Lucifer got off of Ralphael and the two walked themselves to the bath house. The two walked through. Specially made section, as requested, for the two of them. Lucifer undressed first and wrapped a towel around herself. She then moved to Raphael's side, helping him undress himself.
"Your body is all bruised up…" she said sadly.
"Yeah. But don't worry, it isn't anything I can't handle," he reassured her.
She wrapped a towel around him. "Sorry I left you all alone," her voice a mix of guilt and self resentment.
He turned around to face her. "It's quite alright," he reassured her again in his soft tone of voice. "I'm glad you could make it in time."
He leaned in to kiss her. She gladly reciprocated.
He pulled back from the kiss, caressing her face gently. "Come on. Let's get cleaned up first, okay Lucy?" He said.
She nodded. They both went into the bathhouse. Although, it would be more accurate to call it a hot spring in their case. Raphael closes his eyes and relaxes in the warm water, feeling the tension slowly ease away from his body. Suddenly, he feels Lucifer's thigh touching both sides of his body.
She gently took his arm and gently poured water on it. Then, wage methodically massage his hand, moving to his forearm, then biceps, then shoulders. She made sure to clean gently around his bruises.
"Thanks Lucy," he said.
She chuckles. "Of course…"
Sensing something in her mind, Raphael asked her, "is something the matter?"
She stayed silent for a bit. "Just, something on my mind is all," she finally said.
"Go ahead. I'm listening," he urged her.
"Those people that got their kids back. Did you see how happy they were?" Her voice somber.
"Yes? But I don't see why that would be an issue." He said, now grasping and gently squeezing her hand in a rhythmic pattern.
"It's just…" she sighs. "There are others who also looked devastated…"
He stayed silent for a moment before speaking. "You're sad you couldn't save more of those kids?"
"Yeah." She said, leaning down to rest her head on his, her free hand resting in his chest.
"I don't think that is fair for you to think like that," he said. "I know it's hard to accept, but in real life, sometimes, you can't afford to save everyone. However, it is always to save what you can, rather than overthink about what you couldn't save."
She stayed silent for a moment. "I suppose…" she mumbled, still feeling slight guilt.
Raphael tried to comfort her again. "Do try not to think about it too hard. People are stronger than you might think. Sure, they will be hurt in the present, but in the future, it is almost guaranteed that they will find the strength to move on and find more joy in life. It isn't perfect, but it is something, and something is always better than nothing."
She sighs. "Maybe you're right."
"I'm always right," he said jokingly. "Just like I was right in loving you."
The comment made her giggle. "Oh really? What a sweet mouth you have."
"Get ready to be wet," he said suddenly.
She looked down at him "Wha-"
And before she could finish, he pulled her into the water.
"You cheeky boy!" She said while laughing.
He met up with her in the middle of the hot spring and held her tightly by her waist. "Anything to cheer you up." He said softly.
She wrapped her arm around his neck, pulling herself close to him. "Well, I would say you cheered me up."
The two finished their bathing session and returned back to their room in the inn. She undressed herself and laid on the bed, covering herself with the blanket. He also undresses before getting in bed with her and putting the candle out.
She hugs his arm, pressing her soft chest against it. His fingers touched the soft skin on her stomach. He turned over to look at her, her eyes wide open to look at him. She can feel his breath hit her, and he can feel her breath hit him. She gently placed her hands on his face, leaning in for a kiss. The kiss was light, and it was fast. He leans in to kiss her, this time a long and passionate kiss. His lips sucking hers and hers sucking his.
She force her body up onto his as his hand caresses her waist. Her soft silky skin rubbing against his body, arousal filling his mind, along with hers. Their tongues dance around each other, exploring each other's mouth. His hand slowly moves down her soft and delicate body, down her hips, then her ass as she lets out a soft and muffled moan. Her hands ran down his neck and onto his lean yet muscular chest.
Breaking away from the kiss, a strand of saliva bridged their lips to one another as they softly gaze into each other's eyes. Their breathing was heavy, each breath filled with immense emotion for one another.
