
The royal hall of Eimersun was full of people who came to complain to their king. Once a week, the hall is opened so that the people can convey their complaints. As before, there was some chaos wrought by despotic landlords. His Majesty King Duncan is of course irate. Eimersun is a land of peace that will not allow acts to break the law, let alone to make the weak persecuted.
After a solid half day, the king was finally able to rest. Queen Adelaine holds her husband's hand. The king was a very wise man. The only thing that became a wedge in his heart was the disaster that struck Orsgadt a dozen years ago. The news brought by their son certainly made him shocked as well as happy.
“Elric loves her very much,” said the queen with a smile.
“Ya,” replied King Duncan. “I don't think Elric will find Elizai. After a dozen years, I'm almost crazy to remember.”
“My dear, I think it's better we prepare to welcome and help her. Let go of all your grief.” Queen Adelaine poured her husband a drink. He held out a beautiful cup with a smile.
The king received the cup steadily. One sip was enough to quench his thirst. “Adelaine, you know best. Cedric and Erika, they are so happy waiting for the birth of their baby.”
“Yes. They sacrificed for the most important thing in their lives, Elizai.” Queen Adelaine reflexively stared at the floor. The sadness did not disappear from their hearts.
“I know .. I know.” The king rests his head in the queen's arms. Even a king needs a place to complain. Queen Adelaine smiled, her husband is a great man and he will always support her with love and loyalty.
The small group of Emune arrived at Eimersun in the afternoon. They cross the border easily as Proner shows the emblem given by Elric secretly to him before they depart for Kigurst. Aiden and Sean pick them up and take them to the hall. Elric could not pick up because he was detained by his father.
Sean glanced at Emune. The girl looks different. The journey to the Miraculous World seemed to have changed him. In a good sense, it is more beautiful, firm and authoritative. Sean smiled at Elric who must have been impatient to meet Emune.
The royal hall became tense and silent as Emune and his comrades entered. For safety's sake, Leonz made a protective light to confine Horeen's space. Proner and Avena walk behind Emune. After they entered, the hall was immediately closed.
Emune bowed his respects to the king and queen. As a direct descendant of Orsgadt, he had no obligation to show such gestures but he did so because the king and queen were the parents of his lover. His handsome Elric stood tall beside the two. Emune knew, like her, Elric would be impatient to hug her but right now they had to wait.
“Elizai Murisie Nezca Orsgadt, greetings to His Majesty The King and Queen of Eimersun,”.
His Majesty King Duncan and Queen Adelaine approached and hugged Emune in turn. Emune is the daughter of their friends who have gone home in a horrible way. They were so grateful to be able to meet and see her as healthy as this.
“You have become a great girl,” said King Duncan full of days.
“Very beautiful, like your mother,” praise Queen Adelaine. He wiped away his tears that had continued to flow ever since Emune arrived in the hall.
“Thank you,” said Emune.
“No need to hesitate. We can still talk later. There is one more person who from now on can't wait to hug you,” seductive queen.
Emune's cheeks were flushed red from being teased by the Queen. He did not realize that Elric was standing nearby.
“You go home,” said Elric while hugging Emune tightly.
“I'm home,” reply Emune. The warmth of Elric that he had always longed for could finally be felt again. He can't say anything. The world seems to stop.
Mirena small mendeham. “It is enough, Little Sister, your sister also wants to hug Elizai,” he said in a ignorant tone.
“Disturbers,” says Elric upset.
Emune laughed amusedly. He smiled at Elric's older brother. Mirena is the real princess, thought Emune.
“I'm the sister of this bad boy, Mirena. Glad you're home, Elizai,” Mirena said. He hugged Elizai gently. Mirena's chest was claustrophobic at the weight of Emune's life. As she lives in the palace in the peace, luxury and love of her parents, Emune must survive for a dozen years in need.
“Thank you,” said Emune. Elric's older sister made him feel at ease, just like when he hugged Fiona, Emune thought.
Eric takes over introducing Emune's friends to his parents and older sister. King Duncan looked at Leonz.
“Do I know you?” ask King Duncan.
“Of course, Your Majesty. I am the prettiest little girl in Dumina and this is my future husband,” Leonz said as he pulled Proner's arm. Proner scratching his head.
“Well, you are very lucky, Proner,” said King Duncan who then laughed loudly.
Emune and the others laughed at Leonz's silliness. King Duncan shook Avena and Horeen's hand. They are all welcome to rest. Emune wants to talk as soon as possible about the attack on Orsgadt but also pity his exhausted friends. Taking a shower and a little sleep will be very helpful.
Queen Adelaine intervenes to prepare all of Emune's needs. Like finding a princess who had been missing for a dozen years, he even replaced Emune's clothes and combed her hair. Her tears flowed, thinking of Erika and Cedric, Emune's dead parents.
“Yang Mulia ..” Emune is nervous about being stared at by Elric's mother.
“Mother, call me ‘ibu’, Elizai. Let me love you like your mother.” Queen Adelaine stroked Emune's cheek.
“Mother,” says Emune. Smile develops.
“Oh, wow, you're really going to make Elric faint,” comments Mirena who went into Emune's room. Her sister-in-law's candidate was very charming with maroon-colored dresses and gold embroidery. Her hair was neatly intertwined and decorated with hair of gold and pearls. Mirena remembers it was one of her mother's favorite hair ornaments.
Emune smiled shyly.
“Mother, shouldn't you help me with some lists for my coronation later?” ask Mirena. He blinked at Emune. He wants Emune to spend more time with Elric.
“Mom don't know what Elizai is going through but it feels like enough, don't do strange things again,” Queen Adelaine said. “Ah, can we delay? I'm so happy to dress Elizai.” Queen Adelaine heavily leaves Emune.
