Tired: You were planning too write more fight scenes are you insane?! This fight scene has lasted nearly 5 chapters I think and there are so many characters and switching pov that it turns into a giant mess. You really neec to work on pacing I have read stories where the pacing moves faster than Usain Bolt on crack, you are the complete opposite extreme. It's been 51 chapters and 351k words a we are still in Celdic for comparison Lord of the rings is 576k words. And the relationships within class 7 is a bloody mess too it's only been a couple weeks since they met and have barely done anything together yet here they are acting like they went through all the events of the series. As for the OCs there are simply far too many of them and most of them are boring or serve no purpose beyond being friends/enemy/whatever to Relon, the original cast was already bloated good work on making a problem even worse. As for Relon he is just a second Rean but worse, he is like Naruto on steroids. There are so many things I want to type but this review is already bloated and we both know you are just gonna call me a hater and ignore everything I typed. I just wanna point out that I don't want you to stop writing anf that I hope you improve in your future stories, I wish you best of luck.
Not insane, just following the plot. A mess? I've planned for Celdic to be a long arc (the longest out of all field studies) solely for everything that it expands upon. The pacing is fine in my opinion with how I have the story planned out but everyone is entitled to their opinion and I have no intention of changing one's mind. Relationships wise, those will be explained later. But for a short explanation, if fighting for your life, then it makes sense to be acting as such. In regards to Fie's outburst in Parm for example, that is due to Fie's affection controlling her.
As stated at the beginning, some characters may seem OOC and I can't help it in order to spin the story the way I wish. Moving on to the Ocs, again, your opinion and I cannot do anything about it. Senate will be focused on in bits and pieces and those outside of Senate like Relon's step-siblings and the few outside of that will play a role in the story. I do not at all consider any that review haters so you do not have to assume such. I take every and any feedback I can take open minded so thank you for allowing me to understand from your point of view.
Speedkarate: This was so good. I love fight scenes and I was shocked to see rinwell and other characters to show up. This first field study was epic and war against Sentate been epic. I hope see aftermath and looking forward future of this story.
Fight scenes will forever be easier to write to me lol. And yep, fields studies from here will be shorter cause that arc was hella long but also very satisfying. As always, happy to hear your kind words and hope you continue to enjoy the story :)
This is…!
Our win!
"UNION CRAFT: SEVEN'S LINEAGE!"
From the force, two things shatter; Sephiroth's mask and Relon's entire right sleeve and cloth. A ring of fire followed by a bellowing light exploding for the light barrier to shatter as everyone is sent away from the bellowing turbulence.
Panting coming to as the smoke is whirled away with the drop of his parents, Relon raises his head now normal to see before him Sephiroth still standing now with his Leaguients. Both sides once again facing the other. Now without the mask, Relon's eyes glue to the man's face. A long horizontal scar running across his eyes as if burned. Said eyes now normal once again.
"Interesting." He muses with no emotion in his tone nor the expression he wears, Sephiroth still breathing heavily. "To think we would gain so much resistance in so little time. We truly are that much of a threat then." In a burst of black flames, Relon widens at Ishmelga's surge of power.
He can still fight?! Looking at his parents ready themselves along with Alister and the other adults, he can only look to his classmates and friends, all equally either on all fours or a kneel.
"I… can't move!" Rean grunts struggling to stand having reverted to normal.
"We've overstayed our welcome. I did not think even your lowly human friends would pose such a challenge for Senate but I was wrong. To defeat my children and come out alive against my Leaguients, truly I commend you all in the highest regards and as much of a pity as it is, this… is where we take our leave."
"What do-"Before he can ask, Relon, Rean, Alister, and Yujiro are the first to snap their heads up to the sound of an aircraft as everyone widens at the sight before them.
"What… in Aidios…?!" Elliot wheezes out.
"They had something like this the entire time?!" Olivert widens.
"Damn, they pulled… one over us!" Relon growls, Pippin aiding in Relon getting to his feet.
"Son of a…!" Alister glares at Asuma. "Don't think you're getting away!" Alister roars for Vita to
"How many arge do you think that is…?" Teo questions.
"Way too damn many." Cecily answers.
"It is not a matter of arge, but rather selge." Sephiroth corrects. "Three to be exact."
"A selge..?!" Mueller widens.
"Three…?! That… thing?!" Alisa equally gasps, the behemoth's shadow covering the entire clearing.
A flying black aircraft blocking out the sun is all they can make out aside from the seemingly hundreds of turrets and other weapons.
