Sudden Extra Seven

Ch 2: First of the Five Rings, The Plus One & The Supposed Husband To Be

Disclaimer: I don't Own Arifureta or Tales of Wedding Rings characters or their respective universes

This Chapter will be Diaolouge heavy, Slight Politics, Romance(Maybe), Slight Blood, Slight Gore, Character Introductions, would-building, and being a short chapter as well

Normal Talking "And here we go"

Internal Monologue (I'm not for what I'm about to do)

Telepathy/Cellphone [...]

Spellcasting/Chanting {...}

Mental Spellcasting/Skills {...}

Now then onwards with the chapter

Tokyo City Japan, Nakano City Local Shrine Random Bench, July 21st, 2016 2 am Hajime, Hime, and Yuka pov

Hajime wasn't lying when he said to her that just going over the highlights of his journey was going to take. Little over an hour along with how each of the harem members got to be with him. Or rather how bold and very certain the girl Yue was in thinking no matter what the others girls did. Nothing would take Hajime away from her and allowed the others to have happiness by giving Hajime the harem he knows and loves today. When in the beginning he'd didn't wish to have anyone else and only love Yue. And so…

Hajime "...And that's about the highlights of things. Though of course I skip and left out a whole ton of details in just giving you the highlights version. Else we would be here until it was 11 in the morning." he says with a slight smile but a happy expression on his face.

She merely smiled at his comment but kept quite taking everything in. She easily could tell Hajime left a lot of needed details during his brief explanation about his and to a slight degree, his class ordeal within another world Called Tortus. As well as finding out who and how each of his harem members fell for him and later on he to them.

It didn't help she was also holding in her tears and yells but she knew she had a sad expression on her face. And so after a few minutes of silence and in her way. Trying to alleviate her saddening and growing heartache she spoke up looking towards the starry-filled night sky.

Hime "So you got your hands on your sensei and well a young royal princess who at the time was illegal…how far does your range go Hajime. You're scaring me a little" she simply says to him in slight amusement but merely still looking towards him with closed eyes and a weak smile

Hajime "That's all you'll take away from the journey I went through huh?. But well I can tell you I ain't a monster since I don't swing both ways else I'd be going for men as well. Maybe even be called a shoutacon alongside lolicon. Not that I'll let what anyone says affect me since I at least have the resolve and strength of being in a relationship. With women who are older than me even though a few of them look like lolis." he says also with slight amusement and returning a slight warm expression towards her thinking of Yue, Aiko, and the others.

Hime "Haha, sorry, It's just hearing you recount your brief experience makes me feel my worries and situation isn't that big deal to worry about." she says slightly sadly while still having a smile on her face

Hajime "Sorry if what I said made you feel that way. However, no matter how big or small your worries or situation may feel compared to others looking from the outside or hearing them. They are all equal in terms of scope and importance to deal with. No one has the right to say your worries or situation is greater or less than person Xs. Not even yourself Hime else you wouldn't be here and feeling such emotions. In trying to compare my previous situation towards yours." he says to her honestly but respectfully

Hajime "So don't do such a thing. Else I might hit you for being stupid then you're currently being. I'm an equal opportunist if I hit the ones I love the most for doing something stupid or embarrass me." he says honestly with slight amusement while giving her a warm expression

Hime "I guess if you're putting it like that then you could call me being foolish. As such I'd rather not be hit by you if that's the case" she merely says back with a sight smile.

Hime "I guess it's my turn…So as you figured out I'm not from here but from a different planet altogether. One that's in dire straits from an ancient enemy that has existed since our recorded history. I was sent here to escape from falling hands to it. Or rather I should say because of these" she says to him honestly with a slight smile holding her necklace of two rings

Hime "However, because I'm the only royalty left beside my younger sister who training somewhere else. The person who I shall marry shall become the ring hero of legend and myth. Who shall lead our people and the world to victory or so I was told by Alabaster." she says to him honestly still having a slight smile but still a sad expression

Hajime "An arranged marriage is it?" he says looking at her

To which she only nods to him in agreement before speaking up

Hime "Two years ago when all of you came back, exactly on the same day you all returned to school. Alabaster told me who I'm supposed to marry. And so I accepted it all because I knew it was why I was sent here away from it all." she informs him with a small smile as she speaks up

Hime "Obviously I still had the choice for a long time if I didn't wish to go through with it. After all for the past decade or so all of those around us. Is the home I've known. But if I did that then…" she says sadly before Hajime speaks up

Hajime "Your younger sister who I don't know about mind you. Would have to take your place in the arranged marriage. And you being how you are, you didn't wish that on here so you're going through this loveless marriage for the sake of your world and your sister. So that at least she can still be free from it all. Is that right?" he asks her honestly with a slight sigh

Hime "To sum up everything yes" she simply says back

Hajime "Your a fucking Idiot I hope you know that," he says back honestly but giving her and slight sad smile

Hime "That's rude of you to say Hajime-kun…but I've already had a good decade or so of being happy and being free. I can't ask for more when my mind is made up about going through with this. After all, I can't take away my younger sister's future all beacuse of me being selfish in wanting to stay here forever." she says honestly but plainly

Hajime "Your stubborn when you wish to be I hope you know that…So what do you want me to do. I doubt informing me of this is all you wanted in asking me to come along with you," he asks back

Hime "Right though you already know I'm a royal princess, my actual name isn't Nonoka Hime. But rather Krystal Novelty of the Kingdom of Nokanatika, one of the Hero King's ring bearers. That being said, what I wanted from you today is if you can do me one more solid as your only Childhood friend." she says with a slight smile