“Cannot. Must be now,” said Mirena while holding her mother away.
“Rest Elizai,” said the queen. He sighed heavily because Mirena was indeed a bit of a forger.
Mirena smiles happily as she manages to keep her mother away from Emune. It was a small hum. Elric, you owe me one, he said amusedly.
Emune felt a little strange from wearing a thick and heavy luxurious dress. Ever since Fiona told her to wear compact clothes for long trips she never again wore a dress. I must look like a chicken cage, he thought amusedly.
Emune came out of his room and walked down the palace. A waiter told him there was a gazebo with a pretty view on the west side. Emune meant to go there. The gazebo was only five steps away but her strength was completely exhausted from having to lift and drag her dress. I miss my trousers, tunic and simple vest, her inner self.
“Elric!” exciting Emune.
“Emune, My dear,” said Elric. He sat holding Emune in the gazebo. “You are beautiful once.”
“A-I don't know what Mom has done to me. Really beautiful?” ask Emune.
“Very beautiful. I love you, you know, don't I?” Elric's hand touched Emune's neatly combed hair.
“Yes. I'm lucky,” replied Emune.
“Yes. I'm lucky too. I can't believe the shy girl I found in Ulrych was a future queen. You're getting prettier every day,” praises Elric.
“Do not tease me. You're embarrassing me.” Emune held onto her cheek which was warming up.
“I miss you, every time.” Elric clasped Emune's hand. He was shocked to realize that Emune's left palm had been blown away. “Hands ...”
“I miss you too. Ah, this. You won't believe it. Every magical world creature asked for proof of blood to make sure I was truly a descendant of Great King Orsgadt. This is how it becomes.” Emune laughed a little.
Elric kissed Emune's palm that was wrapped in cloth. He did not want his girlfriend to get hurt like that. If only I could accompany him at that time, his mind. “I'm so glad you're back. Faster than I expected.”
Emune looked at the handsome face of Elric. The prince Eimersun was getting handsome in the oversized clothes of the palace. “Much happened on the way. I'm also very happy. My traveling friends are great. What happens if there are no them.”
“That's what makes me sad. I really can't help you.” Elric could not hide his disappointment of not being able to accompany and look after Emune.
Emune touched Elric's face. Eyes glazed. “No, Elric. You are my strength. I might not be able to survive without you.”
“Emune, my lover!” Elric kissed Emune's soft forehead.
The prince and princess who united in such an extraordinary way then kissed affectionately. After being separated for quite a while, it felt natural that they were dissolved in their feelings of haru and longing. The two of them were unaware that far enough across there, King Duncan smiled looking at them.
***
Emune sits gracefully in a chair inside her room when Proner, Leonz, Horeen and Avena step in. His friends looked surprised to see Emune whose appearance had changed. Beautiful, beautiful and worthy of being a queen.
“Your Majesty,” said Proner while bowing respectfully. He could no longer behave like a common man to Emune who would become Queen Orsgadt.
Emune wants to punch Proner in the shoulder. “Proner, you're overreacting. Rise.”
“Hamba ...” Proner remained bent.
“No. You don't let me bow like that. Stand upright,” Emune command.
Proner standing. It is impossible to fight his queen-to-be.
“You are beautiful once,” praise Leonz.
“Thank you, Leonz,” says Emune. “Queen Adelaine insists that I wear a dress in the palace.”
“Don't tell me you miss your tunic and your vest,” seductress Avena.
“Very. What can I do with this dress?” Emune saw the beautiful embroidery that felt touched alone would make him sin.
“You can tease Elric,” said Horeen amused.
“Hey, you have a sense of humor now. Yes, I know, love can change even fairies,” tempt Emune.
Horeen who was seduced, even Avena who was flushed with embarrassment. Horeen embraces Avena. Avena was more embarrassed.
“Please sit. I'm sorry I asked you to come. Living in a palace is very different. I want to sleep in the backyard of the palace tonight.” Emune grimacing.
Emune's friends laughed amusedly. From the time they gathered at Toure until they finally arrived at Eimersun, they always slept in the open air. Make a campfire, eat and joke around in quiet moments. The thrilling adventure is now over. There is a war they have to face.
“I also felt strange with all the waiters who kept going back and forth asking what I wanted,” Avena said grimacingly.
“You should answer: I just need my dearest Horeen,” Goda Proner. He giggled amusedly. Avena immediately grabbed him with an ice fog.
“Isn't there a military meeting tomorrow?” ask Avena.
“Yes. Arrand, Fiona and Greg are coming tomorrow,” Emune replied. “Leonz, do you think Yhourin knows where I am in Eimersun?” ask Emune.
“Yes. I think he and Goenhrad acted wisely by not attacking Eimersun,” Leonz replied.
Leonz walked out of the room. He came back with a black butterfly in his hand. The butterfly was placed on the table. He spread his magic powder over the butterfly. The little beast twitched then shriveled and vanished leaving behind a whirlpool of white mist.
All five could now see a beautiful woman lying in the arms of a burly man. The woman was smiling because she was being whispered to something by the man. The man's face was almost invisible as it was covered by his hair but his left eye was red.
“I know your face, Yhourin,” said Leonz coldly. A satisfied grin appeared on her tiny lips.
The beautiful woman inside the white mist suddenly widened. He moved his hand quickly. Yhourin and her man vanished and the white mist slowly dissipated.
“Coyol Witch. You think you can defeat the descendants of Hertena? You dream!” exclaim Leonz. Then he laughed out loud.
Emune, Proner, Horeen and Avena grimaced. Leonz is a strange little girl.