They came out of the teleportation gate arriving directly in the Capitol. Kojo look d out the window. The Capitol of Dia' Mon was a grand place.Everytging was made out of marble and had gold detailing. Kojo was getting some ancient Roman vibe from the city's architecture.
" Wow" he said."There aren't any giant screens or flying cars back on my world but still this place is awesome." Kojo said.
The others had been to the Capitol before but only Sharone showed as much interest as him."
" This place has changed a lot since the last time I was here." She said.
" Well that was decades ago " Kojo said. " After we're done with the ceremony,let's explore the city together." He said with a smile.
There was a crowd that gathered to welcome them.
Sasha opened the door and waved. There was a loud cheer from the crowd.
"C'mon." she said turning to Kojo. " The crowd want to see you too" she grabbed his hand and pulled him to the window before he could get any words out. The crowd wasn't so enthused when he waved. The women however showed a lot of interest and were calling his name.
" Tough crowd." He said.
"It's because you beat me in the tournament. Some people aren't happy that the Capitol lost to Opal. Not that it matters."Sahsa said hugging him. Yukio pulled closer to the window.
" Hey Kojo,that's the chapel" she said pointing at a huge cathedral. It was huge and reminded Kojo of a normal church back on earth due to it's design.
Kojo noticed a tall tower at the centre of the city.
(Babel)
" Huh?"
(Oracle:The Tower of Babel. It was the residence of the first hero Estelle Leicester. . After her disappearance,the tower became a dungeon. Many raiders and adventurers tried to take control of the tower and posses it's secrets. The tower however posses various mechanisms to keep intruders away.)
" Yeah" Yukio said looking at the tower.
" So far about a ninty if the dungeons hundred floors have been explored but the real treasure of the dungeon is in the 100th floor. Kinda like a game"
Kojo looked at her.
" Are you psychic?" He wondered.
" Huh?"
" Huh, nothing " Kojo said quickly.
" Anyway we need to go to the Chapel and deliver a report to the cardinal."
" I thought we were supposed to go directly to the palace." Lin said.
" The Sacred Knights are independent from the Archadian administration. They don't answer to anyone but the Divine Seer, the mortal head of the Church Of Undying Light and his representatives." Adriana said.
" Wow. You really know a lot about this stuff Adriana " Kojo said. She raised her head , looking smug
"Lady Yukio,were running late" Leo said riding next to her.
" Don't worry, we'll be in the city for a while. I'll see you before you leave the city " she said with a smile riding off.
( What a kind hearted soul)
Leo glanced at him then followed.
" What's his problem?"Kojo rolled his eyes.
(Maybe too much meditation left a few screws loose.)
" Yeah, maybe "
They arrived at the palace, a stunning building at the western part of the city. Kojo and the others got off the carraige looking around.
" Alright." Rey said getting thier attention.
"Now we need to officially greet the King." He said.
"Do we have to?" Kojo whined.
" Of course. It's custom to greet a king and inform him of the purpose of your visit."
" But we came together." Kojo said.
" Custom is custom, Kojo" Adriana said.
Kojo grumbled." I wanna go explore the city. Can't we at least leave a note?"
" What's that supposed to mean?" Rey asked.
" I used to do it to the teachers all the time when I was in highschool."
" What's highschool?" Koniko asked.
" Umm. Ok think of it as an academy, before the actual academy." Kojo replied.
" Listen," Rey said slightly annoyed." We're here so let's do what's expected of us" he said. Kojo stood some distance away looking at a fountain. He searched through his pockets looking for a coin which he threw into it. Rey's left eye twitched. He walked over caught him by the shoulder.
" Come on " he said dragging Kojo.
" Why's he so serious?"
( Beats me)
They entered the palace and headed to the throne room.
( This place is even more extravagant on the inside. )
Kojo remembered the Dukes estate.
" Guess it runs in the family." He thought . They ran into a young man in royal garments. He had long silky hair and looked to be about Rey's age He was surrounded by a crowd of young women,an arm on two of them. Kojo noticed that he was groping them.
" Disgusting" Sharone said. He seems to have heard because he glanced at them with noticable dislike like they were diseased.
" Hey,long time no-" Rey tried greeting him but he ignored . Rey sighed.
"We just had to meet him "He said.
"Why who is that guy" Lin asked.
" That's our cousin,Billiam Listowell,Prince of Archadia." Adriana said. One of the ladies said something and pointed at Kojo and Billiam glanced at them again. He whispered something and then girls nodded and left. Kojo saw them giggling as he left. It was obvious that the prince was the object of redicule.
" Just deceiving yourself" Kojo said under his breath.
He walked toward them pridefully. He stoped Infront of them.
" Hello Reynolds. It's been a while since we last saw each other.* He said with an air of pride.
"Yeah. It's been a few months. How are you holding up." Rey asked. Billiam ignored him and walked up to Adriana.
" And there's our student council president. Last I saw you were feeling unwell and had to be sent home. I hope your ok now." He said putting on a fake smile and huggyher with one hand. Kojo noticed him pressing her breast.
" Aye yo,the hell you doing?" Kojo said moving forward and shoving him. Billiam looked at his chest in disgust.
" How dare you lay hands on me." He demanded." Oh , you must be the peasant who won the tournament. I don't know what monkey tricks you employed but a wins a win I guess." Sharone took a step forward but Sasha restrained her.
" And Sasha I'm disappointed in you. The whole you lost to this boy. Well,I guess that means you were incomplete from the start." He said folding his arms.
" Cocky bastard." Sasha said.Now it was Sharone who restrained Sasha.
( Wow,Cocky much)
" Hey there,er,Prince Billiam. Nice to meet you." Kojo said with a smile and extending his hand sor a handshake. Billiam looked at Kojo's outstretched hand and laughed.
" Wow. You must think of us as equals. Get this into that head of yours. We're worlds apart,monkey. It's unfortunate that I was born into the same family as others as incompetent as you." He glanced at Reynolds.
"But I guess I'll indulge you this once for being skilled enough to decieve everyone with your weaknesses. Let this be a sign of your servitude to me peasant." Billiam said smugly as he reached out and took Kojo's hand. Kojo tightened his grip and discharged lightning so powerful it illuminated the the room. His grin widened as Billiam screamed. The others looking in with shocked expressions. Kojo stopped and Billiam dropped to his knees.
" Why you" Billiam said trying to punch Kojo who caught his fist.
" I'm surprised you can still move after getting with 200 milliamps of electricity." Kojo said.
" Don't you know who I am.I'm the prince of this kingdom and you will kneel and apologize." Billiam demanded.
" You know I want to say this is enough but after seeing how big of an asshole you are I don't see why should I stop here" Kojo said grinning. He threw Billiam over his shoulder, turning and dropkicking him through a wall. The others yelled in surprise.
" This should be enough for a small fry" Kojo said looking satisfied.
" Let's go" Kojo said walking down the hall humming.
" Scary" Koniko said.. Lin nodded.
" Hey Rey,which way is it?" He asked some distance away.