Hajime "It isn't what I think your going to say is it?" he asks honestly

Hime "Possibly, but I was wondering if you could be at my wedding since it would be nice. Seeming a familiar face in the crowd beside Alabaster." she says to him with a slightly sad expression on her face

Hajime "Huh, not as the stupid request I thought you were going to ask. But still stupid nonetheless…let me guess you also don't wish for me to bring any of my fiances or lovers as my plus one yeah?" he asks honestly with a sigh

Hime "If you could I would be grateful yes." she says back honestly with a smile

Hajime "...You don't ask for much do you huh Hime-chan? I can't exactly call Yue or the others to get their thoughts on this. Since they're asleep by this time…Let me make a call to a person I know is still up because of her family business and I'll get back to you on that." he says to her honestly while taking out his smartphone artifact to dial someone

Hime "Just make it quick since I have to go where Oji-san is at the moment for the summoning," she says honestly but giving him an understanding nod

Hajime merely looks back at her with a nod before moving a few dozen feet away. Bring up his phone to his ear as he hears the line connect after a few rings

Yuka [Hajime?] he hears her say honestly and surprised from the other side

Hajime [Hey Yuka, I going to need to ask you a question real quick] he asks back honestly

Yuka [Depends on what it is Hajime, cuz even if it's you I won't make last-minute food orders. You already know we're currently closed and putting away stuff at the moment] he hears her say honestly almost as if her could see her eyes narrow and slightly twitch in anger if he does ask that.

Hajime [Even you have to know I wouldn't do something too evil and mess with you and your family in such a fashion. I just merely going to ask if you want to be my plus one to my childhood friend's wedding at the moment] he simply says honestly

At his words, he swore he heard something knock over and crash causing him to sweatdrop a little. Hearing Yuka telling her parents she's fine and just tripped something over before hearing her again

Yuka [I'm sorry what?] he heard her say honestly almost as if she pinching the bridge of her nose in slight pain and exasperation at what she just heard

Hajime [Like I said I wanted…]he was about to repeat before being cut off

Yuka [I heard you the first time you! What I want to why in the hell was that you thought of me as your plus one. Even though you could also have Yue or the others going with you? Also even before that what in the fuck happen on your supposed date with your childhood friend. That her inviting you to her wedding that's going to happen today?] he heard her say in a slightly flustered, slighlty annoyed, and confused voice like she trying to process what Hajime just asked her

Hajime [Ah that may take a long while to explain. A time that Nonoka-san doesn't have. So to give you a brief run down, Turns out Nonoka is an otherworldly princess that escaped to earth. With Alabaster oji-san being a badass wizard able to go and from this world and their homeworld. And that is because how her world is in dire straits from fighting a supposed ancient evil. She was chosen to be one of the Hero ring bearers. Which are the necklace of two engraved and magical rings she always wears to school. And that whoever she marries is going to become her world's protector and new ring hero from legend.] he continues saying

Hime [And so two years ago she accepted to married off to someone she doesn't even love. Even though she didn't have to but if she did that she'd felt guilty about letting her younger sister that I even didn't know about. Take her place instead and would also feel guilty for not doing her part in trying to save her people. And her world, so then she just a bit ago asked for a final favor if I could come to her wedding. Without Yue or the others, she can have at least one more familiar face in the crowd of unknown people. Or even met at all not even her husband to be. And so she allowed me to bring one plus one. And I thought of you if your up for it else I could just go solo.] he continues saying

Hajime [And before you say anything. No this isn't a last-minute ploy of herself in trying to get me. Since it seems, being the stupid idiot she is, she already reloved to go through with her wedding.] he says bluntly

Yuka [...There is a lot in that brief explanation that I don't even know where to start. This is honestly like Liliana's arranged marriage all over again. Only that we or nor Nonoka-san even knows her future partner to be is a piece of shit or not] He hears her say bluntly likely having a minor headache just thinking about it

Hajime [True. But hey she's a grown girl and can decide if she wishes to be happy or not.] he says back honestly with a slightly amused grin on his face knowing what happened to Baius D. Hoelscher during the Haulia operation he planned. Ah good times

Yuka [You know Yue and the other are going to be mad at you for not discussing this with them. At best you're sleeping on the couch for a week with them ignoring you for a while.] he hears her say plainly but honestly

Hajime [I know that but I'd rather not wake them from their beauty sleep. Also, I owe Nonoka-san one more solid. It's not like she's asking me to help her world. Plus even she knows this might be more painful on her in knowing I'm not going to say I object at her wedding. Or do what I did to help Liliana although unintentional. About ruining her arranged marriage with that asshole helping the Haulia and Beastmen out of slavery from the Hoelscher Empire. At least until the final battle as you know with all the Beastmen being treated as equals now.] he says back honestly but bluntly

Yuka [...Hah…I'll go since that way you might have some leeway in being spared from Yue and the others. Plus I'm sure they'll want to know how the wedding went for the most part. Just give me 20minutes and I'll be ready for you to pick me up. Just know I'd expect you to be my lap pillow since I'm already tired and may end up asleep during the wedding. Even I need my beauty sleep after all.] she says bluntly and simply likely having an amused grin

Hajime [Thanks, I owe you one Yuka. Though I'll be sure to call Yue and the others after the wedding ceremony is over. I'll just leave them quick voice mail for them and my parents where I'll be at. I still wish to live after all] he says back honestly with a slight smile on his face

Yuka [You say that as if you're not going to suffer a bit when we get back from Nonoka-san's planet. Either them coming to pick us up or Alabaster-san as you called him, sends us back. I'll see you so] he hears her say back

Hajime [Yeah, talk to you then. And thanks for doing this.] he says honestly with a slight smile on his face. As he hears the line on the other cut thought not before. He heard Yuka's parents were about to tease her

That done he turns back to face Hime who was looking at him patiently and spoke up.

