Roderich can feel the hardness of his cane more clearly than ever before while Yao is struggling to keep his grip away from his broadsword. Basch is holding his rod is so tightly that it could snap while Feliciano is just looking at Gilbert, being totally speechless.

Basch has finally awake and they were gathered to meet their Joker, Gilbert, to understand their situation.

It turns out that Gilbert did summon them on purpose. However, the reasons he gives them for his unusual way of summoning almost cause the three of the four Jacks wanting to kill him.

Yao took in a deep breath to calm himself down and looked at Gilbert.

"So…the reason…" Yao paused before taking in another deep breath. He is totally ready to kill Gilbert, but he has to resist this temptation.

After finally calming himself down, Yao looked at Gilbert.

"The reason why you summon us is to check if the Kingdoms still need the current system and you planned to let us stay for a few months to see the changes of the Kingdoms when we're gone," Yao said.

"Of course!" Gilbert replied with an enthusiastic smile.

"Ever since the trade route of the east and the expansion of the trades between the east and west, it's unclear if the current system cannot sustain these changes any further," Gilbert said.

"This is totally absurd!" Basch immediately exclaimed with anger.

"I agree, we're in the times of peace and the four Kingdoms are capable of keeping up these changes," Roderich said while trying to keep his composure.

"Besides, we're really busy, may you send us back?" Roderich asked politely.

"… Why did all of you reject my idea so readily!" Gilbert exclaimed angrily.

"We see there's nothing wrong with our current system. Besides, it's better we still keep this system, all the civilians wanted was times of peace and prosperity which is what we're achieving right now." Yao explained which the other three nodded their head in agreement.

"Also, wouldn't you lose your status once the whole system changes?" Feliciano said which Gilbert twitched.

"Well, that's another reason why we should change the whole entire system," Gilbert said enthusiastically which the four Jacks looked at each other with confusion. The Joker seems way too enthusiastic about losing his high status, which is totally abnormal.

"Anyway, I made my decision! You guys will stay here for three months!" Gilbert said in a demanding tone.

"I don't want any objections, also, I've prepared your room for your stay," Gilbert said with confidence.

"I told you we're busy!" Roderich exclaimed angrily, he is totally snapped and is unable to keep up his formality.

"I need to get back to Diamonds in three months' time to meet the envoy of Xiong Yue!" Basch exclaimed. Basch has planned his schedule according to plan and he would never want a country to develop a bad relationship with Diamonds.

"If I'm not back, I'm totally scared that my King craziness for military development will spring out of control," Yao said. Alfred is totally crazy about continuously developing the military of Spades. Yao has tried to stop him, but he cannot do it without the help of Arthur. Unfortunately, Arthur is too lenient to Alfred demands which Yao often have to steer most of the financial transaction to the welfare of the Kingdom.

"…I need to be there for…" Before Feliciano can continue, Gilbert finally snapped.

"Enough is enough! All I'm asking is for you to stay here for a few months! Don't worry about your work as your King and Queen should be enough to take care of them!" Gilbert exclaimed angrily.

"…I doubt they know where did I put my files." Yao said which Basch and Roderich nodded their head in agreement.

"Anyway, we need to return back to our place. So, can you be kind enough to bring us back?" Basch asked trying to be as polite as possible.

Gilbert looked at the three and huffed.

"Nein!" Gilbert exclaimed which a large wind transported the four Jacks back to their room.

"What!" the four Jack exclaimed simultaneously in confusion and before they knew it, they are in their room with the door closed tightly from outside.

The four Jacks immediately tried to open the door and even made a commotion about it. But Gilbert ignored it all.

"I've no time for petty bandit!" Arthur exclaimed as he sent a wave of magic towards the bandits who surround him and Kiku. The bandits immediately fell into unconsciousness after being hit by the magic.

"Thanks, Queen Arthur." Kiku thanked Arthur.

"Quickly, they'll be more coming soon!" Arthur exclaimed as he kicks his horse to let it galloped as fast as he could.

"Can't you use magic?" Kiku asked as he follows up with his horse.

"I could, but Clover doesn't have any medium to receive my magic!" Arthur exclaimed.

"Queen Arthur!" Francis exclaimed as his horse cut through the forest.

"Queen Kiku, nice to meet you," Francis said.

"There's no time for formality!" Arthur exclaimed without stopping his horse.

"Wait!" Francis exclaimed as he follows Arthur.

"Why do we need to wait! Aren't the three of us going to Clover!" Arthur exclaimed.

"Can't you give us a speed magic!" Francis exclaimed.

"Don't be absurd, we're in the forest!" Arthur exclaimed as he tries to dodge the trees and branches. If they would go any faster, they may not be able to control their horses which may end up bumping into the obstacles, causing injuries.

The trio is currently crossing the Linker road, the road where the four Kingdoms border are the closest to each other.

The reason why they are in a hurry is that just yesterday, they received an urgent message from Club that all the four Kingdoms Jack has disappeared without a trace. They immediately departed from their Kingdom, without any servants and some cash, to race towards Clubs. A rash decision, but they have to get to Club as soon as possible.

"Does the both of you have any trusted people in Club!" Francis exclaimed.

"How would we know! Even if we have, only the Jack would know about it!" Arthur exclaimed angrily.

"What happened if this is a trap! I rush here without many items after hearing the message, but now that I think about it, it could be a trap." Francis exclaimed.

"Club has zero benefits of doing this! Also, we've lost total connection with our Jack!" Arthur exclaimed. He suddenly pulled back his horse to stop it and let out a sigh of relief when the horse manages to stop it before hitting a branch. He quickly adjusted himself before continuing the journey.

"You two should know about the advancement of Spade's magic and technology. Our long-distance communication technology can be the greatest among the four kingdoms, but we've lost total contact! If it is a Club's trap, we should be able to communicate him as Club has no ability to intercept such technology." Arthur explained.

"Also, Club will hold the full responsibilities with the disappearance of Jacks. They wouldn't dare to send such a message unless they thoroughly search through the whole Kingdom, and not when they just suffered such a large scale of natural disasters." Arthur exclaimed.

Kiku tightened his grip on his horse rein.

"Don't tell me that message can be really something true!" Francis exclaimed.

"Yes, we may have to prepare for the worse," Kiku said with a determined, but shaky voice.

"But it's totally absurd! Who has the guts and abilities to kidnap royals, four of them even! Especially it is in the Club where the palace can be the strongest fortress in the world!" Francis exclaimed.

"We don't know until we've reached there!" Arthur exclaimed before stopping his horse.

"Seriously! Why do we keep running into bandits!" Arthur snapped as he looked at a group of bandits coming out and surround them.

Author note: For those who can't remember what is the Linker road, it appeared in chapter 21 when Arthur is going towards Diamond to go towards Qing Han. It is heavily infested with Bandits which is the reason why they keep bumping into Bandits.

Also, sorry for posting this very late. The next chapter will be posted tomorrow.