Re:Zero-The Divine Paradox

by HankookSatsugai

A young boy appears in the world of Re: Zero with an artifact called Sistemo that will help him on his way, he only remembers his name and knows the universe of Re: Zero so he is on his way to find out what happened to him and his past but he realizes an important detail, in this Re:Zero universe something happened and now it is very different from what he remembers.

15. Chapter 15

Chapter 13: Dragon Prophecies.

"Let's continue with the tale..."

[Heiko mention who once again opens the white book to continue with the fairy tale]

"Once the Bylord was scattered throughout space, the fragments of the Bylord traveled through the cosmos of infinity and emptiness. Over time the fragments gain will and began to reincarnate in different forms. These beings are called "Hashins", all of them possessed the same nature, the same essence. They were different bodies but the same soul."

[The page was turned to the next for the story to be continued]

"Behind the Hashines there was a force that protected them and guided them on their paths, The [Aberrant Force] was always with them to help them inside the shadows. The nature of the Hashins was to gain enough power and control to finally complete themselves. When they reached a point where they completed a purpose and limit of their evolution, they disappear to reincarnate once again."

[The sound of the page sliding could be heard]

"Thus began a cycle of reincarnation, being born to accumulate power to be reincarnated again and continue. Instinctively they were accumulating power to one day become one again while being protected by the children of the Bylord, the Reonis. A Hashin asked into the nothingness, "Why do I feel so alone? Because I feel like no one understands me... I really want company." Heina heard his request."

[Heiko once again turns the page to smile slightly]

"The Reonis work with Heina to restore the Bylord, so Heina, hearing the Hashin's request, helped creating the [Yugenes] with the help of the Reonis. People who would be born to serve the Hashin on his journey until they are reincarnated and start the cycle again. Thus the Hashin will be happy and will not deviate from his purpose. One day all the Hashines and fragments will unite to make what was called the "Convergence". All the Hashines/Fragments of the Bylord will unite to be reborn as the true Bylord."

[A light laugh came from between Heiko's teeth.]

"A Balance was created in such a way with many rules for the Hashines to exist as they were beings with many conditions thanks to their great power. Even so, Heina was diligent and loved the Hashines as if they were Bylord himself since after all the Hashines were fragments of his soul, she loved them all equally."

[A sigh could be heard in the silence in the darkness and then he turned to the next page]

"Yugenes, beings created from the Nex to help their Hashin Progress and Fulfill its objective, function as suppressors and bridges so that the existence of the Hashin does not alter the existence around it. The Yugenes only exist to serve as companions of the Hashin without realizing it, some know it and others do not. There are fifteen types of Yugenes that a Hashin always has in his life, each with a different role that they must fulfill and they do so subconsciously. Their souls are made of Nex energy making them the perfect candidates to be with the fragments of the Bylord."

[After seconds that seemed like minutes passed in that silence to end with the sound of the page turning]

"After so many cycles of reincarnations, one of the hundreds of Hashins decided to try to complete the convergence by force. This Hashin was called... Hervil. Hervil went from world to world, from reality to reality looking for other Hashins to absorb. To suppress a Hashin, another Hashin was needed, and Hervil knew this."

[The illustration showed the Hashin named Hervil who had an outfit similar to a jester]

"He was able to defy the restrictions of the Aberrant Force that tried to stop him. Heina, although she did not like the decision, would not stand in the way of her beloved. Hervil absorbed his brothers Hashines, the other hundreds of fragments of the Bylord. That was how Hervil was the first Hashin to make the Convergence and become the Bylord."

[The page is turned one last time]

"The Reonis tried to stop the false Bylord to protect him from himself, but they failed as, although fake, he has a power that was almost at the top and was about to reach "That". The Reonis although managed to hold him back for a while, in the end they ended up falling to Hervil. Hervil consumed the Reonis to unite them and turn them into what is known today as the... Unity"

[Heiko slowly closes the book]

"We will continue this story another time..."

[Heilon was sitting on Emilia's bed. Emilia herself was in front of him with her hands on Heilon's cheeks. When he arrived at the mansion, he really worried everyone seeing when they saw him so tired and discouraged]

[Emilia was quite upset when Heilon told her that he went on a little adventure that ended up with him sealed away. He believes that Emilia will not let him out for a while after this, although he showed them the Sword of Life along with the two new Great Spirits, he was not spared from Emilia's reprimand]

[Fenne and Tisera quickly became part of the family, and in the end Heilon was dragged into Emilia's room since she wanted to sleep with him, with the excuse that it would be a cold night so she wanted some warmth, although Heilon knew that she was immune to the same cold. He saw it as an innocent act on Emilia's part, although he was not ignorant of a hidden intention from Emilia part]

[Now Heilon looked into her eyes, but the image of her in front of him caused conflicting emotions. The memories of his fake life inside that sealed Metia, the happy and exciting moments he had with her in that fake world. His children... Everything]

Helen: Ghn...

[The image of Emilia in front of him turned into one of a twisted Emilia, turned into an abomination. When that world became a hell, it took the ones he loved and turned them into a monster to torment him for all eternity. He fought endlessly for so long that his mind shut down and he only continued to fight by instinct, by impulse, to survive in his broken and tormented mind]

Emilia: Heilon, are you okay...?

[She said, seeing Heilon's terrified eyes when he saw her, reminding her of how others usually see her. But she didn't feel bad, she knew that Heilon would never look at her with those dark and hostile eyes, he was different from the others. She trusted him completely. She knew that something was disturbing her Heilon's mind]

Heilon: Ah...? No, no, I just remembered something I shouldn't... Sorry, I was lost in my own mind.

[He said after coming back to himself upon hearing Emilia's voice and question. He did everything possible to suppress those memories and try to forget them completely, they are false... they were false, they mean nothing. He should not feel anything for those fake memories]

Heilon: Is there a particular reason for this very... intimate moment between us?

[He asked still in the soft hands of Emilia who held him firmly. Heilon only surrendered to the touch and affection so unknown that he was receiving now, this kind of attention was alien to him]

Emilia: I told you I wanted to have a conversation with you... We never had the time. Now is the perfect time.

Heilon: True, you wanted to talk to me and I want to hear some things from you...

[Emilia and Heilon smiled as they began to talk about what happened at the Sanctuary. Emilia first told him what she experienced in the past and present test. She omitted the future test and the extra one about Heilon's past, she didn't want to worry him]

Heilon: All I can say is... I told you so.

[He said, bringing a smile to Emilia's face, who gently nods her head to gently hug him and hold him close. Heilon didn't resist at all]

Emilia: Yeah, you did. By the way, what were the questions for which you went to search in the Sanctuary?

Heilon: Finding personal answers for myself, I had something similar to you. Dealing with my own past.

[He said causing Emilia to look down remembering those days in the lab with Heilon. Both continued talking, Heilon answered many questions from Emilia who seemed very happy to hear him answer her questions. Even though Heilon wanted to ask her about the reason for her change, he knew he wouldn't have an answer from her]

[Emilia asked him what he did today in the adventure and Heilon answered them by telling them about the new people he met and what he did, he even talked to her about Shion until finally, sleep consumed them both]

[Heilon walked with Emilia holding his hand as the two of them took a stroll in a forest together. Heilon couldn't see her face, but her white hair waved in the wind in a mesmerizing way that caused warm emotions in Heilon]

Emilia: You know, Heilon. I've always wanted to ask you something...

Heilon: Hm? What is it you want to ask me, Emily?

[Emilia turns around to look at Heilon. Heilon widens his eyes in terror as he sees Emilia's disfigured face, she reaches out to him for her hand that was falling apart as Heilon takes a few steps back with his eyes shaking as he sees Emilia slowly turning into an abomination that was slowly rotting away before his eyes.]

Emilia: WhY diD YoU ABanDoN mE?

Heilon: !

[Heilon wakes up from his nightmare while panting heavily and sweating coldly. His hearts were pounding as he gulped with his eyes open and trembling, he sighed deeply while still sitting on the bed trying to calm down]

[He needed that good sleep after everything that happened yesterday, but this nightmare took away his desire to sleep anymore. His mental health was really critical and sleeping really made him feel a hundred times better, but now with the nightmares, he doesn't think it's possible to sleep well at all, the Sistemo only suppresses the nightmares of deaths, but the rest is his own business]

[He was in bed being crushed by an Emilia, Beatrice and Tisera who hugged him along with a Fenne who rested on his eyes who did not wake up even with Heilon's sudden movement luckily for the Satsugai, she seemed to be a deep sleeper. They snuck into the room while he slept. Now he was preparing for a day like any other, although he already knew that the third arc would begin or would it be the fourth for him?]

[He got out of bed without waking anyone up to go to his personal bathroom on his bedroom. Heilon came out of the bathroom adjusting his royal knight's clothes while looking at himself in a mirror after taking a shower, today he had finally gotten his personal knight's clothes. He preferred something black but he also liked the white and it matched his albino hair]

[As he looks at himself in the mirror, he makes a smile, forcing it a little. He still had his sarcastic and charismatic attitude that he would never allow himself to lose no matter what since he needed it to keep pushing forward. He remembers that man, Marul. His first loss. How the System did not reward him after that adventure]

[He cursed himself for losing the rewards the System offered him. He doesn't want to imagine what kind of secret mission reward he would have earned yesterday. He must think about whether there is a way to avoid something like that]

Heilon: Never expect to be wearing a royal knight's suit.

Tisera: You say it as if you don't deserve it.

[Heilon turned around looking at the Great Spirit who was sitting on the bed in Heilon's room enjoying some sweets that Heilon gave her yesterday, apparently she woke up and got comfortable while Heilon was taking a shower and changing. Heilon walks towards her and sits on the bed next to her]

Heilon: You should already talk about how you know me and how you knew I would come. You said you would tell me today if we made a contract.

Tisera: That's true, don't worry. I'll keep my word and tell you. In a nutshell, I would be what in Vollachia they would call... a Stargazer. Although, I am different from the usual Stargazers since Stargazers receive a command from what is known as Observers, so when they see the command, they see what can be called the "future". But instead of receiving one, I spy on the commands so to speak.

[The little spirit said as she popped another candy into her mouth while looking at Heilon who just listened with interest. Now Heilon understood some things about Tisera who slowly took out a deck of cards from her suit]

Tisera: Thats all I'm going to say for now.

Heilon: Hm? Cards? Oh right...

[He remembered that she was a fortune teller and a Tarot master. He can't be surprised if she pulls out a crystal ball out of nowhere in the future.]

Tisera: Tarot cards, you must know what they are. I want to read them for you... Can I? Please. I want to be your Tarot Reader, they could help you on your path.

Heilon: It would be foolish to deny my "Readings" if you can put it that way, they could help me understand my existence and my path.

[Heilon sighs in agreement as Tisera smiles as she arranges the deck of cards and then looks into his eyes. She takes out the first one and arranges it on the bed as she presses her fingers on it]

Tisera: I want you to think about what you want to achieve and all that is happening around you, what you want to complete. For now I'll keep it simple... If you want in the future, we can do a more in-depth and complicated Reading.

[She said to flip the card showing a man near a cliff]

Tisera: It was obvious that this one would come out first... The Fool. It's you. Starting an adventure, full of life and eager to explore. A child who doesn't know what his capabilities are or what he's up against. A new beginning, innocence and spontaneity... You trust in the universe and set out on the journey without worrying too much about the consequences. You take risks and embrace the adventure... A Leap of Faith you could say.

Heilon: Sounds... Right.

[She takes out another card to arrange it on the bed to face Heilon]

Tisera: Your other most important part... The Magician reversed. It represents confidence that adapts to any situation through intellect and sheer will. Someone close to you who is like a guide on your path... A mentor who empowers you, but this one is reversed. It could mean lack of direction, deception or manipulation or it could be you, your other part.

Heilon: Ah... That sounds pretty scary.

Tisera: It depends on how you look at it... It's something complex and difficult to interpret, but I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

[She takes out another card to arrange it and after a moment turns it over]

Tisera: Hm... The Empress. It can symbolize total protection and unconditional love. Someone or several people are watching over you. It could be that Half-elf, Emilia, or it could be someone else more... Personal, it can represent this force that looks after you and protects you on your journey through this altered world. There is a strong feeling and possibly in the future there will be an internal conflict.

Heilon: I see... It makes sense.

[Tisera puts the last card on the bed and then turns it over to show what it was]

Tisera: Interesting, it's a worrying card... The Tower reversed. It is commonly associated with destruction and sudden change. Reversed, it suggests a resistance to inevitable transformation. You or someone closely related to you is fighting against fate, it could indicate that your efforts to repair it and prevent something from being changed in history, may be causing more chaos and disorder.

Heilon: I see... I like this about Tarot.

Tisera: You want to know more? One more card... I usually put four, but the fifth can usually mean something completely good or completely bad. You want to play with your luck?

Heilon: Yes...

[He said nodding wanting to hear her last Tarot Reading, she takes out a last card to place on top of the one of the Reverse Tower]

Tisera: The Star reversed... Hmmm symbolizes hope and inspiration, but reversed it can represent disillusionment and disconnection. It could indicate that this person's efforts, although motivated by a desire to preserve something, are leading to unfavorable results and a loss of connection with reality. It can also suggest a loss of direction. By continually seeking a path of internal conflict, this person could be losing sight of the long-term consequences of his or her actions.

Heilon: Bad luck then. They are very detailed readings... You hide more than you let on, am i right?

Tisera: Who knows... What I do understand is that you have a big internal conflict, an identity conflict. Maybe it's because that person you admire is your shadow or rather... You ARE the shadow of THAT person.

[She said as she began to arrange her deck and put them away in her suit, then she smiled innocently at him, causing Heilon's blood to freeze, who let out an annoyed smile and sighed knowing the person she was referring to. Subaru. He wanted to ask her, but he knew she wouldn't tell him anything, so he would focus on what he had to do today. It was still early in the morning, being 5 AM. He has some time]

Tisera: I suppose you'll be getting to work so early.

Heilon: I want to ask you one last thing; how did you know who hired Shion?

Tisera: Isn't it obvious? I'm a fortune teller... I've seen it before.

[She said once again, responding with a vague answer that only makes Heilon stare at her for a few seconds in silence]

Heilon: Stay here while I do some things and come back... It will take me a few minutes at most. Lastly, I hope you keep quiet about everything you said here.

[He said to open a portal with his Authority of Melancholy and enter to return to the Sanctuary, upon arriving he finds Echidna in Ekidona's body reading some books]

Heilon: I see you don't waste any time... Have you even allowed the others to use the body?

[Echidna turns to look at Heilon, she did not scare of Heilon presence since she detected the very striking smell of Heilon, perhaps because she is a Mabeast]

Echidna: I've done it, now they are "sleeping" if you can say that. I'm taking advantage of this to update myself on these four centuries, if you're really going to do what you told me then I need to be up to par.

Heilon: What a great companion you are, as a reward I will get you three servants.

[Echidna was going to ask, but Heilon had already left to do his own thing, causing Echidna to pout in annoyance. Heilon had met up with Elsa and Meili personally, the smaller rubbing her eyes tiredly after being woken up so early in the morning]

Heilon: You two will have a personal job, it is to search for and recruit three specific people.

[He said while summoning a paper along with a pen for him to start writing something and then offer the note to Elsa who takes it to start reading it]

Heilon: It's information on the targets... Colette, Palmyra, and Noelle. There's their possible locations, appearance, personal information. When you find the three of them, offer them anything to get them to join you and come back here.

Elsa: This will take some time since there are several locations here...

Heilon: That's why I gave you and Meili as partners for this job, you're good at locating targets. If necessary, use force.

Elsa: Why don't you send us with Luxera?

Heilon: I need her to be here... Because of her problem with the so-called kings, I want to have her close by to protect her if something happens.

[Elsa nods in understanding Heilon's intentions as he takes out a small box which he offers to Elsa. It had provisions and travel equipment in it which Elsa takes out to store in her dress]

Elsa: Then we're off now. One last thing, about my blood situation...

Heilon: You are a vampire after all, so you are allowed to take blood from me as a reward for your good work... Enough for you to keep living for a while at least.

[He said offering his arm to Elsa, after a few seconds she takes Heilon's hand to open her mouth and show her sharp fangs to stick them in Heilon's arm and start sucking his blood. Elsa's eyes flashed dangerously as she continued to drink Heilon's blood]

Heilon: I had to expect this...

[I mention seeing that Elsa wasn't letting go, she was taking more than necessary. Heilon put his hand on Elsa's head to start draining mana from her so that she would let go of his hand while being weakened, but with those eyes burning with desire for more of his blood]

Elsa: Did you have to be so rough with me~? I just wanted a little more~

Heilon: You wanted to drain all my blood...? You took more than you needed.

[She stands up while holding her mouth with her eyes closed trying not to go crazy. There was something about Heilon's blood that triggered a primal instinct in her wanting more. Like an addiction]

Elsa: What is it with your blood? My being is burning and feels strange, like I'm even thirstier... I feel something inside me moving, something eating me up from the inside.

Heilon: Pure energy if must guess, I'm glad you like it... Now get out of here before i kick you myself.

Elsa: Will you give me more blood when I get back~?

Heilon: When you earn it, you damn woman.

[He said with his hands crossed for them to finally retire on their new mission. Now he had to give a mission to Emerada, meanwhile he went to Hector, who was alone sitting near the Sanctuary looking at nothing]

Heilon: You are here, all alone.

Hector: What do you want now? Did you come to bother me once again?

[He said sighing, already expecting Heilon to start bothering him and ordering him around. He was still getting used to this life]

Heilon: I just wanted to check on you and thank you. I know we got off to a rough start, but I'm glad to have you here on the team. Having you here with Echidna makes me feel confident that this place is safe without me.

[Heilon mentions as he looks up at the sky for a few moments to look at the silent Hector before turning around and starting to walk away while waving his hand]

Heilon: Take care of the place and everyone in my absence.

Hector: This boy...

[Emerada was putting on her dress to start another day of work, she notices the scent of Heilon who was approaching her. Emerada approaches him with her now smile. She has already been developing confidence in herself]

Emerada: Good morning, you came back very early today...

Heilon: Good morning, and yes, I have come because I must give you an important mission.

[Emerada remains silent listening to Heilon who was writing a note to offer it to Emerada who takes the note to start reading]

Heilon: I'll leave you at the Sanctuary, I need you to train the new recruits and get them used to our "customs". Also, so that you can keep an eye on them in my absence.

Emerada: Are you going to leave so much work to this lovely lady?

Heilon: Forgive me for putting so much responsibility on you, but I trust you completely and you are more than capable for this job. Don't worry, I'll leave Luxera and the gluttons to help you with this job.

[The Ex-Archbishop sighs deeply and nods and smiles, if that was her job then she had to do it. They both leave the house for Heilon to call the new recruits who after a while come out, some more tired than others from being up so early]

Heilon: Sorry to wake you up so early, but you all have work to do.

[He said to inform them to stay here with Emerada and Luxera as teachers. Shion listened in silence until Heilon approached her]

Heilon: Shion, soon we will go to the capital... I will have a serious conversation with Sakura to get information, you will accompany me.

Shion: Heilon... If I may ask, how do you know Sakura is a manipulator? When you asked me to stay, you sounded very worried.

