"So what, what should we do Ziyyad?"
The Crown Prince named Tarriq wanted to know about Prince Ziyyad's next move.
"Ziyyad, I suggest gathering people and meeting with the right-hand man of your Kingdom"
Prince Haidar, who had brown hair and tan skin, patted Ziyyad on the shoulder who was still hesitating.
The purple eyes gave suggestions one by one.
"What Haidar said was right, if we make a wrong move, our sacrifices will be in vain"
The Prince named Haitham gave another suggestion.
"We have to get to the Capital as soon as possible, before the people from the West come, are you sure? The man named Louis will come too?"
"Ah...yes...I'm sure...I believe in his promise"
"You guys go to sleep first, I'll stay up all night"
"Is that true Aayan???"
Aayan patted Prince Tarriq on the shoulder while nodding and smiling widely
"You must be tired aren't you with all this..."
Prince Aayan's words silenced them, only the sound of the bonfire accompanied them.
"Hahaha...damn...I...miss my maid's cooking, I want to greet my people at the Palace..sleep well...don't you miss your Kingdom???"
Aayan's question made them reminisce about their respective lives, before Ahmed combined their five Kingdoms.
"I miss it too...but we can't do anything...we've lost everything"
Haitham sat by the campfire with his arms crossed.
"But a truth, justice, freedom will come closer...because that's a promise...that we will do.."
Haitham saw Ziyyad who was holding back his tears by looking at the bright moon, he took out the necklace and kissed it.
"Truth and freedom will come Father...I promise...Mom...just look...this is my promise.."
The four of them looked at Ziyyad who was thinking alone.
Haidar and Tarriq patted Ziyyad's shoulder to persuade him.
"Ziyyad, let's sleep...tomorrow there is an important task"
Ziyyad wiped his eyes and nodded.
The four of them slept on their respective cloths, accompanied by the bright moonlight and the cool desert sand waiting for tomorrow, Aayan who was watching over them also fell asleep because it was too cold.
WHITE PALACE
BRITANNIS KINGDOM
Even though it was late at night, Louis couldn't sleep at night.
"Ahhhh... why can't I sleep... it's already midnight... tomorrow I have to meet those bastard Princes..."
Louis sighed deeply, he quietly left his room and got up, looking around, if he saw the maid he would hide in the pillars of the large Palace.
Louis managed to run to the front yard of the Palace, where he could see the entire city, the gentle breeze made him feel comfortable.
"Expedition huh...so another week...I'll stop it"
"Stopping WHAT"
Louis' eyes widened and were stunned, he didn't react, slowly turning his body around, seeing a tall and large figure.
The bright blue eyes looked at Louis seriously, the neatly combed brown hair came closer to Louis.
Louis swallowed his saliva.
"CROWN PRINCE ARCHIE!!! DID HE HEAR THAT??!"
Louis' heart was pounding but he was calm, and gave Archie a respectful greeting.
"Is Your Majesty coming to this place??? Shouldn't Your Majesty sleep early???"
Archie smiled
"Shouldn't that be my question"
Louis made an awkward face.
"So I can't sleep in this big place...that's how I came here"
Archie looked at Louis then looked at the City with a smile.
"Is that so...so Louis what do you think of Ivan???"
Louis looked at Archie who didn't see him when he asked him a question.
"Prince Ivan???, for me he's strong...has leadership qualities...but..."
Archie looked at Louis who was hesitant.
"But??...Why??"
"For me...he's too confident and arrogant to take other people's opinions"
Archie laughed out loud, his handsome face making him shine under the bright moonlight.
"Really??? He's like someone I know..."
"Why Your Majesty...follow this Expedition..."
Archie saw Louis seriously asking such a question.
"I have no choice..."
Louis didn't expect Archie's answer
"Because this mission involves the future of Britannis, I have no choice but to go, even though I already know the truth..."
Louis' eyes widened, looking at Archie with a face of disbelief.
