I still don't know if it's better to make it a lemon story or not. I've put a M rating just in case. Read the first part of the story and tell me what you think. :)

JUDAL'S POV

After escaping that other dimension that me and Alibaba we're sent to, we've arrived successfully at Yunan's house. I've left immediately, it's too boring staying in that house especially that Yunan is there. I'm going to find Hakuryuu and ask for his future plans.

After days of traveling, I've arrived at the Kou Kingdom. Hakuryuu may be here. Although Yunan told me about Hakuryuu's disappearance but I stll can't trust that guy.

I noticed the silence in the alley which is not normal in the Kingdom. It used to be so lively but that doesn't matter. I easily passed the guards. I saw Ka Kubon, the advisor of Kougyouku.

"J-Judal?! You're dead already, right? W-Why are you here?"

"Where is Hakuryuu?", I asked.

"He's gone. He's missing."

"So who's the emperor now?"

"It's her majesty, Kougyouku."

"Ha?! How come? She's not fit for it."

"W-W-What did you say?!"

A shadow went behind Ka Kubon.

"J-Judal-chan?"

"Princess!"

We've transferred in a room with just the two of us.

"Judal-chan! I can't believe you're here!"

"Geez. Let's cut the small talk. Where's Hakuryuu?"

"Hakuryuu's not here. No one knows where he is."

"Ah~ You're useless."

"Sorry, Judal-chan."

"I'm going."

I stood up but Kougyouku held my hand.

"Stay here for tonight. It's been years since I saw you. Well, it's been years since I saw anyone."

Geez. This woman is really irritating. I've pulled my hand away from her.

"Fine. I'll stay just for tonight."

"Yey! I'm so happy."

Night time came. I went to the dining table which was rarely used since the Kou family is always incomplete and not home. They always stay in their camps. Only me and Kougyouku are eating.

"So you'r the empress, huh?"

"Yes, I am. But that's just a title, I can't do anything for the Kou Kingdom. You've probably noticed it. The Kou Kingdom is not as lively as before. We'll be under the International Alliance in just a few days."

"International Alliance?"

"Yes, it's lead by that man."

"Who?"

"Sinbad. I-I will kill him! I'll bring back my metal vessel and defeat him."

An evil, full of hatred smile is in the face of Kougyouku.

"Where's your metal vessel?"

"I-It's in their hands..."

She fell down on her knees and cried.

"T-T-They confiscated all our metal vessels. Now, no one is a metal vessel user."

"W-What? That Sinbad is really..."

Ka Kobunn opened the door and went beside Kougyouku.

"What did you do to Princess?"

"Ka Kobun, stop. Judal-chan didn't do anything. I just spilled my story to him."

"I see."

He went outside while glaring at me.

"Kougyouku, where will I sleep?"

"Follow me."