Heilon: Because I was, I know Sakura... A woman who acts innocent, but plans to use you. Someone I know suffered a horrible fate because of her.

Shion: Someone important to you...?

Heilon: ... Yes, very important for me.

[He said thinking about Subaru, Heilon looks away adjusting his glasses and then his hair]

Shion: By the way... You look good in that uniform. Are you really a royal knight of the kingdom?

Heilon: You could say so, although I follow my own rules... That's partly why we're going to the capital.

Zabaro: So... you're just going to leave us here?

Heilon: Yes, my companion here will educate you so that you are informed and prepared for my future nation. They will be given food and a home as promised so behave well in my absence... Emerada, if one of them tries to do something stupid... You are allowed to use force.

Emerada: This lovely lady will make sure of that!

[She said with a smile as a shiver ran down the recruits' spines seeing her so happy after being allowed to use force if necessary. Heilon gives her a box full of capsule crystals that had enough food for all of them, once that was finished, Heilon approaches Zabaro]

Heilon: You're a zombie, I'm curious on how you are one... Is this the work of the immortal king's sacrament magic?

Zabaro: No, it's another black magic... I once died and was "Revived" if you will. I am immortal as long as my head is not destroyed. I don't need to eat or drink, I can be cut into pieces, but I can join my parts and "heal" myself so to speak.

Heilon: Did someone do this to you? This looks like a curse more than a blessing.

Zabaro: That's right, but that person is already dead... Don't ask any more, you damn royal knight.

Heilon: Don't start crying over a simple question either my guy.

[He said as he retreated to where Shion was with her hands crossed, she was ready to meet these people from the mansion even if she a bit nervous. They say goodbye to everyone as Heilon opens a portal to the mansion ready to leave with Shion]

Heilon: Let's introduce you to the others.

[Out of nowhere Roy and Lye jump on top of Heilon to start biting him causing Heilon to laugh and with one movement he gets rid of them. it seems they wanted to say goodbye to Heilon]

Heilon: You two behave while I'm gone, okay? If you do, I'll bring a feast just for you. So help your mother Emerada and obey her.

[They nod quickly to show their sharp teeth to which Heilon reciprocates by showing his, he had really become like an older brother to them, oh they were the older brothers here? Heilon didn't know their age so he used [Observe] on them confirming that they were much older than him]

Heilon: Okay, Shion, let's continue.

[Ram walked through the mansion just awake ready to work, dressed in her maid outfit after bathing, one of the few times she gets up before her sisters. She couldn't detect Heilon's scent so she looked for him around the mansion, he wasn't with Emilia who was sleeping next to Fenne and Beatrice who hadn't realized that their contractor had left]

[When he goes to his room, he meets Tisera who with an innocent smile waves with her hand]

Tisera: If you're looking for Heilon, he's gone off to do some business... He'll be back any minute. Continue your duty as a maid.

Ram: Thank you very much, Tisera-Sama.

[She said as she left the room to continue her duty as a maid. She passed by Roswaal's room and decided to increase the speed of her steps, but she didn't get far when she heard the door open to her bad luck]

Roswaal: Ram...

[Ram stops her steps abruptly to turn to look at Roswaal who was standing at the door with that serious look, without his characteristic smile. He wanted to talk seriously with Ram, but she had been ignoring and avoiding him since the accident at the Sanctuary]

Ram: Roswaal, please don't expect anything from Ram... Silence would be a good option for you right now.

[She said, looking at him seriously. She had been trying all the time not to meet him, but it seemed that fate wanted this. She had to face it right now then]

Roswaal: Ram...

Ram: No. I acknowledge the relationship we both had in the past... I was ready to do anything for you, even sacrifice myself.

[Roswaal looks down as he listens to her. She sounded calm, but there was venom in her voice]

Ram: But you decided to attack the only people who matter to Ram's life. I would have accepted you breaking my heart. However, trying to hurt my sisters... People close to me; I cannot accept that.

[She said as she turned around and walked away leaving Roswaal speechless who tried to "apologize" to her but failed completely]

[Rem and Rim also woke up to start their day. Like Ram, they didn't detect Heilon scent and started looking for him, but they were stopped by Ram who informed them that Heilon wasn't there and would be back soon]

[They would start their day. Beatrice would get up to open her eyes looking for the touch of her contractor noticing that he was not there to her displeasure, she would panic looking for Heilon through her connection with the pact feeling him very far away to her dismay]

Beatrice: Heilon... Why do you always leave Betty behind, in fact?

Fenne: Beatrice-

[She couldn't continue when Beatrice grabs her as she felt Heilon's presence disappear to appear once again in the mansion. Heilon had teleported to the mansion, but this time he was with Shion. Shion looks around noticing that it was a room, when she turns around, she notices the little Great Spirit]

Tisera: Finally, just in time...

[She said before Beatrice opened the door going to Heilon to hold him somewhat angry that Heilon had left her behind without waking her up to start the day together as they were supposed to. She was still holding Fenne tightly in her hand who was trying to get out of her grip]

Beatrice: Why you left me alone, in fact? Because you didn't pick me up, I suppose?

[She said demanding an answer while releasing Fenne who finally floats sighing in relief, she didn't want to be a stress stuffed animal for Beatrice never again]

Heilon: You looked like you needed a good rest so I let you sleep-

[Beatrice interrupts him, holding him firm and making him stare into her eyes as the scene looked like that of a mother accusing her son]

Beatrice: Betty won't accept it! Betty should be with you all the time, in fact!

Heilon: Okay, sorry... I guess next time I won't mind that you haven't slept-

Beatrice: You'll promise Betty, in fact!

[Shion watches this scene and puts her hand on her own lip trying not to laugh out loud while Tisera smiles to grab Heilon and join the problem by pulling him from the hands of Beatrice who continues to fight with Heilon]

Emilia: What's going on here? I heard a lot of noise here.

[Emilia had come here after hearing a commotion after waking up seeing no sign of Heilon anywhere in her bed, only his scent which led her to Heilon's room where there was a commotion. When she opened the door, she saw Heilon being held by an angry Beatrice, a smiling Tisera and a sleepy Fenne]

[Everyone stopped when they heard Emilia and turned to look at her. Emilia just stared at Heilon in the Royal Knight's clothes. This caused her to blush thinking of her and Heilon as her knight in the capital, in the royal selection]

Emilia: You look... Very good!

[He said, ignoring everything that was happening, he hadn't even noticed Shion's presence, who only looks at Emilia, she is literally a living image of Satella's descriptions. Emilia approaches to adjust Heilon's suit and then looks at him]

Heilon: Good morning, Emily... Sorry that the commotion I caused woke you up.

Emilia: Okay, I had to wake up anyways...

Heilon: Emily, look... This is Shion, the one I told you about yesterday. Shion, this is Emilia.

[He said taking Shion by the shoulders to introduce her to Emilia who now notices her presence and opens her eyes in surprise at seeing Shion, it was the first time seeing another half-Elf in her life so it was obvious that she was going to make this impression]

Shion: Hello... Nice to meet you, Emilia!

Emilia: Nice to meet you too, Shion... Can we be friends?

[She said offering her hand with a friendly smile as Shion slowly takes Emilia's hand to gently smile at her in the same way. The maids arrive together in time to find the scene of the two Half-elves meeting each other]

[Heilon was outside the mansion taking a break while waiting for the meal to be made by the maids. Beatrice was sitting beside Heilon while reading a book, Tisera was lying on Heilon's back and lastly, Fenne was resting on Heilon's lap]

Heilon: I think it's time to get them out.

[He mentions before getting up and opening a crack in space from where he drops the demi-humans who end up falling to the ground, dirty and exhausted. They were panting from exhaustion, for them they spent days fighting and surviving without end]

Heilon: They're all alive as I expected... They've definitely improved.

[He said, seeing their auras with his eyes, it was bigger and denser than before, they became stronger. He offers them a bottle of water which they drink happily]

Garfiel: We did it, Captain... We survived.

Boya: Barely... But it was achieved.

[The others were just catching their breath. That dimension tested them, all or nothing. In the end they won the bet]

Beatrice: You should take a bath, you guys stink a lot, in fact.

[They sigh in agreement with Beatrice, they needed a good bath and food. Rim calls them by waving her hand to get their attention]

Rim: The food is already made!

[Chado just gasps for not having the chance to bathe first, but before they had time to complain about their situation, Heilon raised his hand and fired a huge torrent of water towards them to surround them in a water tornado and then throw hot air at them to dry them. It was similar to what Puck did with Subaru]

Heilon: This will have to do for now.

[They were somewhat grateful for this as they walked towards Rim who greeted them happily to see them again, since Heilon had already told her where the demi-humans were all day so she wasn't worried that something had happened to them]

[Now everyone was in the dining room having breakfast together like a big family. Heilon was eating breakfast while watching everyone eat, the feeling of family caused a warm emotion in his being for the first time and he enjoyed it like never before... This time he doesn't let the threads in his soul bother him]

[Garfiel recounted his adventure in the Heilon dimension, Frederica was grateful that her little brother was safe and sound, even more energetic than before, but still was a bit angry with Heilon for leaving his brother in a dangerous place. Heilon could only explain himself with a nervous smile. Everyone would bond with Shion who was somewhat nervous and embarrassed of the attention she was receiving from everyone]

[Now Heilon was with his Great spirits and Emilia with Shion in the garden, watching as Garfiel competed in a game of strength against Chado while the others bet in who was going to win. They were taking a break after eating]

Ram: There is a carriage at the main entrance.

[Ram interrupts the moment to report on the matter about an unknown carriage at the main entrance. Heilon could already deduce what was happening]

Heilon: It's already starting...

[At the main entrance was an elegant and royal carriage as Ram had mentioned, Heilon approaches to meet a person he might expect to see here, but also not. A man in a violet suit, lime green hair and golden eyes]

Tiga: Greetings, sorry I parked in front of the entrance.

[Heilon and Emilia approach the man to return his kind greeting]

Emilia: Oh, and who would you be?

Tiga: I am an envoy from the royal capital. An emissary of ours is currently attending to the margrave.

Emilia: An emissary? This is serious... Could it be.

Tiga: I believe it has something to do with the royal selection, as I'm sure you've surmised. I ask that you reserve any questions you may have for your meeting with the emissary. They are awaiting your arrival inside.

Emilia: The royal selection, I see... Thank you very much.

[Emilia returns inside the mansion with Heilon who had a serious look thinking about a new plan, Rem interrupts Heilon's thoughts]

Rem: The guest is having a private conversation with Roswaal, Emilia-sama, you should go since it is a matter that involves you as a candidate for the throne... My older sister will accompany you.

Emilia: Heilon, you should come... You are my knight now after all.

Heilon: I would like to, but I have some unfinished business with that guy outside, you can go without me... Don't worry, I'll protect you, even if I'm on the other side of the world.

[She stares at him for a few seconds, then lowers her gaze and nods, then smiles to Heilon]

Emilia: But in the royal selection you will not separate from me... Understand?

[Heilon nods with a smile as Emilia retreats with Ram while Rem had a smile sticking to Heilon]

Heilon: Rem, I need your help.

Rem: Anything for Rem's Heilon, what is it that you wish for?

[Heilon had left the mansion to go where Tiga was. Heilon had some tea for the young man to offer it to him. Heilon felt a little sad that Wilhelm did not come with Felix, partly he wanted to see them and more the so-called best girl in person, Patrasche]

Heilon: Here you go, you must be tired of being out here in the sun... A kind gesture from this Knight.

[He said giving information to Tiga, he needed to bargain information with this guy. He couldn't allow him to have too much information about Emilia's faction or himself, but he needed to make friends to gain his trust]

Tiga: Thank you very much, it's true that I was feeling a little thirsty. Are you sure I can have some tea?

Heilon: Of course, it's a kind gesture from me towards a guest like you... I'm Heilon Satsugai, Emilia's knight. You can call me Heilon. What's your name?

Tiga: Oh? So, you are a knight... Well, I'm Tiga Rauleon, but you can call me Tiga.

Heilon: Well, Tiga... Nice to meet you, let's hope we become good friends.

Tiga: Wow, you are really kind and chivalrous like a true royal Knight... Let's also hope we become good friends too, Heilon.

[He said with a smile as he offered his hand which Heilon took with a friendly smile. He must be careful what information he gives to this man who was being manipulated by Sakura. Heilon need to play his cards right]

Tiga: May I ask who the two ladies behind you following you are?

[He said referring to Beatrice and Tisera who were behind Heilon, Fenne was hiding in Heilon's suit]

Beatrice: I'm Beatrice, friend of my- ... Heilon, I suppose.

[She said, having a bit of trouble saying that, Heilon had told them not to reveal that they were Great Spirits, he didn't want Tiga and his faction to know that he had three Great Spirits at his disposal]

Tisera: Just a friend who accompanies him, Heilon is a troublesome boy, even if he is a Royal Knight.

[Mentions with an innocent smile causing Heilon to sigh. He couldn't control what Tisera said about him, but at least he was grateful that the spirit played along with his plan]

Tiga: Wow, it's nice to meet you too... Well, it seems we're out of time.

[He said looking to the side of Heilon who when he turned around, saw that woman with purple hair and red eyes walking towards them with Rim at her side. Their main enemy of this faction, Sakura Element. Heilon had asked Shion to hide while this woman was in the mansion]

Sakura: Sorry for the wait, Tiga.

Tiga: Welcome back, Sakura. Did you perform your duty as an emissary without a problem?

Sakura: Of course. Even I can handle simple things like this.

Tiga: Well, I'm sorry for asking.

[He said with a smile as he sarcastically apologizes while Heilon stares at Sakura for a few moments, instantly his serious and sharp gaze changes to a big kind smile]

Heilon: So, she's the Emissary, Sakura.

Sakura: Ohh? You made a new friend, Tiga? You don't usually hang out with other guys.

Tiga: Sakura, don't say things like that in front of others... You'll damage my reputation!

[He said with a small cry really distressed by Sakura's words. Heilon couldn't help but let out a small laugh as he crossed his hands]

Sakura: Yes, yes. I am Sakura Element, Tiga's partner. And you would be...?

Heilon: Heilon Satsugai, now Tiga's friend. I am Emilia-sama's knight. Nice to meet you, Sakura.

Sakura: Hahaha, it seems you two are already very close, besides... I suppose you'll be preparing to go to the royal capital, you are a royal knight after all. If so, I'll see you there... Let's go now, Tiga. The princess will worry if we take too long.

Tiga: I'm sorry, Heilon, but Sakura is right... But I know we'll meet again in the royal capital, see you later.

[He leaves with Sakura, both of them enter the carriage and slowly leave the way they came. Beatrice turns her gaze to Heilon who was serious]

Beatrice: They're dangerous, aren't they? It's strange that you asked us to lie, I guess.

Heilon: Just that woman, Sakura. Tiga is just a pawn in this dangerous game.

[Heilon looks at his hand feeling a chill on his body, his [King's Blood] had been activated giving him a bad feeling about the royal capital, he had to be careful and cautious. They go back inside where Emilia was waiting with Roswaal behind her with that creepy smile]

Emilia: I guess you already know that we're going to the royal capital, right?

Heilon: Yes, you and I will go... Along with the Oni sisters and the beast team.

[He said referring to the demi-humans. He will take them all to the capital as support, he will not let his guard down, so far each arc is much more difficult than the original and with each arc, the problem becomes more complicated, as if the world is making up for the lack of difficulty or he is indirectly causing the changes to occur and is doing the hard work himself. He cannot tell]

Roswaal: Are you sure about such a thing~?

[I wonder curious that Heilon wants to bring such a large group. Roswaal knew that if Heilon asked for something like that then it is because it is necessary. Maybe Heilon already lived it and was preparing for it, but he wasn't going to question it here. He just had to listen and help him as if Heilon were the tome of wisdom. That was their deal after all]

Heilon: Yes, even Shion will come... We have unfinished business.

[Shion approaches, having left one of the rooms after being called, she had stayed inside as Heilon had asked her after telling her that Sakura would come and that she couldn't know that Shion was here]

Shion: Are you sure about this?

Heilon: Yes, we need this...

[Heilon must now return to his training dimension Charlie. He must practice and train as much as he can in the little time he has. He must take advantage of it to improve the team with his three Great Spirits]

Heilon: You guys, take this day as a rest...

[Heilon said to Garfiel and friends while offering the colored magic stone to each of them, these grateful ones break it to obtain the magic power of these. Now he only had 3 stones left]

Chado: This power...

Fogo: It's great... I feel so amazing.

[They said as they felt the new power running through their bodies, the miraculous power of the System's objects]

Garfiel: Are you going to train in that dimension? Good luck, Captain!

Boya: Don't go die.

Heilon: hmph! Who do you take me for? I'll be back.

[He said with a smile as he leaves a clone in the mansion to do his job while he travels to the other dimension with his Great Spirits and Shion who looks around in surprise at traveling to another plane of existence. There was never such a magic before]

Beatrice: Aren't you going to give Betty one of those affinity stones?

Heilon: Is my Beaka jealous that I didn't give her one? I thought that if I offered you one you would be upset since you would probably take it as an insult that I gave you something like that when you are already a great magic user.

[He smiles seeing Beatrice's annoyed face as he throws a colored stone at her, but not only at her, but the last two remaining stones are thrown at Tisera and Shion]

Tisera: It wasn't necessary, but I will accept it as my greatest treasure.

[She said as she takes the power of the stone inside her with a smile. Beatrice destroys hers being surrounded by multi-colored mana that disappears after a few seconds. The last one was Shion who feels the energy running through her Od]

Shion: Thank you very much... If you're giving this to me it's for a reason.

Heilon: Because you'll need it in this short training session. I'll be a little harsh since I also need to improve in the little time I have.

Shion: You've put the others in that Sanctuary to work and train... I should have known you'd do something with me.

Heilon: Don't look depressed, this will help us in the capital... You must get used to this new power of yours.

[Shion closes her eyes to sigh with her hands crossed, Lyra rolls her eyes for a few moments at all this. Shion gets close to Heilon's ear to whisper something. Beatrice, who was nearby, listened to the conversation]

Shion: Do you trust that spirit? The one called Tisera...

[The Half-Elf said, looking away slightly to see the Great Spirit mentioned, only smiling and waving her hand at Shion as if she knew they were talking about her. Shion asked because she found it very suspicious that she wanted to make a contract with Heilon without knowing each other, or so she thinks]

Heilon: I don't know her at all... It's hard to explain, but I don't feel any hostile or bad intentions from her. It seems she needs me to fulfill a goal that is intertwined with me. I can trust her for now.

Shion: If you trust her then I can trust the spirit too.

[Heilon smiles at the trust Shion had in him. It was time to start so he gathers them together to begin training. Beatrice finishes listening to the conversation, not being pleased, not trusting Tisera at all]

Beatrice: Hmph!

[The next day, Heilon was outside the mansion preparing to go to the royal capital, everyone who was going was doing so. There were two carriages ready to leave. Rem got into the driver's seat to take the ropes of the earth dragon while Emilia, Rim and Ram entered the carriage with Shion]

Garfiel: I'll drive this time-!

Boya: This is going to be a disaster.

[He said interrupting him as he enters the second carriage that was going to be driven by Garfiel, the Heilon clone had made peace with Clind and Annerose to create a bond, even if it was just a little in the short time he had]

Clind: Please be careful.

