THE COLD DAD
GOLDEN PASSIONATE WARRIOR KNIGHT

The Emperor's Palace.. The Duke and Grasia had been preparing to leave for the Empire, and were about to return to the Mansion. The emperor delivered his departure. Before leaving, the Emperor spoke to the Duke.

"You want to go back!? Haaa.. What a pity, I'm so happy that you stay longer, here." the Emperor said, patting the Duke on the shoulder, meaningfully.

Actually, Lannox was very upset, because he got a message from the Emperor.. He had to delay his return. And would rather go to the Emperor. Only to ensure the validity of such information.

'Chih.. What strategies does this rotten Old Man have planned..?!!' he murmured in the heart. "Hem.., Thank you for your kindness. But I don't know why? suddenly I felt very worried about leaving my beloved Princess too long alone. For that I must immediately return to repel the flies that plague my Princess." the Duke insinuated to the Emperor, smiling. Because he had received word from his shadow warrior. If the Prince lives in the Mansion.

Hearing Duke's words, which were full of pressure. It made the Emperor laugh. It was as if he had understood the intent of the Duke's insinuation. "Haha... Too bad. There is so much I want to talk to you about! But, well.. How else, because you also have a Princess, who is waiting for you, right? surely you can't wait to see him soon..!" the Emperor exclaimed as he grinned, and glanced at Gloria at a glance, who was now behind the Duke. I was watching both of them.

Aware of the Emperor's gaze, at him..! Grasia tried to stay calm, and tried to smile, despite feeling forced. 'Does the Emperor seem to dislike me? Maybe it was just my feeling..!' he still doubted his feelings.

After greeting each other, the Duke immediately decided to board the train. The journey to the Mansion began.

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On the way home, the atmosphere in the car.. It was silent, no talk happened. Duke seemed to be frontally apathetic, and ignored the existence of Grasia. They sit across from each other and do not talk to each other.

The duke leaned back while folding his hands, and closed his two eyes as if making a boundary from being disturbed. While Grasia, who understood the Duke's reaction.. It seemed unaffected in the slightest, and it just so happened that he was also lazy to speak. Grasia's turning the pendangannya, towards the window. The sun was almost slipping.

Seeing the scenery, he seemed to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city that looks very crowded and boisterous. He smiled faintly at the sight, muttering inwardly. 'I didn't expect any of this to go so smoothly.' he thought in a ring.

Icarus was outside the train.. He was on another line, while monitoring the situation around the city, and watching his Master carriage from a distance. Yet.. Deep down in his heart. He could not wait to meet his Master Princess. While muttering in the heart.

'Either why? My heart from yesterday, feels both happy and agitated! I really don't understand this feeling..!? And again.. Honestly speaking. I don't feel anything, to the child who claims to be the Princess, that boy! I shouldn't be happy. But quite the opposite, I was very unhappy with his presence.

The only way to be sure if my feelings are right or not! It was by meeting the beloved Princess, whom he often talked about it. And from now on, I also have to keep an eye on that child! I don't know why I don't feel calm when I'm around him. It was like there was a strange energy around the boy. I also do not want to guess without proof.because this is just my opinion.' he murmured inwardly, while jumping into every tall tree. He watches the train from a distance. A few moments later, he contacted Lannox.

Icarus is telepathic with the Duke. 'Kheh.. Tumben you didn't talk to your daughter? You should show the proper attitude of parents in general! And feel happy, having been reunited with your other daughter?!' icarus insinuates Lannox.

Hearing the ravings of the third Spirit, he felt arrogant and uncomfortable. Because there is a disguised mockery, behind his words that sound wise.

'Clean, it's none of your business. You just focus on watching from the outside, and report everything to me, if you see anything suspicious.' he ignored Icarus's talk, and discussed something else.

'Heh.. No need to remind me, I also know my duty. Why did you switch the conversation?! Didn't you look happy yesterday, when you spoke to him..!' he touched on the topic again. Even though what he saw was just the opposite.

Icarus seemed to deliberately incite Lannox's anger, and wanted to upset his Master. And it's true. Before long.. Lannox was ignited by the words Icarus just now.