"Are you sure?" He softly asks her.
She nodded, her breathing still heavy. Seeing her confirmation, he leaned up to lightly kiss her neck. She then leans down to ease the strain on his neck. Light kisses turned to gentle licks, then gentle licks to sucking. Her soft moan only further aroused him further. She caressed his shoulder, close to his neck with one hand. With the other, she would run it through his hair, occasionally grabbing into it. Her body trembles from slight pleasures of his touch.
She pulls away, looking at him in unbridle passion. She went in again for a kiss, slowly moving down to his neck, kissing and sucking, making Raphael let out small grunts of pleasure. His hand now caresses her head, petting her as if to say she's doing a good job. Slowly, she made her way down his abs, licking and giving light kisses as she went, stopping at his belly button, feeling his warm penis pressing against her chest.
She looks up at Raphael for a moment. Seeing Raphael painting with desires, she was satisfied. She turned her body, placing her knees to each side of his head. Raphael now has a clear view of her lustful body. He lightly touch her pussy. Her pussy was soft and slightly wet from their foreplay. From his touch, she flinches, letting out sharp moans.
He can feel her warm breath on the top of his penis. Her tongue gently licked the tip. "This is my first time, so please, tell me what you want. Ok?" Her voice was shy and slightly embarrassed.
Ralphiel giggled a bit. "Alright. But you do the same and let me know what makes you feel good, ok?"
He can feel her giggling breath. She cautiously lick the top of his penis again as it slightly twitches with every touch. The slightly salty taste of his natural lubricant made her want to taste him more. His scent was not too strong, but not too weak. It was a scent attracting her like a bee to a flower. With her hand, she stroked his penis, as she licked the shaft gently.
Not one to simply take and not give, he proceeded to kiss the entrance of her pussy, sometimes turning and kissing her inner thigh. Her soft moans only encouraging him. Pulling her pussy closer, he began to lick her pussy directly. The inside of her pussy was slightly salty, but not at all unpleasant. Her scent was alluring and not at all heavy. It was a scent that could hypnotize him at any moment.
She then had enough, and wanted to taste him fully. She swirled her tongue on the tip of his penis, letting her saliva drip down to lubricate his whole penis. Slowly and steadily, she moved her head up and down, gently sucking as she went. With her hands, she continued to stroke his shaft. Her face was red with lust and slight embarrassment, but this feeling was one that she longed for with Raphael.
While Lucifer was taking care of him, Raphael was taking care of her in turn. He would lick her clit, making her hip move in their own. Gradually, he can feel her pussy gets wetter and wetter with a slimy substance. The scent was light, almost unnoticeable. The taste was salty, but in a strangely welcoming way. He can feel her pausing slightly, enjoying the sensation. Eventually, she can feel her take her mouth off of his penis and place herself next to it. Her breath was heavy as she could do nothing but kiss the shaft if his penis, too overwhelmed by how good he is making her.
He continued to lick and suck her clit, gently pushing in and out of her pussy with his finger. He can feel her body tense up, pressing on his tongue harder and moving her hips faster. Her moans were so soft and delicate. He could feel her breath shorten and hasten, focusing on the pleasure she is feeling.
"Darling… I'm so close" she murmurs.
"Just let it out, my love" he said and immediately got back to pleasuring her.
Her body squirm and pause, squirm and pause too eventually, she pauses for an extended period of time, tensing her entire body, holding her breath in anticipation of a big release. Sure enough, it happened.
"I'm cumming," she said quietly, her body twitching and slightly convulsing as he slows his licking, trying to prolong her orgasm. She sat up, placing her hands on his abs, rubbing her pussy on his face. She bit her lips, rolling her eyes back from the pleasure. Her body tense and relax, tense and relax until she is able to control herself once more.
She eventually turned and sat on his stomach, his penis resting in between her ass.
"Are you sure," he asked.
"Yes…" she said. "I… I want to make you cum with my body."