Annerose: Come back safe!

Emilia: We will have it and we be back safe.

[Emilia says while smiling. Roswaal had already gone ahead to the capital with his power of flight, Heilon had offered to open a portal, but Emilia refused, she wanted to enjoy the ride with him]

Petra: I really can't go?

Frederica: You should stay and let the adults do their work, you and I have work to do together since the sisters will not be at the mansion in the meantime.

Petra: Okay...

[She said somewhat depressed about not being able to go with Heilon to the capital, but Heilon put his hand on Petra's head and caress her. Frederica meanwhile told her younger brother to behave in the capital like a mother scolding her son]

Heilon: I'll be back in less time than you think... A week at most, plus you have to practice and help Frederica with the mansion duties with Clind.

Petra: Very well! I will try hard to improve!

[Petra smiles after declaring her goal to improve to make Frederica and Heilon proud, if she did well then she would ask Heilon out on a date and he couldn't deny it, thinking this makes her blush while Heilon stares at her confused]

Heilon: Take care of the mansion, Petra. Say goodbye to the others in the village for me... When I get back, I want you to teach me a magic trick.

[He said to get up and go to the Carriage to touch a mana crystal that was on his belt, in the labyrinths of the Charlie dimension, he got very powerful mana crystals like the ones he had given to Emilia for Puck. He obviously got three for his three Great Spirits]

[They really were hell to get, but with the help of their spirits and Shion, they did it in the end with the power of teamwork. He made a gesture to Beatrice who was waiting and saw how Heilon called her, she came closer to shine and disappeared entering the crystal, now Fenne and Tisera were left who obeyed and entered their respective crystals]

Heilon: Since you are inside the crystals, are you comfortable?

[It's an item that belonged to the System so it must be much better than one in the world of Re:Zero, but I still wanted to know if they were comfortable or if they felt strange]

Tisera: Very comfortable, like resting in a bed.

Beatrice: This is a new experience for Betty, actually... But it feels good, I guess.

Fenne: I can say the same thing... It's somewhat similar to my book.

[Heilon smiled quite happy that the crystals worked perfectly, so they could be with him at all times, rest to recover faster and regenerate mana more quickly]

Emilia: Wow, you really got pure colorless stones for your Spirits... They're supposed to be super rare to get, but at this point I'm not surprised that you're able to generate them from your body.

Heilon: Awww you should be happy since we are both spiritual arts users now.

[Heilon enters the carriage and sits between Emilia and Shion, in front of him sat Ram and Rim. The earth dragon begins to move, both carriages began their journeys towards the royal capital]

[On the way, Emilia takes Heilon's hand and holds it tight while Shion does the same, but with the Satsugai's shoulder, Heilon could feel it, both were nervous for their respective reasons]

Heiko: We're finally going to the capital... It's about time we got moving.

[Heilon looks up at Heiko, he hadn't seen him since the ceremony of his promotion to royal knight of Emilia. Heiko stretches while yawning]

Heilon: (Where have you been ALL this time, you haven't answered my calls or been present at what I did)

Heiko: Awwww what's wrong? Did you miss me? I was just taking a break, being a guide is tiring, you know.

Heilon: (That's the biggest bullshit I've ever heard, you don't feel any tiredness... You were doing something behind my back)

Heiko: So what? It doesn't really matter what I do. I was just resting, stop bothering me.

Heilon: (Why do I bother trying to get information out of you? Fenne turned out to be real, but I'm sure you already knew that and that's why you advised me to look for her)

[Heilon said looking at Heiko who was just looking out the carriage window at the scenery outside. Heiko had the special gift of screwing over Heilon and causing the Satsugai to become more stressed than necessary]

Heilon: (You should already know how my little adventure in search of Count went)

Heiko: Like shit, but let's be honest, so far, everything you've done has turned out shit... That's why I applaud you for bringing this whole team to the Capital, since things will also go just as badly for you.

[They both look at each other seriously and then Heiko walks through the door and disappears from sight. Heilon could only wish that one day he could give Heiko a physical body to beat him up for every time Heiko lied to him]

Emilia: Heilon?

[Heilon looks away to look at Emilia who looks at him with a worried look at seeing Heilon's gaze so lost and empty. She has been trying to be very attached to him these days to help him mentally without revealing why, but it is difficult to hide her reasons]

Heilon: Sorry, I was just thinking how jealous I'll be of people looking at you.

[He said with a smile causing Emilia to blush, but get a little angry since she knew that Heilon told her that so she wouldn't say what he was thinking, if it were the same as before, she would have believed this, but she was no longer that naive Emilia]

Emilia: Enough with your praise, you know I'll use my magic cloak so what you're saying doesn't make sense.

Ram: Beiron is a pervert without a doubt, always trying to seduce women to have his way with them.

[She said causing a smile on Rim who closes her eyes at the conversation she was listening to. Heilon just rolls his eyes when he hears Ram's same joke about him being a pervert, he has heard it so many times that it is no longer funny for the Satsugai]

Rim: Sister, you shouldn't be too rude to Heilon... Heilon just wants to flatter Emilia-sama.

[Rim defends Heilon while Ram looks away while Shion watches the whole absurd situation, but somewhat relieved to be in a non-tense environment. She wonders if she could be part of this family in a future]

Rem: Another carriage is approaching.

[Rem slows down the carriage after saying this. Heilon opens the window and sticks his head out to look while telling the others to stay inside their carriages]

Otto: Excuse me! Please help! Bandits are attacking... Please, it's an emergency!

Rem: What should we do, Emilia-sama?

Emilia: We should listen to him. Stop the carriage, Rem.

[The carriage is stopped as Heilon opens the door to exit the carriage and approach Otto, Heilon smiles kindly waving his hand. Happy to see Otto in person for the first time]

Heilon: Hello, I am a Royal Knight... Heilon Satsugai, nice to meet you. Tell me your name and the problem.

Otto: Thank you for stopping by. I am Otto Suwen... I am just a humble merchant. During my journey, I encountered the Dusk Bandits, a group of thieves who stole all of my possessions.

Heilon: The Dusk Bandits... I see.

[The same thing was happening until now, at least in this world he met Otto faster, luckily for him. Now he just has to continue with the original story for now, but he has to be very careful with how he plays his role here]

Rem: They are criminals who are known to have been strengthening their forces lately. I did not realize that their influence has extended so close to Roswaal-sama's territory... A considerable failure on my part.

Heilon: Don't be hard on yourself, Remi. Now I could take care of them personally.

Otto: They have captured other merchants like me. I was able to escape because I was able to catch them off guard, but the others are still in danger. I need to find a way to save them.

Heilon: Otto, I'll help you. Remi, continue on your way to the capital. Emilia can't be late, and besides. It safer there.

Rem: Are you sure, Heilon-Kun? Rem don't want to leave you behind and I doubt Emilia would want that.

Heilon: I'll be fine, I might even get there faster than you guys and you know it... Have a little faith in me.

[Heilon said as he entered the vehicle with Emilia. He was going to explain his plan, but Emilia already had heard everything]

Emilia: No, I won't leave you here alone with those bandits!

[Heilon understood her concern and felt that an argument was coming, if they started an argument here, then they would waste time, time they didn't have so Heilon approaches Emilia right in her ear to whisper]

Heilon: Emily, this is a trap set by another of the candidates to analyze your capabilities and what you do, I am taking the risk so that they do not get anything from you and thus not allow them to use that information against you.

[Shion who was next to Emilia listens to what Heilon was saying, Emilia opens her eyes at Heilon's statement who told her seriously]

Heilon: Trust me... I'll just divert attention from you guys so you can't reach the safety of the Royal Capital, I'll be fine.

[Emilia listens to this while clenching her eyes and hands wanting to refuse, but Heilon was trusting her for this. She also didn't want to argue with Heilon since they are supposed to be a team]

Ram: Emilia-sama...

Puck: Lia, if this is as serious as Heilon says, then you should listen to him.

[Puck said, remembering the conversation he had at the mansion with Reinhard, about Heilon's rare ability to gather information and use it to his advantage. So, he decides to trust him, now that Puck thinks about it]

Puck: (He might be... Yeah, it makes sense... He's definitely THAT person. That weird ability to gather information, I can't believe it. He was always in front of me. I never had a chance from the start against him.)

[Puck thought to himself, but eventually his thoughts were silenced when he heard his beloved Lia speak]

Emilia: Okay, but Rem will stay with you... I won't accept a no.

[Emilia claimed, although she knew that Heilon had his three new Great Spirits with him, she wanted Heilon to be truly safe and secure from any unnecessary danger]

Heilon: I'll take it, Rem, Rim... Take care of Shion and Emilia for me.

[He mentions as he was about to leave, but Shion takes Heilon's hand to stare at him, Heilon looks at Shion to smile as he adjusts his dark glasses]

Heilon: Trust me... You're safe.

[Shion releases Heilon, she thanks to the blessing of the [Named] increased too much in power more than Charlie's dimension and Heilon's Divine protection forced her to bring out more of her potential, ironically similar to Emilia's, but obviously inferior]

[Heilon gets out of the carriage so Rim can take Rem's place. Rem happily gets out of the carriage to stand next to Heilon. Rim was now holding the Earth Dragon's ropes.]

Rim: Please be careful...

Emilia: Come back safely, otherwise... I'll be reaaaally angry with you. You know where to meet in the royal capital.

[She said causing a nervous smile from Heilon as the carriage starts to move again as they retreat, Garfiel's carriage starts to pass by]

Garfiel: I heard. Don't be defeated by those bandits, Captain.

Heilon: Protect them in my absence, Shield of the World.

[Heilon just waves his hand as they say goodbye to them, they disappear into the distance as Heilon and Rem now approach Otto. Heilon was going to take this opportunity to be able to do his things in the Royal Capital]

Heilon: Sorry it took a while, but I'm ready to help you now.

Otto: Just you? I don't mean to be disrespectful, it's just that there are several bandits and they are quite dangerous.

Rem: You're underestimating Heilon-kun, he's a royal knight more than capable for this job and with me in the plan we're more than enough to defeat these dusk bandits.

[Otto nods as he sighs to trust the royal knight, he seemed younger than him but the two swords he had on his waist and the somewhat heavy presence he emitted convinced him that he was someone he could trust with something so dangerous]

Heilon: Leave this to me, Rem will take care of you in my absence. Why don't you use your Divine Protection to watch over the whole area while I'm gone?

[Before Otto could ask how he knew about his Divine Protection, Heilon was gone and Otto turned his gaze to Rem who just smiled kindly]

Rem: Come on, we can't just stay here doing nothing... Lets help the others. I have to be useful to my hero.

[On Heilon's part, he finds the bandits who turn around, but before they could move or say a word, Heilon grabs one by the head and buries him against the ground, the other bandit who was on the side who now notices the enemy turns around trying to draw his sword, but Heilon hits the stomach of the same with the handle of his sword]

[Both bandits were unconscious and Heilon went against the others who also noticed his presence to take out their swords and daggers, but Heilon with simple steps came to appear in front of them to give them simple blows that left them faint in the floor]

Heilon: Have sweet dreams.

[Reinforcements of the bandits appeared surrounding Heilon but he moved among them like the wind to strike hard in non-vital places to knock them out. Heilon senses another presence, but this one was stronger than the others]

Heiko: I guess you'll have to act again now.

[He said shrugging his shoulders as Heilon takes out his sword, inochiken. He points his sword behind him seeing a man with tanned skin and blond hair with golden eyes]

Pooka: Calm down, calm down, we are not enemies!

[Said a small spirit that accompanied the man, inside the pure crystals where the Great Spirits of Heilon were resting, observing the whole situation from inside]

Fenne: (Another Great Spirit?)

Beatrice: (How many are there?!)

[Tisera just watches this interaction with interest, Heilon was obviously hiding the presence of the crystals. He still pointed his weapon at the "Strangers" while he had his other hand behind his back making some signals for some unknown reason]

Pooka: We came to try and help after seeing the bandits attack the merchants, but it seems you don't need it... You must really be very strong! I'm Pooka, this one here is Salum.

Heilon: Heilon Satsugai, a royal knight... I take it Salum is your contractor, are you an adventurer perhaps?

Salum: ...

Pooka: Yeah! You could say that, just ignore him... This fool doesn't talk much as you can see.

Heilon: I see, it's nice to meet you both. I hope you don't mind me taking all the credit for obvious reasons as I drive these bandits to the capital.

[This made Pooka and Salum tense, the original plan was for them to kill these guys to silence them, but Heilon had defeated them too quickly and had them all unconscious, trying to kill him would be going against a Royal Knight like Heilon]

Pooka: No problem, it would be logical.

Salum: Pooka, it's time.

Pooka: Yes, I know. Looks like we'll be on our way now. It was nice meeting you, Knight.

[Pooka and Salum begin to walk away from where they came while Heilon quickly begins to tie up the bandits. Rem approaches]

Rem: I never doubted that Heilon-Kun could handle these miserable people.

Heilon: Otto is helping the merchants, right?

Rem: Yes, so clever of Heilon-kun... Those two were dangerous, right? Rem saw your hand signs.

[She said referring to when Heilon put his hand behind his back to make some signs. He was giving Rem instructions not to get close to who was going to intervene when Heilon pointed his Sword at Salum. Heilon had taught him some signs for moments like these in their training times]

Heilon: Yes, they are dangerous... We can't show them our tricks.

Rem: Then Rem is glad that I followed your instructions.

Heilon: I didn't doubt that you would take my instructions either, good job, Remi.

[He said stroking Rem's head who smiles and closes her eyes with a blush, now they had to return to the merchants and Otto]

[They were in the Royal Capital, Heilon had helped the caravan to arrive safely and handed the bandits over to the guards of the capital. Obviously, everyone was grateful to him and Rem for helping them, now Heilon was with Otto]

Otto: Thank you very much for helping me and the other merchants, Satsugai-san. I'm sorry I doubted your abilities earlier.

Heilon: No problem, Otto. You're a good person so take this.

[He said giving a bag of coins to Otto who opens his eyes in surprise when he sees the bag full of money, he was confused as to why he was receiving money. Otto looks at Heilon who just smiles at him]

Heilon: I saw many jars full of oil in your carriage... I assume you bought it to sell it, but you know you're out of season. You'll be bankrupt. So, I'll buy all the oil from you, so I can get you out of debt.

[Otto couldn't be more surprised by this whole event. Was this his lucky day? It seemed so unreal. Now Heilon seemed like an angel to Otto who looked at him with wide eyes]

Heilon: You can keep the oil. See you later, Otto. Bye!

[He said as he turned around and began to retreat with Rem behind him, following him on his way, Otto comes out of his stupor]

Otto: Wait, Satsuki-san!

Heilon: Goodbye.

Otto: But there is more here than necessary-

Heilon: Goodbye!

[Heilon had already left the place. Now he had the entire capital to explore, being in this place brought back nostalgia for when he had first come to this world. It felt like it had been a long time ago]

[Heilon was suppressing the miasma in his being completely, even his scent of the witch with the help of a System ability, he did not want unexpected problems if someone unknown detected his scent. While exploring the capital, Heilon meets her. The last member of the sixth candidate faction and the most important one. She approaches Heilon]

Melty: Thank you so much! Everyone is calmer now thanks to you defeating those bandits.

Heilon: It's nothing, are you the nun of the dragon church here?

Melty: Oh! Um... Forgive me for being so rude. After hearing of your great feat, I wanted to thank you personally. It saddens me deeply when I hear of someone being harmed by those Dusk bandits... But now the civilians have nothing to fear anymore. I can't thank you enough for what you've done.

[People around started to support what the nun said, Heilon knew the reason for this. Her power was similar to the Lust Authority he had. For now he was going to leave things like this until everything was in place]

[He had to first establish a strong relationship with Melty and Tiga, then wait for Wolf to attack one of the candidates before he could finally act. He must be patient, acting now would create a problem that he does not want]

Melty: I am Melty Pristis, the nun of the dragon church as you said...

[She said offering her hand to Heilon who was internally surprised that she revealed herself so early with how cautious she was. Was this Sakura's work? Perhaps Salum seeing his capabilities and telling Sakura, the plans changed. But that just happened, it's too fast to be like that]

Heilon: Heilon Satsugai, a royal knight... Nice to meet you, Melty.

[Heilon takes her hand, he knew what she was planning, but he was calm knowing it wasn't going to work]

System: An external hostile influence has been detected; Lawbreaker has erased the influence.

Melty: Nice to meet you, I have to go now, but I hope we see each other in the future.

[Heilon smiles as he lets go of Melty's hand, she walks away with her kind smile. When she disappears from Heilon's sight, he sighs. Rem notices this and puts on a serious look.]

Rem: Is she part of the problem, Heilon-kun?

Heilon: Yes, but she is also a pawn... We have to be patient for now.

[Heilon leaves the place with Rem who take the opportunity to buy a little something for the large group that was waiting at the inn, so he first goes to the famous apple seller, Kadomon. There he makes his purchase of a whole bag of apples. He even gives him more money to buy everything he had]

Kadomon: Are you really going to buy everything I have for sale? Are you sure?

Heilon: Yeah, pack everything up since I'm taking it all today.

[He said to pay her with a large bag of coins as he takes the boxes to put them in his inventory surprising Kadomon but he did not ask of course, he was happy after selling everything after all. Now with the purchase done, he had to pay someone a visit before he had to return to the inn. He walked through the capital to his destination]

Heilon: The Manor of the Astrea...

[He whispers to himself with Rem behind him, seeing that Heilon had come towards the Astrea house. She remembers that Heilon and Reinhard had a conversation back at the mansion. Heilon rings the doorbell of the mansion and after a few seconds, one of the servants opens it which Heilon instantly recognizes, Grimm Fauzen. And behind him was his wife Carol Remedis]

[He held an intense gaze with yellow eyes. Much like the woman, his once distinctive features had changed over time. Gone was his signature purple hair, and what was left were remnants of white. However, his youthful face had hardened, allowing a well-trimmed goatee to amplify his facial features. Although, the most distinctive feature of him was near his neck region. While the collar of his dress shirt attempted to hide it from view, there was a horizontal scar that healed long ago]

Grimm: Oh? Those clothes... They belong to a Royal Knight... But I don't recognize your face, young man... Are you new?

[Heilon show a big and gentle smile as he places his hand on his own chest politely like a royal Knight. He shows the respect that the elder Grimm deserved, he is a character that Heilon greatly respects along with his wife Carol]

Heilon: Yes, I am Heilon Satsugai... I have come to visit my dear friend Reinhard. Is he here?

[Of course he was here, Heilon could feel him, his aura was like an invisible tide, but he could sense it thanks to his sensor capabilities. Grimm opens his eyes a little surprised to which he nods gently while Carol and Grimm give space for Heilon and Rem to enter]

Carol: Please, Heilon-sama... Come in and make yourself at home.

[The head butler and maid of the Astrea household said, even if he had only read about the exploits of her youth in novels, the appearance of a true warrior was evident in her piercing green irises alone. Her once short golden hair had aged quite well, as it faded with several white strands, tied into a modest ponytail. The beauty her face once had had matured with wrinkles and natural decay. Standing at shoulder level with the man beside her, the head maid was still deadly in her own way]

Heilon: Thank you very much.

