Diablo also got ready, and they went down to the lower floor. They were astonished, the place where the ceremony had taken place, the location where the grand feast was held, had now been transformed into a large hall. The king was seated at the head, surrounded by royal mages, and elsewhere were some of the kingdom's residents. In the center stood the head of the village where Uta grew up.
Uta - Uncle Ben! (She runs toward him, but the guards stop her. The king signals them to let her pass, and they step aside) Uncle Ben, it's been so long since I last saw you. I looked for you before, but I couldn't find you. (He smiles and hugs him)
Ben - You've grown so much. I thought the stories about the land of demons where you have been.
Uta - What brings you here? As I recall, you were always busy.
Ben - I don't know either. I received an invitation from the king, and I asked your father to bring me here. So, here I am.
Uta - Is my father here?
Ben - No, I left him in my place.
King - Take your seats, the court is in session.
Uta sat down, Ben was positioned in the center, and everyone else took their places. The king stood and spoke:
King - Today, we will consider whether Mr. Ben deserves a promotion after successfully completing his previous task. He was responsible for maintaining the magic curse placed on one of Eugene's guards, Rell.
The hall erupted into panic.
People - What? He completed it successfully?
People - So, it's no longer active?
People - What will happen to us if Rell is freed?
People - We're doomed!
Uta was overcome with anger and was about to explode, but as soon as the king noticed this, he quickly silenced everyone.
King - Quiet! Yes, he completed his task well, and now there is no need to keep the magic on Rell.
People - We're all dead!
People - No one can save us!
People - Wait, someone killed Eugene's warriors with a single spell. The king must be planning something like that.
People - Yes, that must be it!
Uta couldn't take it anymore and rushed to the center.
People - Isn't he the one who killed Eugene's warriors?
People - We're saved! We have a new hero!
Uta - A new hero? And you think I'll kill my own mother, right? If anyone is hoping for that, step forward, and I'll leave nothing of you behind!
People - noooo!
People - He's a vampire too!
People - And who is his father?
The room fell silent.
King - Allow me to explain what happened: When we placed the curse on Rell and locked her in the village with Enryu, I assigned Mr. Ben to maintain the curse and keep an eye on them. He sent me monthly reports on their situation. Shortly after they began living together, they grew close. Sometimes they laughed, sometimes they argued, but eventually, they had a child. They named her Uta and raised her, and now she stands before us. her goal is to kill Eugene and him warriors. Therefore, Rell cannot be our enemy because I don't believe anyone would fight their own child to the death.
Ben - Your Majesty, I have one request.
King - Go ahead.
Ben - I heard that Uta was declared a baron. If possible, I would like to be sent as his advisor on his lands.
King - If Uta agrees, I have no objections.
Uta - I... I have no objections either.
King - Very well. By the court's decision, Mr. Ben will be stripped of his title as village head and appointed as Baron Uta's advisor!
Two hours later
Ben - Wow, is this your land? It's enormous!
Uta - Yes, It's really huge.
Ben - So, what do you plan to do? As your advisor, I suggest building battle towers that will be useful for the kingdom.
Uta - That's a good idea, but I have something else in mind...
Ben - A training hall, perhaps?
Uta - How did you guess?
Ben - Do you remember the first time you visited me? When you saw my hall, you said you would make an even better one.
Uta - I remember, I was 4 years old back then.
Diablo (Over a loudspeaker) - Attention, everyone! If you have any valuables on Lady Uta's land and don't want to lose them, please remove them by tomorrow morning. We need to demolish the houses and transform a large plot of land. During the construction process, you will be accommodated in a hotel located in the city center. Once the work is complete, you will all be returned to your homes.
Uta - Alright, let's gather here tomorrow morning.