Hime "So?" she simply asks

Hajime "Yeah I'll be going to your wedding even though I still think it's stupid. But that's just my opinion on the matter. I'll drop you off at your apartment so that you could head back with Alabaster. I'll meet you guys there with my plus one in toe" he says honestly

Hime "I see…thanks Hajime-kun. Though this plus one is it, someone, I know?" she asks honestly with a grateful smile on her face

Hajime "Possibly, it ain't any of your gyaru friends though that's for sure. Let's get a move on then, and for what it's worth Hime, I did have fun like old times again," he says honestly well holding his hand out for her to grab

To which she grabs it to pull herself off the bench upright and speaks up

Hime "I'm glad since that means I wasn't the only one having fun today. And again thanks for doing this," she says honestly with a smile

To which he merely smiles back before proceeding to walk towards the entrance with Hime walking alongside him in silence. Both are content in not having to speak anymore and just simply view the starry sky along with waving goodbye to the various vendors. Though it didn't take long for them to reach Steiff and drive off into the illuminated streets.

Hime World Terra, Kingdom of Nokanatika, Royal Palace Great Hall, July 21st, R.H.E(Ring Hero Era) 1256 3 am Multi pov

It didn't take long after for Hajime and his plus one to appear a little ways away from the Nakano Shrine. As Alabaster in his Mage gear and cloak spoke up

Alabaster "I see you did show up Hajime. Including with one of your classmates as well" he simply said toward him honestly with a slight smile

Hajime "Of course, I would Oji-san, Hime-chan did invite me to her wedding after all. Though just wish she would've told me earlier that way I would've boughten her a wedding gift. Though it's good to see you're doing well. Considering you don't look like a frail elderly man" he honestly with a smile. Still being in his Kimono

Alabaster "Yes well, it's not every day you hear an oji-san such as me being one who practices the mystical arts." he says honestly with a slight chuckle

Hime "I see you the one he chooses as his plus one Sonobe-san…Guess I have to be sorry for going along with what Hajime-kun asked. Even if it ment having to go towards my wedding," she says honestly with a slight smile, having changed earlier into her school uniform she changed into

Yuka "It happens from time to time Nonoka-san, so no worries. I'm just here making sure he doesn't get in much more trouble than he's going to once we get back," she says back with a smile on her own. Having changed and taken a quick shower into her Kimono. That being light orange kimono with a black dragon lily flower design, a white sash obi wrapped around her waist tied in the back in a butterfly knot, brown keta with white socks, her hair tied up into a braided bun with a white ribbon tied to it. While has a white dragon lily flower on the left side of her head. As well as having faint red lipstick as her only cosmetic.

Hime "Right." is all she simply said with a smile

Hajime "I'm guessing you're going to send us back when the wedding is over Oji-san?" he asks simply and respectfully

Alabaster "Yes, though it may take me a bit in restoring my mana after using the teleportation spell once getting there. Our home world is quite a distance from this one after all. Even if that means I can now use less mana to use the spell than before. Still Hajime, thanks for doing this." he says honestly and happily with a smile as he begins to prepare his spell

Hajime "No worries Oji-san, might as well enjoy the food that Hime's Kingdom has to offer. It's been a while since I've left to a different world than the ones I've known," he says honestly with a slight grin

Alabaster "Haha, well I hope those other worlds that you've gone to weren't as bad as ours is at the moment. Even so, just hope you and Sonobe-san enjoy the hospitality our kingdom could offer." he says in slight amusement but honestly with his usual smile. As soon he said that a large magical summoning circle appeared infront of them. Each has a different rune or language written on the multi-layered circle. Compared to the ones he's seen or used to. But still could understand it thanks to the broken skill that He, Yuka, and the rest of the returnees have. Called Language comprehension, as such he and Yuka could understand what the writing or runes said.

Alabaster {A Semel Veni, Reverter Ad Locum Pertino evasi} he and Yuka heard the chant that Alabaster was saying, which was translated into Latin to them for them to easier to understand

Alabaster {Locum Mortis et doloris expertem, Transitum Mundorum invoco!} they heard him say with power as he clapped his hands forwards. Causing the magical circle to spin rapidly out of sight only for a beam of light to shoot into the sky as massive magical energy was released over the entirety of Tokyo. Something the various returnees and those inclined with the supernatural saw. And forced to awaken and look towards the starry night sky. Only to see the beam of light in the sky

Back at ground zero Hajime and Yuka saw a white portal stabilize once where the magical circle was. It was then Yuka spoke up

Yuka "Well if they weren't awake they sure as hell are now. I hope you also know we just created more paperwork for Fukube-san and the others" she out with a sigh but knowing voice

Hajime "It seems to be the case. Oji-san I guess we should get a move on since it seems the stabilization isn't going to last long." he says out in an agreement

Alabaster "I guess it's time, I'll head in first, then Hime, and finally you guys after her. We good on that?" he says in understanding but slighlty having a commanding aura as well.

Yuka "I don't see a problem with that," she says back honestly hooking arms with Hajime as saying they were both ready.