[Heilon enters inside to take Rem's hand who was a little too far behind to be next to him, Rem couldn't help but blush at this. So she stays stuck to him. Heilon for his part looks at the luxurious place]

[Noble families were no joke when it came to displaying their wealth. Everything around them was very luxurious and obviously very clean. As Heilon looks outside through a window, he sees a unique scene. A garden of unimaginable beauty was well hidden by the tall green walls surrounding it. Flowers of different shapes, sizes, and shades had bloomed with utmost care. The variety of said flowers seemed to continue endlessly due to their number. Included in the spectacular display were arches decorated in a similar fashion to the garden. There are various paths, all of which lead to different areas of Astrea's creation. To further enhance the uniqueness of the garden, there was a three-tiered central fountain. Powered by water crystals, liquid poured down from each tier and eventually rested on the seamless bottom accompanied by various flower petals]

Heilon: It is a beautiful garden.

Rem: Yes, it is very beautiful indeed...

Grimm: Thank you... very much.

[Grimm smiled at the compliment from both visitors. They would arrive at a waiting room where Carol offered them a seat to wait. Heilon and Rem left while Grimm prepared tea for them. They heard a commotion in the room above a girl complaining]

Rem: Is that miss Felt?

Heilon: Yes, without a doubt it is her.

[He said laughing nervously listening to Reinhard struggling with her to put the dress on. Even the strongest gentleman has a hard time putting a girl in a suit, Reinhard and Felt would really make a good couple]

Rem: May Rem ask the reason for this visit?

Heilon: I made a promise to Reinhard, and I want to build a real relationship with him and this camp... Felt is a candidate for the throne after all.

[This information surprised Rem. The conversation could not continue when a baby crawled into the room while a woman ran after the little girl to pick her up from the ground and hold her in her hands, apparently the little adventurer had escaped from the mother that Heilon recognized]

[If memory serves him, the little girl was Ilya and the woman who was her mother was called Kalifa. To be honest, Heilon had almost no idea about these people so he uses [Observe] on them while Rem opens her eyes with stars in them upon seeing the little baby]

[Kalifa, unable to speak, only bows as an apology, but Heilon gets up from his place to approach the woman, who became a little nervous at Heilon's invasion of space]

Heilon: I won't hurt you... I just want to help you, so please forgive me for invading your personal space so suddenly.

[He mentions to put a finger gently on Kalifa's neck and then use Capella's Authority to reconstruct Kalifa's throat and thus give her back her voice. Kalifa could feel it, how her throat is healing]

Kalifa: A-Ah... I... i can speak back.

[She couldn't believe it; She had spoken after so long. She heard someone drop a tray with a cup of tea, and Grimm was the one who came back to see the mute Kalifa speak again. Heilon instantly used his power to grab the tray with the tea with his telekinesis so that it wouldn't spill on the floor]

[After such a scenario, Kalifa had a hard time speaking since she had to get used to using her vocal cords once again but she kept bowing to Heilon in gratitude. Grimm and Carol looked at this with their eyes wide open, the magical healing power of this young man was incredible to cure something so complicated without problems]

Heilon: It's nothing, I'm just doing what I can to help.

Rem: Heilon-kun is very modest and humble, you don't give yourself much credit.

[Rem said to Heilon who just sighed while stroking his own head. Now they could all wait, Kalifa didn't want to be rude leaving so quickly, she wanted to show him some gratitude so she would stay to keep him company in the meanwhile]

Heilon: Could i feed the baby?

[He asked to Rem and Kalifa's surprise, Kalifa nods without hesitation, she was not used to talking and she was still making gestures. She offers the bowl of soup that Carol made for the baby along with the little girl to Heilon who gently holds her to start feeding her gently]

Heilon: You really hungry, huh.

[She was a greedy little girl, eating the soup like she hadn't eaten in days. She squealed with joy with every spoonful I gave her. It wasn't long until there was practically nothing left. The blonde baby was the definition of a glutton reminding him of Roy and Lye. After eating and rocking her a bit, she fell asleep like a rock]

Carol: You're really good with kids, she's not usually this calm...

[Heilon just wanted to experience caring for a real baby, perhaps to relieve an inner frustration of caring for something he lost, but never had in the first place and should never have]

Rem: Of course Heilon-kun is good with children, does Heilon-kun like children?

[She wondered to herself, imagining a scenario of her with Heilon's babies, what would they be like? What would their names be? She continued in her fantasy while Heilon was deep in his thoughts]

[Kalifa takes her blonde baby in her hands again also being surprised by the knight's skill with the baby. Heilon just had a lost look as he remembered his own children, maybe that's why he was so good with them or maybe it's the work of the passive [Lolimancer]. Slowly those memories come to him, the pain, the despair. Heilon tries to suppress them again]

[He could erase them with his Lust Authority, but a part of him stops him, he must embrace those memories and not let them go. They might be false but his feelings were not. Rem notices Heilon's depressed look]

Rem: Heilon-kun?

Heilon: I'm fine, thank you for worrying about me. Now on to a more important matter. Grimm... Can you come closer?

[Now he had to focus on his other target, Grimm. The somewhat hesitant butler approaches what Heilon gently brings his hand to the butler's neck to touch him and do his magic with the Authority of Lust. It also healed his wound and not only that, but it cured all the symptoms that came with old age, muscle pain, wear and tear on eyesight and hearing etc. It could make him young again, but it wouldn't be the best, it would only restore his health to when he was young and respect his age]

[Grimm opens his eyes as he feels the change in his body, the weight and weakness in his body had disappeared, something he didn't know he had was no longer there. Grimm couldn't understand this kind of miraculous magic]

Carol: Dear?

Grimm: I can speak without pain...

[Carol opens her eyes as she sees her husband touching his neck without the scar. This became an emotional moment as tears formed in the strong Carol's eyes. Heilon gently approaches her to offer his hand. Grimm understood what Heilon wanted to do]

Grimm: Take his hand... It's Miraculous Magic.

[When she took Heilon's hand, once again the Satsugai worked its magic causing Carol to feel like her body changed for the better, the exhaustion and weight on her being disappeared completely, feeling like when she was young again]

Carol: This... Is this possible?

[She said still with tears as Grimm approaches to hug her with tears as well. It was a touching moment but it was interrupted when a door opened forcefully revealing an angry Felt and a worried Reinhard]

Reinhard: Heilon? Is that you?

Heilon: Of course it's me. Who else would it be? I'm the only one who looks like that. My appearance is unique and strange.

[For some reason Heilon's presence felt so different from the last time he saw him, even though those glasses and sharp teeth, plus the Royal Knight clothes]

Felt: Hey! It's you again. How have you been?

[She said kicking Heilon's abdomen who remains motionless to put his hand on his abdomen caressing it]

Heilon: As tough as ever, Felt.

Felt: Were you and the maid the only ones who came? Where is Big Sis?

Heilon: Emilia and other camp members are at the inn, I came separately to visit them personally, and I didn't just come with Rem.

[Heilon gently puts his hand on the stones at his waist letting his Spirits out. Tisera stretched out to yawn, Fenne turned in the air to end up resting on the Satsugai's shoulder, Beatrice simply holds Heilon's shoulder]

[Everyone's eyes were wide open as they saw how Heilon now had Three Great Spirits with him. Felt couldn't help but look at Fenne reminding her of Emilia's little spirit, she wanted to grab him and hug him like a stuffed animal, but she restrained herself. She diverts attention with a question]

Felt: You're a Royal Knight now? Aren't you not too young for that?

Heilon: Aren't you not too young enough to be a thief?

[Felt once again kicks Heilon's abdomen without much effect, he just smiles at Felt's attitude. Reinhard for his part looks at Carol who got a few tears on her eyes that she cleans quickly]

Reinhard: Carol?

Carol: Reinhard-Sama... You won't believe it.

[Carol couldn't help but tell him the wonderful news of the miracle Heilon had performed. Now all that was left was to do the same magic with Wilhelm]

Carol: Reinhard-Sama, this young man says he came to see you.

[Reinhardt opens his eyes upon hearing this and looks away at Heilon who waves his hand. Reinhardt couldn't help but be surprised at the sheer amount of Divine Protections Heilon now has]

Heilon: I came to visit, after all I have a promise to keep.

[In one of the almost empty rooms of the mansion there was a man resembling Reinhard Van Astrea. It was Heinkel who was in internal conflict as always, it was like this almost every day]

[He was sitting on the floor of his room. The same room that contained his beloved wife in a coma. His beloved wife Louanna, whom he cherished more than anything in the world. He hated seeing her in that state, the damned state of the sleeping beauty]

[She was resting in the bed that was very well kept. The grieving Heinkel could not find the will or the strength to be at his wife's side. He thought it appropriate not to dishonor her with his sadness. She did not deserve to be burdened by her sorrows. She did not deserve to be bothered by anything. She deserved the best of the best]

[However, that simple wish could not be granted. His innocent wife fell victim to the cruelty of the world and the hand of misfortune. At first, she simply said that she felt unwell, but obviously something was very wrong. Her health was deteriorating over time at an alarming rate. Until one day, just like that, she never woke up from her dream again. It was all so sudden as if fate was involved and was punishing them]

[Louanna became a sleeping beauty against everyone's control. Heinkel wanted nothing more than to hear her sweet, delicate loving voice once again like a melody. Feeling the arms of his beloved surrounding him and appreciating her presence as she gave his life a purpose worth continuing to live for. But his steady breathing and motionless figure never changed for better or worse. Now he drowns his agony and misery in alcohol. Even if it was a temporary relief, alcohol had become a basic friend in his life]

[A habit nothing short of devastating, but he made up for it by training every morning. It got to the point where he could only function properly while under the influence. He was truly a drunk. Something he couldn't be proud of and never will be. Not long ago he was a disciplined and honorable man. A son, a knight, a husband, and a father. He was once all of those things. Those days now seemed like distant memories, it really was a life he would do anything to get back]

[Heinkel wanted to blame everyone, his father who had abandoned him, his monster of a son and Galic Fabless who couldn't save his wife. Abusing that poor man who only wanted to help out of his stupid rage, he couldn't help but cry at his death. He couldn't blame anyone but himself. Not when he failed everyone he loved equally]

Heinkel: Where did I go wrong, where did I fail, Louanna? Please tell me...

[He asked his sleeping wife disconsolately but was only met with the usual damn silence. That silence that he hates and wishes would go away. He struggled to get up from the floor due to the effects of the alcohol and knelt down beside his sleeping wife's bed. He wanted nothing more than for her to comfort his depressed soul. However, he could only hear the resounding sins and wrongdoings he committed bouncing around in his mind]

Heinkel: Would you be upset by what I've become? Wouldn't you be angry at the way I've treated our own boy? I just blame everyone equally and never take responsibility.

[There's no answer]

Heinkel: I don't deserve to be your husband. You were always so full of joy and sincerity. I've done everything I could until now to bring you back, but nothing has worked! I don't want you to stay like this forever... I want to hear you one more time, damn it.

[There is no response. Total silence filled the room]

Heinkel: I know I can't be forgiven. I wouldn't care if everyone despised me for the rest of my miserable life. That's fine with me. But, as damned as it is, your belief in me is the only thing that matters to me. No matter what happens, I will do whatever it takes to save you... I promise, my dear, beloved Louanna.

[Heinkel promised, wiping away his tears. Louanna remained frozen in place, sleeping peacefully. Deep down, Heinkel believed that his beloved had heard everything. Because he knew that she loved him as much as he loved her]

[Rising once more, he retrieved his holy sword and scabbard. Heinkel bowed his head and looked at his wife with a faint smile. He opened the door allowing a ray of light to enter the room. Just as he was about to close the half-open door, he looked back at his beloved one last time]

Heinkel: I love you, my dear Louanna...

[He said as he left the room hearing a slight commotion, which he quickly lowered to see what the commotion was about. Heilon was being bombarded with questions from Felt and Reinhard until he saw a man enter the room]

[A man, with physical features similar to Reinhard's, only much older and more pitiful. If he didn't know better, he would have mistaken him for some wretched bandit. The foul stench of alcohol wafted off of him like miasma and with his enhanced senses, the smell bothered Heilon. When he looked at Heilon and his odd appearance, his disgruntled attitude turned into one of false greeting.]

Heinkel: Reinhard, I see we have guests here.

Reinhard: Yes, father. I was just catching up with a friend... He is Heilon Satsugai, a royal knight. He came since-

Heinkel: I see, none of that matters. Well, then it's a pleasure to meet you, Heilon.

[It was just like he remembered. Heinkel face showed arrogance and disrespect for his only son, something that made Heilon uneasy, who slightly clenched his fists. It was obvious that he only wanted to show off in front of Heilon]

Heilon: Greetings, Heinkel Astrea... I am Heilon Satsugai, an honored sub-commander.

Heinkel: Do you know who I am? Well... I guess that's normal. I heard a lot of fuss here.

[There was a silence, it seemed that Heinkel's presence made everyone uncomfortable in some way. Felt had a serious and angry look, Felt obviously didn't like Heinkel]

Heilon: That was my fault, I hope you'll forgive me for making a ruckus in your home.

Heinkel: Don't worry, it is the duty of the lord of this mansion to care for his guests.

[Heinkel Astrea's gaze was sinister. His passive-aggressive attitude was the most irritating and obvious trait that Heilon instantly noticed with ease]

Heilon: Thank you for understanding, Heinkel-sama.

[Heinkel stared at Heilon also noticing the sarcasm in Heilon's voice causing him to clench his fists at the lack of respect from this Rookie Knight so he grabs Heilon's shoulder causing Rem to be on guard, not only her, but Heilon's Great Spirits also raised their guards about to intervene]

Reinhard: Father, please-

Heinkel: Silence! I don't want to listen to you! That's enough of you, Monster!

[Heinkel unleashed his verbal abuse on Reinhard. The anguish and pain his son felt did not go unnoticed by Heilon who gritted his teeth in frustration at how this man treated Reinhard]

Heilon: You really are a nasty man to speak to your own son like that... I tried to be nice, but you just had to do it in front of me, don't you.

[Heilon forcefully pulls his arm out of the man's grasp while motioning for his allies not to intervene. Heinkel's "ambles" aura had turned into pure malice and cunning.]

Heinkel: Does the brat have guts? What he says or does to my own son is none of your business.

Heilon: It shouldn't surprise you. Treating your son like that is out of line when he hasn't done anything wrong.

Heinkel: Tck! You wouldn't understand... You shouldn't get involved in that personal matter of our family.

[The Patriarch of Astrea muttered. His eyebrows furrowed and the light in his eyes faded. A single hand partially covered his darkened face. That changed, as it transformed into hostility.]

Heinkel: At the end of the day, you're just a very lucky brat... So young and already a Royal Knight. Aren't you young to deserve that title?

[He said, annoyed that someone could get such a position at such a young age. It made him suspect that perhaps Heilon was not a real knight]

Heilon: Those are very funny words coming from you. Words coming from a man who would use his position to get whatever he wants. You can doubt my title as a knight all you want, but I will not let you insult my companions, much less a friend like Reinhard, even if you are his father, you prick.

[Heinkel just glanced at his dismayed son. Reinhard stood impassively at his father's dejected words. Heinkel rubbed his beard and mused to himself. A sinister smile then manifested and the sub-commander grabbed the handle of his sword. A loud gasp came from everyone's mouths as they watched Heinkel throw his removed glove straight towards Heilon who caught it in mid-air]

Heinkel: Heilon Satsugai, I challenge you to a personal duel... If you lose, you will have to resign from your position as a Royal Knight.

[Heilon just sighs with his hands on his waist, but to everyone's surprise, Heilon suddenly shows has a grimace from ear to ear showing his sharp and long teeth]

Heilon: Very well, I accept your duel.

[Heilon was in the garden of the Astrea mansion, he was observing the flowers with Rem and her spirits. Reinhard and Felt along with Rom approach the group, in this line it seems the old veteran came to the Astrea mansion]

Reinhard: I apologize for my father's attitude, I tried to stop him... But he wouldn't listen. If only my father had listened, then none of this would have happened. He's not a bad person, Heilon.

[Reinhard said with a look full of doubt and sadness. Heilon could see in his eyes the self-loathing that Reinhard felt, even if it was for the sake of others. His own father was willing to use him for his personal gain, but he defended him without hesitation, Heinkel blinded by his problems and anger, did not see the love that his son felt for him]

Heilon: Rein, you shouldn't be burdened with Heinkel's mistakes. I'm sorry you have to put up with his constant abuse. What needs to be done is teach your father a lesson. This duel will help me rectify his horrible character.

[Heilon mentions, calmly crossing his arms. Fortunately, Reinhard sighs and nods.]

Reinhard: I suppose that's one way to look at it. Beneath my father's cruel exterior, he is still very much a good man. He has become a shell of his former self due to my incompetence. However, disappointing my father more than I already have will only increase the burden he has to bear.

Felt: Stop being so modest, that man has treated you cruelly... You can't allow that!

Reinhard: Very well, Felt-Sama.

[Said Reinhard, who as his knight nods obediently. Rem remained glued to Heilon, somewhat uneasy about the future duel. She really wanted to hit the man's head with her mace, but Heilon had obviously stopped her. Now she could only limit herself to observing]

Heilon: Reinhard, the promise I made to you... I will still keep it. I will save your mother.

[Reinhardt opens his eyes at this, he was in shock and couldn't move for a few seconds as tears ran down his cheeks involuntarily. He could see that he was telling the truth with his Divine Wind Reading Protection]

Reinhard: That's why you came... We can tell my father, so he won't have to grieve and apologize!

Heilon: No, Reinhard. You won't say anything and let the duel happen... Someone must make him apologize, stop his abuse. If you tell him that, he will submit and eat all his words just so i cure his wife.

[Heilon won't let him get away from his grip that easily. He'll have to move forward with repairing this broken family]

[Heilon now stood with his hand on the hilt of his sword in front of Heinkel who was doing the same while Beatrice watched seriously wanting nothing more than to intervene, but Heilon had been clear with his orders, Fenne watched curiously along with Tisera and Rem]

Reinhard: Begin!

[Reinhard's booming voice had signaled the start of this fight. Neither of them moved from their spot. Heinkel's cold, piercing gaze was the only image Heilon had to focus on. Heilon decided to draw his Inochiken sword. The sub-commander followed this, albeit much slower]

Heinkel: What's wrong, kid? Too scared to fight? I've trained rookies with much better nerves than you. We're just getting started. I'll have plenty more opportunities to embarrass you even more. Now, get moving and fight!

[Like a bullet, Heinkel charged at Heilon. Heilon simply raised his sword and clashed it with Heinkel's sword]

Heilon: Is that all? After blabbering so much about showing me an lesson... That's why you don't have the title 'Van' in your damn name... Still, you dare to speak in such a manner to Reinhard. You really have some nerve.

[Time seemed to stop for Heinkel who stares wide-eyed, Heilon's words having hit a nerve causing him to become enraged and wrestle his sword against Heilon's seeing that he wasn't moving at all]

Heinkel: Shut your mouth! How dare you make fun of me?!

Heilon: Did I hit a nerve? I must remind you that your own son was able to beat you when he was only five years old. Such a pathetic excuse of a sub-commander you are.