"What truth, Your Majesty???"
Archie walked to leave, smiling.
"THE EXPEDITION IS ONLY BENEFITING THEM, THE ALLIES... THE GREAT WAR WILL STILL GO ON EVEN IF SOMEONE WANTS TO CHANGE IT, IT'S ALREADY WRITTEN..."
Archie left Louis alone, he stomped hard, he looked up at the night sky
"WHAT SHOULD I DO"
GUEST RESTING PLACE
TEA GARDEN
The next day, Louis dressed neatly, tied his long hair, was invited by the maid to meet the princes.
Louis arrived and saw 9 princes and the only woman there having fun talking at the long table.
A beautiful morning with birds chirping, and a beautiful garden, and when he arrived they all became serious.
"Haha...they really seem to hate me..."
He thought in his heart, calmly he sat in front of them all.
Prince Ivan smiled, then opened his mouth.
"So Mr. Wilfred has thought it through??? So do you accept my invitation???"
Ivan's sweet face smiled sweetly at Louis hoping Louis would join his group.
Louis thought for a long time then he smiled broadly, the princes were waiting for Louis' answer.
"So...I've decided...I...won't follow anyone"
"Huh???"
That answer made them angry and surprised, because Louis was one of the Awakened who could be polished more.
"Did I cause a riot???"
A trembling voice in his heart, he tried to remain calm.
ISINIA CITY
BRITANNIS KINGDOM
"Hey, are you really on vacation... your co-workers will find out!"
The man who was knocking on wood under the large ship smiled and continued knocking.
"That's right...father..I really on vacation, after all I've been there for a long time... working too much can make us sick you know"
The old man shook his head and put down the warm drink.
"Dad why did you build two ships at once???"
The old man named Fred Horace looked around and whispered to his son Gabriel.
"So, last month... an unexpected guest came..."
"Unexpected guest? Who is he, father?"
"Prince Aaron Willber"
Gabriel was shocked
"Really, father??? Why did he come to a place like this???"
"He asked me to make me a complete and big ship"
"That's right, if he bothered to come all the way here, it means your shipyard is one of the best here"
Gabriel smiled, while his father was shy.
"Of course"
They both laughed while drinking hot tea.
"Huh???"
"Why, you don't want to follow us???"
"So this is it...because I'm still not ready...and I'm the only one supporting my family...so..."
They all looked at Ivan who made a rather difficult decision.
"It's a shame, okay I can't force you, but my door is always open if you want to change your mind"
"Why is Ivan so nice in front of this man???"
Helene saw Ivan's nice attitude from his usual
"There's a reason why he's nice...he's planning something"
When the meeting was over, Louis went back to his room walking in the large Palace, suddenly his hand was pulled.
He couldn't scream because his mouth was tightly closed, apparently by a figure he knew.
"Aaron?!!"
"Shhhhh, we can't talk here...follow me"
Louis followed Aaron and entered the basement, he was surprised to see a tall figure alone reading something.
"That man...Doctor Dylan..."
"Dylan is Louis Roosevelt, he's a Britannis resident"
Louis was surprised by Aaron's introduction
"I don't think you need to go into too much detail..."
Louis whispered to Aaron, Dylan laughed.
"Hahahahaha it's okay, my name is Dylan Zacharias, greetings...Louis forgive me for not talking to you the other day"
"Ah!!! It's okay!! I'm just fine!!!"
"So... why did I make the three of us get together, because there is a task that I expect you two to..."
Louis and Dylan looked at each other, Aaron sat down and was serious.
"Louis... I hope you accompany Dylan to go to the Grey City to meet someone"
"Who is it Aaron??"
"Did he really call His Royal Highness the Prince by name only?!!"
Dylan didn't believe Louis' call to Aaron until he held his glasses a few times.
"Benson right???"
"Yes, you and Dylan should leave quickly"
"That's right, if you want to hurry up, you can do it now, right Dylan???"