Alabaster "Off we go then" he simply says still having the smile on his face before going through the portal

Hime gave a glance over to Yuka and then to her hooking arm with Hajime. Caused a slight pain of envy but soon let go of it and merely gave a smile to them before heading through the portal as well

Hime (It's pointless to say anything now anyway. It is not my place to care if Hajime-kun is going to make Yuka his next fiance or not. Besides, it's my fault anyway for thinking he was going to bring a guy friend with him. If you can call Yuka a friend to Hajime-kun in the first place. They're awfully close considering) she says to herself in acceptance

Seeing both her and Alabaster disappear through the white portal Hajime spoke up mentally towards Yuka

Hajime [Was that really necessary?] he simply asked telepathically to her as they walked through the portal

Yuka [In a sense, yes, but it seems it wasn't needed.] she simply said back with a smile on her face

Hajime [Heh didn't know you had this protective side of you Yuka. I'm honored you think of me in such a way] he says back in slight amusement and teasing a bit as well with a grin on his face

Yuka [Okay casanova, you tell yourself that if that makes you feel better] she says back in slight amusement but sarcastically as well

Hajime [Hai] is all he said back as they finally reach the other side as they felt the portal close behind them.

Seeing both Hime and Alabaster just a bit ahead of them. Along with various unknown noblewomen, men, teens, and children looking towards them and the other aforementioned two. Some with looks of surprise, others with slight intrigue, and very few narrowed their eyes at them with suspicion. But even so, both he and Yuka were being scanned over with their eyes.

To which, it's a good thing just after Hime and Alabaster went ahead of them, he purposely revealed his Prothetic arm. Since it would be a hassle later on if they stayed there more than intended. In trying to explain why his arm looked like that instead of a human. Both Alabaster and Hime looked at them with various degrees of surprise.

More so, Hime, being the most surprised likely hoping just a bit I had exaggerated my experience within Tortus. Other than that both he and Yuka already knew some if not all the nobles around them. Were giving them looks of desire some more subtle than others. Not a surprising thing if they were being honest. It was then the Ikemem late to early twenties young man, that was standing close by to the old church-looking official spoke up in a reddish-white robe with a bishop-looking hat on his head.

? "I see you've arrived with princess Krystal, still we're grateful as always nothing went wrong. Your even an hour early as well, have to ask though since I'm sure everyone is wondering who the two interestingly dressed are?" they heard the young man say with respect while looking towards their direction with slightly narrowed eyes

Hajime "I'm assuming out of everyone here you're either the lucky man in marrying my childhood friend over there. Not bad looking if I'm being honest if she's just going to marry someone not out of love. Silverling I suppose, as to who we are I'm Nagumo Hajime a childhood of your princess over there for a long while. I'm just here to witness the supposed greatest day of her life. Even if it was just last minute asking if I wanted to go to her world. While the young but strong woman next to me is my plus one for the night. If the lighting within this room and stars still being out at night is anything to go by" he says respectfully with a slight bow while motioning toward Yuka

Yuka "I'm the plus one to the young man next to me, Sonobe Yuka a pleasure to make your accurate, and hopefully you along with the princess live a peaceful life. If your surroundings or situation is willing anyways. Though if we're being honest I'm just here in making sure my partner for the night isn't going to be in more trouble than he already is back home" she says politely but respectfully while bowing a bit as well.

Alabaster "What they say is the truth though them knowing the royal princess was in fact a princess. Was non-existent until today when the royal princess offered Hajime to come and see her wedding day? Since as you have all been informed the world that the two come from is radically different from ours. In that everyone is being educated from a young age. As well the days of nobility or royalty have been long gone only mentioned in their history." he says to everyone honestly but respectfully as well with a smile on his face

At his words, various whispers among the crowd were heard for a bit while Hime looked towards him and everyone else around her. Likely feeling slighlty nervous and uncomfortable being alone. But that stopped when Hajime spoke up

Hajime "Not being rude, but this is my childhood friend's day. As such it wouldn't be too much in asking she get suitably dressed for the night. Her clothes for a lack of a better term. Are casual clothing back in my word not suitable for being the bride that she is today. I'm sure her partner to be would find it in his heart to not let her get married in such a fashion. The difference is night and day after all, plus I would be a bit displeased if you make Hime or who you call Krystal to be wed off in such a fashion. It's supposed to be her greatest day after all and I'm sure neither he nor any of you would wish to earn her scorn. Women can be terrifying when they want to be. I'm sure you all have experienced it at some point in your lives and the women around me could agree with me in saying such a thing" he says respectfully while having a slight serious but calm expression.

At his statement, the entire room became slight while the various women of different ages had to place their various fans over their mouths. Or place one of their hands above their lips. Likely covering the various amused but pleasant smiles after hearing the boy's statement about women, raised their respect for the boy. While the men merely let out light fake coughs with some also having a knowing smile on their faces. Also, be slighlty amused but gain respect for the boy. And so one of the various Noblewomen within the crowd spoke up. It also slighlty helps that neither the boy nor the young beauty next to him looked helpless if the magical power waving off them is to go by. More so the devilish young man if his eye patch and metal-looking arm are anything to go by. Something that those who came from The Empire alongside the Second prince. Understood very well who both weren't naive to believe that both hadn't stained their hands in blood at some point.

