Rin and Ezekiel went out early. Actually, they are just going to visit the forest.
Rin wear an o-neck short sleeve print shirt and a high waist plaid skirt. Then she paired it with a white high cut sneaker. (Please see image below. Ctto)
While Ezekiel went for a casual grey printed shirt, black pants and also paired it with white sneakers. Then a also a casual black coat to complete his outfit. (Please see image below. From Pinterest.)
Ah. This two are really both handsome and pretty.
Michael scowled upon looking at the couple.
Tsk. They still aren't lovers. But look at them, already wearing a couple outfit!!
Ezekiel drove the personally, so Rin seated at the passenger sit.
They went first to a Private Park outside the Capital. And there, Rin created a magic circle that will head them to the Forest of No Return. In just a second, they vanished from the Park and they find themselves in Rin's home.
She immediately run outside and heaved a deep breath. "I miss this kind of air. "She smiled.
"Yeah. That's because the Capital is populated. "
After a while, Lily and the other Leaders of the Tribe arrived.
"Your Majesty. "All of them half bent to greet their ruler. It was Ezekiel's first time seeing all the 12 Leaders of the Tribe. There are originally 13 Tribes in the Forest of No Return. The Fairies, the Dryads, the Centaurs, the Elves, the Winged Men, The Wolves, The Dwarves, The Goblins, The Ogres, The Lizardmen, The Beastmen and the infamous Dragon Tribe. According to the History, the Dragon Tribe betrayed the Forest of No Return and almost destroyed it. It was the Previous Ruler who saved the Forest and brought back the Peace inside. By the way, Kyell and Yuu belonged to the Beastmen Tribe.
After greeting their Ruler, they instantly shifted their gaze the man standing behind Rin. Only the few of them knows who he is. So, Rin grabbed the man's hand and said, "He is Ezekiel, as the few of you know about him, he was the man that I saved. He is… Someone special to me. And I want all of you to treat him, like you treat me. "She then smiled to him.
"That was my line before. "He remarked remembering what he said when he introduced Rin to his people in the Mansion.
"But now, it's mine." She answered.
Both of them smile at each other. The Leaders who are watching can feel the sincerity on each other's eyes.
The Leader of the Elves coughed slightly. "Young Man. You have to promise us that you will treat our Queen better. That you will not let harm befall her. She is our precious Ruler. We have been guiding her ever since she's just a little child. If in time the Empire will hurt her, then the whole Forest will not let them go! "He said. He is the eldest among the Leaders of the Tribe, Iston.
"Elder Iston, this is not a Union Ceremony. "Said the Youngest Tribal Leader Driac, the Leader of Goblins.
The others agree on Driac.
"Nonsense! Union Ceremony or not, it will happen sooner or later! "The Elder remarked. Both Rin and Ezekiel blushed.
"Hey Grandpa Elder!! " Rin glared at the Elder but he just shrugged it off.
"What? Aren't the two of you already a couple? "Lily said teasing them both.
Rin tried to retort but Ezekiel stopped her. "As of now, we are not yet. But in the future, I hope we will be. So please support me."Ezekiel said and Rin can't help hide behind her hands.
Ahhh… This sly man. How can he say that in front of these bastards???
Lily giggled and pinched Rin's right waist. "You silly girl. Why aren't you saying yes to him? "
"Lily!! "
The crowd laugh upon seeing a cute and new side of their Ruler. For them, no matter who it is, as long as their Queen is happy and treated well, they won't ask anything. The Queens happiness is their number one priority. Because obviously, the Queens mood affects the entire Forest. Not just the forest but also the weather. That is how powerful she is.
After the teasing and laughing, they proceed to their main agenda, the Leaders Reports.
So far, everything is good. There are minor problems but it was immediately solved by Lily and the Leaders.
After the meeting, Rin and Ezekiel went around the Forest. Rin is riding on Kyell while Ezekiel is riding on Yuu who is leaving inside his shadow the day he went back to the Empire. At first, Ezekiel tried to ask her, but then he just decided to ask her later once they're back to the Capital.
"Hmmnn… Looking at you, you really are the most Handsome and Gorgeous human that I have ever seen. "Said the cute tiny fellow flying in front of him.
Ezekiel remembered her face. So he smiled at her. "Thank you, Lady Molly. "He answered. She is the Leader of the Fairies.
"Ah. So, you already know my name. Hihi. I am happy that someone like you is by her side. Just as Elder Iston have said, she is the most precious person of the Forest. She is our Ruler and Protector. So, please take care of her. She's a bit dumbed at times but she's an actual genius! And she's the kindest and pure. But, when she's angry, you must immediately calm her down."
"What do you mean? "
"Her mood can affect everything around her. Especially us living in the forest. We know when she's happy or sad or worst, angry. Because we can feel it. "
Ezekiel is silent for a moment, then he slightly nodded. "Don't worry, I will take care of her and will make her happy. "
Molly smiled then she leaves.
It was already 5pm when they decided to return back to the Capital.
Lily and the others bid goodbye and both of them returned back to where they came from.
"Did Molly said something to you? "She asked. They are now on the car heading back to the Capital.
"Em. She asked me to take care of you. "He answered. He just glanced at her then shift back his gaze to the road ahead.
"And? Did she say anything about me? "
"She also said that I should not angry you. That it will affect everything around you, specially the forest. "He said.
Rin smiled after hearing his honest answer. "Ahm… Do you also have something to ask from me? "
Ezekiel nodded. "When did you send Yuu to me? Is it when I first return back to the Empire? "
"Em. I sent him to you in order to protect you. I'm sorry for not saying it when I came to the Empire. "
Ezekiel's right hand pinched her cheek. "Next time, tell me everything okay? No more secrets."
Rin smiled and held his right hand. "Em. I promise. "She nodded. Then she remembered from something earlier. Should she ask him? Or not.
The girl in her side is fidgeting like a kid. "Do you still have anything to ask from me? "He said then smiled.
Rin looked at him then she shook her head.
I'll just ask him later. Em! Later!
"Nothing. Oh, can we eat outside? I want to eat barbeque. Please? "She asked.
"Okay. Why don't you take a nap for the time being? I know you are tired from all the activities earlier. "
"Is it okay? "
"Yes, it is. "
"But it'll be unfair to you. You are driving while I am sleeping. If the others knew that I am making the Great Archduke my driver, they will all despise me. "She said happily.
"The others don't matter. It's you that matters the most." Ezekiel retorted and Rin's face blushed again.
Ah. The Archduke is getting good at this. Looks like I also need to work hard.
Ezekiel find her blushing face cute and amusing. He slightly flicked her forehead.
"Sleep. I will wake you up once we enter the Capital. "
She didn't insist anymore and just closed her eyes.