Elias was left stunned, his breathing hitched. "I apologize, were you that surprised Elias?" Ashleah tilted her head to face Elias, the man shook his head and took a deep breath before smiling at them.
"Please, do not worry." With those words, Ashleah, together with her Father, Emperor Adler sighed. Elias was about to stand up properly but he suddenly saw someone behind Ashleah which surprised him so much. "Your Highness, is that a--"
"Oh? A dragon? Yes, Giulia is a loyal dragon of ours. Surprised, Elias?" Ashleah picked up the dragon with a smile on her face, Giulia was now different from before. Sure, Giulia did grew a lot for a while now. "Though, she still is growing to her true form, isn't she cute?"
Elias nodded his head. "I do think that Elias should get ready first, and let us have a proper meeting inside the main palace, the higher nobles of the Emperor's fraction should also be there, I am expecting that-" Emperor Adler turned his head and nodded at Prescott. "-That Prescott would be the one taking care of that. I will be giving everyone a whole hour to get ready."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Everyone said in sync, before going outside Elias' chambers.
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As Ashleah was walking down the huge corridor inside the palace, maids were intimidated. Ever since the gift from God was given, her powers were unbelievably indestructible. Aziel held her hand tightly, making her blink a couple of times and go back to reality. A small smile went across her face.
"Nanny, please do prepare a dress that's appropriate for today's occasion, I know what Father would definitely do today. Oh, and also prepare clothes for Aziel too." Her Nanny together with her new Ladies in waiting nodded their heads. Gab with Kian opened the large doors of Ashleah's new chambers.
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A light pink mermaid chiffon dress, with a semi sweetheart neckline, white with golden glitter laces. From below, golden glitters covered up to the knees of the mermaid dress. Ivory white plump high heels. She wore white diamond dangle earrings, a white diamond solitaire necklace and finally, with her hair fixed into a waterfall braid, on top of her head was the pink champagne diamond tiara personally made for her.
Aziel had his mouth wide open, looking at Ashleah. She indeed was radiating this 'I am a Princess, respect me' vibes. She turns around, and smiles seeing Aziel all dressed up. "Well then, do stay beside me, yes?" Aziel nodded his head with a smile, and again, intertwined their hands.
Walking down the halls of the Main Palace, everyone was mumbling at each other but the moment the Princess took a step inside, it was like a spell has been casted upon them. They were of course bewitched with her beauty but what made them noiseless was there was something new with the Princess. She held her head high more and knew that no one could mess with her. She was no longer the Princess that other nobles could look down upon.
Ashleah was now someone who fits for the throne. She and the five Princes, together with Axis and Nash was the talk of the town. It even felt like the throne was completely made for her, and only her. The commoners adored her.
Gab and Kian smiled seeing Ashleah, they bowed their heads at her before opening the doors of the meeting room of the Main Palace. Eyes from the higher nobles waiting for the Imperial Majesty and Highness to come quickly turned to the Princess.
"Her Highness, Imperial Princess of Genry, Greetings!" Everyone greeted in sync, she nodded her head with a smile.
"You may rise." Three words, their eyes looked up at her walking her way with the known auction child which she adopted herself beside her. She sat beside the Emperor's throne, Aziel was still on her side, her two personal knights gave the child his own chair.
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A few minutes has passed, and the door finally opens revealing the Emperor himself, and behind him was Elias with a couple of black magicians. Everyone can feel the tension, Ashleah made a soundproof barrier around Aziel, making sure that he will not hear the words that might come out of the mouths of some filthy uneducated nobles around them.
"His Majesty, Imperial Emperor of Genry, Greetings!" They greeted him, he nodded his head and went straight to his throne, Elias went to the right side of the room, where there were spare chairs for them. A few seconds of silence covered the room, before Emperor Adler started talking.
"We are all here today for giving the proper ceremony for Elias becoming the newest Master of The Black Magicians, this will also be the living proof that from now on we will be living in peace with beside of each other. Any objections?" He gave them a dead look in the eyes, no one dared to oppose knowing what Elias did, he sealed his own brother.
A smile went across Ashleah's face, she removes the barrier that no one could see except her around Aziel. She stood up and turned her head to her Father, bowing lightly to show respect. "Elias, we do wish for you stand up here for the proper ceremony."
He walked in front, Ashleah looked at Gab, he gave them a black box, as she opened it delicately there it was, a black pendant especially made for this day. Giving it to the Emperor, wrapping it around Elias' neck. "This is the living proof that we are now accepting Black Magicians, as Elias will be taking the responsibility of those who are below him. Elias, the newest Master of The Black Magicians."
The room was filled with clapping, Ashleah took a deep breath. Surely, this was the proper ending of her life. She knew that now, they completed their mission which made her shiver, what will happen now? Will they continue to stay here?
Her eyes slowly turned into gold, for she lost her composure. Nash saw it, how her eyes was looking around. She was worried for some unknown reasons.
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A day after that, everyone grew busy. Ashleah was now given the key to taking care of the employees inside the Imperial Palace. Maids that were slacking off and using the Imperial money for wrong doings were kicked out.
Axis was given the work of taking care of the Holy Knights under the Holy Church. Under two weeks while Elias was asleep, Axis together with Prescott found out that if Axis gave Knight a proper baptizing a small percentage of God's Gift inside the Holy Church, which was of course overflowing will be given to them. That was why they were called Holy Knights.
The Five Princes went back to their kingdoms with much pride and joy because they went back with gifts from the Emperor and Princess themselves. Not only proving to their Fathers that they are worthy enough to rule over their kingdoms.
The Emperor, with Prescott was busy with taking care of the papers-- "Are you sure with this, Your Majesty?" Prescott questioned Emperor Adler in his human form while running around the Emperor's office holding a bunch of papers.
"Of course I am, Prescott. Do you think that I would do such decision with being unsure? Why? Is she not ready yet?" His eyes widened, shaking his head aggressively.
"No, Your Majesty!" He puts the papers down and walked in front of the Emperor. "The Princess shows that she is ready for the throne, but how about you? Are you sure that you are now ready to give up the throne?"
Emperor Adler chuckled, standing up, walking his way to the huge window, showing the Garden where Ashleah was playing and spending time with the kids of the nobles, commoners, and Aziel. Giulia beside them. He smiled widely. "It's been a bumpy ride, and she did prove herself. I also wish to take some rest, though I will always be right there beside her, every time she needs me, Prescott. I still am a Father."
A proud smile escaped Prescott's lips. "Yes, of course. I respect His Majesty's decision."
Nash was busy with the new land under him, given by the Emperor himself to take care of. But, he has plans for the next week. A garden was made, designs was especially made for a certain person. He sighed deeply, while looking around the garden with a huge smile plastered on his face.
"I really do wish that we could STAY LIKE THIS FOREVER."