The Wish Of The Dragon 68 Chapter 67
The party went to Hamlet and visited Croix at the hospital in Horatio.Towa - I'm sorry I made you bring me along.Issei - Don't worry about it. I'd feel bad stealing you from the kids as well.Issei hugged Towa's body close and give her forehead a kiss. She blushed instantly along with the nurses who saw their interaction, they wished they could be in Towa's position right now.Towa - Uuuu, I-Ise-san...Issei chuckled at her and decided to stop teasing her for now.Issei - I can teleport here instantly anyway. Just ask and I can send you any time.Towa - Okay! Thank you....Riche - This is onee-chan's room.Once they arrived at the part of the hospital for special patients, Riche knocked on a door and went inside.Croix - Oh, it's Otouto! Hey, let's go out and do something fun! I've been so bored.Issei - Err...Just as they entered the room, Croix was so excited to see Issei and she ran right over and glomped herself on his arm once again.Acheval - Sorry, but I can't let you do that, Princess. The King has ordered me to not let you out of my sight.Ramius - Good job looking after Princess Croix, Aniue. It must have been a lot of work.Acheval - Eh, I guess.Croix - Father worries too much...Silent - Good day to you, Issei-sama. She's gone through every type of checkup imaginable, so I can guarantee she's in good health.Acting like her being there was perfectly natural, Silent pulled Croix away from Issei and pushed her onto the bed.Riche - Every type... That's a lot.Silent - There happened to be enough time, you see... By the way, I can confirm she's fertile and hopes to see her have a healthy baby.Kathryn - DID YOU REALLY HAVE TO CHECK THAT?!Even Issei is speechless hearing that.Croix - But I'm bored... Ne, otouto, run away with me!Issei - ...Riche - Don't be silly, onee-chan... We don't want any mishap happening now, do we?Croix - Well, now I feel bad...Silent - If you're that bored, allow me to go over the plans again.After prompting the rest of the group to have a seat too, Silent began.Silent - The final wedding ritual is to be held on the big bridge between the Central Empire and the State of Hamlet City.Issei - Hmm, the last of the rituals huh...Silent - First, there will be a parade going from a city to the bridge. Princess Croix will ride in a specially-made cow carriage.Kathryn - A parade? How needlessly extravagant.Croix - It is rather embarra.s.sing, but the event is supposed to draw attention.Silent - Prince Felton, playing the part of the First Ancestor, will come from the other side of the bridge and meet with Princess Croix, playing the part of Eve, in front of Bride's Tower.
Issei - Recreating the events in the was it...Silent - That will be the climax of the wedding ritual. For those of you p.r.o.ne to crying, don't forget your handkerchiefs.Kathryn - Ugh, some people just start wailing at weddings, right.Silent - Once the wedding ritual is over, there is a banquet planned in the capital of the Central Empire. By the way, Princess Croix will be changing into eight different dresses over the course of the banquet, so that everyone can enjoy.Croix - Aaw, but changing that much is annoying.Silent - This is a once in a lifetime event. I'll make it as grandiose as Princess Croix deserves.Ramius - Your dedication is incredible.Gurigura - I wanna see lots of Princess Croix in pretty dresses.Issei - Central Empire, what it's like over there?Riche - I've never been there either. All I know is that it's cold, but the indoor heaters are too strong.Issei - I wonder if anyone can tell us about it? *Glance*Gurigura - If they did it using cute pictures, it could be really fun... *Glance*Towa - ...Um, shall I tell everyone about Central?Gurigura - Yaaay! Please do!Issei - It'd feel wrong going to a new country without one of your stories.Towa - C-Compliments won't get you anything in return.Ramius - You could at least give him more intense action one of these nights.Towa - Yes, if that's all, I would gladly- Wait, no! I mean... I wouldn't mind, but...Silent - Ever a lively family you have, Issei-sama.Issei - Um, indeed.Towa - ...Ahem, now let me begin. About the Central Empire...The land currently inhabited by the Central Empire is the original human homeland in the World of Eve. Following the death of Archfiend Adan, the climate grew dramatically colder, sealing the coasts of the