'The longer.. Your nature is so annoying, huh..? Just tell me if you're tired of living! I will gladly finish you right now.' he said who was fed up with the ravings of Icarus. His quiet life became noisy, because of Icarus. 'Damn, how can I continue to get the same chatty Spirit as that Old Man. At first he was very quiet..! But, ever since we arrived at the Palace, his attitude began to change. His nature became increasingly similar to that of the Old Man. Are all Spirits like that?!' he thought astonished, he was not exhausted by the change in the nature of Icarus.

'By the way, what is the Old Man doing now? I haven't given him much news in a long time. About how he reacted when he saw Icarus later huh..!!' thought again. However, the shadow of his daughter flashed back in his mind. His heart was becoming increasingly unsettled.

'Haah.. Shit, how do I explain this matter to my daughter? I also did not expect this to happen this fast.it is not that I did not understand Icarus's intentions! It's just.. I could not imagine my daughter's reaction, when I saw this child. Therefore, I tried to remain calm, even though I was very restless. Honestly speaking.. I was so afraid to imagine her reaction when I came back.' Lannox was deeply concerned by the rebellious nature of her daughter who was about to run away leaving her.

Lannox's heart and mind are currently raging, meanwhile, no one knows what danger is going after her daughter.

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The pavilion.. The Prince who saw the closeness of Ravella with his two adopted children. Very unhappy, When Ravella was busy chatting.., the Prince immediately approached the three of them. He was followed by his two guards.

"It looks like you guys are enjoying lunch so much, without my presence huh...!" he sat down while looking at Rog and Ron, with a sharp look. A sour expression began to appear on the surface of his face. With an irritated feeling, he immediately sat down by the chair beside Ravella.

The silent prince ignored the two, and spoke to Ravella. "You have so much heart, Vella" he said with a sour expression.

"I'm sorry if I've been sassy for not inviting you Prince, but because today, I should have spent time with them both." Ravella replied. Aware of the Prince's expression that looked sulky, he felt bad. Same with Rog and Ron. Rog, who was very sensitive to reading the situation, quickly invited Ron, to leave. But not with Ron, who seemed unwilling to leave them both.

"Okay, because we're done, too.. Then let us both resign, Her Royal Highness the Princess, and Her Royal Highness the Prince." he said, saluting the one also held by Ravella.

"Well we'll meet again, at dinner." he said briefly. After that they left both. Unlike Rog, Ron actually seemed unhappy with the presence of the Prince. To him the Prince is just a bully. Rog who was aware of his sister's annoyance just smiled while rubbing his head.

After the departure of Rog and Ron, the two simply fell silent. Ravella, who had been feeling restless, continued to look at the mountain before them.Why is this..? My hunch is not good. What is behind that mountain!? Dark clouds that came from nowhere suddenly continued to cover the mountain. And why did no one react to that mountain? Maybe I'm the only one who can see it..!!' thought wondering.

While the Prince who saw the pale change on Ravella's face, quickly greeted her. "Vella´s.. Vellas.. What was? What happened, are you sick?" he patted Ravella on the shoulder. Ravella instantly woke up from her daydream.

"Ah.. Wh-what? N-nothing. By the way Prince, did you see anything strange on that mountain??" his pretext shifted the topic of conversation, and ascertained what he saw.

The prince turned his gaze on the mountain that Ravella was talking about. He looked closely, but there was nothing strange about the mountain. "Hm.. As far as I can see, the mountain is beautiful. But there is no strange thing like you ask.'' he said casually.

'What.. Means only I can see it! It's worth it no hoopla happens.' he murmured in his heart. He made sure again to see the umpteenth time. And the scenery he saw was still the same as before. A mass of black clouds continued to envelop the mountain, as if it was going to swallow it.

'Geek, then I should immediately call the Grandfathers, to find out what was going on.' he started to get anxious. "Prince.. Sorry I have to leave immediately. We'll meet again at dinner." he immediately got up from the chair, and left the Prince filled with many questions.

"Wait... Where are you going, Vella..?" call out to him, who saw Ravella running in a hurry. As if there was an urgent need.