"Hmpf!' Yujiro vanishes for Ishmelga-Sephiroth to snap their fingers as all of the Leaguients and Asuma vanish in a black flame.
Vanishing himself, he reappears in the air as Yujiro lands where Senate once stood. From the behemoth aircraft, a cry comes as all look up to the sight of what seems like a white dragon soar around the side of the aircraft.
"A dragon too?!" Lechter widens.
"So that's your cryptid." Yujiro speaks rising from the ground to eye level with the villain. "You summoned it before hand." He narrows.
"Should something like this occur, I had a way to ensure our escape." At his explanation, the winged creature lands on all fours, the ground rumbling as it releases a roar. "Relon Lucinance." Ismelga calls gaining the protagonist's attention. "I look forward to your growth. Do keep in mind, as the Senate Hunter, you must seek my Leaguients out. Take too long, and… Well, you can use that human mind of yours to imagine. It shouldn't be too difficult."
"I can't tell who's talking at this point." Sara mutters. "The guy with the body or whatever is possessing it."
"Yujiro Namikaze, you are indeed strong. Had my host used my power, the outcome may had been different. Regardless, you body must be feeling the lingering effects of combating such divine fire. Even in this feeble form of yours in comparison to a Lucinance's."
"Don't even think about escaping." Yujiro growls slowly leaning forward to vanish for a black forcefield to appear sending him away.
"Like I said, we're done here." With a snap, Sephiroth and the white dagon are veiled in black flames before they too vanish.
"Don't even-" Stopping at his words to widen, he looks to the remaining ships and the three selge ship vanish.
"Where did they…?!"
"They're gone." All look to Relon's mother as she sighs for Yujiro to float back down landing on the ground returning to normal.
"Just like that?" Claire asks.
"Just like that." Alister speaks exiting his form walking next to the woman putting on his glasses.
"So what happens now?" Mueller questions.
"We prepare, no?" Osborne speaks looking to the woman.
"As well as you can, yes."
"And what will you do?" Yujiro asks crossing his arms.
"Our work here is done. So we shall leave." She turns, her words making McBurn glance to her and Yujiro narrow.
"Hold it!" The voice of Relon sounds for her to look up seeing the boy appear in a flame in front of the two.
How did- He can already use Flame Transmission?!
"How did he…?" Rean pants looking to the area Relon once was.
Remaining silent, she looks at Relon panting on his feet assisted by Pippin. Raising his head up, his eyes normal once more, she takes note of Overdrive still active on him.
He's most likely only able to still move due to Overdrive.
"Relon-"
"Don't Relon me!" He wheezes for his mother to widen at his now trembling form, his face now hidden by his locks of hair. "Suddenly appearing out of nowhere and now you're leaving?! Just like that without a word? You can't be serious!" Gripping the tattered remains of his school uniform, Relon seethes snapping up to reveal his slitted eyes and no markings.
"Signs of an evolution." Alister notes.
"I want answers!" He steps forward. "What happened that night? What happened to Kanade? What happened to the bodies of everyone and Shenhe?! Why are you just now here?! Where have you been in the last 17 years?!" Tears begin to trail trickle down as he continues his outburst.
"Relon…" Laura murmurs feeling sympathy as do the rest.
"I'm found alone in a forest, kill a guy who nearly killed me and my first friends, find out that I'm not even fully human, I became Alfin's bodyguard, fought Arentula, then I trained and trained and trained, then the other night I have rings of fire coming out of me and it really hurt and then Senate showed up, I found out I had Aidios- I mean Luna, ah damn it, then those soldiers! They had FAMILIES!I don't even-"
"What is it that you want, Relon?" She asks calmly silencing the boy.
"What do I want…?" The slightest of movement from his zemurian gloves balling into a fist catches McBurn's attention for the mother to hold a hand out in front of him.
"I WANT ANSWERS!" He cries out firing a blast of fire to hit the woman who takes it stagger back a step.
Looking up, she takes sight of Overdrive finally subsiding though he remains standing now fully transformed.
