As Felix and his companions neared the Throne where Seirios held court, the tension mounted. The moment Felix laid eyes on Seirios, a jolt surged through him, leaving him stunned. Seirios, noticing Felix's reaction, maintained an enigmatic silence, his face adorned with a smug smirk that hinted at concealed knowledge. It was then that Seirios, with a touch of mockery, inquired, "Might I inquire as to what has brought you and your entourage to my realm, dear Prince?"
Seirios's deliberate emphasis on "prince" at the end sent shockwaves through Felix's team, prompting them to turn to Felix in search of answers, eager for clarification on why Seirios referred to Felix as such.
Before Felix could formulate a response, an air of curiosity pervaded the hall, engulfing the group with a sense that Felix held secrets that perhaps should not be kept hidden. Finally, Felix addressed Seirios with a seemingly casual, "Didn't expect to see you here," only to be met with Seirios's mocking chuckle and cryptic words, "I'm everywhere and all in you."
Perplexed and bewildered, the members of Felix's group struggled to comprehend the exchange unfolding before them. Their only certainty lay in the realization that Seirios and Felix shared a connection shrouded in mystery, waiting for clarification
As the members glanced at each other with curiosity flickering in their eyes, Seirios broke the silence with a playful tone, uttering, "Could it be that you've fallen prey to the Whitehaven scam?" A chuckle danced at the end of his sentence, teasing Felix and his team. In response, Felix, wearing a furrowed brow, confronted Seirios, demanding, "What brings you here? And when did you claim authority over the Cosmo Verge, controlling the pathways between infinite dimensions?" His gaze scrutinized Seirios from head to toe, laden with irritation.
Seirios countered, "And what else could this possibly be?" Felix's retort dripped with hostility as he snapped, "Your aim is undoubtedly to reach the Celestia Ascendant, isn't it?"
Seirios leaned back, his gaze holding a glint of mischief. "Ah, the Celestia Ascendant. A tempting venture, wouldn't you say?" His words lingered in the air, laden with an unspoken challenge.
Felix's jaw tightened, a subtle sign of his escalating frustration. "You always skirt around the truth, Seirios," he accused. "This isn't just about your ambitions. There's something larger at play here."
The tension crackled in the air between the two, each refusing to yield ground. It wasn't just a clash of personalities; it was a collision of ideologies. Seirios, with his casual demeanor masking deeper intentions, and Felix, driven by a sense of duty, stood at odds.
Meanwhile, whispers swirled amongst the observing members. They exchanged knowing looks, aware that this encounter held more significance than mere banter. The Whitehaven scam, the Cosmo Verge's governance, and the elusive Celestia Ascendant - each element was a thread in a tapestry woven with secrets, power plays, and concealed motives.
The room grew heavy with anticipation, as if bracing for an imminent storm. In the midst of this charged atmosphere, Seirios leaned forward, his voice lowering to a conspiratorial tone. "Felix, my dear friend, do you truly believe you've unraveled even a fraction of the mysteries surrounding us?"
After a few moments of silence among the members and Felix, Seirios eventually broke the quietude, suggesting, "Felix and friends, why not strike a deal?" Responding with a hint of mockery, Felix chuckled lightly, retorting, "I'm afraid you're not my kind of deal-maker. Even in dire circumstances, I wouldn't engage in deals with you." His words dripped with hostility toward Seirios.
Seirios countered, "For your own well-being, consider it. Even if you're indifferent to your fate, don't you care for your companions?" This statement was uttered in an attempt to sway Felix's stance.
Freya, sensing the tension, interrupted the stagnant interaction among the members, remarking, "What more should we know? You act like you're familiar, yet you're not disclosing any agreements to us." Turning toward Felix, she added, "We're here to unravel the enigma of the Cosmo Verge, not to negotiate with this unidentified being."
Gasps echoed as the others were taken aback by Freya's abrupt outburst. Seizing the moment, Sebastian chimed in, "Indeed, she's right. At the very least, enlighten us on your connection and why Seirios addressed you as 'prince' earlier." The others nodded in solidarity, except for Rae, who was engrossed in observing, sensing an inexplicable surge of power within her. It felt as if she had activated a dormant ability, granting her insights into the truth.
When the group finally spoke up, they wanted to know what was happening between Seirios and Felix. Seirios, surprised but smirking, looked at Felix with amazement. He asked, "Felix? How could you not tell your dear friends about your past, or rather, who you truly are? Wait, did I say Felix? I meant Your Majesty Prince Ernest."
"PRINCE ERNEST?" Luke exclaimed loudly, completely shocked and confused but curious at the same time. Seirios responded, "Yes, your friend Felix is actually Prince Ernest or, to put it correctly, the Cursed Prince-" But before Seirios could say more, Felix cut in abruptly, raising his voice, "STOP IT," clearly annoyed by Seirios's rude behavior as ever.
As Felix's voice echoed through the room, an unexpected silence fell, accompanied by an eerie chill. Seirios, taken aback by Felix's sudden outburst, glanced around nervously, sensing a shift in the atmosphere. However, before anyone could react.