continent during winter months and complicating life as food supplies began to dwindle. This was the impetus for the ma.s.s exodus led by King Arthur to other continents, resulting in the bridge that now connects it to the neighboring continent that contains the City-State of Hamlet. The inhabitants that remained behind would later unite to make up the current Central Empire, which has rise to power through its economic importance as a source of crystal goods.It was one of the key players during the Arthur Tragedy, before which Central was under the rule of Emperor Viaries. He had invested a significant budget into hiring the poppins of Humpty for the construction of Battleship Digamma, the greatest sailing ship the world had ever seen. After the tragedy, the battleship was lost and Viaries disappeared into isolation. His son, Prince Felton, has been the nation's de facto ruler since.Central is still one of the world's great powers, alongside the Kingdoms of Eden and of El Quixote. Beside their prominent military, the nation has business in the market for crystal products, which are used for magic and a.s.sorted luxuries.The Central Empire is home to four major cities: Central, Leftest, Lightning, and Aubade. The first three cities are each close to a major ruin from the days of Mother Eve. Central is not far from the Mirror Labyrinth, a ruin that plays a key role in the history of Mother Eve and the First Ancestor. The labyrinth is now guarded by a mysterious creature.The towns of Leftest and Lightning are both close to one of the three famous towers created by Mother Eve. Leftest is close to Ancestor's Tower, where the First Ancestor was imprisoned for an extended time. The town of Lightning is home to Bride's Tower, where Eve and the First Ancestor were married. The tower underwent a good deal of decay over the ages but was recently restored in preparation for the marriage between Prince Felton and Princess Croix of Eden. The final town of Central, Aubade, is a simple coastal town.The third tower created by Mother Eve - Humanity's Tower, the birthplace of humankind - once existed on the continent of Central but has since been lost. It is believed to have sunken into the sea.Towa - Each country cooperated with others when necessary, but for the most part, they isolated themselves. But with the destruction of the Kingdom of Arthur, I believe we found a common enemy in the monsters and came together. We can't go back to being a united people again, but I hope Felton and Princess Croix's marriage will make us all closer. Much like how the First Ancestor and Mother Eve were close so long ago... The end.Gurigura - Those three towers are pretty famous.Kathryn - Well, it's basically the first thing you see when you open a history textbook.Riche - The disappearance of Humanity's Tower... One of history's greatest mysteries... Just hearing about it gets me excited.Silent - The wedding ritual will require escorting Princess Croix out of the bridge, by the way.Riche - Bringing the bride to the groom is usually the dad's job.Acheval - Well, the king's in Eden, so... Sucks, but guess I have to-??? - No, that's the one duty I must do.Riche - Huh? Father?Shocked by the sudden sound of the King of Eden's voice, everyone looked around but didn't see him anywhere.Issei - Oh, the transmitter?Louin - Yes, I picked it up and happened to hear the conversation. I didn't intend to eavesdrop. HOWEVER, THAT DUTY IS MINE ALONE!Issei took his transmitter out of his pocket, only for King Louin to scream through it. He does tell the King if anything were to happen just give him a call but he never thought he gonna use it to eavesdrop on them...Riche - But what about Eden? Even Acheval's here, so the kingdom's gonna be left empty.Louin - A few days of absence won't be a problem, and I will have Barro to take control over here for a while. Although, I wish travel wouldn't take so long.Issei - I can come to get you.Louin - Mm, what a good son-in-law. I'll see you on the day of the ritual.Issei - Ah...Issei already told Louin that he could use Teleportation magic.Riche - Geez... You're so selfish.Ramius - Much like a certain someone else I know.Gurigura - Like father, like daughter...Riche - Hey, what's that supposed to mean?The conversation lightened the mood, freeing Croix from her boredom and getting her to smile.Acheval - ...Got a