"Huh??!"
"Why??? Isn't this a task that needs to be done quickly???"
"So where is Benson last address???"
Aaron gave a small piece of paper and Louis read it.
"Grey City....okay!!! Dylan and I are leaving right away!!!
Louis suddenly fell silent making a face of astonishment.
"So...Grey City to get there takes 5 days, Aaron I don't think I have time before understanding them all"
Prince Aaron smiled and took out a shining silver necklace.
"BENSON ROGERS IS A FORMER ELITE CLASS AWAKEN, HIS POWER IS A DIMENSION DOOR"
Louis just remembered about Awaken Benson's power, because Benson is an Awaken Elite that he admittedly has no doubts about.
"Inside the chain there is a small piece of paper that will burn by itself if you take it out, that means Benson will take you straight there"
Louis looked at Dylan seriously, Prince Aaron patted Louis' right shoulder.
"LOUIS...BRING FREEDOM"
Louis nodded in understanding, he saw Dylan who was also holding his glasses seriously, they would start the meeting at midnight.
12.00 MIDNIGHT
Louis and Dylan met outside the Palace, thanks to Prince Aaron they were able to leave without being disturbed by the Palace guards. They left at a fast pace until they suddenly felt followed by someone.
As Louis walked, he whispered to Dylan to enter the small left hallway and walk quickly, they entered the small hallway and the figure entered there.
The man in the robe was grabbed by a handshake, Louis immediately asked him.
"Who sent you??? Ivan??"
The man was panting because Louis was grabbed, he stomped on Louis' right wrist.
"Louis...Louis!!! It's me!!!"
Louis was immediately shocked, the man was panting and took a quick breath, he took off his robe.
Dylan did not understand the situation and just looked at him.
"Luke?!"
Luke immediately knocked Louis' head, cursing and getting angry.
"Have you forgotten your friend?!!"
Holding Luke's knocked head he apologized.
"Sorry Luke, I thought you a spy Prince Ivan sent someone to stalk me"
"Hueghh, so who is this man??? He looks like a doctor..."
"Introducing my name Dylan Zacharias"
"Luke Hugo"
"Where are you two going?!"
Louis and Dylan looked on, nodding
"Dylan and I were instructed by Aaron to meet Angel Knight's ex"
"Who?!!"
"Benson Rogers"
Luke immediately stood up, he whispered to Louis
"I heard that person is fierce...you have to take Louis' heart"
"I know...so where are Edmund and Liam?"
"They?? Oohh they are now in hiding"
"You don't want to come??"
Luke shook his head while scratching his hair.
"If that's your job, it's better for you two to go, isn't that your job?? So time is running out, I'll go first!!!"
Louis glared at Luke who had already left
"Sorry Dylan, my friend is a little like that"
"It's okay, that's why I was jealous..."
Louis looked at Dylan in surprise
"Because you can make friends easily..."
Louis held Dylan's shoulder, smiling
"Isn't the person in front of you also your new friend?, have you forgotten? You are the new member of my group???"
Dylan made a surprised expression but he smiled widely for the first time
"Yes..."
"So Aaron said we have to open this chain huh"
Louis opened the chain inside which was a piece of paper, the paper started to burn by itself.
"Is it true that His Majesty said we will meet Mr. Benson??"
"Is Aaron lying---"
Suddenly a white and blue light surrounded the two of them, turning the light into something that could not be seen.
"So bright, my eyes are almost blind"
Dylan who opened his eyes clearly saw there was a large mansion in the middle of the forest.
"Louis!!! Look!!!"
"What's wrong huh??!!"
Louis opened his eyes wide, finding the two of them in different places.
"It seems Aaron didn't lie, so this is really BENSON ROGERS' place?
"Who are you two???"
They both turned around and saw a tall and large figure, wearing glasses with neatly combed black hair looking at them both seriously.