating and Eating some more was on their mind.
Wherever he went Zash simply had a way of making commotion whenever and wherever he could, it came simply too naturally to him, intentionally or unintentionally.
One thing to point out about Zash was that he was never one who liked to waste food anyways and had a incredibly large appetite for his age, he figured that it was likely due to his high energy and his body's Natural way of functioning as he was simply too strong for a Human he needed much more food compared to others.
Without gathering much attention Zash arrived at his seat
"Seems like you all are getting along just fine."
"Oh Epis, you are done already ?" Havier asked
"I didn't even notice your absence how long has it been ?" Estr asked.
"It's slightly over Half an hour give or take, but tell me about yourself how are you doing ?" Raising his eyes Zash turned towards Lavis
"Let me say it first, I have come to like her more and more, I wholeheartedly welcome her as our Empire's Honorary Knight." Edwin proclaimed
"Yes she's good, I'm almost jealousy to see such a talent being stolen away from this world."
"Well what can I say My Family has just that kind of charm hahaha" Edwin said while everyone turned to him as if 'Who are you praising really ?'
After giving them their plates each before wiping them clean once more and opened the square container's lid which instantly blasted their surroundings with some pleasant flavourful aroma.
Havier Estr and Edwin looked at eachother before long they too started eating as wildly as they can, Lavis was stunned by their behaviour thinking,
'it couldn't be that good right ?' but as soon as she took a bite she couldn't help but spoon in another mouthful and gouge away at some chicken at the same time as her throat got soaked she used some broth to increase the wetness and the flavours in her tastebuds multiplied momentarily she understood why they were all going crazy over Zash's food as it was too good to pass on and she too took notice of her wild side,
'turns out deep down inside we are still so animalistic, yet we haven't tasted good food at all!' thinking so she couldn't help but smirk and continued eating some more and as they were in a section surrounded by only thick Red Curtains they had some visible privacy, even the sound coming out of it was reduced but if one made more noise it could still be heard outside.
"Is it to your liking ?" Zash asked as everyone looked around and Havier Estr and Edwin gave Zash a Solid thumbs up as for Lavis she just nodded with her head while continuing eating,
"That's good I had to made do with some ingredients as some weren't available, strangely enough a beautiful place like this still has some food accessibility issues still I made what I could within limited time, also you might want to save some room for the Desserts and Appetizers, while the main dishes are enough as A Pass, I had everything needed for making the Desserts, so I recommend them more."
"So they're more delicious ?" Grabbing a Slight chocolate coated muffin Havier couldn't help but ask as Edwin too grabbed a Fluffy elongated biscuit type of dessert, and couldn't express how good it was.
"Mhm try it yourself."
"OH MY GOD !" Estr too couldn't help but exclaim as silently as he could as he tried some almond cream Chocolate pudding which didn't last on his tongue much longer, saddening him as the sensation was short lived still, it gave his tongue more choices to try out a few more pleasant flavours.
Lavis looked on in surprise for Estr who seemed to be the most calm to scream so much how good was it ?
Biting on her snack she too felt a shock as a bolt of balanced sweetness assault her tongue and take over her body.
"!?" She too understood how good Epis's Culinary skills were, he was A Top chef who had Surpassed Royal Chefs by Ungodly distance whilst being so young.
Wondering what her future might hold she was quite worried and excited at the same time.
The rest of the night was quite pleasant and after some while Zash asked his father about the kid from before and sure enough Edwin did know of such a teen as it was his Enemy from another Empire and coincidentally enough contested against him, trying to woo Epis's wife in his harem.
Epis and Estr couldn't help laugh at teh thaught about it no wonder he was rejected, what a fool !
Zash figured the apple had not fallen far from the tree and due to him showing great socializing skills he became his target and told the three about what happened.
"That's.. figures he was always an introvert who failed to express himself no wonder, no wonder." Sighing heavily Edwin commented and explained how his father's misguided had probably let that youth down this path.
"Why are you pitying him for father ? He 'Tried' to Kill Epis but if was anybody else he would most likely have died. There is no need to show sympathy towards such a fool I'd personally kill him if such a person worked under me." Estr said as he was more pissed about it than anyone else.
"Let him do whatever he wants, it's not our place to judge." Edwin said wishing to end the topic.
"Um Father if I may ask just How in H*LL can he inherited the Throne and Get the Wives he already has ?" Epis asked in curiosity.
"Family Background nothing more, nothing less, and often times in such situations the old generations will continue to keep a true Emperor's Bloodline candidate in secrecy if the known public figure perished and of course those old goats are there in the shadows often giving support whenever needed, each is different but they give just enough support based on their relationships and often times Such fools are seeked by others as they are easy to be manipulated." Clearing Epis's Doubts Edwin laid it all out front.
"But still isn't that basically Living the life of a leech ? Are some Humans really attracted to that ?"