Her face is still blushing deeply, her breath hot and still filled with lust. Her wet pussy aching to be fucked. Slowly, she positioned herself so his penis was partially in her pussy. She tried to lower herself, but felt resistance. Her face showed slight pain.
"It's alright if it hurts too much," he said.
"I'm… I'm alright," she said.
Slowly, she pushes his penis deeper, feeling the resistance slowly giving way. With a final push, she took his entire penis into her body, stretching the walls of her pussy with its size.
"So… big…" she mumbled through heavy breaths.
"Does it hurt too much?" He asked her.
"Just for a slight moment my darling. I'll be ok," she reassured him.
He hugs her to his chest. "Let me do the moving," he suggested. "I'll be gentle."
She smiled and passionately kissed him, getting used to the feeling of him being inside her.
He slowly moves in and out of her pussy, her warmth welcoming him in. Her pussy, being so wet from her first orgasm, was surprisingly easy to move in. Each thrust of his made her moan and slightly wince in pain. After a while, her pain seem to have disappeared, leaving only pleasure.
She pulled away for a moment. "You can move faster if you want." She said, her eyes lovingly gaze into his.
He pulls her in to keep kissing her. As she said, he began to move faster, his penis reaching deep within her and stretching her walls wider, moving it to the shape of his penis. Her pussy squeezing his penis tight, not wanting to ever let go of the sensation and emotion associated with this moment in time.
"I love you," she whispered in his ear.
"And I love you as well Lucy," he whispered in hers.
Their body rubbing against one another as they kiss in their loving embrace. Her sweat mixes with his in their passionate dance. After a while, they both feel the other getting close and closer to finishing. He kept the pace, and she tries her best to squeeze herself tighter around him. Thrust after thrust after thrust, they eventually near the edge.
"I'm close again," she said.
"I'm close to my darling," he replied.
After a few more thrust, their bodies collided in an explosion of emotion and pleasure, like an electricity running through their bodies. She hugs him tightly as he hugs onto her. Their breathing was heavy, trying to calm down after the bliss they both felt.
Eventually, they both calmed down.
"You plan on ever getting off?" He asked her jokingly.
"A…. A few more seconds…. Please." She pleaded.
He pet her head and laughed. "Alright my dear." He said.
She smiled and snuggled closer to his chest, still feeling his penis pulsating in her.
"That was… fun," she said, looking up at him.
"You did wonderful. I didn't even need to say anything," he said.
She giggled. "To be fair, you did all the work. Sorry," she apologized.
"I don't mind one bit. I'm glad you had fun though," he reassured her.
She took her time to breathe. "I've never felt that feeling before in my years of living." She finally said.
"Me neither" he agreed.
"Hey Raphael," she called out to him.
He looks down at her.
She stayed silent for a bit, making Raphael raise his eyebrow. "I love you a lot," she finally said with a smile.
He giggled and continued to pet her head. "And I god damn love you as well Lucy.
Satisfied with the answer, she laid her head down on his chest, and the two simply fell asleep as is.
Morning came when they had to depart for the capital again, their business remained unfinished. Luna was standing outside the inn, waiting for Raphael to come up to give back his coat.
The door opened and she turned to greet Lucifer and Raphael. "Good morning Ralphael, good morning Lucifer," she said cheerfully
"Good morning Luna," said Raphael. "You're looking a lot better."
She smiled gently, leaning toward him. "Thank you! You look good as well!"
Though Raphael felt the warmth of her smile, he also felt cold from Lucifer's gaze on the back of his neck.
He nervously chuckles. "Thank you," he nervously replied.
Luna handed him his coat, neatly folded. "Here's your coat as requested." she said.
Lucifer stood between them and glared at Luna, taking the coat in her hand. "Thank you," Lucifer said with a side eye, walking behind Raphael to help put it on.
"Are you going back to Gaitan?" Luna asked.
"We are going right now, as a matter of fact." Said Lucifer in a possessive tone.