[Heilon pushed Heinkel to clash his sword against the Astrea causing the wind to stir and the sound of the two swords clashing to reverberate. Heinkel feels the power of the clash causing him to crouch slightly and his hand to shake from the vibrations of the clash]

[Everyone's eyes widen at the force of the attack, showing that Heilon was not what he seemed. He had superhuman strength and Heinkel was almost on his knees trying to contain Heilon's strength, causing the others to burst into praise supporting Heilon]

[With one movement Heilon sent Heinkel back, who dragged himself along the ground by force until he was on his feet, his hands holding the sword where shaking from the force of the blow. He rubbed his padded chest and directed a menacing look at Heilon]

Heilon: What's with that miserable look? It's almost as if you're ashamed of being dominated by me. Didn't expect me to be this strong, huh.

[Heilon walked towards Heinkel who gritted his teeth in anger. Felt grimaced as she watched this filthy man being forced back. Grimm and Carol stared at the fight, even Kalifa watched with her daughter in her hands]

Heilon: Come on, drunk man. Where did all that bravado go? I sure didn't scare you, did I?

[Heinkel quickly goes to Heilon to attack him with his sword to which Heilon responds by clashing his sword against the sub-commander's, both begin to exchange attacks against each other, although it seemed evenly matched. Heinkel knew that was not the case, he could feel how weak Heilon's attacks were now]

Heilon: Honestly, if this is all you can do, then maybe your father was right to leave you. He probably realized what a failure you are...

[At Heilon's mention of the Sword Demon, the Satsugai blocked a sword slash filled with immense force. The man let out a terrifying roar and bared his teeth like a rabid dog, a malicious aura erupting from him as he growled.]

Heinkel: Bastard!

[Heinkel instantly burst out and prepared his next attack. Heilon just smiled slightly to cut his palm with the sword and fill the sword with blood which slowly becomes covered in blood that begins to change the shape of the sword in front of everyone]

[Now Heilon at high speed begins to disappear and appear around Heinkel leaving [Afterimages] of him that confuse the Subcommander. Light cuts began to appear all over Heinkel's body that he managed to block some. Fatigue was beginning to appear in his body]

[Heilon with a fist to the face pushed Heinkel away after healing his cuts at high speed with his affinity to water, the sub-commander puts his hand on his injured cheek. Anger filled his being like a flame that consumed everything. Heilon had the nerve to talk about the problems surrounding his family. This stranger had no right to talk about such things! The anger increased inside him with each passing second during that fight]

[Even more irritating were his supporters. The blonde slum dweller encouraged the boy to continue whenever she could. The servants of the mansion, though busy with their duties, watched with interest from the windows. Even Carol and Grimm, people he had known and respected all his life, had what seemed to be satisfied smiles on their faces.]

[Why was everyone so happy with him? Why?! None of this made sense, it made no sense at all. This guy had just appeared and everyone was on his side. However, one person stood out from the rest. His son, whom he had harshly mistreated up until that point, was smiling radiantly. It ate away at him inside. Still, the damage had already been done. There was nothing left to do. He had to continue forward for himself and for his beloved]

[The Sword Saint watched the entire duel with great anticipation. He watched with remorse as two people he admired fought each other with complete determination. All because of their conflicting ideals. However, as much as he loved his father, Reinhard couldn't help but wish for his friend to win. Heinkel prepared to attack again]

Heinkel: I'll give it my all now.

Heilon: You were taking your time, but since you're going to be serious then I might as well get serious.

[There was nothing left to say as Heinkel once again adopted his signature stance. Heilon for his part concentrated, holding the handle of his sword of life tightly as he looked at the stance of the elder Astrea]

[This would have been a climactic confrontation, but, but for Heilon this was nothing. Heinkel was not a dangerous opponent for the level Heilon was at this point. In one move, Heilon's sword destroys Heinkel's in one move and then Heinkel is grabbed by the neck by Heilon and lifted off the ground]

Heilon: This is all about your wife Louanna, right? She has been in a coma for many years. Your love for her has been the only thing keeping you intact. That is why you have been trying to do anything to treat her. Looking for solutions and blaming everyone. Because all you care about is her regaining consciousness and for that to happen, you would go as far as manipulating to get a solution, solely because you believe it is justified. Nothing is off limits if it means you can save your wife.

[Heinkel puts his hand on Heilon's, squeezing it tightly, trying to get Heilon to let go, but even though Heilon felt it, it wasn't enough to make him let go of his neck]

Heinkel: You... you have no right to say her name! I'll kill you for this!

Heiko: What a pathetic man...

Heilon: Do you really think Louanna would be relieved to see you again like this? You who manipulated others for personal gain and have mistreated others. Who abused his position. The same man who treats his son with nothing but cruelty? I really wonder if she would really forgive you for becoming such a horrible and vile person, Heinkel. I know your wife would hate to see the man you have become... A pitiful, abusive drunk.

Heinkel: Shut up! Shut up! Shut up! I'll kill you! I'll kill you here and now!

[The immensely distressed man screamed. Anger was the only emotion that drove him. Heinkel pressed harder trying to get away, but it was of no use. Heilon would put away his sword, having won the duel]

Heilon: Deep down, I know you feel the same way. You can't bear the thought of losing her because of the sins and atrocities you've committed during her absence. She would be ashamed, I know you are deeply ashamed too. Admit it: you're afraid she'll never wake up again.

[Heilon would throw Heinkel to the ground, finally letting him go and letting him breathe]

Heilon: How do you expect to help Louanna when you can't even help yourself? You should be better, make other choices if you want her forgiveness. It's not too late to change... You must be better for her sake and for your SON's sake too. You hurt her little angel...

[Heilon brings his face closer to Heinkel's away from the gaze of the eyes, Heilon's red eyes and gloomy look could cause terror in anyone, a terror that was being engraved in the heart of Heinkel who looked at those sharp and terrifying red eyes]

Heilon: Do you really want to know what a monster is? If you really think Reinhard is a monster then you have the wrong concept, there are worse MONSTERS out there... Your son is an angel compared to what a real monster is.

[Heilon whispered to him and then walked away from Heinkel who came back to his senses. Heinkel's face was devoid of all emotion. The Patriarch of Astrea stood up. He looked at Heilon coldly one last time and walked away. His main servants rushed to his side to comfort him, but he quickly dismissed them. His abrupt exit left everyone speechless.]

Heiko: Well, this was a boring and uninteresting fight.

Heilon: (It wasn't supposed to be interesting or fun. i don't have fun being the villain for someone)

[Heilon was totally serious and then sighed and rubbed his head as everyone approached while Reinhard lowered his hand declaring who was the winner of the duel]

Reinhard: The winner is Heilon Satsugai!

System: Secondary Mission Completed-Defeat Heinkel Astrea.

-1. Improved sword use.

-2. 5,000+ Red and Yellow points.

-3. 15% increase in vitality.

Felt: You did it! You won, though that's to be expected.

Rom: So, it wasn't just luck that you fought the assassins.

[Heilon looks at Reinhard who approaches with a serious look, Heilon hopes that what he said to his father has not affected him as well. Reinhard would not ask how Heilon knew about his family since he deduced that it was that ability that he spoke of in the mansion so he only approaches Heilon to bow to Heilon]

Heilon: Reinhard?

Reinhard: Don't feel that what you said or did today changes my opinion of you. I think it also spoke for everyone in this matter. What you did is nothing short of extraordinary. I knew that you would somehow represent a worthy opponent for my father. I'm glad that everything ended the way it did.

[Reinhard's kindness was out of this world. It was then that the elderly couple standing beside him also appeared. Carol, with her eyes closed, sighed softly. The couple bowed deeply. They thanked him for what he did for them and for the truth that Heilon spoke of]

Felt: Everything turned out okay in the end, you taught that loser a lesson.

[The candidate said excitedly as Rom hummed in love and raised a huge thumb. Reinhard saluted as the head servants beside him bowed again. Kalifa clapped excitedly with Ilya, who cooed to the bottom of her heart.]

[Heilon smiles as he approaches Rem's ear and whispers something to her, the maid nods and leaves the place. Heilon then approaches Reinhard]

Heilon: Reinhard, to do my magic I need to go to your mother... Could you tell me where her room is?

[Reinhard could not hide his excitement, hope filled his blue eyes that he could see his mother again, all too good to be true in Reinhard's opinion. Heilon asked this out of the ears of the others, only Reinhard should know about this]

Reinhard: Y-Yes... I will guide you.

Felt: Hey, where did the maid go?

Heilon: Don't worry about it, Felty.

[He gave Felt a nickname along with his blessing, he really was here burning mana like there was no tomorrow and he might need to name someone else]

[Heilon had wished Felt and Rom well as he said goodbye to the kind old men Grimm and Carol. Now he followed Reinhard through the luxurious halls of the mansion, luckily Heinkel would not be in the room]

Reinhard: Good morning, Grassis and Flam. Allow me to introduce Heilon Satsugai, a friend of mine. Please treat him with respect.

[Heilon looks straight ahead at him seeing two twin maidens. Heilon walks over to crouch down in front of them. It's funny for Heilon to see other maids twin sisters, a parallel to Rem and Ram]

Heilon: Nice to meet you two, I hope we become good friends.

[He offers his hands for them to take, they looked at each other with indifferent gazes and then took Heilon's hand who smiled showing his sharp teeth and then put his hand on both of their heads and gently caressed them]

Heilon: Sorry for the contact, I couldn't help but pet them.

Reinhard: It's okay Heilon, I'm sure they don't mind.

[Heilon then stands up to look at Reinhard who assists in opening a door revealing a dark room with a bed in the middle with a woman lying in the middle]

Heilon: I will enter only with my Spirits... I must do this alone.

[Reinhard wanted to protest, but Heilon's gaze through his glasses caused him to remain silent and nod]

Heilon: She will wake up, I promise Rein.

[He said giving his blessing to Reinhard causing Heilon to lose 90% of his mana almost causing Heilon to faint, but he stayed awake, even though he was dizzy from the energy drain]

Heilon: (This guy really is something to drain my mana just like that... Luckily I have exaggerated amounts, but god damn. I'm lucky i didn't named him by accident back in the manor)

[The spirits sensed the imbalance, but Heilon's smile indicated that he didn't want them to worry. Heilon enters the room with his spirits, Reinhard just takes one last doubtful look]

Reinhard: I trust you, Heilon.

Heilon: You are my best friend; I will not let you down.

[Reinhard smiled slightly as he closed the door, leaving Heilon alone with his spirits and Louanna. If Heinkel were there, the guy would go crazy knowing that Heilon is close to his wife.]

Beatrice: Why don't you want Reid's descendant to be here?

Heilon: Once I heal her, I'll leave immediately... That's why I asked Rem to wait for me outside. I don't want to be in the middle when the Astrea meeting happens.

Fenne: And why is that?

Heilon: My presence is not necessary at all, nor is it necessary for them to thank me. I shouldn't be here in the first place.

[He said that last thing in a whisper that everyone heard anyway but they didn't press on when they saw Heilon concentrating on looking at Louanna. He used [Observe] on her to see her condition]

Heilon: A product of "Destiny", this is a curse... Something magical.

[It was obvious from how she didn't age in this state, she didn't even need to eat to stay alive, as if she was frozen in time. Luckily, Heilon had the perfect solution to the curse]

Electra: You already have the solution seeing that calm look you got, don't you.

Heilon: Yep.

[Heilon smiles as a black aura covers his hand. Heilon's Authority of Gluttony made its presence known in a terrifying aura that rejected reality and fantasy. In this situation he would use [Fantasy Eater], placing his hand on the woman's chest. All the spectral witches and Spirits could feel something change in the room; something disappear]

Deva: Beelzebub, was it? It really is a pretty scary Authority.

[Heilon's Authority of Gluttony had eaten the curse and with that it seemed to break and defy fate itself. The curse just like that ceased to exist, but the sleeping beauty was still... sleeping.]

Fenne: Did something wrong happen? Why aren't she waking up?

Beatrice: Perhaps there could be side effects of the curse...

Heilon: Yes, but I have the solution... Uanna.

[He said giving his blessing to the sleeping woman, luckily, she didn't drain almost anything from his mana. Heilon knew that his blessing had healing advantages like when he healed the Oni sisters' horns and offered them more as an extra]

Heilon: This will be enough... I've done my job here.

Tisera: Yes, she probably will wake up in a few minutes so we will leave quickly.

[Heilon wouldn't question how Tisera knew that information, after all she was a "Fortune Teller". Reinhard waited outside patiently, but at the same time he was very tense since he wasn't listening to anything, his attention was diverted when he saw his father approaching with that look full of frustration and anger]

Heinkel: What do you think you're doing out here... Son.

[He said to Reinhard's surprise, who called him son for the first time in a long time. He didn't know if it was because of Heilon's words or the servants' words of comfort, but it seemed that something deeply affected him]

Reinhard: I... I only brought him here.

[Reinhard couldn't lie to his own father. Heinkel opens his eyes recognizing who the person Reinhard was referring to was. Now he wanted to yell at his son, Reinhard must know how sacred the room was]

[He wanted to go in and rip off Demon Boy's face, but before either of them could move, the door slowly opened revealing a blonde woman slowly getting out of the room]

[The eyes of the two Astrea filled with tears at the same time even though they were staring at each other in shock, time seemed to stop for them. Reinhard couldn't believe that Heilon had actually done it, part of him thought that everything was too good to be true and that Heilon would come out saying that he couldn't do anything, he was prepared for disappointment, but not for success. His mother finally was awake again]

[As for Heilon, he had appeared outside the mansion right next to Rem so they could both leave the place and continue their journey through the capital. It was a shame that he couldn't greet Ezzo, he remembers the attempted "attack" on the mansion during his training wanting to catch Roswaal but was intercepted by Heilon, he let him go before the others noticed. Maybe another time he will greet him, although he doubts that the one with the title of "Gray" will have the same enthusiasm after the accident]

System: Side quest completed - Break the Fate.

-Save Louanna Astrea: Rewards acquired.

Rem: Why did you ask Rem to wait outside?

Heilon: Well, I wanted to do Reinhard a favor and pass myself off as a ghost. I didn't want to interrupt a meeting that had nothing to do with me.

[Rem looks at Heilon after saying that, her voice cold and stoic. She knew why he said that, he felt like he didn't belong there. Luckily, she already knew the history of the Satsugai to understand the psychological chains he had]

[Beatrice notices Rem's calm gaze, she could tell that the maid knew something she didn't. This annoys her a little, holding Heilon's right shoulder tightly while Tisera as always did the same with the left shoulder]

Rem: Heilon-Kun, that was that ability you used with your sword, you changed its form.

Heilon: Oh, yes? It's a gift of mine... I improved my weapon to test how powerful it was against other swords, you already saw how the Subcommander's sword ended up. If you want, I can do the same with your deck.

Rem: Rem would be very grateful... Then shall we return to the inn now?

[She says smiling, grateful for Heilon's offer but worried about how long it was taking, Emilia had confided in her so she had to return to him as soon as possible, but fate still had other plans]

[Heilon watches as a fiery-haired woman is pulled into an alleyway causing Heilon to sigh a little as he calls his spirits back into his crystals]

Heilon: I would say yes, but I have other matters... You'll have to follow me a little longer for now.

Rem couldn't stop Heilon when he had disappeared due to his speed. Now he was in the alley where the fire princess was with the thugs who had her "cornered"]

Rachins: Don't play with us!

Camberley: Do you want us to ruin that pretty face of yours?

Heiko: Ahh... Just as you remember, right?

Heilon: (Just as I remember... Now she will say her line)

Priscilla: Don't make so much noise, commoners. Spineless fools pick fights for the silliest reasons.

[Heilon stretches his hands mentally preparing to enter the alley. The thugs heard footsteps and when they looked behind them there they saw it, a creature so large that it barely fit through the alley with 5 hands reaching out, it was a total abomination]

[The terror in the three thugs increased from one moment to the next seeing this creature that came out of nowhere for them. They wanted to scream, they wanted to vomit, they wanted to run. They began to run away passing by the woman while screaming]

Heilon: Goodbye Tonshinkan.

[Heilon had used [Asmodeus] to cause a horrendous illusion to scare them. He preferred this to hitting them, hoping that the trauma of this moment would change their path as thieves]

Minerva: Come on, that wasn't necessary.

Heilon: I had mercy on them. It was either this one or them on the ground eating dirt.

[He said shrugging his shoulders to take an apple out of his pocket ready to leave seeing Rem approaching]

Priscilla: Wait, stay right there.

Heilon: (Of course it wasn't going to be that easy. Like a non-skippable cutscene, but I guess I can use this opportunity to my advantage)

[Heilon stops completely to let out a deep sigh as he turns to watch as the princess approaches like a real lady. The woman was confused as to why those men ran at Heilon's presence, when she noticed it, she felt a peculiar aura in Heilon]

Heilon: I know you're not here to thank me, you seemed quite capable... What do you want from me if i may ask?

[Heilon says uninterested in what the woman was up to. She takes out a fan from between her breasts to open it and cover the lower part of her face, looking at Heilon for a long time that even causes discomfort in the Satsugai who takes advantage of it to analyze her from head to toe]

[Heilon didn't really dislike Priscilla or rather, Prisca. Aside from her attitude, he has no problems with her. Everyone has their charm in one way or another in Re:Zero. You just have to know how to talk and behave around the proud fire princess]

Priscilla: Wanting something from you? That's very arrogant of you, Commoner. I don't need anyone to give me anything since the world is built to serve me.

[Heilon gestured back to stop Rem, telling her to stay away as he finished with this matter. Rem understood, nodding and just kept on alert. Now Heilon stared at Priscilla, noticing that she really was beautiful, even though she had such a problematic personality, she looked better in person]

Heiko: The Lust Factor is really affecting your mind if you think that.

[Heiko could be right, maybe it's the Lust Factor that makes him think like that. But to him, Priscilla was always pretty in his personal opinion. Now he had to respond to the princess and know how to play]

Heilon: Of course, princess. Sorry for being so inconsiderate.

[Priscilla noticed the knight's sarcasm and stared at him. Heilon wouldn't leave until he had at least created a bond, even if it was the worst. His goal after all was to have a Perfect and Happy Ending, for that he must get along with all the candidates and create an alliance between them]

Priscilla: You really are weird. Weirder than the other commoners... What is that in your hand? I don't recognize them. That fruit... What is it?

[She pointed to the apple that Heilon was going to eat before being interrupted by the princess]

Heilon: This? It's an apple of course... Never saw one before?

Priscilla: You're lying. Don't make me laugh. Apples are white, you know? I've never seen fruit like this before.

[Heilon looks at the apple to take a bite and then show her the inside of it, showing that it was white]

Heilon: The apples you saw are peeled, naturally apples are either red or green, their inside is white. You are very privileged to have never seen an unpeeled apple before in your life.

[Heilon throws the apple to her, and she catches it, looking at it for a few seconds, doubtful, until she breaks off a piece of the apple to eat it with confidence, perhaps because Heilon was wearing the Royal Knight's clothes]

Priscilla: Bittersweet. It certainly tastes like an apple. I'll spare your life this time.

Heilon: That's very kind of you. Even if you try, you won't be able to Dear Princess. Well, are you satisfied?

Priscilla: Absolutely not, I want you to go and get me more... This one is chewed up so I don't want it, be thankful I decided to take a piece after you contaminated it with a bite of yours.

