Chapter 106 - Chapter 17: Test #5

In-gong opened the sealed red envelope and pulled out a beautifully folded piece of stationery.

Although it was a somewhat slow response, In-gong tilted the letter gently and smelled it.

It didnt seem to be poisoned.

Flora would have confirmed it already, so it would be a big deal if something was wrong. However, In-gong had Hundred Poisons Resistance, so he confirmed it himself.

After completing a rough check, In-gong opened the letter, on which there were words written in a beautiful font.

My dear brother, Shutra Ignus,

I dont know what is going on, but all of my siblings are gathered at the Demon Kings Palace.

Although we couldnt communicate properly at the court gathering, it was very nice to see everyones faces.

Shutra, as you know, all of us have the same mission this time. The departure will be in one week.

This is an important mission that involves danger to the Demon World, but I think it is a great opportunity. After all, it is uncommon for all of us to gather at the Demon Kings Palace.

Before we leave on our missions in a weeks time, I hope to have a meeting between siblings. Wouldnt it be nice to see each others faces and have a good chat?

Two days before departure, in the afternoon, I will hold a small tea party where all of our siblings are invited.

Id like to invite you.

-Baikal Ragnaros.

The contents were simple and affectionate for a letter written by royalty, but the royalty of the Demon World was different from the human world.

In-gong read it quickly and handed the letter over to the curious Chris and Felicia.

Baikal orabeoni.

Felicia nodded and turned to ask Flora a question. She asked in a friendly tone,

"Flora, was there anything else?

"Ive been told that in addition to 9th Prince, the same letter has been delivered to the mansions of the other princes and princesses.

The letter was an invitation to all the children of the demon king. Chris smiled and said with narrowed eyes,

"A tea party involving all the children of the demon king. This is the first time.

In the first place, it was rare for all the children of the demon king to be gathered at the castle.

Caitlin, who wanted to get close to the other children of the demon king, thought the idea of a joint tea party was brilliant.

Felicia alternated looking between Chris and Caitlin and shrugged.

"Like Baikal orabeoni said, a gathering like this is uncommon. Even if everyone is gathered, we will soon scatter. Anyway, isnt Baikal orabeoni very busy?

Not only did Baikal take missions as the eldest son of the demon king, he was also on the forefront as a general.

He spent most of the year on the frontlines, so he didnt stay at the Demon Kings Palace.

A joint tea party.

All the children of the demon king gathered in one place.

The expression in Chris eyes became complicated.

"I dont feel like it.

As expected from Chris.

It was rare for the lycanthrope siblings to attend official events, so it went without saying that the result would be the same for information gatherings such a tea parties.

'Certainly, he didnt attend in Knight Saga either.

Although it was different this time, Baikal had held several joint tea parties in Knight Saga. The participants had been different every time and there were some who never participated.

Caitlins expression became grumpy as she heard Chris murmur. Her eyes asked, Will we also be absent this time?

Chris pinched Caitlins cheeks. He laughed and turned toward In-gong.

However, this time, we wont be alone. I will follow everyones will."

Caitlins eyes widened. She turned towards In-gong and Felicia, and Felicia spoke with a mischievous expression.

"The purpose itself isnt bad. I dont think Baikal orabeoni will be orchestrating something bad. Though... it is a little uncomfortable meeting Zephyr orabeoni and Anastasia unni at this point.

So, was she participating or not?

Felicia felt Caitlins nervousness and nodded with a loud laugh.

"I will participate."

"I will follow Felicias will.

Silvan agreed. In-gong was the only one left.

Shutra?

Caitlin's voice was impatient. Instead of answering, In-gong raised his arm slowly with a very serious expression. Caitlins expression showed restlessness while Felicia and Chris tried not to laugh.

In-gong said with a smile,

I need to participate. There is no reason not to.

Caitlins expression became brighter. It was like a flower was in full bloom.

"It is nice to have a good relationship between siblings.

Sword Duke.

The sword duke interrupted their conversation with a laugh and got up.

"Prince, I will go back now. I will be sure to go out the front gate.

The sword duke had visited the 9th Princes mansion.

The meaning of that one fact was quite large and it was impossible for the sword duke to not know the meaning of it.

"Thank you for your consideration."

In-gong shook hands with the sword duke.

"I dont know if I should be praised for that. Also, if possible, Id like to see you once again before you leave. I am curious about the progress of the Divine Sura Authority.

"Okay, do check our achievements before we leave.

Silvans eyes shone as he heard the conversation. His nervous face resembled Caitlins, who was eager to participate in the tea party.

However, Silvan could not get any words out. This was due to another person speaking.

"If youre leaving, go quickly. Why are you talking for so long?

Amita slammed their tail against the ground angrily. The sword duke laughed and looked down at Amita.

"Im glad that youre so cute.

"What cuteness? Im not cute!

Amita protested, but it wasnt very convincing.

The sword duke didnt stay any longer.

Im going.

He said briefly and left. Flora hurriedly followed behind the sword duke.

Amita glanced after the sword duke, then looked up at In-gong.

"Im tired. 9th Prince, can you give me Earth Quaker and White Eagle now? I will work on it immediately.

Having Amita as his personal craftsman was something In-gong had never dreamt about until now. Amitas head would be full of the readjustment for the next week.

Felicia quickly interrupted.

"Amita, what about Silvans sword?

"Don't pressure me, no pressure.

Amita looked up at In-gong and he nodded, pulling out White Eagle and Earth Quaker from his inventory.

"Thank you, Amita.

Yes.

Chris, Caitlin and Felicia knew about the inventory, so they didnt react but Silvan was surprised by the sudden appearance of White Eagle and Earth Quaker.