Middleaged Noblewomen "The young man does make a point, plus we have enough time for our 1st royal princess to be properly dressed. I'm sure her husband to be wouldn't be so cruel in not letting her look prim and proper." she out loud in honestly but slight amusement as well pleased in such a development of things

2nd Empire Prince "I'm sure we can wait a little longer, it's just an hour after all," he says back honestly while having and calm expression on her face

Old Chruch Offical "I'm also in agreement with this, after all a few of the guests for the night still haven't arrived. I'm sure this will give them enough time to arrive." he says back respectfully with a smile on his face

Alabaster "I guess that settles it, I'll be back with the princess shortly. In the meantime, as you have all been doing help yourself to our Kingdom's food or drinks for the night." he says out respectfully but also grateful as well looking towards in the direction of Hajime with a smile on his face

2nd Empire Prince "I'm sure we call all entertain ourselves for just an hour longer before the true festivities after the wedding ceremony ends begins." he simply says back with respect as well having a smile on his face

That only Hajime and Yuka easily knew it was fake and likely there was more to Hime's soon-to-be husband than meets the eye. It also helps that just maybe the prince doesn't wish to be in the position he is in either. From the brief sadness and guilt, his eyes reflected with they just crossed the portal.

Alabaster "Then we shall take our leave momentarily, please enjoy yourselves for a bit. Let us go to get you looking elegant as you can be Princess Krystal," he says towards Hime motioning her to follow him

Hime "Okay" she simply says as she begins to walk behind Alabaster

But not before they past Hajime and Yuka with Hime whispering towards Hajime and giving him a smile

Hime "Thank you" she whispers to him honestly before going past him and existing the massive room with Alabaster in toe.

Seeing her leave out the twin massive doors and well noticing the various look they all were getting Hajime spoke to Yuka telepathically

Hajime {Well, let's head towards one of the empty tables around here. Though not before getting a little food ourselves since we are the center of attention for better or worse} he says to her honesty while shrugging his shoulder

Yuka {Seems to be the case, though I can safely say a good job in getting eyes away from Nonoka-san. It did look like she was feeling uncomfortable being stared at by Nobles. If her saying thank you to you is anything to go by} she says o him ack honestly with a slight smile

Yuka {Just be careful in doing anything more than you already have. Can't have Nonoka-san doing something even more stupid than being married to that Ikemen prince over there} she says honestly following beside Hajime towards one of the food sections of the massive open room. Filtering out the various conversations or whispers ith she and Hajime can hear easily

Hajime {Of course, just don't start throwing knives at the men here for saying a few offensives or rude comments about us or you. They're just ignorant idiots who don't know they're being played by the women around them. Or beacuse of said women able to make all of them be at each other's throats even though they don't have supposed power.} he says back in amusement

Yuka {Just try not to add any more women to your harem or make them fall for you. You know I'm not lying if I heard it from Tio or Shea saying such things} she says back in slight amusement as well

Hajime {Oh in that case I might have already failed with you, Yue and the others are going to kill me} he says back in slight amusement and teasing as well having a grin on his face. Having finished getting the food and drink he wanted from the various section of food

Yuka {Keep telling yourself oh Maou-sama, you aren't as good as you make yourself out to be. You'll have to try a little harder after all} says back also in amusement while teasing back as well. Along with having a grin on her face as well having finished getting her food and drink as well.

It didn't take long for them to take their seats a little ways away from all the other nobles looking at them. The round table much like the others within the room had the same white floral cloth, native flowers of different kinds in a porcelain vase. While the chair appeared to be redwood with engravings on it likely this Kingdom's crest if not the royal family's crest. The large room itself was white marble with a large red carpet leading down the middle of the room. The glasses themselves appeared to be transparent wine glasses with a golden crest within them as well the top being a golden outline.

While plates and knives were made out of silver. There was also classical music for entertainment that started to play after a few minutes Alabaster and Hime left the room. More so the various nobles or envoys talking amongst themselves and every so often looking in their direction. Possibly wanting to talk towards them but were keeping each other in check as well. Likely trying to figure out to approach the two of them. Not that it matters to them as they merely chated away white taking a sip from their wine glass as well. Eating down their food that was delicious but that was to be expected of royal chiefs. But soon they both noticed out of the corner of their eyes that Hime's husband to be was making his way toward their table. He also saw how none of the other nobles made an effort to spot him as they were likely curious wanting to see everything unfold. Of course, close behind him were likely other envoys of The Empire that are likely just to keep an eye on the prince in making sure nothing happens to him

So giving each other a look they set down their utensils as well used the cloth napkins to wipe off any food on their lips. Once that was done they heard the 2nd Prince speak up

2nd Empire Prince "Good evening, by any chance may have a seat at your table?" he asks them respectfully while giving them a polite smile

Yuka "It isn't our table, if anything you should've taken a seat without asking. This is your night as is with Nonoka-san, though congrats on the wedding non the less," she says politely while giving him a smile

2nd Empire prince "Thanks I guess, though if I were being honest I'd prefer this was much more different. Most certainly the wedding I had in mind for my spouse to be," he says to them honestly with a slight smile as well letting out a slight self-deprecating chuckle.