Heilon: It's very rude of you to say that, but I'm really in a hurry and I don't want to waste too much time. Anything else you wish?

Priscilla: Let's bet, flip a coin and guess if it's heads or tails.

Heilon: And what do I gain if I'm the winner? You don't expect me to do this for nothing, do you?

Carmilla: I-I think this is not a good idea.

Priscilla: I'll have something worthwhile prepared. Worth winning. Let's see... If you want the bet, you can touch my breasts. How about that?

Aries: Haha, he's really playing with this woman's luck!

[Priscilla said the reward after thinking about it, for Heilon this was already expected of this woman. She has so much confidence in fate that she could bet her entire fortune and possibly come out on top since she really does have some kind of gift that makes the world partly in her favor]

[Heilon feels Beatrice's crystal shake, the spirit wanted to come out, but Heilon secretly holds the crystal to calm her down and stop her from coming out, Tisera's crystal vibrates a little, implying that she was laughing]

Heilon: You shouldn't offer things like that. it makes you look bad as a woman. You should respect yourself... But since you're confident, let's do it.

[He said taking out a coin and giving it to her who tosses the coin in the air. Heilon felt it and not only felt it, but he could also see it with his special eyes, the world slightly twisted, destiny, karma, luck. As if it were water, it will slightly shake]

System: An external influence has been detected, Lawbreaker has erased the influence.

[The coin bounced off her hand in an unnatural way, falling to the ground on its side, something almost impossible, resulting in a tie, causing Heilon to smile, showing his sharp teeth. Is a draw, but he had learned something new and had also won something]

Solaris: This was... Unexpected.

System: New passive acquired given the current situation.

-Kingugemu: The user will make the right move in any type of game to achieve guaranteed victory even by twisting the fate of the game.

-Center of the World: The fate and destiny of the world is twisted to the user's convenience.

-Final Laugh: ?

[Heilon had gotten a skill similar to Priscilla's. The passive seemed very good but it's not quite perfect, even Priscilla had a lot of complications even with the luck of the world on her side. Priscilla noticed this, it's as if she had also felt that she lost something. Priscilla looks at Heilon and returns to her neutral gaze]

[Heilon for his part, although happy, was confused by the last passive. He had no information about the passive other than the name, but now he must continue his conversation with Priscilla. He would then find out later about it]

Heilon: You know, we can try another game.

Priscilla: No, commoner... We'll try one more time. Choose again.

[She quickly takes the coin, she was not interested in the apples anymore, she wanted to see if what was happening was really true. She could feel it somehow, this boy was similar to her. He had similar qualities in some way]

Nihal: I wouldn't be surprised if it ended in a draw again.

Heilon: Head.

[She throws the coin which lands on her palm looking upside down, she had lost. She had lost. She had lost. She repeated this in her mind to throw it again so that the coin would land on head again]

Heilon: Wow, it seems like you have bad luck... But why should we rely on luck? We play something that needs intuition. Rock, paper, scissors.

Priscilla: Rock, paper, scissors...?

[This new game catches the attention of the princess who wanted to continue investigating this new anomaly]

Heilon: Rock, paper, scissors is a simple game. On the signal, you make a shape with your hand and the strongest shape wins. There are three shapes: rock, paper, scissors. Paper beats rock, scissors beat paper, rock beats scissors. Easy enough, right?

[Mentioning the signs of the game to her as he explained the game to her which she quickly understood, beneath all that arrogance, there was an intelligence that could not be denied]

Priscilla: Well, it's an interesting game that I've never heard of.

Heilon: Get ready... There will be three rounds. Whoever has the most wins obviously wins.

[Both get ready and throw out their signs, Priscilla paper and Heilon scissors, Heilon winning the first round. He won the second with scissors again and the last he used paper and won since Priscilla thought that Heilon would be too confident to use scissors again]

Heilon: Hahaha I had fun playing with you, I definitely hope we can play again in the future.

[Priscilla was still progressing on how she lost against Heilon who had a kind smile while waving his hand]

Heilon: Relax, it was fun so I don't need to touch your chest... Not that I intended to in the first place.

[She stares at him again, opening her fan to cover her mouth and nose, analyzing him, she quickly takes off Heilon's glasses]

Priscilla: These strange glasses, why are you wearing them?

[She looks up to see the Satsugai's crimson eyes that seemed to glow with ruby-like detail, she became mesmerized by them. Not only metaphorically, his eyes really did have a mesmerizing effect. Heilon takes the princess's glasses to put them back on him]

Heilon: My eyes are sensitive so I need these glasses so the light doesn't bother me. (I guess this time old Rom won't show up for obvious reasons... It feels so weird to see the changes over such small things)

[Priscilla blinks back to look at Heilon with her glasses back, she had recovered and seemed to be thinking about something]

Priscilla: I've made up my mind, Commoner, you will be my personal jester... If you wish, I will give you the great honor of being my second knight, although there is something about you that I deeply dislike... Something I don't like. in the slightest.

[Heilon noticed that, she had seen through him. She knew that Priscilla was dangerous since she was able to break through personality. She only saw that he had a mask, but not what was behind the mask. She saw through Subaru's mask after all in the original world]

[She had taken an interest in him for being an anomaly and being so weird, she could feel his sarcasm. The calm and relaxed way he spoke to her, she knew that in part Heilon knew her in some way. The person who challenges her Authority over the world itself]

[His aura was so unique and enigmatic, so pure but at the same time so corrupted. Was it curiosity? Or was it just the thrill of having control and mastering something so strange and unique?]

Heilon: Hm? Sorry, but I'm already of use to someone. You know, as a reward, could you tell me your name? Mine is Heilon Satsugai.

[She listened to him and closed her eyes thinking of giving her glorious name to this commoner, but he had won and she had to keep her word. Heilon had to leave as soon as possible, although she felt a strong connection. Heilon didn't know if it was because of his new connection to the fate of the world or something deeper, but he was feeling this from the beginning of their interaction]

Priscilla: Priscilla Barielle, you better remember my glorious name... Very few have the honor of receiving it from me, even if you were to call me princess from today.

"I finally found you, princess"

[Heilon turned to look at a woman in her twenties, short black hair ending in two pigtails with white tips and diamond blue eyes. She was somewhat short in stature. Heilon senses an aura about her similar to Reinhard's but on a smaller scale. Not only that, but a negative emotion was coming from her that plagued Heilon's senses and eyes with miasma.

[It was sadness, depression, anguish, anxiety and stress in large quantities, all in one. So much negative aura could even cause discomfort to Heilon just by feeling it, it reminded him a lot of Reinhard's own energy. He didn't waste any time and used {Observe] on the girl]

Heilon: (Raysha Lanea, the Holy Spear. Loved by the world)

[She was Priscilla's knight, who took Aldebaran's place in this world, as he himself is now the Archbishop of Pride. The world will apparently make up for the alterations in history by filling in the gaps with someone else who can do something similar in the plot. Raysha was a gladiator just like Al, but in this universe something happened that she was the one who was taken, perhaps Al was not in the coliseum somehow and because of it, she took his place]

Heilon: (Damn it, Al. What the hell happened to you?)

[Luxera, the demi-humans, the witches, the other new characters perhaps already existed in the original world only with other roles only that things like being so different well this is the result, others could be created and added like Rim. That was the most possible theory in Heilon's mind]

[Now what interested him most was the topic of the "Beloved" by the world. It was something that Reinhard obviously had, Raysha had it. She had several divine protections, more than ten, although they paled in comparison to the large amount that Reinhard had. Raysha was a small version of Reinhard, only instead of the Sword Saint, this one would be the Priestess of the Holy Spear]

Danica: Yes, throughout history there were several loved by the world... Even in the Witch era, none like the Sword Saint, but they were still considered one of the strongest people of their time... Although they were mostly always at war and died because of it.

[There Heilon understood that they did not have the Divine Protection of the Phoenix, and if they have it they can only use it once in their life or they have to wait a long time to get it again unlike Reinhard that just can keep summoning it]

Natasha: Always used as weapons... It's a shame.

[She said somewhat depressed by the situation of these people. Heilon only sees how the girl had a very worried look looking at her lady]

Priscilla: Very well done, how thoughtful of you to wait where you knew I would be. Congratulations on your dedication, Raysha.

Heilon: Your Knight is coming so I'm leaving now, you can ask her to buy you the apples. See you soon, bye!

[Priscilla was not going to let this clown get away, she still needed to know more about him, but Heilon, as if he were lightning, appeared next to Raysha, who followed his movement, but was still surprised by the speed she saw. Now Heilon was in front of her]

Heilon: Nice to meet you, I'm Heilon Satsugai. I hope we can be friends in the future.

[Raysha with the Divine Protection of Judgement can see the large amounts of Divine Protections, he was similar to her, a "beloved" by the world]

Priscilla: Don't think you can escape this goddess, fool. You will return to me on your knees.

Heilon: Well now you'll see me leave here, it was a pleasure, goodbye again!

[He said to now disappear from the sight of both as quickly as he could to go where Rem was and take her hand to leave the place as soon as possible. If he stayed longer, Priscilla would surely not let go and would take longer than she should. She had already taken her time]

System: New title acquired after a certain condition is met.

-Escape Artist: It is easier for the User to escape in complex situations or in combat.

Rem: H-Heilon-Kun? Who was that person that you didn't want me to get close to you? You even told me that I would stay.

Heilon: A candidate, and a very problematic one at that... We're done for today so let's head to the inn right now.

[Rem just smiles with a slight blush happily holding Heilon's hand to continue their journey through the royal capital]

[Emilia was in the inn sitting on the bed while she was very worried about how long it took Heilon and Rem to arrive. This caused anxiety in the ice princess who did not know whether to go out to search or stay to wait patiently and have confidence in Heilon and Rem]

Emilia: Heilon...

[She said to herself, she knows that Heilon can take care of himself, but she still can't help but worry about the young man. Being with him for so many years in that test created some kind of need to know how he is all the time. Could it be obsession? Possibly, but of course when she sees how troublesome the boy is]

[The bad thing is that Heilon can be the most troublesome and attention-grabbing person as well as the most ghostly person possibly unable to be detected]

Puck: Lia, you're really anxious... Is it because of Heilon?

Emilia: Of course it's because of Heilon, I don't want him to be in trouble in my absence... Since I've known him, he's only been in trouble one after another.

Lia: You shouldn't worry too much about him, he is quite CAPABLE of taking care of himself.

Emilia: You're right at that... But still.

[Emilia looks at him for a few seconds before nodding and closing her eyes. Even though her relationship with Puck was still tense because of what had happened, she didn't completely ignore him. Still, he was her mentor and father figure in some way. She was really upset when she found out the whole truth, but she really didn't want to have a bad relationship with Puck and besides, Heilon had asked her to try to understand each other anyway]

[Emilia looked away to see Shion who was sitting with a blank stare at the window, she seemed to be lost in her mind, possibly talking to her other half, the Lyra. She was actually grateful to meet another person similar to her, it didn't make her feel so alone]

[They had become friends so quickly as Shion shared the same feeling of loneliness. Emilia couldn't help but laugh to herself as Heilon seemed to do random things and in the end they turned out for the best. Even though everything was happy, Emilia could see that look in Heilon's eyes, that destructive and determined look that would slowly lose its light. It was hard for her to limit herself as much as Ram asked her to, she knew she couldn't tell him that she knew his life, but it was still difficult]

[Heilon was no fool and she knew it, Heilon would put the pieces together as she was already very suspicious as she made no secret of her great new found affection towards him since the trial at the Sanctuary. There were so many questions, but so few answers, it was really frustrating that she couldn't open her heart completely to the boy who seemed happy but wasn't]

Emilia: Shion... Why did you decide to follow Heilon?

[She asks for distraction. Shion hearing her turns to look at the ice princess. Shion thinks for a few moments to gather his thoughts and give a correct answer to Emilia]

Shion: For reasons that seem simple but are important to me... He treated me well, he gave me a name, something that is very sacred in my clan. Also, something serious happened that brought us closer together. I told him personal things and he tells me personal things... Then he saved me from darkness in exchange for his own freedom. He came out affected even though he doesn't show it, then he begged me to join him hehe, his sad and desperate look when he asked me to trust him... That he wanted me to join him while he promised to help me out.

[She smiles slightly remembering that moment of Heilon looking at her with those sad red eyes. The desperation, the way he begged. It really caused a warm emotion in her heart]

Shion: I couldn't help but accept... Also, when I saw how everyone trusted him, how everyone followed him as a leader and how capable he was. I knew how strong he was, he could subdue me with force, but he decided to... Ask me with great desperation for me to accept, he didn't want to fight and I didn't want a conflict with him either. He is a good friend indeed.

[Although she trusted Heilon, there was doubt in Shion's heart. A nagging feeling that she tried to ignore, but it was impossible]

Emilia: That's Heilon without a doubt...

[Emilia mentions with a smile thinking about Heilon while Rim brings a cup of tea for Shion while Ram does the same for Emilia who thanks while grabbing the cup of tea]

Ram: Nothing from Heilon.

[Emilia lets out a sigh of disappointment upon hearing that, sipping her tea to calm herself until she hears a commotion in the room on the left, the room that belonged to the group of Demi humans. Footsteps are heard and someone knocks on the door as Rim opens it revealing Boya]

Boya: Heilon arrived at the capital... There are rumors of the dusk bandits being defeated and that the white-haired young man has arrived.

[Emilia quickly gets up to put on her magic cloak, she was personally going to go find him. She wanted to make sure he would get to the inn safely to prepare and then go to the royal selection]

Shion: I'll go too, I want to walk around the royal capital a bit.

Ram: Rim, accompany Emilia-sama and Shion-sama... I'll stay to take care of the inn and make sure they don't do anything.

Boya: Wow, trust us.

[He said with a drop of sweat on his forehead due to Ram's lack of trust. Shion also puts on his magic cape and now Emilia and Shion leave with Rim. It would be easy to follow Heilon's witch scent, but Heilon has been learning to suppress the witch's scent, even changing the scent to a different one, how did he do it? They don't know, Heilon himself is a strange person who did things that no one could understand, something that bothered those close to him]

[As they walked through the royal capital, Shion seemed nervous about something. She had her guard up for obvious reasons. As they walked near the castle Emilia heard a voice]

"Well, if it isn't Emilia-sama. It's good to see you again. Have you been well since we last met?"

[The group turns to see a royal Knight with light purple hair and yellow eyes, Julius Juukulius. The gentleman approaches the ladies]

Emilia: Yes, basically everything is the same. You seem to be doing well too, Julius.

[The young man kneels before the princess to gently take her hand and kiss her hand in a very gentlemanly manner]

Julius: You've only grown more beautiful, Emilia-sama.

[Emilia was now in a difficult situation as she had to go to the castle for the matters of what she came for, but she had not yet found Heilon. Before you continue thinking, Rim approaches]

Rim: Emilia-sama, please do your important business... I'll take care of looking for Heilon-kun with Shion.

[The white princess had a doubtful and worried look on her face, but she nodded, leaving Heilon in Rim's hands at the same time she did with Rem. She turns to look at Julius]

Emilia: Thank you for waiting. Forgive me for asking you so abruptly, but I have business to attend to here and I would like you to act as my agent in the castle. Roswaal is already inside waiting for me.

[Julius with a smile, nods to escort Emilia into a carriage while Rim looks at Shion who was hidden all this time]

Shion: Do you think you can find him?

Rim: I can try to find his smell and aura carefully.

[It was smart to hide since even if they could detect him because of the blessing, perhaps other individuals outside the group could detect him as well and that wouldn't be good. If someone detected the witch's scent on him then they would think he was a cultist of the witch like what happened with Rem when they met him. Knowing Heilon from how he was mentally trained in his life, if the capital thinks he is an cultist and turns against him, he will turn against the royal capital right back... And he will win against the royal capital for sure]

[They must avoid an event like this. Luckily, she didn't have to think much when the two groups met. Rim looks at her sister Rem with Heilon. Heilon had his hand in his pockets with a bored look while Rem had a smile on her face as she saw her younger sister]

Rim: Sister... We finally found you.

Rem: Sister, I'm glad to see you're okay and safe.

Heilon: Shion? Rim? What are you doing outside?

[Rim scratches her cheek with a nervous smile with her eyes closed. She notes that her theory was correct, Heilon had suppressed all traces of the witch's miasma on him. The scent was barely noticeable and was so different that it took her a while to identify it]

Shion: Emilia got anxious and nervous that you took a long time to come back to the inn so she went out to look for you, but it took her quite a while and she had to go do her responsibilities as a candidate, but she trusted us to find you.

Heilon: Not even a little bit of trust in me? I was going to come back anyway so you could only wait for me a little while... I had to detour to do some things first before going back.

[In this world she couldn't meet Julius ahead of time, that will make things difficult since deducing how the events will happen in the castle, it is obvious that a confrontation will occur no matter what]

Rim: Now that we found you, let's head back to the inn. Emilia will be relieved to see you back safely.

[She said pointing her finger at Heilon who just smiled slightly at the now confident Rim to nod and return to the inn. On the way Heilon noticed how tense Shion was, he could understand why. He would keep his promise to protect her]

[Once at the inn, Heilon greets all his companions, bumping his hand against Garfiel's, fist bumping with the others. Rem would go to the females' room to rest after the long day]

Boya: Do we have to be on our guard?

Heilon: Yes, we will have a difficult week here in the royal capital... So be ready for anything

[Heilon after arranging his things goes to the other room where Ram was with Rem and Rim to let out their spirits, Tisera like a lazy girl throws herself on the bed while Fenne does the same thing who changes to her other form, Korrina. To let her also enjoy the world]

Korrita: Ahh... I want to eat, I want to eat, I want to eat.

Heilon: Okay, but stop acting like a child. Don't be acting like the little gluttons now.

[Suddenly he is held firmly by Beatrice, she stares at him as if judging him, confusing Heilon]

Beatrice: Why did you agree to play with that woman, I suppose? Perhaps you wanted to touch her-

[Heilon quickly covers Beatrice's mouth to silence her and prevent her from making the situation worse, causing Tisera and Korrita to laugh a little, drawing the attention of Ram and Rim, Rem already partly suspected that something happened in that alley]

Heilon: You're still at it? Beaka, I agree to have a good relationship with her... I knew I would win anyway so you didn't have to worry, who do you take me for?

Ram: She take you as a pervert, of course, Beiron. I don't have to listen to know what happened... He must have been assaulting a woman.

[Heilon, as usual, sighs deeply because of the same bad pervert joke. Before he could say anything, the door opened revealing that Emilia had returned]

Emilia: Heilon... You finally back.

[She smiles at him and approaches him while smiling in her as usual as if nothing happened to finally hug him. Emilia couldn't be bothered with him when he makes that smile. Heilon had to tell them the reason why he took his time, like he went to Reinhard's house and found another candidate but he didn't give much information so she shouldn't worry. Emilia already expected something like that from Heilon]

Emilia: I hope you behave yourself in the royal selection...

Heilon: I don't promise anything... Stop treating me like a child.

[That night Heilon was forced to sleep with Emilia as punishment, likewise, he slept with Beatrice so he had to stay in that room, although his place belonged to the boys' room. Although Puck was against it, he could not convince Emilia who would not change her mind. Heilon fell like a rock to sleep as usual to recover all the mana he lost by naming Reinhard]

[Now they were preparing to go to the castle, Heilon as Emilia's obvious Royal knight had to go. Heilon looks away to observe Shion who was serious]

Heilon: Shion, please stay here with the maids...