She got closer to Raphael and put her hands behind her back, pushing her chest out. "Oh, that's a shame. I was hoping for you to stay for a bit long." She softly said.
Lucifer stepped between her and him, looking down on Luna with a death stare. "No, I don't think he should stay for too long," she said. "Wouldn't want to delay our task."
Luna looks slightly annoyed. "How come you can speak on his behalf?"
"Because he belonged to me the last time I checked," she said, turning to face Raphael. "Right?!"
"Girl!" Raphael said, throwing between them. "Luna, as much as I appreciate you, you're 16."
"I'm turning 17 in a few days," she corrected.
"My point still stands," he said. "So as much as I like you, it won't work."
Luna stood disappointed. "What a shame…" she said.
Raphael took a sigh of relief and Lucifer grinned in victory.
Luna lit up again. "I guess I'll wait until I'm 18 then." She said happily.
Raphael's face reverted back to concern and a cold sweat. "That's-"
"'That won't be necessary' is what he was about to say," Lucifer interjected, arms crossed and looking down at Luna yet again.
Luna crossed her arms and shared her judgmental look. The two seemingly have sparks in between the two.
Raphael pulled Lucifer by her Elbow toward the Town Hall. "Alllrighty, thanks for returning my coat Luna! You take care of your dad and the town," he said, pulling Lucifer along.
Lucifer gave her the stink eye as they walked and Luna returned the look.
"I'll be waiting for you to return, Raphael!" Luna yelled.
Lucifer mother the sentence 'stay away from him' to Luna as Luna sticks out her tongue.
Into the circle they went, returning to the collection zone.
Lucifer pouted and walked ahead of Ralphael. "She should learn to not go after someone else's prey."
Raphael got rid of the way to the collection zone and at the same time, got rid of his mark at the laboratory to conserve his wormholes. The ring dissipated, leaving only a slight mark of what was once a magic circle. He then ran to her side.
"I wouldn't worry about it darling," he said. "She's just a kid. She meant no harm I'm sure."
The two walked out of the zone and into the bustling town.
"And you said you like her." Lucifer looked at Raphael judgmentally.
Raphael nervously scratched his head. "Well I surely don't hate her," he said, shrugging.
She squinted her eyes at him. "Basically the same as you saying you love her," she said.
"No my darling, I simply like her, nothing more. However, if you're talking about love, I do love someone." he said teasingly.
She turned to him and put her face up to his, slightly angry. "WHOO!!" she yelled.
He gave her a quick kiss. "You my darling. I love you," he said softly.
She smiled, quickly forgetting her anger. "Good boy," she said, turning around and grab his hand.
He breathed a sigh of relief.
"I wonder how the king is in this kingdom," Raphael said. "To let that bastard do his work, i can only guess as to what the king would be like."
"A rather calm guy," Lucifer responded.
"You met him before?" he asked.
"Yeah, put a blade to his neck and he still stayed calm. Rather impressive now that I think about it." she said while shrugging.
"You what?" asked Raphael concerningly.
"I met him before." she said, raising her eyebrow.
"That's not what I meant…" he said.
"Well, details aren't important," she retorted.
His eyes, wide with concern. "I would like to think that it is."
The two continued their way to the castle. Walking into the castle, Raphael would be lying if he said he didn't have any bad flashback. Upon entering the entrance, the guards halted them yet again. One of them was shaking, holding their swear worriedly.
"please," he said shakily. "You, you cannot enter."
The other guards looked at eachother, trying to suck courage off of eachother.
Lucifer sighs, slightly amused. "Really? This again?" Lucifer asked, glaring at them.
A man dawning black armor walked past the two and stood in front of them and the guards.
"Just let them through," he said coldly.
The guards seemed almost glad to hear him say that, probably remembering what she did to them the first time they tried to stop her. They went back to stand on the side of the entrance. The man walked ahead, his steps heavy and full of confidence. His black cape swishing back and forth as he he walk. The two followed him.
"Thanks," Lucifer said, remembering the man from their brief meeting.
