Royal Treatment


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Many thanks to those who read and reviewed this fic. I am really happy and this inspired me to bring in the next chapter, and here you will get to see Sonia's parents finally get to meet face to face with our very own Luckster himself - Makoto Naegi.

See where this would lead to and whether they would approve Naegi as a guest…

Well, that's all for now, so read on and enjoy!


Ch. 15: Ōshitsu no Ryōshin ni Aimasu

02:30...

The scene shows that Naegi came out from the guest room as he decided to use the toilet as he need to urinate, and while urinating, he recalled the events that happened yesterday, where he witnessed a cold reception as the chancellor tried to impose on Sonia and tried to have the Luckster deported yet both Sonia and Queen Nevermind thwarted the chancellor's attempts, and right now things have simmered down, and Naegi wondered if coming here is a good idea and if he came here at a bad time. He felt sorry for Sonia and hoped that things would go well once morning arrived.

"Sonia-san…"

After that, Naegi left the toilet, but got drowsy yet he went towards the room, the scene faded into nothing as things went silent, and so far there were no intruders of sorts, and you can see the palace guards are doing their rounds, not detecting any intruder around the palace grounds.

-x-

07:00

The scene shows that Naegi woke up, as he had a good sleep, and as he shifted to his right side, he is greeted with an unexpected scene. Sonia was beside him, awake, and staring at him. Naegi shrieked as he jumped and fell off the bed and she sat up to check on him, and she asks if he is okay and if he hurt himself, and a blushing Naegi asks why is she doing on the guest's bed.

Sonia, however pointed out that he is inside her room and told him that he may have entered the wrong room, and he looked around and realized that she is right, and he apologized non-stop, believing that he violated her yet she assured to him that he did nothing wrong and what he did was accidental seeing that he only slept on her bed and nothing else, yet Naegi insisted on apologizing to her and she kept on assuring him that she is not upset at him.

"Really…I am really sorry!"

"It's okay, Naegi…"

"But…I…"

"It's fine…I know it's an accident…"

"S-still…what I did was…"

"Naegi…please stop…I absolve you for any…"

"Really…I am sorry…"

"And I told you it is okay…"

By then Queen Nevermind showed up, and is slightly surprised to see Naegi inside Sonia's room, and she politely asks what transpired here, and Naegi explained to her what happened, which she raised an eyebrow as she finds it slightly unbelievable, yet Sonia supported his claim as she told her mother how Naegi reacted when he found out he was on her bed, and told her that nothing RISQUED has happened, and Queen Nevermind asks Naegi if he is telling the truth.

"Mr. Naegi…are you telling the truth|?"

"Yes, your majesty…"

"Really?"

"Yes."

"And you did not lay a …"

"No! I would never do that to her!"

"…"

"Please believe me!"

Seeing that Naegi is not lying, the queen decided to let him off the hook for now, and as Naegi left, she asks her daughter why did she let him in and end up in her bed, in which Sonia told her that she forgot to lock the door and Naegi unknowingly went to her bed thinking this was the guest room, and assured to her that nothing inappropriate has happened between her and Naegi, saying that Naegi is a polite yet shy boy.

Seeing that her daughter answered well without any hint of nervousness, the queen decided to let it slide for now and told her that her father is awake and they will be having breakfast, and the king wants to see Naegi himself, which made Sonia a bit worried, asking what her father wants, and the queen said he wanted to know about Naegi since he is the first boy to ever come to this palace, and suspects Naegi to be a suitor of Sonia, which caused her to blush, and told her mother that is not the case.

"What? Mother, he's just a friend!"

"Sonia?"

"Um…"

"I never said that he…"

"Naegi is really a kind boy…but he's just a friend and nothing else…"

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, mother…"

"…"

The queen, seeing her daughter's facial reaction, sensed that what she claims is not the truth, yet she opted not to press about it and told her to get dressed as breakfast will be ready soon, and as the queen left, Sonia got off the bed and prepared herself, as she wondered what would happen if her parents were to meet Naegi, worried that King Nevermind might disapprove Naegi as a friend due to being a COMMONER of sorts.

-x-

Thirty minutes later...

The scene shifts at the dining hall where the king and queen are there, and are getting ready, with Sonia and Naegi arrived, and as the two teens sat down, the king was glancing at Naegi, feeling a bit suspicious, as he noticed Naegi's usual attire, and seeing that he appeared to be simple-looking, having no hints of arrogance and appeared to be level-headed. Nevertheless, he wondered what kind of person Naegi is as he had somehow been befriended by Sonia and having heard from his wife about how Sonia defended Naegi, he could not help but feel curious about the boy.

Naegi then noticed the king staring at him, and sweat-dropped, wondering if he did something wrong, but the king regained his composure and led the way as they proceed to have breakfast, and while dining, the king made his move and began asking Naegi where he came from and what is his relationship with Sonia, and the princess watched the scene unfold as Naegi answered the king's questions.

"Um…a schoolmate of Sonia-san, your highness…."

"Really…?"

"Yes, sir."