[She looks at him to nod slightly with her eyes closed, she was deep in thought and Heilon would give her space. Heilon leaves with Emilia entrusting the maids to take care of Shion. On the way, Heilon looks at Roswaal, who had a smile, they would have a short private conversation between them]

Roswaal: What's your plan, Heilon-kun?

Heilon: You probably have information that there are supposed to be five candidates, but there are six in total.

[Roswaal smiled more as he once again saw Heilon's knowledge of these matters, all of the trusted noble members were given this information. Six real candidates for the selection of a future ruler are discovered. It is believed that there is an impostor among them]

Roswaal: You know, right? You know a lot about these matters... you know who she is?

[Heilon nods gently to look out the window as the carriage moves. Roswaal should only listen to Heilon as now the Satsugai in his new Gospel, already showed how competent he is and how determined he is to keep his promise]

Heilon: After this meeting I will give you more details of my plan.

[Roswaal nods with his smile knowing what the second prophecy was talking about. They were now in the castle, in the throne room, Heilon examines the large room. It was a large hall filled with magic users and knights with a round seating arrangement at the far end of the hall where the red carpet ended]

[Heilon looks at Emilia who was very thoughtful and quiet, she really had a lost look, she was looking at nothing. Heilon just approaches with a smile]

Heilon: You got this Emily... I'll be supporting you. I know you might be nervous, but you need to stay calm and have a lot of confidence in yourself.

Emilia: Thank you very much, Heilon...

[Emilia would go to her place while Roswaal was already in his with the nobles, Heilon sees how Reinhard turns to see him to show a bright smile of happiness to which Heilon positions himself next to him like a true knight. Reinhard now had his hair a little longer]

Heilon: Reinhard, I'm sorry I left without saying anything... You must understand that I didn't want to be in the middle of such an important family meeting.

Reinhard: Hi, I'm so glad to see you. Please don't worry. You brought her back as promised and you don't know how much that means. I don't know how to repay you, you're part of the family-

Heilon: Please, Reinhard. I didn't do it so you would love me or feel like you owe me... I did it because you need it, so your family is healthy and you are happy. It's the right thing to do after all-

"Now the advice of the wise will come in"

[The magic users and royal knights lined up and bowed to the many elders walking in luxurious robes to the seats at the end of the hall. Heilon as a knight did the same, though his obviously different and young appearance drew a lot of attention. Now Heilon instead stares until Reinhard again speaks]

Reinhard: After this, please come to the Astrea mansion again... An invitation, even my father wants to talk to you.

Heilon: Sure, I have no problem with that... Although I'm sure I'll have a lot of things to do.

[After the conflict, he will surely have many things to do, such as starting a bond and alliance with the other camps. He has already started with the Melty and Priscilla camp]

Reinhard: Also, thank you for the blessing you gave to me, Felt-Sama and my mother.

[He said now with a lower tone while still keeping the conversation going, touching his somewhat long hair hiding his pointy ears, it didn't seem to bother him at all to the surprise of Heilon who was already going to offer to turn him back to normal, he really seemed to hold back his tears from how grateful and happy he was]

Heilon: How do you know? How do you know that I was the one who gave them a blessing?

Reinhard: Oh, it's because of my divine protection of recognition.

[Heilon lets out a sigh along with a drop of sweat. The guy literally had his version of [Observe]. It shouldn't surprise him, if one day Reinhard has the Divine Protection of the System and defeats him, he couldn't be surprised or upset. Heilon notices the presence of another knight approaching to stand in front of them]

Felix: Hello, Reinhard-Kyun. Do you know this person? He's a new face, I haven't seen him before the Royal Knights- Wait! Since when did you get a long hair?

[Heilon looked away to look at the effeminate knight Felix Argyle. He actually looked like a girl, although the knight's clothing gave hints of his gender. This is where they will meet for the first time. Now is where it will be seen whether he will make a good impression or not]

Reinhard: This is Heilon Satsugai, a friend of mine. He was the one who made my hair grow with his magic.

Heilon: Nice to meet you, you must be that Felix... The one who holds the title of Blue and the best healer in Lugunica.

Felix: That's right! Felix Argyle. Wait, this the same one who defeated those assasings? He is the one from the rumors?

Reinhard: Thats right.

[Felix approaches to sniff Heilon who stays still and allows him to do so, this is the felines' way of getting familiar with a person. Felix looked at Heilon's long pointed ears, he couldn't help but want to nibble one of them. He looked down at the young knight, a horn on his forehead, strange black glasses covering his eyes, pale skin and long white hair. He had a really unique appearance]

[Felix remembers the rumor of who brought the bandits yesterday, the descriptions were similar. He wondered if it was the same person, although it was very likely with that unique appearance. Felix only has his adorable Neko smile]

Felix: Nice to meet you, Heilon-kyun. You really do have a unique and peculiar smell.

Heilon: Eh... I don't know if I should take that as a compliment or an insult, but it's a pleasure too, I hope we become good friends.

[He said with a kind smile showing his sharp teeth, Heilon offers his hand for Felix to take quickly accepting Heilon's words. Behind him sits another of the knights]

Raysha: Hi, nice to see you all...

Heilon: Oh? It's you, Raysha, right? I'm Heilon Satsugai as I told you, sorry I didn't ask, but you'll understand that your princess really wanted to put a strap on me.

Raysha: (Did you remember my name? Why?) Yes, I am Raysha Lanea if you mind. And understanding what happened, you don't have to apologize to me. Thank you for accompanying my lady while she was alone, although she is quite capable of taking care of herself, but still.

Heilon: Yes, you're welcome. I hope we can become good friends.

Raysha: Friends? Do you really want to be my friend...?

[She said really confused that Heilon wanted to be her friend, it seemed like something impossible. It was hard to believe that someone would want to be friends with her. Raysha couldn't believe it. Heilon just nods to offer her his hand which she hesitates to take for a few seconds, but quickly ignores her conflicting thoughts to take Heilon's hand]

Julius: Silence. The captain and the council of sages are about to begin.

Marcos: Oh, honorable members of the Council of Sages... All of the respective royal candidates have been assembled at your summons. As head of the Knights of the Royal Guard, I, Marcos, will direct the proceedings.

Miklotov: Mmm. Yes, please continue.

Marcos: We have gathered you all here today for an important update for those involved in the selection of the next ruler... That is the royal selection ceremony. The members of the Council of Sages and the Candidates in the selection process have gathered here to discuss that very reason. Approximately six months ago, our previous king and his royal family passed away. Without the king, the kingdom's hardships have become dire, particularly due to the problem of being entangled in the Lugunica Dragon Kingdom's pact. The dragon's relationship with our great kingdom dates back several centuries.

[Marcos began to explain the story of how Farsale Lugunica made a pact with the sacred Volcanic Dragon. How the Dragon protected the kingdom during many crises. How the dragon represents the utmost loyalty and sense of justice, how important the pact with the kingdom was.]

Miklotov: That is why maintaining the pact greatly affects the existence of the kingdom itself. Having the entire royal bloodline killed by a plague is a sad matter. But now we must establish the next leadership as soon as possible. The dragon ceremony will help us renew the pact. It is a meeting where the chosen candidate will communicate with the dragon. It is a pale that has been announced by the royal family for generations, and now it must be fulfilled.

Marcos: And we, the knights of the royal guard, have received explicit orders from the council of sages. We must find the priestess who has been chosen by the dragon gem. Knight Reinhard Van Astrea, please share your findings with us.

Reinhard: Yes, sir! To the honorable members of the Council of Sages... I am Reinhard Van Astrea of the Knights of the Royal Guard. I am here to inform you that I have successfully found the fifth candidate.

[Everyone was shocked as Heilon analyzed mentally preparing himself for the chaos that would come when they found out that she belongs to the slums. The entrance to the room opens letting Felt in who was accompanied by Grassis and Flam. Felt stands to one side of the other candidates and Reinhard. Felt, like Reinhard, had longer hair and even grew a little taller.]

Heilon: (My blessing has different effects for each person... She is calm here, although she feels a bit of annoyance inside... Perhaps since Rom was with her this time, he managed to convince her to become a candidate)

Reinhard: Felt-Sama, please hold this.

[He said giving her the badge so she could take it and see how it shined. The surprised nobles started talking amongst themselves about her being a royal candidate]

Reinhard: As you can all see, the dragon gem recognizes Felt-sama as a candidate. She has the right to participate in the royal selection. I will be Felt-sama's personal Royal Knight.

Rickert: Forgive me, Sir Reinhard... But it's a bit hasty? I wonder if the dragon gem is genuine or not in the first place.

[Said one of the nobles, one who looked like he liked causing trouble]

Reinhard: ¿Excuse me?

Rickert: Are you deaf? I am asking about the validity of your dragon gem, your insignia. Allow me to confirm it with my own eyes. This applies to all the candidates present.

Marcos: Sir Rickert...

Rickert: What's the point of hiding it anymore? It's not the reason you called everyone here today-

Anastasia: Wait a second. I don't know what's going on here, but I'm a busy woman. As they say in Kararagi, time is money. What's the point of checking our badges? The only reason any of us are here is because our badges are real.

Crusch: I agree.

Marcos: Crusch-sama, should the head of the Karsten family say such a thing?

Crusch: It is important to observe formality, but it is also a fact that our time is limited. It would be wise to inform us immediately why we are here. Naturally, I have a general idea.

Miklotov: Do you already know the purpose of this meeting?

Crusch: Yes, Mr. Miklotov. For a drinking party, right? One day we will face each other as rivals, but by sharing drinks at the same table we will learn more about each other.

Miklotov: No, that is not correct.

Crusch: Felis, this is not what you told me.

Felix: Oh, come on. All I said was that it might be a drinking party.

Crusch: I see. I jumped to conclusions. Forgive me. Allow me to retract everything I just said.

Anastasia: Now, even if she backs down, my opinion won't change. There's no need to explain the royal selection now. We already know it. Okay?

Emilia: I think we should listen-

Anastasia: I'm sorry, but I wasn't asking for your opinion.

[Heilon feels a level of heat throughout his body and time seemed to stop for a few moments, he almost lost control over something so simple, but managed to retain his aura so as not to attract attention. Immediately the door of the room opens abruptly once again]

Melty: S-Sorry! I'm sorry I'm late... The royal capital is so big, being a foreigner and all I-

Sakura: No, Melty, you can't use an excuse like that here.

Melty: Oh, I'm sorry, Sakura!

Tiga: Easy, Mel. Take a deep breath. Breathe in slowly and then exhale. Ready?

[Heilon looks at them as Melty takes her place next to the other candidates while Tiga stands to one side of the knights looking at Heilon somewhat surprised to see him there]

Heilon: You know, if I were one of the wise men, I'd take points away from your princess for being late.

Tiga: Please give me a break, we were having trouble getting here.

[Heilon had a smile as he joked with Tiga who only sighed at Heilon's joke]

Andromeda: He's lying...

Heilon: (I know)

Marcos: I apologize, Melty-Sama. Given your lateness, we've already started without you.

[Melty was sad and surprised as she apologized to Marcos for her lateness. It all seemed like a comedy, all too innocent to be just Sakura's manipulation]

Marcos: Sorry for the late introduction. This young lady is... The sixth candidate, Melty Pristis.

Heiko: Now here's the introduction! Nothing? Oh well...

[Now it began to be explained that there might be a traitor among them and that is why the meeting was taking place. Now they were analyzing the gems of the dragon that was present. In the end it was proven that each of their candidacies were legitimate. Of course, this was manipulated]

Mark: According to the prophecy given by the dragonstone, "When the Pact with Lugunica is broken, the new bearer of the divine dragon will lead the kingdom." It also states that five will be called for nomination to the throne. Among them, a single candidate will be chosen to serve a new pact with the divine dragon.

Miklotov: The Dragonstone has as much history as our great kingdom. When the fate of the kingdom is in jeopardy, a prophecy is born. Given the Dragonstone's great influence on our kingdom, we must fulfill such prophecies.

[Prophecy that helped with the Cuedegra Famine, the black snake and even the Dragon Balgren. Now everyone understood the reason for the meeting, they would discover the mystery of the six candidates, they would find the impostor. The investigation would begin now]

Miklotov: Sir Reinhard, could you start by explaining what led you to your discovery?

Reinhard: I took custody of Felt-sama about a month ago, in the slums.

Rickert: Is that a sewer rat from the slums?!

Felt: Well, sorry for being a sewer rat!

[Everyone once again started murmuring amongst themselves causing a tense atmosphere. Felt just had her eyes closed and tried to remain calm, but she looked like she was going to explode at any moment.]

Heilon: (Well shit... What Priscilla going to say is going to make things worse)

Priscilla: All this long-winded talk couldn't be more tedious. Of course, I suppose you lived like a sewer rat in the slums because you could only carry on tedious conversations.

Felt: What? If you want a fight, you get it.

Priscilla: How insolent! Who do you think I am?

[She was about to prepare an attack, but was stopped when Reinhard was kneeling in front of her. Heilon was rubbing his face. Raysha remained silent, even if she wanted to intervene, she knew that Reinhard would do it first and besides, her princess would not listen to her. She was not competent enough to stop her mistress]

Reinhard: Many pardons, Priscilla-sama.

Emilia: What are you thinking in a sacred place like this?

Priscilla: I was just trying to teach an unruly little bitch instead.

Emilia: You're not even going to apologize?

Priscilla: So, will you also apologize for being born? You, silver-haired half-elf.

[A small cloud of smoke came out of Heilon's mouth from the heat that his body was making inside. This was really bothering him enough]

Bordeaux: Are they finished yet?

Marcos: Then, candidates for the royal selection, please come. Priscilla Barielle-sama and her knight, Raysha.

Priscilla: Selection is meaningless. I am the one to rule this nation! All you need to do is grovel at my feet and serve me!

Marcos: The head of the Karsten family, Crusch Karsten-sama, and his assistant, Knight Felix Argyle.

Crusch: If I were to become the new ruler, I will make the dragon forget the pact he demanded. The dragon kingdom of Lugunica does not belong to the dragon, but to us.

Marcos: Anastasia Hoshin-sama of the Hoshin Company and her assistant, Knight Julius Juukulius.

Anastasia: I'm a greedy girl, so I want it all. No commercial success can satisfy me. I want my own nation!

Marcos: Emilia-sama and the man who supports her, Margrave Roswaal L. Mathers. Accompanied by her knight, Heilon Satsugai.

Emilia: I only have one wish. For everyone to be equal. I wish to create a nation where all citizens are equal.

Marcos: Felt-Sama and his knight, the Sword Saint, Reinhard Van Astrea.

Felt: Burn this kingdom down to rebuild it better!

Marcos: Melty-Sama and her knight, Tiga Rauleon.

Melty: Form a bond with the dragon to change the pact and unite the dragon more closely with the Kingdom!

[Everyone introduced themselves along with their knights and stated their goals for being ruler of Lugunica. Heilon really had to control himself greatly when Priscilla insulted Emilia, he didn't know why, but his insides burned momentarily]

Bordeaux: I've overlooked this because the situation was urgent, but dragging it out for so long is pointless! The Astrea family offers a sewer rat to rule us, while Margrave Mathers backs a half-devil. Utter nonsense! This half-demon who resembles the Witch of Envy herself. The very being who attempts to consume the entire world, causing every living thing to fall into despair. Your appearance and lineage are enough to strike fear into the masses, yet you dare to attempt to usurp the throne!?

[Heilon released more steam from his mouth, he could see the crystal on Emilia's chest shining. Puck was about to leave, but Heilon stepped forward, drawing everyone's attention. Priscilla who was watching Heilon after hearing his name smiled behind her fan]

Heilon: (Don't worry, Puck. Leave this to me.) You!

[Everyone had a chill upon hearing Heilon call the attention of the supposed sage. Heilon was using all his concentration to not release his aura. Heilon would take off his glasses to look the bald old man straight in the eyes]

Heilon: Are you senile old men really the council of wise men? What I'm seeing here is discrimination, racism. Aren't the Royal Candidates chosen by the Dragon himself?

[Bordeaux was about to speak, but Heilon's bright eyes left him silent, a lump in his throat preventing him from speaking. Roswaal just looked on with a smile before closing his eyes]

Emilia: Heilon, it's okay... Just-

Heilon: Then wouldn't that mean I would deny Emilia's candidacy and Felt would be challenging the Divine Dragon itself? I thought that was a crime worthy of execution. Saying that Emilia is the witch... are you saying that the three Legendary Heroes didn't do their job properly? That they failed to seal the witch of envy? That they failed to protect the world? It really is an insult to them. And you... Gentlemen.

[Heilon looked at the knights with a smile, Heilon already knew who he was going to annoy with his next words]

Heilon: Aren't you supposed to uphold chivalry? To serve and protect every citizen of Lugunica to the best of your ability, no matter who they are, race or status? Then why aren't you saying anything? Why aren't you intervening? Because you're not protecting the candidates who are being discriminated against. Your obvious dislike of 'sewer rats' and 'half-demons' is so hypocritical to the code you wish to uphold, it's almost laughable. You guys... You really aren't worthy of being called Royal Knights. It seems those titles you have are just for show.

Emilia: Heilon!

Heilon: For all the talk about formalities and shit, this is the most casual event I've ever attended. What with all the casual racism and candidates so blatantly and arrogantly expressing their most selfish needs and desires. So I hope you express yourself better with Emilia or you'll really regret it, I don't care if you're the council of wise men...

Emilia: Heilon, that's enough!

[Heilon sighs, he had already done what he had to do. He already made his point and he didn't want to anger Emily further]

Miklotov: Heilon Satsugai-dono. Please withdraw from the room.

Heilon: Of course, even if I'm a novice royal knight... I won't allow my lady to be disrespected, so mind your words next time. Reinhard, you're Felt's knight... Don't allow her to be treated with discrimination. We both know what family she belongs to. Now you can tell these senile old farts what you know about me.

[He said this last thing whispering to Reinhard who listens with his eyes open while Heilon leaves the room in silence and tranquility while Emilia looks on with concern. In reality the room was silent as they only heard Heilon's footsteps retreat]

Puck: (This guy... I guess he did the job, I appreciate it)

[The meeting continues with Heilon outside walking up to sit down and wait for him to arrive, he knew he would come so he just has to be patient. This was all part of his plan and besides, he really got angry that they talked to Emilia like that, he could understand why Subaru did it, even though Subaru did it out of fear. He had nothing against anyone but he still had to silence them and make them listen to him, to reconsider their actions]

Julius: Heilon Satsugai?

[Heilon glanced at the knight with a serious look behind his glasses. He had been preparing for this world, this conflict between them that would start badly. Now he would take this opportunity after distracting Reinhard with the old men of the council as he planned. If he was free like in canon he would surely have Julius for real this time knowing Heilon's power]

Heilon: What you want?

Julius: My name is Julius Juukulius. You may know this, but I am part of the royal knights and I would like you to come with me.

[They were now in a combat arena. Heilon looks around seeing many royal knights in the stands looking at Heilon with displeasure. Heilon just looked seriously at Julius who throws a glove at him which Heilon catches in the air]

Julius: You have insulted the knights in front of the candidates to be our future ruler and you mock the chivalry we practice. You hereby administer the death penalty to this insubordinate man who has sullied the honor of the knighthood! Even though he is a royal knight himself.