He did not reciprocate her gratitude.
He stopped in the middle of the room, pointing to the stairs. "Take the stairs up to the third floor. Enter the room with the golden door with the symbol of a dragon. The king should be there for the time being." He then walked off to another room, leaving them to go by themselves.
"You know him?" Raphael asked.
"Not really. He appeared when I was searching for you." she said. "He is quite mysterious. I can't read him at all. I can't detect his heartbeat at all actually."
She stayed quiet for a moment. "He might not be alive at all."
"You're very nonchalant about this." Raphael said.
"Well, undead soldiers weren't that rare in the past." she said, looking as the man entered the room to the right of the stair.
"From where I came from, it's pretty frowned on practice," he said.
She recalled her past. "There isn't really a difference between them and real soldiers." she said, then thought for a moment. "I suppose the idea of a dead person fighting among the living is not a good moral boost for the soldiers."
"I guess you're right." He said somberly.
"Anyways, come along." Lucifer said.
The two proceeded to the room mentioned. Raphael knocked on the door. After a moment, the door opened, revealing a large and luxurious room. On the floor is a royal purple carpet lined with gold trimmings on the edge. Large chandeleirs lit up the room, with lanterns lining the outer pillars holding the room up. At the distance was a large table, and beyond the table was a large window looking down on the town.
The king stood at the head of the large table, alongside 4 other warriors. One of the warriors was a mature looking woman. She was the first to turn to look at the two.
"They have arrived," said one of the people who opened the door.
The king and the other 3 looked up at the two.
"Welcome" said the king with a smile on his face.
He sent the 4 warriors out of the room. They bowed to him and walked out. The lady paused for a moment, then followed the other three out of the room.
"By any chance you know those 4?" asked Raphael.
"Only the woman, but nothing other than how she looks."
"Please, come sit," the king said, gesturing to a large table to the side of the room.
The three walked to the table. The king sat at one side and Raphael and Lucifer sat on the other. A maid prepared the table for coffee, putting 3 small plates before them. Another put 3 cups on the plates, each having a small spoon in them. She then poured the cups almost full, leaving room for sugar. She then placed a plate of sugar cubes on the table.
He gestured to the drinks. "Please, make yourselves at home," said the king.
"I don't suppose you have been expecting us?" asked Raphael, reaching for the container of sugar, pulling it close.
Lucifer smiled at Raphael, putting some cubes into her cup of coffee.
"I have," replied the king.
Lucifer put another cube into her coffee.
"For what reason?" said Raphael, looking at Lucifer putting in sugar and retesting it and putting more in.
"For a favor if I might be so bold," he said cautiously.
"Well, we aren't here to do any favors,"
Lucifer seems satisfied with the absurd amount of sugar in her coffee.
"I am aware…" he said quietly. "I feel like we have gotten off on the wrong foot," he said.
Lucifer took a healthy sip, her eyebrows indicating her fondness of the sweet coffee. She places the cup down on the plate, nodding her head in satisfaction.
"You feel?" she asked. "Was it a strong feeling?" She raised her eyebrow and crossed her legs, placing her hand on her knee.
The king stayed quiet, thinking of what to say. Raphael looked at the king while putting in a single cube of sugar.
"It better be a strong feeling because one of your men did a no no." she said sarcastically, downplaying her displeasure.
"I know, and he had been punished justly," the king said,
Raphael took a sip of his still bitter coffee.
"It's quite alright," he said after swallowing. He gently put the cup down. "But you said he was punished? You mean he isnt dead?"
"He is." the king affirmed. "Nova told me."
The two glanced at each other for a second before looking back to the king.
"What he was doing, I was not aware of," the king said. "I take full responsibility for his actions and for my oversight." he bowed down on the table.
"How does this go over your head anyways?" asked Raphael. "The place he was taking them from is IN YOUR CITY. it isn't like he is taking them somewhere else."
