Henry Tudor left his teammates in the middle of a park with green trees and grass next to a small pond with a fancy arch bridge. There were purple flowers covering a few patches of the ground, which many of the royal members found particular. Alexander was especially fascinated by the small purple flowers and even picked one of them from the ground.
"How strange. Of all the countries I've conquered, I have never seen such fine beauty," Alexander said.
"I have to agree. I have never seen a place like this before and with such strange languages," Julius agreed, noticing his surroundings.
A family was found setting up a picnic on a silky red blanket. There were black strange trays with small bite foods, meat or fruit on a stick, and small wide cups that could be mistaken for bowls. What intrigued the group the most, except for Dowager, were the utensils they used to eat their food. It looked like two sticks, which everyone used with one hand to pick up their food and eat. It amazed the group how this was possible.
"How very particular!" Victoria commented with furrowed eyebrows.
One of the kids looked to the group's direction and stared at them strangely before talking in a strange language to his parents. They all seemed to be giving the group a strange look. Dowager snorted with glaring eyes.
"Just as rude as ever," Dowager huffed.
"It is only due to our clothes and skin. We are aliens to them," Alexander pointed out.
"She is right. The citizens here are very rude and quick to judge. Not to mention they're naked," Victoria commented.
"You're the one to talk. You English people always criticize and judge. You wonder why America cut itself from you," Julius smirked with folded arms as Victoria shot him a glare.
"I don't conquer or kill people. You, on the other hand... I seriously wonder why anyone would consider you of royalty when you and the rest have killed and tortured for your own gain or enjoyment. I at least respect America for not showing a manner of cruelty."
"That will be enough. Let us not point fingers and wait for Henry's return," Alexander said. "Maybe even wear more fitting clothes."
"I am not showing any such nakedness!" Victoria declared boldly.
"To this country, it is not showing nakedness. The culture of this country is different from yours," Dowager pointed out before letting out a huff. "Unfortunately."
"At least you're more close to fitting into their culture," Julius teased.
"I am nothing like these filthy rats!" Dowager shouted with a filthy glare.
"I clearly doubt that," Alexander teased, trying to get Dowager's goat.
Henry Tudor was found running back to the group. They all turned and faced him to know what to do next. It seemed that Henry had found Yugi, whom Atem had told them about.
"Yugi had informed me where to meet him at, but first, we must face Seto Kaiba. It seems he may comply, but it maybe a bit difficult. I might need your help, at least to prove to Seto Kaiba that I am not Yugi, since we both look exactly the same. He might think this is a trick," Henry informed everyone.
"Thank you, Henry. Do you know the location of Seto Kaiba?" Alexander asked.
"Yes. Follow me and I will use the same spell I used on myself to understand their language and be able to speak it," Henry replied and the others nodded.
Though, the five of them were from different time periods and languages, they were able to understand each other through their spirit mind links. Every dead spirit was given a mind link, giving them a certain radar to other spirits. If both spoke different languages, they could speak their own language and understand each other through their spirit mind links. This was easier when discussing plans in the Council of Kings. Compared to mind reading, spirit mind links came naturally and were only used for language translations.
Communicating with the living was a different story. The Ba still lived inside the shell of the living, preventing any spirit mind links. In order to understand them, one must have the powers of darkness. If the spirit was not born with dark powers, he or she would never be able to communicate with the living.
In this group, Henry Tudor and Alexander were the only members of the group with dark magic. Queen Victoria did have dark powers, but never used them, except in desperate situations. Julius held the power of powerful light, which he used to destroy and conquer countries easier. Dowager used a unique magic called yin-yang magic. Nobody knew or have seen her use this magic before, but were aware of its majestic powers.
The group walked along the sidewalk a few blocks, the citizens of Japan exchanging stares, to Kaiba Corporation. All the royal members continued their walk, holding boldness and pride as they walked down the sidewalk. The women of the group loathed the citizens around Japan for acting so rude and giving them stares. It was not their right to act so rudely around them. They all held a royal rank.
The group came to a tall building that was over 20 stories high. All of them were amazed, especially by the statue of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon. Dowager found this strange that the Japanese citizens would follow the Japanese traditions of hoarding off evil spirits. They followed a different culture after all. They never even respected their dead ancestors like they should!
"It seems this person is like Sir Rosenkreuz," Henry said confidently with a huge smile.
"That is fine craftsmanship. I must find the sculptor of this masterpiece!" Julius complimented the statue.