Something both Hajime and Yuka noticed along with hearing it, so Hajime spoke up

Hajime "The things you do for your country huh prince?Even if something like love matters not if it's not in the best interest of your nation or rather an empire. It's times like these that I'm grateful our world is done within things such as nobility or family ties. Well not entirely in a sense since it became something more modern and different within our elites of our society. Should know since I had the pleasure of displeasure in meeting them" he says honestly offering the ikemen prince a slight smile

2nd Empire Prince "Ha it seems you know what you're speaking about sir Nagumo, but it's a little rude in having not given out my name to the both of you. I'm the 2nd prince of The Grisaras Empire within this world neighboring the Nokanatika Kingdom, Marma Rugias Gisaras. A pleasure to meet the both of you" he says introducing himself with a smile on his face, as he sits on the opposite end of the table so that he's facing the both of them

Marama Rugias Gisaras (or Marse)stands 181cm tall with short slick back blonde hair with green eyes. He has a well-toned but slight muscular figure much like Hajime's, with light skin and slightly pointed ears. His attire is one you would expect of a prince or much like Liliana's younger brother who is the new king of the Heiligh Kingdom back in Tortus. That being a slight fluff high collar dress shirt, dark blue long sleeve golden button high collar vest with a long golden braided rope. Slung diagonally from his right shoulder to his left abdomen as well a pure black half cape draped over his right shoulder til his right abdomen. That has the Royal crest of the Grisaras Empire in sliver designed on it. As well as having a black belt with a silver belt buckle, black pants with knee-high white boots with engraved silver on them. He looks to be a young man either in his late teens or twenties. Overall as mentioned he an ikemen that many women would swoon over, like Kouki only if he was a foreigner.

Yuka "Nice to meet you, Prince Marama, as you know I'm Sonobe Yuka and the man next to me is Nagumo Hajime. Though the only reason the idiot next to me knows what he's talking about. Is that he's experienced this same situation before with one of his fiances back home. Though this time it appears you aren't a man who thinks of women as objects to gain and use for your pleasure. At least that's the feeling I get off from you in hearing you speak and how didn't leer at me with lustful eyes" she says honestly but respectfully

Marama(Marse) "Please don't be formal on my account, I'd be more comfortable if the both of just called me Marse. Though I'm glad I give off a pleasant impression towards the both of you. As well think highly at moment compared to that other prince you're speaking off...Sound like a person I wouldn't get along with if I'm being honest" he says respectfully and honestly with a frown

Hajime "Yeah he was a piece of work that one. Though that's not hard to beat if you are a person who treats women with respect and not objects." he says honestly but still being respectful

Marse "I see. By was do you mean that man your speaking of isn't a prince anymore?" he asks

Hajime "In a matter of speaking yes, all I'll say is that piece of trash won't bother anyone a long time or have any women at his beck and call," he says back with a slight grin swirling the wine in his while looking towards him.

Marse "Is that so? Guess there is justice in some world out there. Stil I hope you both during your time on our world will be pleasant for the most part" he says honestly with a slight pleased smile on his face

Yuka "I'm sure it will be. The food for the most part has been delicious, the musical ambiance also helps as well," she says with a smile on her face

Marse "Glad to hear that, though I have to ask since you mentioned something early. But are you two together despite what you said that he has a fiance?" he asks honestly

Yuka "Is that what it looks like? No, we aren't together it's just that special circumstance that's I keeping this guy company for the night. Instead of one of eight fiances he has back home." she says honestly with a smile while having a slight flush on her face

Hajime "She's telling the truth though if I'm being honest, I'll feel just a tad bit jealous to know the lucky guy or gal who sweeps her off her feet someday. I'll lose one of the places that ease this old wounded heart of mine. After all, I don't wish to earn Yuka's wrath in kicking the shit out of her husband or wife to be for trying to swing at me" he says honestly with a slight teasing grin on his face

Yuka "I'm a punch you," she says seriously with a slight glare raising his fist at him while still having a slight flush on her face

Hajime "Ha sorry, but I'm not lying when I said that. It's just I'd left out the other countless broken hearts you'll leave in your wake settling down with the one you love. Your smile and persona are just that powerful." he says honestly while letting out a slightly amused chuckle

Yuka "...You know it times like these you have to understand why Yue and the others make sure you aren't left alone. You baka womanizer," she says honestly still giving a slight glare

Marse "Now I almost feel bad for interrupting your time alone. But I have to ask if you are a man with that many fiances why didn't you bring one of them?" he asks while giving the both of them a slight smile. While also being envious deep inside him at how carefree and devoid of responsibilities the two of them are

Hajime "The special circumstance she talked about? That has to do with Hime asking me I didn't bring any of them as my plus one. Let's just say something happened out of both controls that made it so we didn't speak to each other for two years. And I as Yuka mentioned ended up with my eight lovely future wives to be. It wasn't until yesterday that I had the chance in speaking and hanging out with Hime as we used to as children. And like I mentioned earlier found out she was going to marry you, Marse. A man she does love beacuse whatever great circumstance involves the fate of your world. And by the looks of things the both of you are the same idiots as well. But that's just my opinion on the matter" he says respectfully but honestly as well giving him a slightly serious look

Marse "...Am I that obvious?" he asks him with a slight sad frown on his face

Hajime "No you just hide it better than a lot of people. Though I only say this is beacuse as Yuka mentioned one of the fiancees who at the time wasn't involved with or loved. Was going to marry a person she didn't love for the sake of her Kingdom's security with her already arranged fiancee. She was the only royal princess the Kingdom had and had just gone through a bad tragedy involving their king and a lot of their men along with their nobility being lost in a single night. Her mother wasn't in the best of state and her younger brother was still too young or even had a fiance lined up for him. Though long story short beacuse of my unintentional involvement with something else at the time. She by happened stance she didn't have to go through with it anymore and well she fell for me, with myself doing the same down the road. But the point is she was resolved to sacrifice her happiness to be with that piece of trash that tried to rape her. Before marrying her just an hour before they were supposed to marry. Keyword being tried since that didn't happen thanks to my unintentional involvement once more." he continues with a slightly serious look recounting that night vividly

Hajime "The point is Marse, that both you and my childhood friend are both dumbasses for going through with this. But I still understand why you going through with it, that being said. I hope you during this trying time for the both of, you don't hurt Hime during your marriage at any point. Else well, you and anyone else who get's in my way will find out why that piece of trash isn't going to hurt anyone. Along with countless others as well, my appearance should prove that much" he says honestly but bluntly looking at him straight in the eyes.

