Chapter 53: Unexpected Visitors

"Your majesty, it's time to wake up." Kira calmly whispered as she gently shook my arm to awaken me from my slumber, which I very quickly did as I groggily greeted her "Good morning, Kira." while stretching my arms, much to the annoyance of Bell who was still sleeping next to me.

"Good morning, sire. How are you feeling today?" Kira asked worriedly, knowing that I hadn't slept for nearly a week now, an event that would kill most men.

"I'm perfectly fine, there's no need to concern yourself." I kindly and truthfully replied, since I truly was completely fine. After all, I am a demi-god who has already unlocked his first divine gate, but even still that didn't diminish my feelings of gratitude towards her thoughtful concerns.

"I'm glad to hear that, sire." She joyfully replied with a beaming smile, as she carefully handed me my towel and washbowl.

But as she did so, I noticed a certain change in her movements that I couldn't describe until a few seconds later, when I caught a fleeting glimpse of a fading, and very well concealed energy in her body.

Seeing this a knowing smile etched itself upon my face, as I said "It appears that the training you've been doing with the Shade Corps has already paid off."

Kira's movements instantly froze upon hearing my words, as a shocked expression similar to that of a deer caught in headlights emerged on her face, before quickly being replaced by an adorable pout, as she indignantly retorted "I was hoping to surprise you with it in a few days."

An involuntary chuckle escaped my lips at her childish antics, before I seriously said "Congratulations on attaining the first level of martial arts Kira."

"Thank you, sire. I'm glad I didn't disappoint you." She happily replied as she elegantly curtsied back.

A few minutes later I emerged from my chambers with Dark Majesty strapped to my waist, where I saw the two ever present Abraham and Horus as they greeted me.

Quickly afterward I went to the dining hall to have breakfast with my family, before heading to my office where Isaac was dutifully awaiting my arrival.

"Good morning, sire." Isaac politely said as he slightly bowed.

"Good morning Isaac. Tell me, what's on the schedule today?" I asked as I sat down behind my desk.

"Nothing of much significance, my liege. You just have to review today's daily reports, as well as review the new laws drafted by the ministers." Isaac dutifully replied.

I feel my eyelid twitch upon hearing his words, as I beheld the massive pile of papers that nearly towered above me! But even then I couldn't complain, since not only was this my duty and responsibility as emperor, but this much paper work was actually lesser than usual.

I then suddenly remembered something, and quickly asked him "Did you prepare all the arrangements for my trip to Qayan?"

"Indeed I have, sire. I've made ready all the necessary arrangements for your travels in three days, my liege. Would that be to your liking or shall I change it?" Isaac confidently replied.

In fact, the world was so impressed by this, that labels such as genius and revolutionary, were constantly being thrown both mine and Orhan's way that meeting him for the first time and experiencing his eccentricity first hand, would leave you utterly shocked and confused!

The exact same emotions I saw in the butler's eyes, as a thousand different questions swirled chaotically in his muddled mind. Questions I didn't bother answering as I calmly stood up from my seat and left my office, heading towards the throne room.

But half way there I suddenly felt a slight headache beginning to assault my senses, as a sudden blazing urge burst forth from my heart and demanded to be quenched.

Knowing the remedy, I reached into my pockets and took out the Lavender flower I picked yesterday and brought it to my nose, to once again calm the awakening tyrant in my mind, like feeding tonic to a beast.

But as I began to sniff the flower in search of it's intoxicating aroma, I noticed that the once vibrant flower had already began to wither, and it's once fragrant scent had greatly diminished by now.

Frowning upon realizing this, I turn toward Kira and impatiently order "Kira, go to the gardens and bring me a new Lavender flower."

A look of absolute bewilderment marred the faces of all those who heard me, as they've never before seen me take any interest in any type of flower before, except for of course Isaac, who immediately remembered yesterday's odd order I gave him in the Imperial Gardens.

"Understood, sire." Kira replied after a momentary silence, before turning in the opposite direction toward the gardens, while I eagerly continued on my path to meet my most prized conductor, who was so gleeful to show me his new instruments of artistic slaughter.

And after a few minutes of waiting as I sat on my throne, the doors were flung open as Horus, with a grinning Orhan and an awestruck Junior entered the room.

"Boss! It's been a while, how've you been?" Orhan casually said as his son's once star filled eyes dimmed in despair and horror, while the Palace Guards gazed upon him with murderous eyes.

"I've been well Orhan. And I hope you weren't too offended by my guards actions earlier." I calmly replied with a small smile, slightly relieved by his nonchalant attitude towards me, which was such a great breathe of fresh air from the suffocating etiquette of the palace.

"Not at all. The lads were just doin' their jobs, can't be mad 'bout that." Orhan answered as his boisterous laughter rung out across the hall.

"I'm glad to hear that, but nonetheless I shall still reimburse you for all the offence made." I generously declared.

"Many thanks, sire." Junior gratefully replied, while Orhan seemed utterly unbothered by it.

Smiling upon seeing this, I continue "Now then Orhan, I'm told that you have some new song birds to show me."

Orhan's once dull and uninterested eyes ignited with obsession, as he instantly turns to his son and bellows "Junior! The drawings!"

Junior flinches upon hearing his father's unexpected roar, as he begins to fumble through his backpack in search for his fathers schematics, but before he could so a Palace Guard enters the room and respectfully proclaims "His eminence Archpriest Adam Seckhmet requests an urgent audience with you, my liege."

'It appears that my day shall not be as mundane as I believed.' I thought as my eyebrows stitch themselves into a deep frown.