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After Asai's moment of joy subsided, he shifted his mindset back to business, intently looking into Sakura's gaze.

"Ah, I see that you haven't forgotten your end of the bargain. I'll list them out for you, just to clarify. One, you have to give my lineage healthy children. Two, you must keep all that I've bestowed upon you as a secret. Albeit things that are too obvious to hide, such as your new armour. However, you can not divulge anything regarding its quantified stats and any of the hidden-information behind items. Three, whatever you do over there in Etton, within the kingdom of giants. You aren't to kill a single member of their race. 

I owe their sovereign deity a few favours myself you see~ It's about time I paid them back."

"Got it." "Sounds easy enough, especially when I'm heading over there to foster friendships anyway."

"Oh, in case you believe yourself to be smart. No loop holes, if even any of your vassals or knights take a life, I will consider it to be on your hands. And if that does occur, which would only tell me how inadequate you are at controlling your knights. Then it's goblin days for you~ 

Oh, fun fact: goblins actually never die of old age, they evolve into hobs."

"I understand. Your divine-grace, thank you for all that you've given me. I really do appreciate it, for too long had I carried these unanswered questions."

[Sakura No Par'Talucca: Lvl 99] 

Shifting his gaze away from the celestial beauty, and downing his cup of tea. Asai equally bid farewell to Uda Par'Talucca before turning to leave. And within a single step away from the table, the man found himself back outside standing in between the two white-haired beauties.

..

Seeing their surprised expressions, Asai calmly smiled, relieved that there were no challenges, puzzles or trials to face. 

"How long was I in there for?"

"A minute, tops." Robin Sol, always the more sensitive one, moved on closely. Snuggling into the man's chest before sniffing and smelling a particular scent of metal. One, she failed entirely to recognise. 

Seeing the confusion apparent within her golden eyes, Asai quickly demonstrated by pulling out an axe and directly swinging it at his own exposed wrist. Faster than the two could react, as well as the dozens of guards in charge of his safety. The axe smacked into the hidden-veil and broke into bits of metal, leaving only the little wooden stick that was equally fractured and damaged beyond repair.

"I met, the guardian of Par'Talucca. She bestowed upon me a defence that will protect me in her stead. Basically..."

Hearing the declaration, the guards started to truly wonder as to why, they were even there.

A thought entered Asai's mind. "If Uda was the last person to be in possession of this armour. Then I can only assume that his love for his son truly was his downfall. If the man refused to acknowledge Xian's blade as a threat, to the point that even the Bedron was acquiesce to his wishes. Then surely, Uda truly loved the guy as a son...

Kind of reminds me of Godfrey huh."

Shoving such thoughts aside, the man swiftly turned and marched up to his penthouse. Robin, helping herself to his arm, latched upon it as she simply hovered along the man as if she were skateboarding whilst tagging onto a vehicle.

...

"Robin, Sora, I'm considering changing my plans. I gave my word within the vault that I wouldn't take a single life within Draftt, the kingdom of giants. Now, the two of you have my trust enough that you wouldn't mistakenly kill someone, even in self-defence. As Robin is simply too strong to care, especially if she could easily fly away. Whilst Sora, you have stealth just as I do. Which gives us easy escape routes, even if any unsavoury and wicked people try anything.

As for Bethel and Mel. I've already read their reports, regarding their visit to the giants and their untimely exit. So, it is in my opinion to leave the two behind as guards for Olivia. Whilst she continues to perform her duties and tend to the people of Par'Talucca. Which was her original purpose to begin with, in following us through the portal.

So, any questions or opinions?"

Whilst Robin was certain her hubby wouldn't be leaving her side anytime soon. Sora was greatly relieved to hear that she would once more be considered useful to her lord and king. Whatever future politics may come her clan's way, she could already imagine slapping their arguments right in the face with constant reminders of what she had personally done for their lord and kingdom.

"No question? Good." Feeling his hand itch, as he desperately wanted to test out his new equipment. Asai chuckled to himself as he realized his desires. Once more, he was about to throw himself into another dungeon, battle, or war-zone. "Sora, I'm really tempted to travel over the waters with Robin, ahead of schedule. What else was on my schedule?"

"Actually, whilst it isn't world-ending... The people who had returned, and had started to rebuild the city wanted to hold a ceremony. To honour the dead, regardless of their political factions and actions. Whilst you humans believe death upon battlefields to be filled with glory and honour. We, the dhans, are more sentimental. And would like to perform a little something to ease their passing onto the afterlife."

"Alright, we'll leave after this ceremony then."

Happy to hear that her new king would honour their fallen, even whilst they were technically enemies, and most likely having been men and warriors that he had personally killed and battled against. Sora could only close her eyes and pray to the souls of her ancestors that the men who had entered the eternal-night upon Xian's orders would find it within themselves to move on in peace.

...

"Your Majesty, Lady Robin. Allow me to show you how to craft your own piece~♡ It's something everyone will be making, and bringing to the ceremony."

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