Chapter 468 Journey to the East (2)

Chapter 468 Journey to the East (2)

The next day we were busy with preparing for our departure. Most of the employees in the palace are busy with moving the things we would be on our journey to Atlantia.

We at least have three carriages full just for the things that we would give to both the north and south Atlantia. We have one dozen knights and twenty soldiers to accompany us.

"It looks like everything is in the right order." Regaleon said. "It looks like I will be heading out first before you."

I felt sad that we would need to part ways. But this is our work, and our work is for the well fare of the empire's citizens.

"I am going to miss you." I said while wrapping my arms around his waist.

"And I am going to miss you, my love." Regaleon whispered sweetly. "I will try and head over once I have at least reduced the mountain of work that Chris had been complaining for sometime now."

"Hmm, okay." I nodded. "I am sure Chris is currently being swamped in paper work. Not all of the documents could be done by him after all."

"Yes..." Regaleon sighed. "I feel guilty leaving him with all the work. But I am also conflicted in leaving you and the twins with things going around."

"No need to worry..." I replied. "With me and mom here, any ancient beasts would taste hell. And also Will would be with us to guard the twins."

"That puts my mind a little more at ease." Regaleon said. "But nevertheless, if time permits, I will fly towards you with Tempest just to see you." He gave me a peck on the forehead.

"Do not strain yourself, okay?" I worried. "Just take your time in dealing with your work. I would always keep in touch."

A new magical item was currently in its last stage of testing. It was project under Gladiolous. It was a magical tool that would connect with one another and could project the faces of people and they could converse even with a huge amount of distance between them. It was a innovative device that could beat the use of letters as means of communicating. Regaleon and I had just been handed the latest working prototype. We have already put it to use not long ago and it was working quite well. It is a device that I can say will change the course of communication.

"Then I will be off." Regaleon said.

"Dada..." The twins ran towards Regaleon looking like they were about to cry.

"My Al and Rith." Regaleon picked up the two in his arms effortlessly. "Your dada would need to go back home to do some work. Do not worry, I would visit you where you are going every now and then."

"No, Rith wan dada come." Aerith said while tears are falling down her rosy plump cheeks.

"I am afraid I cannot accompany you for now, Rith." Regaleon replied. "But I promise to visit you, okay?"

"Pwamis?" Aerith asked.

"Pwamis, dada." Alphonse seconded.

"Yes, dada promise." Regaleon replied.

It was the first time that the twins would be apart from their father for a length of time. I hope they would not be very sad about it.

"Talk to you soon." I planted a kiss on his cheek.

"Yes." Regaleon replied.

Regaleon headed tl where Tempest was in his phoenix form. Not long the both of them were off flying in the sky.

"Seems that brother in law had just left." Richard said walking towards us.

I then realized there was a little boy hiding behind one of the maids and was taking a peek. He looked at the twins as if wanting to play with them.

"That is out nephew, Vincent" Richard said. "Little Vince, won't you greet this uncle here." He smiled.

The little boy shyly came out of hiding. He was older than the twins by a few years. He had his father's features but the way he moves, I am reminded of the graceful Veronica.

"Greeting to the moon of the Alyster Empire." The little Vincent gave me a perfect bow. "Greetings to the grand duke."

"Polite as usual." Richards patted the little boy's head lovingly. Vincent seemed very happy with the gesture.

"Hello, Vincent." I said. "You can call me aunt if you like. I am your mother's sister." I said with a smile.

"O-Okay..." Vincent replied shyly. "... a-aunt."

"That's good." I also patted his head, something that looked like Vincent really liked.

"H-Have you come here to play with Vince?" Vincent asked.

It was cute that he addressed himself in a third peroson's point of view.

"Hmm, I will after meeting your mother." Richard said. "But I came here with someone that I know would love to play woth you. Here, let me introduce you. Alphonse, Aerith." He called the twins.

The twins that were running around heard their uncle and rushed to him.

"Akol!" Arerith rushed to her uncle's arms and was lifted to the air. "Hahaha..." She giggled in excitement.

"This little princess here is Aerith." Richard introduced.

"Me, Rith." Aerith introduced herself.

"This little guy here is Alphonse." Richard introduced.

"Al." Alphonse imitated how the grown ups offered their hands as gesture.

"I-I am Vincent." Vincent took Alphonse's hand and shake it. "Call me Vince."

"Play, play!" Aerith said while throwing her arms up.

"Why don't you go and play by yourselves for a while?" Richard said. "Your mother and I will be meeting Vince's mom first."

"Hmm." The twins and Vincent nodded.

"Do not worry about them, your majesties." The maid that was close to Vincent a while go said. "I will look after the highnesses."

"Thank you." I replied.

"Then let us go, sister." Richard offered his hand and escorted me.

"Let me lead the way." The butler said.