moment, Issei?Issei - Sure....Issei followed Acheval to the roof of the hospital.Issei - What's up?Acheval - ...How's Ramius? Been a good wife?Issei - Yes, of course. She's the best wife I could ask for, she's a little clumsy sometimes, but it's cute. Just yesterday, we held hands while we went shopping together.Acheval - Not really what I was asking about, just... Well, I'm a bit worried.Issei - She's getting along fine with everyone. What's there to be worried about?Acheval - ...Back when she was younger, she was a cowardly crybaby. Like any normal girl, you'd find anywhere.Issei - Hmm, I see. Quite surprising though seeing how she is now.Acheval - ...Gonna tell her you said that later.Issei - ...I'm sorry, please don't.They both chuckled at each other.Acheval - So, while I knew she was improving as a Knight, I couldn't shake off that concern.(AN: https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/1009276993144341137/C51A41F284134C163BC429A07A368FB090D11F47/ Small Ramius ❤)Acheval - I still remember those days... She was like a little puppy, following me around everywhere. "Aniueee, Aniueee, wait for meee!" is all she said back then... I love my sister now, but back when I was a kid, I thought she was an annoying pest.Issei - But she's so cute though?Acheval - Hmph, that's how blood-related siblings are. There's always a time where you can't stand them.Reminiscing on the past, Acheval smiled and went on talking as though making a confession in church.Acheval - One day, I managed to shake off Ramius and went out to go train by myself. My dream was to become a great Knight, like my mother, so I could only see Ramius's clingingness as obtrusive. She kept looking at me with shock, but I ran off without turning back... That was the last time Ramius ever tried to follow me. She was outta my reach from then on.Issei - ...I see.Acheval - Well, siblings go their separate ways. Happens in any family at some point. Sorry, it's not the kinda thing I'd usually talk about. Hearing the king and the princess got me emotional.Acheval and Issei stopped talking and spent a while looking up at the sky. As if bothered by the silence, Acheval spoke up again.Acheval - Hey, Issei... What are you becoming stronger for?Issei - Hm?Acheval - You're crazy strong already and still worked your way up to the level of
light. Now that explains a lot on why he could purify souls and communicate with them as well.Silent thought that he's really an amazing man... No wonder she felt so attracted at him, whether it be appearance, power, personality, he has it all. There's no way such a perfect man like him won't attract her, she thought.Louin - *Sigh* Just what kind of son-in-law did I get...Riche - Oh right, he's also a Dragon.Everyone - ...They are feeling numb already with all this revelation. First, he's a king of an entire race, then he's a dragon as well, so what's next? If they told them that he's a G.o.d then they won't even be surprised anymore at this point.Well, he is indeed on par with a G.o.d but it's just not known yet. And if Riche and co know what they all thinking right now then they would tell them that he has an actual G.o.ddess as one of his lovers actually. G.o.ddess of Death herself to be exact...Louin - *Sigh* Nevermind that... What about Croix's case? Did he inform you about her as well?Louin thought at this rate he might become old really fast because he kept exhaling a sigh whenever Issei is involved. But then he asked Kyuriha about Croix's case.Kyuriha - Yes, Issei-sama already has it all under control. You could rest a.s.sured that she will be perfectly safe.Louin - I see... It's good to know that she will be fine... Oh, Riche? I thought your ring broke?Riche - Heheh, Kyuriha already told us about it so we just act surprised.Kyuriha - Hai, it's just basic illusion magic to make them think that they have everything under control, even when you see Princess Croix's being injected with They all smiled wryly hearing her calling Prince Felton a Clown Prince, not that she's wrong though because he does look like a clown if what she told them is true... They even starting to feel bad for him... Well, not really, since he does planning to hurt Princess Croix after all. So he totally had it coming they all thought.Pope Norshin even gave a silent prayer for Felton so that he may rest in peace when Issei is through with him...
