The Ancients World

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~~~(POV: Prince Feldern Ail Lukeaerd Zae Teziel)~~~

~~~(Location: The Jungles of Nae'mor, The City of Armezix, The Continent of Alforza)~~~

~~~(Time: 8:10 PM)~~~

The royal meeting room for any and all discussions slowly fill. I take the head of the table and wait for my brothers and sisters to sit down. It takes longer than I'd want it to. In the end, everyone is here and waiting for me to start this meeting.

Aelora looks at me from the right. It's clear she's still upset with me for what happened earlier. Wezarik is standing next to me and starts to circle the table. Passing out papers as he does.

In a short answer, they're reports about the current state of Armezix. Mom doesn't attend these meetings anymore. Believing her children should handle the state of affairs from now on. She has a lot of faith in us and me.

"I take it that we're here for more than just a mandatory report before we all start preparing for bed."

One of my youngest siblings and a troublemaker calls out from the end of the table. His name is long and tedious to say, just like all our names are. Prince Rhael is a headache for me, but he's excellent at his job, which is managing the commercial finances of Armezix.

"Rhael, everyone knows that. The real topic of discussion today is Mom. I'm with you, Teziel. I'm worried about her too."

My youngest sister speaks up before I can reply to Rhael. Princess Naela has always been on my side when it comes to handling Mom. She's as protective as me.

"Silence, all of you."

Aelora regains the silence at the table. My eyes lift from the paper, and I look at my many siblings. 7 down the right and 7 down the left. There are 14 siblings. 15 children, including me. Mom and Dad made sure there were enough of us.

The paper in my hands finds its way back onto the table, and I take a breath. Releasing a long sigh in the process.

"You're right in assuming the meeting is about Mother. While the state of Armezix is important. This is what's most important. She's given up."

As those words leave my mouth, all breathing in the room stops. My siblings place their papers on the table, lean back in their chairs, or lean forward.

They're all aware of Mother and her struggles with her long life. But no one other than Aelora and I knew she had given up and resigned herself to fate. It's believed Angel Zern is here to take our Mother and Queen away from Aremzix and us.

The whole reason I called this meeting was to discuss it.

"I want to make the objective of this council clear. We're to protect Mother with everything we've got. No one in the royal family is a Player, which puts her and us at risk. I want everyone to pool their resources together. We'll find Angel Zern before he confronts Mom."

Many would claim to defy the Gods themselves is warranting destruction. But anyone that has family they love knows you'd do crazy and stupid things for them. It's family. It may mean something different to other people. But to us. It's everything.

"You're an idiot."

Rhael is as blunt as ever. Out of all of us, he's probably the only one that's not on the side of protecting Mother from threats.

Aelora closes her eyes and lowers her head. While the rest of my siblings look at Rhael for a deeper explanation. He's always been like that. I admire that part about my little brother and how he's always looking for information pertaining to the problem.

By calling me an idiot, he's saying that I haven't looked at everything yet.

"Then, please. Explain why I'm being an idiot about this. You know that no one outside of Armezix knows about the Dark Elves. The only way Angel Zern knows where we are and how to find us is from being tasked to come here."

From my perspective, my argument is sound and logical. It's concluded based on the current evidence and where it'll lead.

"Because Angel Zern isn't an executioner. Yes, he's killed people of royalty before. But he's never been deliberately sent to a Kingdom to kill an individual of high status. Do you believe the Gods so petty and small they'd deem a single person worthy of being targeted as you see it?"

He makes a good argument, but he has holes in his view too. This is could the first case, and it'd be foolish not to proceed as it could be the first case.

"It's not about what I believe. I don't know the thoughts and motives of the Gods. All I know is Angel Zern is here, and there is no explanation as to why other than being sent."

An annoyingly long sigh escapes his lips, and for all my youngest brothers redeeming qualities. The way he talks to people is what ticks me off.

"That's assuming the worse at the start of a situation we don't know. For all we know, this could be good. But you're jumping straight to the bad."

I find myself growing angry.

"Have you ever thought you're listening to Mom too much? How many of you at this table actually accept that she wants to die? I've come to terms with it. My Mom doesn't want to live anymore. She's lived 14,000 years and wants to be with Dad. To her, if it is true, it's hope."

He stands up and makes his way to the exit, and there is a glowing rage in me. And it's because he's right. I hate it when my little brother is correct, but I admit it. This is hope for our Mom.

"He annoys me. But he's right. Mom wants Angel Zern to be here for her life so badly. Do you think she'd feel better to learn he's not?"

Aelora speaks words to me that resonate within my mind. Mom is already depressed. If Angel Zern isn't here to take her, that will destroy her.

"This meeting is adjourned. We'll pick it back up at noon tomorrow."

Everyone stands up and makes their way to an exit. I stay seated, and Wezarik makes his way to me. Placing a hot cup of tea in front of me.

"What are you going to do, My Prince?"

That's a question worth more to me than my life...

~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The Jungles of Nae'mor, The City of Armezix, The Continent of Alforza)~~~

~~~(Time: 8:03 AM)~~~

The morning sun rises with the passing of time, and I lean up in the bed Sally, and I are sharing. After getting into the capital last night, we immediately made our way to an Inn and settled in for the night.

"It can't be morning already... Why does it have to be morning..."

Sally had a hard time sleeping last night. She kept having nightmares, and they didn't go away until around 4 AM.

I make my way out of bed, and Sally groans as I do. Obviously, letting me know she doesn't want that. Ignoring her, I make my way to the bathroom and start the shower.

Jaeemara will be showing us around the more important parts of the capital today. After she's done with that, she'll be heading back to her home using an Airship. I've offered to pay for it as a final thank you.

It's way more expensive here than it is anywhere else.

"You're not starting a shower without me, right?!"

As I step into the stream of water, I hear the sudden thumping of footsteps and someone entering the bathroom. The curtain slides open, and she hops in. A long sigh escapes her lips as she takes her spot in front of me, and I move back so she can enjoy the hot water.

Today is our last day with Jaeemara. She's become a good friend. I know Sally will miss her as much as I will.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.236][Tier-4]

[Exp: 72/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 440] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Fishing poles 2x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts] [Princess Saliandra's Panties (Black Lace)] [Desert Warrior Nomad Set (Rare)]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun] [Aspect of Transportation (Legendary)]