Marse "...You don't mince your words do you? But well even I have many things I wish to say about how you don't know what you're talking about or the like. I can see know your firm in your opinion that both I and Princess Krystal as you called it. Dumbassaes for not going with what we truly wish to do. I wish I could deny what you saying but that's all true. But no matter where this uncertain road between myself, Princess Krystal, and if the unfortunate circumstances will it. Others down the line, I'll make sure I won't hurt her regardless of the feelings I feel for her and my situation. It's the only path left for me in breaking the heart of the one I love. Who I'll meet again sadly down the line." he says honestly while having a slightly sad but honest smile on his face

Yuka "I'm sure we know you wouldn't do anything to hurt Nonoka-san. I'm sure Hajime knows this else he would've stopped the wedding from ever happening. Despite what he says if he knew that you were a piece of trash. No way in hell regardless of your world circumstance would he allow his childhood which he owes a lot. Suffer at your hands even if ment your world's distinction. Even if that ment earning the hate, wrath, and scorn of Nonoka-san. It's just how unreasonable he is" she says honestly and informs with a smile

Marse "You know oddly enough I'm inclined to believe you despite having met you both today. Is that something I should be worried about?" he asks with a slight smile on his face

Hajime "No if anything you have more survival chance of making it out alive of any situation if you believe I'm such a threat just sitting here. It just means I don't have to worry about my childhood friend being turned a widow so soon." he says honestly with a grin on his face siping his wine much like Yuka has been doing from time to time in the conversation they're having at the moment.

Marse "Glad you think highly of me? not sure how I feel about that honesty" he simply says with a slight smile

Yuka "Try not to dwell on it too much. It'll spare your sanity that way as I found out way early on being around him a long while now. Much like various other including his wives to be," she says simply as well slight a slight sigh escaping he mouth

Hajime "Just one of my many perks honestly," he says happily with a grin

Yuka "One I'm sure your parents, along with Yue and the others wished you didn't have. Would spare them the various headache you give them," she says bluntly with a slight grin

Hajime "Probably" is all he says with a grin of his own

Marse "It seems you give the one you love trouble as well. Though I guess I'll go on with I wanted to ask while I can, since I doubt after the wedding ceremony I'll have the chance in speaking with any of you again." he says honestly with a slightly amused grin not feeling the constrictive and guilt feelings he was feeling since he started to speak with both of them. Almost as if worries matter little in the presence of the two, not need to put airs of any kind and just be himself. Just like back then when he was with Saphira. The only woman who held his heart and the one who he'd broke the most in having to tell her he was chosen to be the Ring King and what that entailed for their relationship.

Hajime "You did say that earlier, alright then since we little time before Hime gets here. What is it you want to know?" he asks in understanding

Marse "I'd thought it was best in knowing how Princess Krystal was back in the world both of originated from. It would also help in knowing what may or may not upset her as well. A woman's scorn and fury are best to avoid when you can after all." he says honestly with a slightly sad but honest expression

Both Yuka and Marse saw Hajime stare at his wine glass internally for a bit before having a slightly amused but warm smile while dawn a fawn expression on his face. Likely remembering days passed before Tortus and recent events. Or so Yuka assumes in her mind anyways

Hajime "This may take most of the remaining time we have left before she arrives. And even then I don't think I'll have enough time as is. Are you fine with that," he asks him honestly

Marse "If it means avoiding being slapped by my spouse to be then yes I don't mind at all," he says back respectfully but with a smile as well.

Hajime then looks towards Yuka who gives him a smile as the signal to ahead. The person in question is also interested in how Hajime was back then or how he'd acted outside of school with Nonoka. Cause just a tad bit of envy but can't say much since she was one of the people who pretended to not notice the bullying going on by Hiyama and the others. As everyone else did, something that she regrets now not helping him out like the rest of the remaining class do as well.

Hajime "Alright then, let's start with a brief story of the time both I and Hime did a little mischievous prank on Oji-san when were kids. So it started when..." he began to recount them in fond memory of days long gone. As well as countless other times where he and Hime did various things together along with the unfortunate times he earned Hime's wrath with a kind smile on his face

Kingdom of Nokanakita, Krystal Cambers Royal Palace, July 21st R.H.E 1256 3:45am Hime and Alabaster pov

With the maids having finally done styling her hair into a braided bun and putting the thin lace veil on her head. She stood up in her newly last-minute dress that wasn't what she had in mind for her wedding dress. So she couldn't complain as she turned to face Alabaster who was looking at her sadly but still had a warm smile on his face.

Alabaster "You look beautiful my dear" he simply says with a warm smile but internally keeping his guilt and grief in knowing for the sake of their world. She had to sacrifice everything she and any bright future she had on Earth

Hime "Thank you Oji-san, it's hitting me now that I'm truly going to be married in just a few minutes," she says with a slight smile looking out the nearby window and seeing the lunar-lit sky with stars within it.