However, no one explained it to Silvan, and Amita wasnt curious.

Amita used their ability to float White Eagle and Earth Quaker in the air, then looked at Daphne.

"Daphne, Ill finish the embroidery in the workshop.

Yes, Amita.

Daphne picked up the embroidery and left the room with Amita. Now, only the royal children and their aides remained in the room.

Felicia sank back onto a soft chair and said,

"I would like to rest, but I think we should talk about the schedule.

They would leave the Demon Kings Palace in one week. There were many things to do in the meantime.

"Baikal orabeonis tea party is a tea party, but there is also another meeting. Its a meeting with the concubine children who follow Chris and me. Additionally, we should invite any concubine children who want to join our faction.

Now that they had created a faction, it was time to fill it up.

Chris spoke as well,

"It is a little difficult to meet the nobles because there isnt much time left. Still, it will be good to meet the dark elves.

Due to 4th Queen Elaine, the lycanthropes gave their support, but the dark elves were still on the fence. Although Felicia and Silvan supported In-gong, compared to the lycanthropes, their support was uncertain.

He had met the 4th Queen, Elaine. So, sooner or later he would need to meet with the 3rd Queen.

In-gong recalled the Demon Kings Palace before shrugging.

Lets just have a large scale social gathering.

In Knight Saga, meetings like these were coordinated by the butler and escort knight, Nayatra. This time, he would entrust the work to experts and not bother with the matter seeing as he had Chris and Felicia.

Felicia narrowed her eyes and said,

"Lets invite the concubine children the day after Baikal orabeonis tea party. There will be rumours about the invitation, so they will try to gather information about we are doing and question us.

Chris nodded in agreement.

Carack represented the others in the group as he asked,

Uh... Princess, isnt it just a tea party?

Why did things like gather information and question suddenly come out?

Felicia sighed and said with a bitter expression,

"On the surface, yes. Inwardly, it is different.

It wouldnt be easy. They didnt know about Baikal, but Zephyr and Anastasia would be present. In particular, Anastasia alone was a problem.

Caitlins face became depressed at Felicias concern. It was far from the friendly gathering that she had been expecting.

Chris saw Caitlins expression and changed the topic.

By the way Shutra, why did you pick Evian? Is it because of General Vandal?

Felicia was also curious about this. If they looked at it objectively, Evian was the worst choice.

In-gong replied lightly,

"Thats correct. We met during the Red Lightning tribe mission. I wanted to meet someone who I knew and missed. I also want to strengthen ties with General Vandal.

He didnt say that he wanted to take Vandal as a subordinate after a head-to-head showdown.

However, Chris nodded when he heard strengthen ties.

"General Vandal... he is obviously outstanding. It would be nice to increase your standing with other generals, but strengthening ties to Vandal is a good choice. I am convinced.

Chris had decided to support In-gong, but he wouldnt do it without thinking. He needed a reason for In-gongs actions.

"Though, isnt there another reason?

Carack said, scratching his chin. It seemed like he had spoken without thinking.

Perhaps due to Caracks influence, In-gong also answered without thinking.

"There is a place nearby that I would like to visit.

"Where do you want to go?

The confused Felicia asked. In-gong recalled Nayatra and said,

"Um, do you know Takars slave auction house... Whats with all these faces?

Felicias eyes had narrowed while Silvans eyes had widened, and Chris had simply burst out laughing.

Caitlin was the only one confused, and Chris started talking,

"Shutra, dont you know what the city of Takar and Takars slave auction house is?

"Eung?

In-gong recalled the Takar slave auction house that he had seen in Knight Saga.

Takar, the city of entertainment and pleasure.

It was the so-called red light district of the Demon World...

And the slave auction house was called Takars flower. There were more skin colours there than any other place in the Demon World.

"Hrrmm, I see. Shutra picked Evian due to Takars slave auction house. There must be something you want to buy there.

Felicias eyes were cold.

"Ah, no. So...

In-gong tried to come up with an excuse, but there was nothing to say.

He couldnt say that he wanted to go to the slave auction house to buy a slave, and not just any slave, but a succubus.

Ah, no. Im just trying to get my subordinate, Nayatra, back.

As In-gong didnt say anything, Felicias eyes became colder, while Silvan clicked his tongue. He knocked against In-gongs shoulder and said,

"Well, it is natural to be curious about such things. It is understandable.

Silvan winked as he spoke. Of course, he only had one eye, so it looked like he was just closing his eyes.

Unni, what is Takar?

Caitlin asked and Felicia whispered into Caitlins ear. Caitlins face turned red instantly.

Shutra is too much.

What was this?

As the womens eyes turned cold, Chris knocked against In-gongs shoulder like Silvan had done and left the room with the others. Now, only In-gong and Carack remained in the room.

In-gong sighed deeply and Carack watched from beside him. He said with a warm smile,

"Prince, you are also a man.

In-gong sighed again and Green Wind appeared out of nowhere to hug him.

&

Early the next morning, In-gong visited the large library.

However, it was as he had feared. His merit level was still low, so he could only visit the surface level of the big library.

He searched through various books in the library all morning but couldnt find any traces of the Four Knights of the Apocalypse or the extinct species.

Fortunately, there were quite a lot of books about the elder dragons, so In-gong picked out several books that would be helpful.

Ill have to enter the depths to get more accurate information.

Unfortunately, it seemed necessary to wait.

In-gong spent time in the library reading books about the elder dragon, then went to practice with Caitlin. He almost visited Amitas workshop several times but couldnt see anything properly since Amita wasnt finished.

So after four days, it was two days before their departure.

The day of Baikals tea party.