[Julius throws a wooden sword to Heilon who takes it in his hand to look at him with disappointment. They were really going to play this stupid game of supposed combat to teach a lesson]

Julius: You are Emilia-sama's knight, so we will fight using wooden swords. I will not use my spirits as it would be unfair.

Heilon: Yes, it would be very unfair if spirits were used...

[In an instant, Heilon was in front of Julius who opens his eyes in surprise, but he only has time for that as Heilon's sword collided with his own, destroying it and then hitting Julius's head to send him flying, making him drag himself along the ground until he hits the wall. Julius looks up as blood falls down his face]

Heilon: Are we done with these games? Did you think that because I was a rookie Royal Knight you could do whatever you wanted with me? You should know that you can't underestimate your opponent.

[Heilon's wooden sword was destroyed just like Julius's. Heilon tosses the handle aside as the knights in the stands stare wide-eyed in shock at Heilon's power. This was not what they expected, they expected a humiliation to a rude knight.]

Heilon: Get up, heal yourself with your water spirit and draw your real sword. If you really want to teach me a "lesson", then use all your power and try to kill me.

[Heilon said as he slowly draws his sword, Inochiken]. Julius heals his head to get up, releasing his destroyed wooden sword to draw his sword, looking seriously at Heilon who looks back at him with those red eyes. [Julius at high speed went against Heilon with his sword ready]

[Heilon for his part smiles feeling his blood pumping through his veins excited for the fight as he raises his sword to block Julius's sword. Heilon's eyes change to a dark purple color being [Leviathan Eyes]. Heilon only had some practice with the sword from the virtual training in his past life and his fights in the labyrinths, even from the passive of [Sword Mastery] given by the System, but even so he had no real training, so he hoped it would be a success]

Heilon: Why didn't you do anything when those old men were talking shit about your precious Royal Candidates? Was it too much for you? Was that the limit of your chivalry?

[Heilon said as he exchanged swords with Julius, both swords clashing with each other at high speed. Heilon followed Julius's every move to copy them and counterattack, causing small cuts all over Julius' body]

Heilon: Almost You Knights are the definition of hypocrisy. You claim to be chivalrous. You swear to protect everyone in this kingdom, no matter who, but yet, you do nothing when two of your Royal Candidates are called a 'sewer rat' and a 'half-devil'. It honestly bothers me that you still have the pride and nerve to call yourselves royal knights of the kingdom.

[The Satsugai forcefully clashed his sword against Julius's causing the Fine Knight to tightly grip the handle of his sword with both hands. Julius noticed that Heilon was very strong and fast, he did not expect this result. He actually took lightly that Heilon is the personal knight of a candidate]

Heilon: Your chivalry is nothing but a fake. A bunch of crap. A lie that all you so-called knights perpetuate to feel good about yourselves. You don't really believe in any of it. You all just say it to look pretty and honorable in front of the masses!

[He declares to clash his sword against Julius's with force. Julius had cuts all over his body and Heilon had not received a single attack. Heilon slams his palm hard into Julius's face sending him into the wall of the fighting arena]

Heilon: All you bastards do is respect power, titles. You're supposedly protecting the weak, but hey, I'll show you what REAL power looks like.

[Julius feels the aura and pressure around Heilon grow as Julius is instantly pierced by the tentacle of [Leviathan]. He had used the version of [Gentle Grip] to take some of Julius's qualities. He didn't want to take something so important from him so he just copied it]

System: Skills acquired.

-Al Clarista: The combination of the power of the spirits in your attacks.

-Al Clauzeria: The combination of the power of the spirits to create an explosive attack.

-Al Cranvel: The combination of the power of spirits to increase the user's capabilities.

[Julius feels something stir inside him. That tentacle returns towards Heilon who now had a grimace. The fine knight did not feel pain or anything, but he did something without a doubt. Julius becomes serious, he calls out to his spirits surrounding him while raising his sword that begins to shine in multiple colors as it is surrounded by the spirits' mana]

[Heilon smiles even more as hundreds of lesser spirits and even Quasi-Spirits appeared around Heilon, all of these spirits seeming to praise him and dance at his call. Heilon input red dots into his new abilities to develop them right now as he copied the flow of mana from Julius's body with his purple eyes to copy it and start doing the same]

[Julius couldn't help but be surprised at the number of lesser Spirits surrounding Heilon and as Heilon imitated his technique, he understood. Heilon was a user of spirit arts just like him. Heilon's sword was covered in a concentrated destructive rainbow mana. Julius and Heilon go against each other]

Heilon/Julius: Al Clarista!

[Both rainbow attacks collided with each other with force to wrestle, but the winner was evident. Heilon's attack had more power and mana that ended up eating Julius's attack for the sword to collide with it, destroying it and causing a deep cut in Julius to send him against the wall once again, causing a large crack and hole in it. Julius felt how several bones in his body were broken and organs were deeply damaged]

[There was only silence for a few moments as Heilon approached Julius who was covered in blood all over his body. Julius for his part was wondering if this was really it, that he was going to die here. He came here to try to "protect" this rookie knight by making himself look like the bad guy, but in the end he was put in his place. Everything the Satsugai in the room said was right. Everything he said was right. The standards of the Knights had dropped drastically. They had all become complacent. They had taken their duty as royal knights lightly. Julius had called Heilon to protect him from the wrath of others. But in his arrogance, he saw the boy as a weak person and in need of protection. And now he was paying the price]

[Before he can close his eyes, Heilon's palm is placed on his chest where the deep cut was and then begins to heal, Heilon used his water affinity to heal Julius and not allow him to die. Once he finishes, he grabs Julius by the neck to throw him to the ground. Heilon takes Julius' broken sword to repair it with The Authority of Greed and throw it to the ground in front of Julius who looked on in astonishment]

Heilon: Take up your sword and rise... What kind of Knight are you if you don't? Can't you even uphold your own ideals? Can't you even keep the promises you so carelessly made to the people of this kingdom? That's what they are... Worthless words. Empty promises.

[Julius takes the sword back from the ground to stand up seeing that most of the wounds were healed by Heilon's healing power. He couldn't help but compare it to Felix's power. Each time this boy showed more and more of what he was capable of. Julius would go all out this time, so he improves his physical capabilities with the power of his spirits. Heilon awaits him with his sword ready]

[Heilon had used a skill he gained from his passive [Spiritualist] called [Temporary Pact] which he gained after leveling up the passive. It was as simple as its name suggested, he could instantly create a pact with the volunteer spirits temporarily in order to use the spirits' power to its full potential. Thus he was able to use [The Clarist] without any mayor problem]

[Julius goes with his sword against Heilon who waits for him with his smile to raise his knuckle towards Julius and then an invisible force crashes against the knight to send him against the wall, crushing his organs and cracking several bones]

Heilon: The reason you didn't defend them is because you don't actually care. None of you do, you claim to want to protect all the candidates, you really only care about the ones you support. If you're going to brag about your position in the knight order, at least do your job properly. You didn't protect the candidates from the abuse they were receiving. Damn hypocrite, who the hell do you think you are to act so high and mighty?

[Heilon said taking the role of a villain, doing the same thing Julius planned to be. Teaching a lesson while looking bad in front of everyone. Julius gets up from his spot coughing up blood as he looks at Heilon. He had lost almost all of his air with that clash, but it didn't stop him from attacking Heilon again who blocks the attack with his sword and then waves his hand causing gravity to increase and pin Julius to the ground, crushing him with the pressure of the increased gravity]

Heilon: We're not done yet...

[Heilon heals him again to grab him by the hair and lift him up to let him fall to the ground again. The whole fight was like this, very painful to watch for the other knights as they saw how their best knight was thrown around, beaten and humiliated. Heilon would break Julius' will so that he would be reborn stronger than ever. He would take Reid Astrea's place so that Julius would be a better knight.]

Julius: (Everything he says... It's true. I'm incompetent and I can't show him otherwise with my words or my actions. He's stronger than me... I should... Surrender with some dignity)

Heilon: Come on! You are the finest gentleman, aren't you? Then prove it...

[Julius stops his train of thought. Heilon was right. Julius couldn't stop here so he uses all the power he had, concentrating all his mana to give one last rainbow attack at his maximum power while Heilon waits for him with that grimace. Julius surrounded himself with an aura of multiple colors to go like a train at full speed against Heilon who puts his sword in the middle causing a great clash between them causing an explosion]

[It was seen that the attack had deflected Heilon's sword who releases his sword causing a smile on Julius who thought it was useless to disarm Heilon, but he didn't expect Heilon's hand to grab him by the neck while with the other he takes Julius' sword and destroys it with his own hand]

Heilon: You swordsmen think you've won once you disarm your opponent. You forget that your opponent can use his body as a weapon. I'm tired of playing knight and swordsman.

[Heilon leaps into the air still holding Julius in his hand before turning around and slowly falling towards the ground. To Julius, it all seemed like an eternity. Moment after moment passed. Time had no meaning in this state. Julius begins to remember his past as time slows down before his eyes. Memories of his life flash before his eyes one after another, even memories he himself had forgotten, and all those memories ended with his lady, Anastasia, she cared deeply for her knight. He truly enjoyed that about her and being with her.]

Julius: (Wait... This is my life? Am I seeing my whole life?)

[He couldn't think any further as Heilon slammed him into the ground. And with it, Julius feels an endless amount of energy rush through his entire body. His body simply can't take it, and neither can his already shattered spirit. The most devastating move Heilon has that put the finest Knight to sleep on a spiritual, mental, instinctive, emotional, physiological and physically level. Oh at least that's how it felt from Julius' perspective. Heilon would never allow the proud knight to be injured that simply, he hoped that this moment would help Julius grow in the future. Heilon had complete control over him, capable of destroying anything a person is or represents with his Authorities and System powers]

System: Secondary Mission Completed - Defeated by Julius Juukulius.

-Rewards: 1. Increased affinity with spirits and Divine Protection from Spirit Gathering.

-2. 50,000 red and yellow dots.

-3. Improved sword use.

[There was only silence in that place, the knights watching couldn't help but stare in silence and bewilderment. Truly stunned to see a now fainted Julius on the ground while the crystals on Heilon's waist shine with the spirits communicating]

Beatrice: Why didn't you allow me to participate, actually? He's a spirit user!

[She said somewhat annoyed that she couldn't show off her contractor like Julius' spirits did with theirs. Beatrice was very competitive and more so with other spirits. Tisera's crystal shines for her to have her turn]

Tisera: You know I can fight too, right? Let me go out and get some exercise.

[Mentions joining Beatrice's complaints just for the fun of teasing Heilon like a child while Fenne was in a similar situation wanting to stretch herself as well. The more Heilon and her work as a team, the better their bond will become.]

Heilon: I was going to be more unfair than I was. Next time I'll show you off, I promise.

[Back in the throne room, the meeting between the candidates continued after Melty and Tiga along with Puck defended Emilia after Heilon's rampage. The royal selection will be held in two years so that there will be time to choose a candidate and find the impostor. After all the talk, they had to move on to a more important matter now that all these matters were discussed.]

Miklotov: Now let's move on to other matters. We will talk about the second prophecy given by the divine dragon stone.

Crusch: Second prophecy? This was never mentioned before. What is this second prophecy about?

Bordeaux: It has been kept as classified information for personal reasons. Only absolutely trusted people and specific nobles know of the second prophecy to look for clues. The second prophecy given a week after the first, said "A hero from beyond the Great Waterfall would appear to bring a new era to this world. He would help choose the true candidate for the throne by being his consort. His arrival will be evident with a strong clue."

[All the candidates look at each other, all with faces of curiosity about who this person could be while Emilia opened her eyes understanding who he was referring to. It couldn't be a coincidence that Heilon was from another world, and the day she met Heilon, the insignia touched his hand and caused a small natural phenomenon]

Emilia: (Heilon...)

Miklotov: The Divine Dragon Stones continued to update with alarming news.

[He said as they showed the dragon stone covered in a blanket that they removed to show everyone present the recent scriptures causing everyone who was ignorant to open their eyes at the scriptures they were seeing. The first update as "The Great Sage has returned" and then several updates of the same Great Sage eliminating several Archbishops of the witch cult and all the Great Witchbeasts]

Crusch: The Great Sage... What does Shaula do?

[She said with her hand covering her mouth curious that the Great Sage had become active again. Though it was good since he was ridding the world of a plague like the Witch Cult. Emilia's eyes widened as she was putting the pieces together. Seeing Hector's name on the stone, the same name that Roswaal, Clind, and Puck were worried about. The red energy of Heilon, then the calm in the Sanctuary]

[It all made sense now, the pieces fit together. It was a pretty far-fetched conclusion, but what could be more serious? It was the only explanation for why Roswaal was so obedient and calm. Besides the story of the supposed Great Sage appearing after the fight, it all seemed like a very convenient and meaningless story. It didn't MAKE sense, but at the same time it DOES. All this time Heilon still had more secrets and even though she was next to him, he managed to keep his secrets]

Anastasia: Interesting, it seems like he got bored of waiting... Although I'm more interested in the hero of the prophecy.

Marcos: Reinhard Van Astrea, you mentioned that you have news. You said earlier that you have kept this information classified for personal reasons until the royal selection, please report.

Reinhard: Yes, I also have information on who the hero of the prophecy is. I have kept this information for personal reasons as I have promised to protect the identity of this individual at his request-

"Reporting! Knights Julius and Heilon have entered a duel in the combat arena!"

[A knight interrupted Reinhard's report to give a message that caught everyone's attention. Emilia opened her eyes in horror at what she just heard. Her Heilon was fighting after she asked him to behave. She had to go stop them]

Emilia: What?! How did that happen? I have to-

Anastasia: Let me make sure of one thing, which one of them issued the challenge?

"I was told that it was the knight Julius and that Heilon accepted..."

[Reinhard, like Emilia, had his eyes wide open at the report. He knew that this was going to end in disaster and Julius in a bad position. He knew that the fight Heilon had with Heinkel was a game for the Satsugai who was only playing with a child]

Anastasia: Then I'm against stopping him.

Emilia: But your knight and mine are fighting! Aren't you worried?

[Emilia knew better. Heilon had shown himself capable many times and he had said several times that he could be one of the strongest, yet she doubted his power. But after that intimidating display in the castle and everything she experienced with him, she believed him. Julio is outmatched]

Anastasia: Worried? About? That Julius would go too far and have to pay for that knight boy's treatment?

Crusch: If we're questioning his battle simulation, then I'm also against stopping him.

[Melty and Tiga had a serious look on their faces while Sakura had a slight smile, she had already received reports from Salum that Heilon had finished off the Dust Bandits with a swift movement and without any problem. Heilon was not an easy opponent. Felt had a smile on her face. She had sworn to take down all the tall and powerful bastard nobles. This will be good to see since she knows what the young and small knight is capable of after the fight with the Assassins and Heinkel]

Felt: If they were just fighting, then you could have waited to tell us who won, but I have to see this.

"B-but the fight was so one-sided that I had to report... Julius is being-

[The messenger said as everyone was interested in watching the fight. They imagined that they were going to find Heilon totally defeated and humiliated, but Emilia knew why the messenger said that]

Emilia: I have to stop him!

[Everyone went to the combat arena room. They only saw all the knights staring with wide eyes and horror in total silence. A Heilon was seen sitting on top of a pitiful and fainted Julius]

Emilia: Heilon!

[Emilia shouted at Heilon who looked up at the candidates. When Anastasia entered, she was met with a sight that froze her completely. The scene of her own knight lying down on someone she assumed was weak. She was completely frozen in shock, as if she couldn't comprehend this situation at all]

[Crusch had a similar reaction seeing Julius so beaten up. Priscilla had a cruel smile on her face showing how much she enjoyed this sight. Felt feel proud of what Heilon would have put these damn rich nobles in their place]

Heilon: Let this be a lesson to all of you Knights. Do your duty. Follow the path of true Knights and chivalry or else... I will have to take action against all of you.

[Reinhard just looked on alarmed next to Felix who was going to go down to try to heal Julius. Heilon gets up from Julius's body leaving Blue to do his job. Felix desperately heals Julius, but he doesn't wake up]

Felix: W-Why... Why isn't he waking up?!

[Heilon had used his Authority of Lust in its most concentrated form to even hinder a person's mind, soul, and feeling. He had used an attack that he had been training, an attack that damages everything in the body while not being lethal]

Heilon: Calm down, I put him to sleep temporarily... He'll wake up in a day.

[Heilon said in a whisper to continue on his way. Everyone in the training camp finally realized something. Just like how Felt had Reinhard by her side, the Sword Saint who in terms of power might as well be a monster, but Emilia also had an absolute monster by her side, one who was capable of completely destroying the reputation of the "Greatest of Knights" and unlike the Sword Saint, she was not someone who shied away from violence. One thing was certain: with the backing of a Great Spirit, Margrave Roswaal, and Heilon Satsugai, Emilia is a force to be reckoned with]

Felt: Haha, looks like Big Sister will have to be the one to pay for your personal knight's treatment... You shouldn't have bragged ahead of time.

[Anastasia can't calculate what she sees. The fool had made a fool of himself in front of some of the most powerful people in the world. To defeat her knight and put him in the state she sees before her. He had to have been hiding his power to take Julius by surprise]

[Anastasia's look of surprise turned to anger. Priscilla hid her amusement behind her fan with a grimace, though she couldn't help herself. Priscilla starts laughing. Laughing incredibly hard, she even has to hold her stomach for all the oxygen she spends laughing to Raysha's surprise. Sakura noted all this in her mind, the danger he represented. Reinhard for his part approaches Heilon]

Reinhard: I'll ask later... I need you in the throne room though. Felix take Julius to a room

[The door to the throne room opened, allowing Heilon to enter with Reinhard, a group of knights following behind them along with the Candidates. Marcos and the elders of the council watch as Heilon sees the young knight without wounds. They already knew who was the winner and the loser of that duel]

Marcos: Jukius Juukulius... Lost?

Reinhard: Julius has been defeated in a fair fight. There are reasons for this result.

[No one could believe it. Reinhard just shakes his head to guide Heilon to the upper platform to the surprise of the elders]

Bordeaux: Reinhard Van Astrea, what do you do?

Reinhard: Show him and confirm who the hero of the prophecy is.

[He mentions to take out the Felt badge from his pocket to look at Heilon who sighs to nod. He offers his hand to the Sword Saint who places the badge in the Satsugai's palm. The insignia began to shine brightly with a light that covered the place, blinding almost everyone. Then a strong blizzard came out that stirred the wind that slowly became like a hurricane]

[Heilon closes his fist, shutting down all the commotion and suppressing the energy of the badge to return it to Reinhard. Everyone had their eyes wide open as they understood what was happening while Heilon caressed his own head. There was no way to avoid this scenario so he had to accept it]

Miklotov: This can't be... He is-

[Everyone now stared wide-eyed at the Satsugai. Everything about Heilon's appearance and hidden power now made sense. They truly never expected that the young man accompanying Emilia as her knight would be the one from the prophecy]

Reinhard: Meet the hero of the Divine Dragon prophecy, Heilon Satsugai!

End of chapter.

To Be Continued...