"Depends, people are of all kinds, often times even blind and deaf find love and such is the case in such situations, some people are just down bad and have similar if not worse partners, but what they don't get is that you cannot just ignore your children while they're growing up, I am personally guilty of that and am not much in a position to say much myself but still life is just the way it is, we have to stay hopeful, if not it doesn't seems so worth living." Edwin said smiling as Epis and Estr contemplated on some things and tried to understand what he was saying,
But of course Zash understood these things very well and so did Havier only Lavis and Estr tried to take in the information as both of them were still quite immature.
But Zash's fake contamplating attitude can work on anybody else other than Havier who then stared at his face and was lost in a thaught before seemingly coming to a conclusion.
After dinner was sorted out everyone held their own bellies and enjoyed some juice in satisfaction looking around for a bit Havier dragged Estr and Epis from he travel as an excuse to walk around.
Passing through heavy sheets of curtains and many groups of people dining they arrived at the same Balcony which Zash was at previously, only that the kid Zash had knocked out was gone but still it was ignorable.
"So whatever are you planning with her Epis ?" Havier asked smiling
"I don't get what you are saying teacher "
"It's about Lavis you see do you know the type she is ? Is that your reason for appointing her if so then how do you know about such people ?" Asking away she and Epis locked eyes
"Wait a moment what are you two talking about ? What is wrong with that lass is she strange just like Epis ?
"No, let me clarify brother, she is the type to not respond to,... How do you put it physical pleasure you see the world is not perfect and just so people are not perfect themselves, inherited case it's a huge jumble as she had to grow up from such a young age with a heavy responsibility so she's still mentally immature and her trauma may forever affect her, in the wrong hands, once she is trained she's a Killing Machine on command basically."
"Wait ! How do you know that ?" Estr couldn't help but ask unable to figure out what was happening and hwo his brother knew so much.
"Ok ok I guess it's time to tell you, you see due to my advancement I am able to ' See' and experience what others before me had, their Memories, their Knowledge and many other... Stuff both good, bad and lewd as well, I can't help it it simply shows itself whenever and whatever it wants to, but of course it doesn't work like you think it does it still needs me to apply practical knowledge and it's basically saying one must know how to speak before becoming a preacher while being a mute or having hands to write no matter how perfect your writing skills are some things must be present and many efforts must be made, that's the best summary I can give you." Laying his hands out Zash's words came as quite a surprise to both of them.
"So can you also see the future ?" Estr asked again as he did some time ago still wishing for reconfirmation.
"Short answer Yes but do I want to ? No ! It's nothing but trouble so just live as you are, dont try to be someone you are not." Epis said placing his hands on his brother's shoulders and patted them.
"Okay as unbelievable as it sounds... I got it but my question remains what are your plans for her, is she really lucky to catch your eye and you decided to help her or." Havier asked further questioning the details about Zash's plans
"Yup there was no reason other than that, I just saw a talent worth preserving and I can do it that's about all the reason I have as for her Uninterest in building a family or whatnot I can help her but I still stand by as I said there's no one qualified to be my suited in this World, who I can acknowledge." Shaking his head Estr and Havier felt like someone had poured cold water over them and could only look at themselves as it was one's personal choice to accept someone and left it to fate and decided to stop bugging Epis about these matters as from his description from before had them convinced that he was more than an Adult at this point especially due to Epis's emphasis on the 'Lewd' part, like was there a reason to say something like that ?!
Still who can they blame they were the one to ask this all, and for once they got the answer out of Epis bit it's not Epis's fault that he was truthful and gave them answers they didn't like.
It is what it is and after a few small talks about a few things Zash told them what he had planned to do later on, which was ignored as Zash had bring up the conversation about food and both of them lost themselves and imagined what food they can enjoy during this weekend and so on, so most of the things Zash said was omitted from their brain.
"Sorry to keep you waiting father, Lapis, did we keep you waiting for long ?" The trio enters once again and met up with the two they had left behind
"No of course not, little Lavis here kept me some company, I really regret not having a cute daughter like her with your mother, we were just talking about her.. but I'm afraid if I keep taking about her the night may pass on me." Edwin sighed and huffed a bit.
"Then again Father is this all there is to the Ball ?" Zash asked breaking the silent atmosphere
"Of Course Not ! You see the Ball will start in a bit so i suggest you stay elert, it will be beautiful and one in a lifetime experience for all of you. There is still little time till the stage is set but don't worry it'll be worth the wait, just that we will be staying awake for a few additional Hours." Edwin said rubbing his chin es one experienced in such events and partaking in many such events himself he could be sure of a few things himself
"So it's like that, okay but didn't father planned to introduce us to a few of your secret location shared by your and your close friends from before ?"
"Well yes I did promise that but we have an entire Week to ourselves so there's not much to do and we rarely get to do anything fun so let's take another week off besides, let your grandparents take care of you both, they haven't been able to bond with you properly."
"Haa* sure but we will be splitting the paperwork when we get home alright ?" Zash said smiling
"Ah of course, it's not that important we can do that slowly at a lesurely pace as well you know ?" Edwin said smiling not knowing the amount of work ahead of them as they would be gone for an entire Month it seemed with Zash's new policies and documents verification the amount of paperwork had nearly tripled due to various reasons and many a things needed to be addressed, Edwin didn't knew at the time what he had gotten himself into.