After Kyson, Justin, and Mira returned to the Ideal Land, Kyson and Justin went to the palace to report everything to the king.
King: "I see, so they're trafficking children, how tragic."
Justin: "It's very strange, why doesn't the King of Atlantis do anything?"
King: "The King of Atlantis is indifferent to ordinary people and doesn't care about this matter at all. That's why the child's father came all the way here to ask me for help."
Kyson: "How can the King of Atlantis be so indifferent?! It's one of his own people!"
The king frowned and said, "Unfortunately, that's how it is."
Kyson: "I may be a noble vampire and my pastime is employing people, but treating people like commodities is absolutely unforgivable."
Justin said in surprise: "What do you mean? You never took people as slaves?!"
Kyson: "Are you kidding? In the Land of the Cross, people chose who they wanted to serve, but they had to choose a master."
Justin, disheartened, said, "Ah, I expected more from you."
Kyson thought, "However, in the end, people took advantage of the too much freedom they had and started a big rebellion."
King: "I see, anyway, the Queen of Ruby Land has her eyes on you, Justin, which is why I can't let you leave this land anymore."
Justin: "What?! Does that mean I can't travel anymore?" He was upset.
King: "I'm saying this for your own good, now that you're in such a position and the Queen's soldiers could find you at any moment, I can't let you take the risk."
Justin suddenly raised his voice and said, "But I can handle all of them, and I'll take Kyson with me too!"
Kyson: "Don't drag me into this, Mira needs me."
The king said seriously, "That's an order, you're not allowed to leave this land."
Justin's voice softened, "But... why..."
Kyson: "Aren't you afraid that there will be a war because of Justin?"
King: "The Queen of Ruby Land is not interested in fighting at all. She prefers to solve everything as peacefully as possible."
Kyson thought, "Completely the opposite of my land."
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Let's me explain you about the lands.
The Land of the Cross, with its long-standing wars and eventual victory of humans over vampires, sets a dramatic backdrop.
The Land of Atlas, where humans discovered the vampires' weakness and exploited it, adds a thrilling twist. And Ruby Land, with its seemingly
benevolent but ultimately controlling queen, presents an interesting moral dilemma.
Quite the cunning queen, isn't she?
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Justin, disheartened by the King's order, left. Now the King and Kyson were alone.
Kyson: "Um, excuse me, did you want something from me?"
King: "Yes, come and sit."
The King sat down, and Kyson followed suit.
King: "When I sent you on that mission, I realized you have many abilities. I thought about it and decided to give you a job that suits your skills."
Kyson: "A job suitable for me?"
The King thought and said: "What do you think about becoming one of my soldiers and working for me here?"
Kyson thought: "Become a soldier? Isn't he afraid I'll betray him?"
King: "After you saved Justin, my trust in you has grown, so I've decided to give you a chance."
King: "After you saved Justin, my trust in you has grown, so I've decided to give you a chance."
Kyson thought, "If I accept this offer, I'll earn a lot of money, then I can reclaim my former position and take revenge on those who killed my kind."
Kyson stood up and said, "I accept, I eagerly look forward to working with you." He smiled.
The King stood up and said, "Very well, I'm glad you accepted." He continued, "Go to Albert's room, he will arrange everything."
Kyson thought, "He's letting me go to his children's room so easily?"
Kyson went up the stairs to find Albert's room.
Kyson: "This place is so big, I feel lost."
Kyson opened a door and suddenly saw Prince Kai sitting on a couch surrounded by many girls.
Kai: "Is something wrong?"
Kyson thought, "He's got a harem in his room."
Kyson: "No, sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you."
Kai: "It's okay, you can come by anytime you want."
Kyson thought, "No way am I coming back here!" He grabbed the doorknob and closed the door.
Kyson was walking down the hallway trying to find Albert's room.
Kyson to himself: "I was really lucky not to walk into the girls' room."
Albert shouted loudly at Kyson: "Hey Kyson, what are you doing here?"
Kyson looked back. Albert was dressed formally and had his hair tied back.
Kyson: "You really look like a different person..."
Albert approached Kyson and said: "What's going on? Why are you here?"
Kyson: "The King told me to come to you for work, and well... um..."
Albert: "Couldn't find my room? Why didn't you ask a servant or a guard?"
Kyson thought, "I was so preoccupied, I forgot!"
Albert: "Come with me, I'll arrange everything."
Eventually, Kyson was hired as a soldier.
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Kyson was walking through the city in his soldier's uniform. Suddenly, Mira saw him and said, "Is that a soldier's uniform?!"
Kyson: "Yeah, from now on, I'm working as a soldier."
Mira: "It suits you so well, you always look handsome." She smiled.
Kyson: "Really? I'm glad you like it." He smiled back.
Mira: "So this means you can pay off your debt now, right?"
Kyson, lost in thought, said, "Yeah, soon we'll start a better life." He smiled.
Kyson thought, "I'm sorry, Mira. There might come a day when this happy life with me ends. I'll do my best to make you happy."