"We are fighting a war right now. I could not send extra men to investigate something a Skirmisher is doing." the king's voice conveying his guilt and shame. "I know that this won't excuse my inactions, but I do hope you understand." his head still bowing down.
Lucifer sighed. "Well, at least he's dead. I guess I can let go of an honest mistake," she said.
"You seem awfully calm with Nova killing him. Any reason for that?" Raphael asked.
"Nova is a special child," he answered. "She is a capable warrior, second only to Amon. Due to this, she can do anything she pleases to be honest."
"Isn't that a bit dangerous for a child to be that free?" Lucifer asked.
The king spoke in a matter of fact tone, "It would be, yes. However, she has never done anything without reason. Usually, she would actually ignore everyone and spend her days on the battlefield. She might be young, but she is a killing machine, regardless of how you look at it."
"I don't suppose your request is in regards to this so-called battlefield?" asked Raphael.
"It is," he confirmed.
"All we want is information, and here you are, wanting us to fight a war for you?" said Lucifer, annoyed.
"Please, you don't understand the seriousness of this. I would not be so bold as to ask for assistance from someone we wronged if this is something we can take care of." he pleaded.
"We can just go to another kingdom to ask for information, you know that right?" said Lucifer coldly.
"NO!" He stood up suddenly. He then sat down, trying to calm himself down. "Please, you mustn't. This fight will devastate this whole region. We could wipe off the face of the World if we lose."
"Don't exaggerate to try and get pity from us," Lucifer said aggressively.
The king's face turned serious, more than before. "It is no exaggeration. They plan to use the people in the kingdom as a battery for their terraforming effort."
Lucifer's face turned from anger to intrigue. "Terraforming?' she asked.
"Precisely," said the king. "I suppose I should have given you more details."
He stood up and invited them to the table in the middle. Raphael stood up, lending Lucifer his hand. They all walked to the table with the king as he stood on the other side. The table was a map with several X on it along with many pieces, likely indicating some sort of division of their army.
"Our enemies are strange foes, not that of demons or humans. They call themselves 'God's Children', and what's worse, they just keep coming."
"Why terraform if they can fight in normal terrain?" Asked Lucifer.
The king sighs. "They can fight, yes, but not long. Their strength seems to be dependent on how close they are to habitable land. At first, we had the idea of just leaving them since they can't stay in our normal land."
"I'm assuming that didn't work?" asked Raphael.
The king shook his head. "Their lane spread, slowly yet surely. From what our scouts have reported, there are countless Children pushing a sort of crystal to the uncontaminated land. That crystal seems to be the source of the contamination."
"How fast are they moving?" asked Lucifer.
"Not fast. Still, they are steady. None of our efforts have worked in pushing them back. Without the skirmishers, I'm afraid they would be even quicker than they are now."
The two look on the map.
"There are more than 1 crystal?" asked Lucifer.
"There are 6 that we know for sure exist. We could not scout further in, otherwise it would be a death wish."
"Can you destroy them?" asked Raphael.
The king looked stressed from just hearing the question. "You can, but not permanently. Nova has broken one before with the help of Vivian, but when they tried to go deeper, the crystal slowly put itself back together. Nova said she tried to keep smashing it into pieces, but eventually, it still regenerates. They retreated when they saw it was to no avail. The same thing was reported by Amon."
"What's the plan for us if we help?" asked Raphael, Lucifer looking at him confused at his dedication to help.
The king seemed pleased. "We plan to have you two provide assistance to the 6 crystals. Each battlefield can hold their own, but they need more help to take hold of the crystal."
"You better have a plan for the regeneration." said Raphael.
The king nodded. "We do. It's quite simple actually. Nova reported that when the crystal is destroyed, the Children fall into a state of inactivity. Thus, we plan on having a team of mages to bombard the crystal to keep it down while you move to other locations to help out."
"Won't that be a temporary solution?" Lucifer asked.
"It is, but we suspect that there is a larger more dominant crystal past the 6 crystal." the king sighs, trying to compose himself for what he is about to say. "Call it a hunch, but whenever we get deeper into the territory, the crystal seems to regenerate more quickly."
