Lucian entered through the door in silent steps; he wished there wouldn't be anything worth getting agitated for when he got in the throne room.
'Wow! How come there is many people in here today? ' Lucian had always entered the throne room, even when there was a gathering or meeting going on. It has always been the obligation of the crown prince to sit beside his father during important decision making of the great kingdom and planet; he took this obligation as a mandate and never in his live has he seen this much people as he did now.
Lucian walked with silent foot step on the red carpet spread on a straight line to the kings throne.
Silence.
The ministers as well as the head of each security group where arguing fiercely until the prince entered and all looked curiously towards him
'no matter how I try to walk silently so as to not gather attention from this people, it always end up the opposite'
""your Highness "" They all bowed and greeted in unison as lucian entered.
Lucian immediately went on attention. His back was straight, his chin was raised upward and his hand rested on the western sword on his waist: it was the standard walking etiquette of the prince which was taught to him by the sage.
Lucian got to the step and took it slowly, he must not rush, not too fast or too slow, not shy or unsure. He must take the stairs in bold steps so as not to appear weak to the ministers. He was the future king.
"you are late"Ray berated his the moment he he genuflected as a sign of respect to the king.
"I had to visit Emera " he remained in the kneeling position but with only one knee on the ground.
"how is she? " Ray unsheated his sword and placed it on Lucian's shoulder as a sign of approval.
"she seems to be doing well to me. She should be totally healed in a day " Lucian answered as he went on to take his seat beside his father.
"that is good to hear "Ray smiled slightly not enough for anyone to notice.
The throne was situated on a very high place (the height of a bungalow without a roof). From the top of that place; the king could see the head of all the ministers and see every of their tiniest movement. The ministers on the other hand has to look up so as to see the king but they could notice his tiniest movement if not because of the barrier around the throne.
"continue " Ray ordered and immediately they all began talking.
"is Emera's parents among the ministers? "Lucian asked when he saw non-pureblood among the many ministers present.
"why do you ask? " Ray answered lucian with a question but not for once taking his glance of the ministers. He did not want to appear distracted to them.
"before now, it was only purebloods who were appointed ministers but for the very first time, I am seeing many more races. That one over there look like someone from the sea tribe" Lucian gave his reason and signalled his father with his eyes to show a person with green hair like the sea weed and little scales on the side of his face all the while never taking his attention of the arguing ministers and pretending to be listening to their gibberish. It was also mandatory of him as a prince not to lose focus during a gathering like this that involves his subjects.
"you are quite observant aren't you? " Ray smiled at his son's observation.
" you taught me father" Lucian grinned in response.
"I promised to make Orton a planet for all races residing in it. It was necessary to involve all the races present in the decision making of the planet and of course, Emera's parent and a few others represents the fey's" Ray explained.
"you are a great king father" Lucian praised his father.
"I know, that is my title that differentiate me from other kings in Orton" Ray answered
"urgh...i mean...never mind" Lucian really wondered if Ray was his actual father but then he cleared that thought of his mind because that would mean his dead mother was promiscuous, which he is sure is mother was not.
" what are they arguing about? "he asked His father as he watched intently at them.
"can't you hear them speak? Wasn't your first awakening supposed to give you enhanced hearing? " Ray asked. Each stages of the awakening process offer a bloodline ability, and lucian is supposed to have enhanced hearing already.
"not that... This enhanced hearing is more of a curse; I have to switch it off to help me remain same; they are all talking at once" Lucian explained.
"keep calm, they will pick a spokesperson at the end of their long debate " Ray said.
Lucian knew his father all too well, for his father to avoid telling him what the ministers where arguing about , it had to be something about him.
"your majesty" one of the minister stepped out from among the others on the left side of the throne room.
"speak " Ray ordered but with an emotionless expression.
"we have come to a conclusion that you should send the golden knight to take care of this" The left minister said.
The ministers were divided in two group. One being the left ministers who always agree on a decision, and the right, who always tackle the and go against the left decision. Only on few occasions have they decided on a single decision.
"your majesty! If you will permit me. Sending the knight of Orton has its advantage which is true, but your majesty knows how tight we are during this time. The west is defending it's territory against Hikels army of demons and every knight count now" the right objected with an explanation.
Ray looked towards the left to defend the reason for them to choose sending the knights.
" your majesty if you would permit me. A day here equals about a hundred years on the earth under our care and protection. A golden knight wouldn't need a hundred years to deal with the problems they are facing" the left ministers defended his opinion. The others nooded in approval and seemed to think they picked the right spoke person until fynn came out.
"your majesty, if I may" he genuflected and waited for the king to grant him permission
"proceed" the king gave him permission.
"I suggest you send the young prince to help him gather experience " He said and immediately there was an uproar in the hall and even the king squinted his eye.
"the prince is too young to participate in this warbut he could participate in the one happening on earth. It would also grant him experience over there since he would be using a hundred years or more over there"