"So how did you met my daughter?"

"Well…"

"…I see…"

"Yes, sir."

"…"

King Nevermind raised an eyebrow as Naegi answered the questions in a humbled way, and is somewhat intrigued when told about Naegi's SHSL title, and felt that it does not compliment what Hope's Peak Academy's target in improving one's life once that student graduates. He is sure that Sonia would benefit because of her talent as a princess, but Naegi having LUCK...the king could not help but feel a bit concerned, as he had a feeling that there may be a development in the romance department between the Luckster and Sonia, and wondered what sort of person the teen boy is.

Queen Nevermind is also intrigued about Naegi, as aside from his SHSL title, she noticed that Naegi is humble, showing hints of humility, and being simple. She wondered what Sonia saw in him that made the princess fiercely defend him from the chancellor, and wondered if Naegi has feelings for Sonia given how he comforted Sonia yesterday, and she decided to observe him more in order to know more about the boy.

The king then asks Naegi how he was scouted by Hope's Peak Academy, and Naegi honestly answered the question, explaining the events that led to receiving an invitation letter from Hope's Peak, and both the king and queen stared in surprise at hearing Naegi's explanation, as they find it hard to believe that those events were caused by random LUCK, and the Royal parents stared at each other, with the king asking the queen if Naegi is okay to be Sonia's friend, which she said that he does not seem to look like an opportunist.

"Honey…"

"Yes, dear?"

"What do you think?"

"Hmm…?"

"Is he for real? Does his so-called LUCK constitute as a talent?"

"Well…"

"I wonder if he is here as Sonia's friend or…"

"Well, I think he's…"

Naegi sweat-dropped seeing the king and queen whispering among themselves, and asks Sonia if he said something wrong, which she assured to him that he did fine, reasoning that her parents are processing what they heard from you, as well as saying that they never encounter someone with a talent like LUCKSTER, so it is understandable that the king and queen are baffled about how someone like Naegi was able to attract Hope's Peak scouts.

"…so you should not worry, Naegi-san…"

"Um…"

"You did fine. You answered my father's questions…"

"Are you sure I did not do anything foolish…?"

"No…you did fine."

"…"

"Do not worry."

"O-okay…"

Nevertheless, the breakfast went on and Naegi was able to entertain Sonia's parents, and little by little, the king and queen were slowly warming up to the Luckster, seeing that his humbleness and humility showed an aura of a kind-hearted boy, yet the king is still cautious about Naegi yet he chose to show courtesy to his daughter's visitor.

Soon breakfast ended and everyone parted as they have activities to perform in the name of duty. Later, Naegi was walking the hallway as he is heading back to the guest room, but LUCK kicked in the chancellor passed by as he has business with King Nevermind, and seeing that no one is around the area, the chancellor grabbed the chance and grabbed Naegi by his collar, shaking him while threatening him, saying that a lowly commoner like Naegi has no place in Novoselic and has no right to be acquaintances with Sonia.

However, Naegi verbally fired back and told the chancellor that Sonia has the right to choose a friend, and even admitted that he may be a commoner to the eyes of the financially powerful, but made the chancellor know that he never asks any of this yet he is glad to be Sonia's friend and that will not change, and that no matter what social status he is in, he will be the same Naegi, humble, full of humility, and a simple person.

Naegi then pointed out that the chancellor's actions would earn him enemies, and Sonia is one example, saying she lost all respect towards him because of his actions and how he treated other people whom he considered socially beneath him, and said that he will not waste his time on someone who do not know the meaning of humility, pointing it to the chancellor himself.

Of course, the chancellor was fumed as he could not believe that a TRASH like Naegi is giving him lectures, and being the chancellor as well as being an aristocrat, he is unwilling to let someone like Naegi telling him what to do, and began shaking him by the collar and Naegi began to struggle as he verbally fights back.

"You brat! How dare you!"

"Well how dare you!"

"What?"

"You're the embarrassment! You act like you're above the law!"

"I ought to have you executed!"

"For what? For being a commoner?"

"You have no place here and have no right in this country!"

"You're the one who has no right!"

By then King Nevermind showed up and urged the two to cease this at once, and as Naegi stopped, the chancellor shoved the boy which he was shoved against the wall, and as the chancellor greeted the king, the king asks what did he just do, and made it clear that he will not tolerate that kind of behavior. Not wanting to feel the king's wrath, the chancellor reluctantly apologized, and as the two left, Naegi sighed as he felt that bad luck struck, yet his optimism kept him going and proceeded to head back to the guest room as Sonia promised him that she would give him a tour of Novoselic.

To Be Continued...


Hope you liked this chapter, as Naegi finally get to meet with Sonia's parents where he somehow managed to impress the Royal parents. However, the chancellor would make another attempt to intimidate the Luckster, but luck was on Naegi's side as he managed to stay intact.


Preview:

The next chapter shows that Sonia gives Naegi a tour around town before conflict erupted as someone appeared at the castle…

See you in 2 to 3 weeks...

Reviews are welcomed...