As Ravella was running, Something unexpected happened.The once-bright weather turned dark, the gale mixed with lightning, interspersing the entire Mansion. Ravella and the Prince as well as the ones in the Mansion, were all shocked by the sight. The servants shouted while running in fear.

The knights who were worried about the state of the Princess, scattered in search of the whereabouts of the little Highness. Rog and Ron.. The one who had left started to turn towards the Pavilion where the Princess was.

The spirits are not in place. Except Argus, and Albo. Argus, who was busy in the workroom, was suddenly startled by a strong wind, which made the window continue to slam into the wall. and all the documents on the table were scattered because of that.

'What is this. Why are there storms? it wasn't that the weather just looked so sunny, and this sudden change in weather was so awkward! wait.do not-don't. damn, why can't I realize it. I have to call senior immediately.' he thought worried. Argus immediately rushed out of the study.. And headed to where Ravella was while contacting Zion.

While Albo.he who had just returned home hunting and immediately shocked by the unusual scenery. 'What happened....? Wasn't the weather very bright...!! why is there even a storm here?' he muttered which also felt awkward about the phenomenon.This is strange, I must report this matter to His Highness Zion. But, where is he? I don't even feel her presence! Damn, I just remembered His Majesty's message to always protect Little Your Majesty, when he was not in place. Gawat, then I should look for Little Her Highness.' he thought instantly disappeared, and look for the whereabouts of Princess Ravella.

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Meanwhile..., inside the Mana Zone! The situation there is very stressful. The Guard who always looked relaxed and never seriously fought, even in training with the Spirits, now began to show its power entity.

The huge amount of energy he released, to make all the Spirit evil. Including the class of Rabarus and Jura, also felt intimidated. They were rendered powerless by the horrors of the Guard's energy. His level was far above theirs. Both of them can't move. They have installed a protective barrier.

Zion is now in an unconscious condition, having been mastered by her own strength. The fear had disappeared, along with his consciousness. All he knew at this moment, was the desire to kill the enemy before him. Although his body could not move, because the Garda energy was so dominant. He continued roaring and rebelling to move against the Guard.

Yet.. In the middle of a tough fight. The blue body of the Guard suddenly transformed into the form of a fighter. His entire body from head to toe, was coated with golden armor. And in his hand appeared a golden black spear, which emitted black and yellow lightning, which he had never displayed before, before the Spirits. All the Spirits who witnessed it were amazed, as well as amazed. Even they could not think of anything, because of the change of the Guard, which had taken a lot of attention.

Not only that! even Zion's rampage was meaningless in the face of the golden knight. Likewise with the other five Spirits who also felt the horror. Zion continued to roar and tried her hardest, in order to escape the immense energy pressure. He was desperate to finish off the Guard. But.. Anger has taken hold of him.. It changes instantly. Anger from the beginning was more dominant. Now it's shrinking, because of fear.

As a Grandfather, Zaku was very worried and wanted to break up the fight. However, I don't know what happened..? In the middle of the fight the Guard suddenly transformed into an unfamiliar form that he did not recognize.

Those changes and energies had instantly made him forget his original intentions. Even he who usually easily rose blood and always acted recklessly, now immediately shrieked when he witnessed the form of the Guard. His head instantly collapsed and disappeared just like that.

Not just Zion, and Zaku. Even Tama, Roya, Gira and Saga.. It is also made to not squint at all. They can only be silent and fixated on the situation.

'What is this? Why do I feel there is energy! on the Old Man's body. What exactly happened..!! Is he really serious about taking out Zion..!!? Loincloth.. It's hazardous. I have to stop him.

But the thing is, I can't move. Not only I, even as soon as Rabarus, am powerless in the face of this power..! How's this.. O Lord of Gods.. What should I do in such a situation??' he thought, which was also confused.

While Rabarus who had just been observing the situation, suddenly muttered inwardly. 'What the fuck.. Why do I feel that there is energy in your majesty, in that form of gold? Actually, what happened...!? My body was even made to tremble helplessly. Who exactly is this guy?' he is now filled with questions.