The discussion hall that they left empty an hour ago is now filled with a few intimidating individuals, each carries a strong and distinct presence. As soon as Aeden and his captain entered, they were greeted with Xiao Xuan radiant smile. "Here, come stand next to me" His gaze carries those word. He was standing near the round table, with everyone's attention focusing on him. Both Raizel and Aeden quickly and quietly ran to Xiao Xuan side, right next to Uncle Wei. Xiao Xuan clears up his throat and continues, "As I said before, prophecy of calamity is coming true. We must prepare to the fullest if we are to survive this.
"Seriously? A calamity? At this time?" It was a hulking man at the round table in red garb, similar to Xiao Xuan's but with a red accent.
"what do mean, Luo? This is the perfect time, just send whoever wins the competition and we'll just be cozy inside our own palace. Isn't that perfect?" another figure opens her mouth, this time it was a stunning women with a long hair dresses in purple.
"Always trying to find the easiest way, huh Mistress Zexi?" An unfriendly remarks was thrown by a man in yellow garb. Obviously throwing shade towards Liang Zexi's previous comment.
Dissatisfied by the word, she retort "Why is it that the lord of a dying land would have a leisure of coming to this meeting when his land can be destroyed any moments now?"
The mood of the room have now turn completely sour. There is an obvious oppressing aura started filling the room. First it was only yellow-ish aura then as if not to be underestimated, a purple aura began immerging.
"Leave it at the competition!" Xiao Xuan said sternly but still maintaining a gracious smile. A subtle symbol glows on Xiao Xuan's forehead. The aura that was filling the room more and more, immediately disperse. "I would appreciate it if you would calm your bloodlust, Lady Liang." Xiao Xuan, smiling no more. "ye--yes! I apologize..." She quickly sit back on her chair.
"Now, some of you might be concerned that we will be postponing the competition this week but don't worry, we won't. Just as Lady Liang suggested, we will be sending the winners of the competition" Xiao Xuan said, back to his smiling self." Liang Zexi in turn, grinned an approving smile. "But only as the spectators, this will be a precious experience for them." Xiao Xuan continues. Lady Liang smiled quickly turn upside down.
"Now for the more pressing matter, this." Xiao Xuan quickly took out a box, similar in size to a purse. If the talk of the coming competition doesn't interest some of them, this box surely does. Everyone's eye focusing on the same thing, almost studying it. It was Guo Luo who first opened his mouth in awe "Is this the real thing?"
"On that note, I'll introduce the one who brought the Hundred Thousands here. This is Master Leizel the captain and his subordinate, Master Aeden." Xiao Xuan presented the both of them cordially to the lords. "Now, does anyone have a question for our esteemed guests?" the lords was quiet and the air was full of animosity. "No? What about the guests, any question?" Xiao Xuan turn to his two guest.
Aeden was the one who raised his hand first, but Reyzel quickly cut him off to ask his question. "Does any of you ever heard of Earth? The China Mainland? can any--" His word was ironically also cut off. Five of the seven lords is now standing from their leisurely position. If the quarrel between the lady in purple dress and the man in yellow garb earlier was a mere scuffle, this is in contrast was an actual war. That is just how heavy the air and in turn, the auras that was release from so many powerful lords. Their auras, in a blink of an eye filled the entire room and then began clashing, creating a few sparks here and there.
All eyes was on Reyzel, ominous eyes. Sensing the danger towards his captain, Aeden quickly moved in front of him and took a battle stance. Cold sweat began dripping from his face. "Every--everyone calm down, I'm sure the young master have good reason to let this two stay at our esteemed empire for a little while. I'm also sure that everyone here already knew that and this is all just your emotions getting to your head." It was an unexpected voice. Among the many powerful men in the room, the one who spoke on behalf of the two was the weakest of them all. It was Uncle Wei.
"It is just as Uncle Wei said, the reasoning of why I let them stay is this." It was the letter that came with the box. To a normal person, it might look like the letter is just that, a letter. But the room wasn't filled with normal people no, it was a group of superhumans long surpassing normality. The letter, from their eyes glows a golden aura.
"It--It can't be, Master is long gone. This must be a trick from those in the Mainland!" A man in a golden garb shouted. Seeing the disbelief in the man's eyes, Xiao Xuan spoke "then hold and read this for yourself" he handed the man the letter. He immediately grabbed it, almost ripping it off out of Xiao Xuan's hand. The man's furious eyes began soften with every sentence he read, until the very last word. Intrigued by content of the letter, he, who was reading the letter alone now surrounded by many others. Almost all of them showed the same emotion as him, teary and saddens eyes.
"So its true, this is the last remnant of his royal treasuries." The man in the golden garb said while wiping his eyes. He continues, "I am sorry for my sudden outburst just now, It just that you asked about the mainland and then showed the letter. I-- It just that..." His word was not finished but cut short by Xiao Xuan that said " That's okay, we know that Golden Master is a touchy subject for you, isn't that right Master Leizel?" Xiao Xuan said turning his head to face Reyzel. Understanding Xiao Xuan, Reyzel quickly replied, "A--Ah yes of course, I'm just happy that you're not mad anymore".
*****
It is almost past midnight and the meeting at the hall was just adjourned. Reyzel and Aeden was in their bedroom, they quickly jumped on their respective bed to satisfied their tired eyes and eyes from listening to the bickering of the seven lords. "Today was a lot, wasn't it?" asked the captain to his third mate while laying down, one hand behind his head as a makeshift pillow. "I don't know about you but waking up to memories and inside a space ship is kind of crazy. Not to mention a flying man and the unusual clothing" he continues while waiting a respond. He looked over to the bed beside his, there he was Aeden already fast asleep in a fetal position with a pillow tucked between his legs. "Well... goodnight" he wishes to his shipmate while laying to his side ready to sleep. Aeden opened his eyes. stern expression on his face before continuing his sleep.
*****
It is next day and Aeden was awoken with the sound of the people outside hard at work. He rubbed his eyes in a fuzzy state and slowly make his way to the bathroom that Uncle Wei directed last night. He when out of his and Reyzel bedroom, headed to bathroom next door. There it was, the the people hard at work, but more suitably, training.