That within her eyes are calm yet contain a slight wistfulness as if she was looking at something that neither he nor the three maids around her could see. While the maids in keeping their silence within them they also did feel guilt in knowing that the 1st Royal Princess was free from their world's burdens. Free away from their world and Kingdom that at any moment could fall into ruin and destruction.

Alabaster "Just I'll always be on your side after today as I've always been. Though have to ask what did Hajime say besides agreeing in coming here when he'd found out our situation?" he asks honestly

Hime "I doubt he would help us even if we asked Oji-san. Mostly my fault for being stubborn in not wishing to speak towards him for a year, or two if you count the incident where he along with many others vanished. Or rather summoned towards Tortus where he met...those girls he keeps company with and found the happiness that I couldn't give him. No I know I would've done perhaps more than those girls could ever do, but that's in the past now, and can't dwell on it. So Unless crazy happens on my wedding night he won't help us. Not when it means risking the ire and time to spend with the girls he loves and not me." she says honestly with a sad smile

Alabaster "Is that what he told you or you are just assuming?" he asks honestly while having a slight serious but still sad expression

Hime "Does it matter? I had a plan in place to force him in helping us even if it ment having him hate me. And if I'm right the girl he brought over with him as well. But I decided against it since well I don't wish to ruin what little connection we have left. Who knows maybe this prince Marama will be able to heal my heart and perhaps I'll end up loving him with my heart. He seems nice and an Ikemen as a bonus for a man who I'm going to marry. I could only be grateful to whatever gods out there for not ending up having to marry an ugly bastard or ugly dilf like in some doujinshi or hentai. That I and Hajime used to read or watch on occasion way back when" she says honestly with a slight smile on her face.

She remembered how awkward they were with each a bit when they discovered doujinshi or the wonders of hentai in their first year of high school thanks to Hajime's dad on accident. It also didn't help they were going through puberty as well, she still has a PC copy of the eroge visual novel that she and Hajime worked on alongside Hajime's father's company in voice acting for NPCs or background designs for various sciences in that game. As well both she and Hajime were happy at how much sales the game they worked on sold out. Gunknight Girl if she remembered the title of the eroge visual novel correctly

Alabaster "I guess that explains the few times Hajime came over and spent a long time in your room with you. Didn't know you were that bold even as a young age Hime." he says in slight teasing but nodding in understanding

At his words, Hime blushed a little bit at the insinuation and merely lightly punched his chest

Hime "Ero-oyaji, But well yeah that's why the doors were closed and why you barely heard anything inside. Nothing happened though since well I'm still a virgin for the moment at least. Unlike him who if I'm hearing right from the various rumors or confirmed facts about him. He's a beast and stamina monster but well I'm sure that's just bias from his girls since well. None of them ever was in a different relationship with another man than Hajime or slept with someone else to compare. One of the usual things my gyaru friends were if I'm being honest. They didn't lie or exaggerate about such thing in regards to who they slept with" she says honestly still blushing a little

Alabaster "Glad you still retained your innocence for the most part anyway. So I guess there nothing else we could do then?" he asks her honestly

Hime "Afraid not no, Though if you want you could try and ask him yourself if he could help us after the wedding is over. But I'm certain he wouldn't help us," she says honestly

Alabaster "I think you are underestimating you connection you had with him. But we already spent too much time as is in trying to stall a bit. Shall we get going?" he asks motioning towards the door with the maids opening the doors to her room.

At his words, Hime merely hooks her arm with his like a father going to walk his baby girl down the alie

Hime "Yes, just let Hajime know when you see him that I've always loved him and I wish him the best with Yue and the others. Since I doubt I'll get the chance to do so once the ceremony is over," she says to him honestly with a slightly sad but defeated smile on her face

Alabaster "I hope to know for the final time you are a damm fool daughter of mine all but in blood. Just know the prince isn't of bad character else I wouldn't have even considered him to be your husband. I just wished you weren't as stubborn as your father or mother was since I wanted Hajime to be my son-in-law and the one who I wanted to give you away to" he says honestly but sadly only nodding in understanding

Hime "...I wish I wasn't as stubborn as I was as well," she simply says with a slight smile on her face

As they heard out the room going back towards the great hall where everyone was at. The maids in question who heard the conversation looked toward the two in front of them as they simply thought in unison

MaidsX3 (The both of you are fools) is what they thought in their minds sadly saying a prayer to their gods in that their Sage and 1st Royal princess may find happiness.

But neither they nor anyone could've predicted that either by grace or prayers. Is that said prayers were heard and discarded as if they were trash as the enemy was already within their ranks and approaching the great hall all to do one thing at high speeds and in the skies

To kill the bearer of the ring of light and anyone else there all in the name of the King they served. The great king of darkness and evil, hell-bent on a goal that's only known to their King, the Abyss King

...To be continued...maybe...

It has been a while since I updated this story. Still glad I finished this chapter and hope you thought it was decent like the previous chapters were. Hope the interaction of the characters didn't feel forced as well and did the character a decent job. Do leave reviews or criticisms if you so wish or have any, it helps a lot. As to when the next chapter will come out can't really say since work is being stupid and currently writing other chapters for different stories at the moment. Like the next chapter for The Ideal Maou life or the next chapter for The 3rd Master/Beast 1 of Chaldea as examples. Any next chapter will pick up where this one left off and hopefully I'll be able to get it out sooner. Compared to this chapter, well that's the hope anyway.

That being said I hope you did enjoy the chapter thus far and I hope you have a good day or night. See you guys in the next chapter hopefully