"And what if you are wrong?" Lucifer asked.
The king stayed silent, hoping she wouldn't ask that.
Raphael looked at the king, then at Lucifer. "Then we have to take that chance," he finally said.
The king looked up, his face filled with hope. He bowed his head once more, swallowing his pride as king. "I thank you for your trust, young man."
From beyond the door came some commotions. The voices are muffled.
"Please, they are meeting with the king right now!" a woman pleaded
The three of them looked back at the door.
"It's alright!!! Just let me through!!" said a familiar voice.
"You mustn't milady!" another maid said.
"What's that over there!" the familiar voice said.
"Huh?" the maids said.
The door slammed open with a boom.
The maids coughed from the dust kicked up by the kick.
"No! Lady Nova!" said a maid, a bit too late.
Nova ran inside, wearing a loosely fitted pajama and a sleeping hat.
"Big sis!!! And big bro tooooo!!!' she screamed, running toward them.
"Good morning, Nebula," the two of them said to her.
The maids quickly ran to the king and bowed their heads. "We're very sorry your highness. We tried to tell her of your meeting."
The king held up his hand, dismissing their apology. "It's quite alright. There isn't much you can do to stop her anyways.
She held both their hands. "I sensed you two and I came immediately! So, what are you two doing with the king? Did you lose someone again? Can I help?" She was giddy and energetic, likely just waking up from her slumber.
"I was just talking to them about the war." the king notified her.
"Oh?" she looked back at Lucifer and Raphael. "Are you going to help us?" she said, smiling her friendly smile.
More commotions came up the stairs. Metal clanking on the stone steps, muffled by the thin thread carpets. Nova was the first to turn, her tuned ears hearing the panicked footsteps. Soon after, a knight stopped before the king.
"Forgive me for the intrusion," he said quickly, forgetting to even bow. "One of the crystals is surging in mana to an extreme extent!"
He quickly ran to the table, pointing at one of the crystal pieces. The piece was the closest to the kingdom, hence his urgency.
"The radius of it suddenly surged, and 3 of our divisions are now encircled." he continued.
"Nova, since you're awake, can I ask you to take care of the crystal?" the king asked.
Nova's face was that of confusion more than urgency. She slowly walked up to the table, looking closely at the crystal. She slowly and methodically trace her finger on the road leading to it.
"Hmmmm… up 80 degrees? Os is this 50…. 50 I think...…. Then left for… 90! Yes, 90.….. Then 70 degrees right..." she murmurs to herself, scratching the top of her head, repeating the direction to herself.
"Please! Hurry!" the soldier said.
Nova looked at him with her blank eyes, offended he disrupted her concentration. "Are you rushing me?" she said coldly.
The soldier took a few steps back, clearly forgetting who he was talking to.
"N-no. not at all Lady Nova. please forgive me." his tone was filled with fear.
She went back to smiling. "Oh, okay!! I thought you were talking to me." she then went back to figuring out the way to the crystal.
The king turned to Lucifer and Raphael. "This is a perfect time for you to see it close up. How would you feel going with Nova to the crystal?" the king asked.
Raphael nodded, accepting the mission.
Lucifer took a deep breath. "Fine. If my partner accepts, then so do I. don't make me regret this." she said angrily.
She turned around to walk out of the room. "Come along Nebula, I remembered the direction." Lucifer said, annoyed.
Nebula turned around, running to Lucifer. "Okay sis!!"
Raphael turned to look at Lucifer angrily stomping out the room. He then turned back to the king. "For the record, I'm not doing this to help your kingdom, and I want my goddamn information afterwards, you got me?" he said.
"Anything you wish to know, I will try my best to answer." the king said.
"Darling!" Lucifer cried out, looking back at Raphael.
Raphael turned to walk to Lucifer "Glad we came to a deal." he said as he walked away.
The maids bowed their heads as they passed. "Safe trip, Lady Nova." they said as she left.