The group walked upstairs to the door and walked inside. Henry walked to the information desk and asked where Seto Kaiba was. The employee told Henry that Seto was busy at the moment in his office and asked to schedule an appointment. Henry replied to the employee lady that this was an emergency.
"I will inform Mr. Kaiba right away, sir," the employee replied.
"No need, Madam. We will lead ourselves," Henry replied, already having noticed the map behind the lady where Seto Kaiba's office was located. Along with translating his language and understanding others, he could also translate the Japanese characters.
Henry and his group walked on their way toward the stairs before noticing the elevator. The five all stared in amazement at the elevator, noticing a glowing arrow pointing up. They all walked into the elevator and pressed the number where Seto Kaiba's office was supposed to be located at. They all jumped as soon as the elevator began moving up and stared at the numbers counting higher and higher.
Two people were staring at the group strangely as Victoria shot a disapproving look and the two looked away from the group as if minding their own business. As soon as the elevator reached the right number of the group's destination, they all walked out of the elevator, watching the double doors close.
"Amazing," Julius whispered. "What strange travel device is this?"
"It moved us up this building faster than if we would've taken the stairs. The technology is astounding!" Victoria said with such enthusiasm.
"We must focus on the mission!" Henry reminded everyone as they nodded and walked on their way to Seto's office.
Henry walked right into the office with his friends behind him. His eyes widened when he saw Seto Kaiba. He had some strange banana rock on his ear while shooting Henry a glare. Then, his eyes widened in surprise for one second before changing back to a glare again. Seto was not in a good mood. He hung up the phone.
"What the hell do you think this is, a costume party? Get out of my office!" Seto glared.
"We're here to talk serious matters! I'm sure you are aware that the younglings here have disappeared suddenly, including your own. We know who's responsible and need your help to defeating him. If you don't comply, this planet will be destroyed, starting with this country floating on an island," Henry said plainly.
"I am aware of that and I'm also aware that I have a company to run and have no time to look for long lost pets!"
"His name is Shrone! He's a demon, who escaped from the Shadow Realm. He's very dangerous and has great power. If you think taking the younglings is his most threatening move, you're far from wrong. Everything you see here will be gone in a blink of an eye and everyone you know will die, including your kid!"
"Do you think I'm not aware and more importantly, do you think I care?"
"I think you do and will hold your pride to hide your true feelings!"
"I will say this once and I will say this again, leave my office!" Seto threatened with glaring and angry eyes.
In one mere second, Seto's desk was flipped down on the floor, everything from the computer to office supplies scattered on the floor. Seto jumped and glared at the woman responsible for this outrage, Victoria. She gave no emotion to her stare or her voice. She slowly walked toward Seto with a pointer stick, which she retrieved from the desk, right at his chest.
"You listen here, young man! I will not tolerate such behavior from a ruffian like you! You will treat Henry like a gentleman!" Victoria said plainly as Seto's head turned boiling hot, being bossed around by a woman, and one with incredible strength too. Seto couldn't help, but show a smile.
"I must honor you for developing more backbone than an average woman. Though, that does not give you my help," Seto said.
"And why not?"
"Have you been paying attention? Our Prime Minister has the whole country of Japan under lock-down. He's looking for any suspicious activity to find the missing children. I don't know what's going on with my son Raiden, but anyone who does any suspicious activity will be arrested on the spot and I'm not going to be involved in another cult parade!"
"Maybe you haven't heard me right, but everything here will be destroyed! It is only going to get worse. This isn't over and it's not going to stop for another year! There is no time! The clock is ticking! You can rather stay in your office and watch everything die, and not the quick kind, or you can help us stop Shrone. Find out what's going on! Help us with the power you earned by owning a company!"
Seto kept his face firm, then declared, "I know you're not from here... I will give you a room to stay and any technology you may need for your little cult charade, but that is it! I am not giving you any kind of help, except a place to stay! As far as I'm concerned, you can all just get yourselves killed or arrested, if you're lucky. Now, get out of my office or I will call security!"
"... fine," Henry replied quietly, biting his thumb, before him and his group left. "By Satan's hairy arse, he's just as bad as-" Victoria slapped him across the face.
"Hold your mouth! May the Lord have mercy upon you, Henry!" Victoria rebuked sternly.
Henry took a deep breath, then said, "I apologize, Victoria. I should not let my anger get the best of me."
"I'm just as angry as you are. That man is a barbarian!" Julius said plainly.
"The least we can do now is meet Yugi at his place. Maybe he can get through to that loggerhead," Henry concluded as him and his group began walking back toward the elevator.