"I'M JUST ONE PERSON! I NEVER ASKED FOR THIS LIFE! SEEING SO MANY KIDS MY AGE SMILE AND LAUGH WITH THEIR PARENTS, I COULDN'T EVER EXPERIENCE THAT! ALL I DID WAS ROAM, LEARN, AND TRAIN! WHY?! BECAUSE IT WAS FOR MY OWN WELL-DAMN-BEING! NOW I'M SOME SENATE HUNTER WHO HAS TO HUNT DOWN THE PEOPLE WHO THREATEN TO HURT IF NOT KILL THOSE I KNOW AND DON'T KNOW! ALL MY TRAINING AND THIS IS HOW FAR IT GOT ME! HAVING TO MIRACULOUSLY CALL UPON ALL THESE PEOPLE TO SAVE MY WEAK ASS! I COULDN'T EVEN PROTECT MY OWN STEP-SIBLINGS! THERE ARE OTHER LUCINANCES OUT THERE WHO I CAN'T FIGHT ONE ON ONE BECAUSE I'M BASICALLY HANDICAPPED! MY FLAMES CAN'T HARM THEM AND PIPPIN AND I CAN ONLY DO SO MUCH TOGETHER! GIVE ME SOMETHING! ANYTHING! TELL ME WHAT I CAN DO! PLEASE, MOM!"
(Ashland.) The still gentle voice cutting through the dense words as his eyes widen at her in front of him before he's pulled in her embrace, his face buried in her bosom. (Head to Ashland. I left something behind when I read your letter. Bring those you trust. As for Kanade, we're still searching for her. I'm sorry for everything.)
Before he can process the words uttered, his body grows tired as his transformation fades as darkness encompasses his vision.
Holding her child for the first time since he was an infant, she can only hold him. Soft tears trailing down her face. Hugging him once more to kiss the top of his forehead she lays him down. Pippin falling overtop of him.
"You sure?" The voice of McBurn wonders walking next to her.
"I don't deserve anything yet he…" She shakes her head wiping away the slow-dripping water from her cheeks. "Now isn't the right time." She speaks, authority in her voice once more as she turns to face everyone. "Weapon Collector." She calls for the fellow mother to perk her head. "Your child is not of this world but rather one in which we are familiar with. I have saved her once but I cannot promise such a miracle will happen again. Relon finding her was all but a miracle."
"What do you mean by that?" Yujiro questions for Cecily to widen.
"Reta…!" She looks in the direction of the abused battered forest for Relon's mother to nod.
"Wandering Beast, Radiant Blademaster, your highness. You all have my deepest gratitude for raising and caring for my son."
"Then I take it you're leaving." Yujiro surmises for another nod to come in response. "Quite soon ain't it?"
"Trust us, we'd rather drop everything and focus on him." McBurn points over his shoulder at Relon. "But we have obligations we need to keep to. As much of a pain in the ass it is." He mutters.
"What of Senate?" Teo questions.
"They'll likely hide in the shadows until their next big move." Alister answers. "Considering they've become more active as well as that declaration, they're ready to act more in the open. Could be in a few weeks if not sooner."
"Stay vigilant. And… my words may not mean much but do keep someone with Relon. His anger attribute will most likely be present once he awakens and a Lucinance is known to go off of their emotions when in such a state."
"What aren't you telling us?" Yujiro narrows.
"Nothing at all to you but so much towards Relon." She answers stoically.
"Yujiro." Cecily mutters, the man batting an eye to ease himself, Olivert stepping forward.
"Then this is goodbye. You have our thanks for earlier with Bleublanc."
"I don't deserve such kind words. I simple was looking out for the safety of my son. Though, I feel I have no right to say such a thing."
A sudden punch of air blasts towards the woman for her to form a barrier as it rolls past.
"Yujiro!" Cecily shouts.
"Hmpf. Hearing someone the kid spoke so highly about, yearned to meet so bad shit on themselves is pissing me off. You birthed him, didn't you? Then stop feeling sorry for yourself. It'll be a pain in the ass when we have to do that later with him as is." He turns walking away.
"Yujiro…"
"He can be a lot of things but she shares the same sentiment as we do." Victor speaks. "Relon means much to many of us. But you mean much to him. Not a day went by while under my care that he didn't think of you. That much I am sure."
"Father is right." Laura speaks on shaky legs holding herself up with her blade. "Relon cares more about you than you may know. The passion shown today. It stopped being about just defending Celdic. It became about defending the honor and respect he holds you- your entire clan in."
"... Ha. It seems I too have much to still learn. Thank you." A glyph appearing at her feet. "You as well, Wandering Beast." She calls, the man throwing a hand up in response.
Looking to Relon, McBurn looks down at Pappan before he walks over placing it overtop Pippin.
"Don't even say it." He looks away, flames beginning to encompass his vision.
"I wasn't." She chuckles. "Claire, Laura. Continue to be nice to my son."
"Hey, Ishmelga host!" Rean perking at being called. "You and and my lil' brother still have a ways to go! Next time we meet, I'll be looking forward to seeing just how much you two have gotten."
"We cannot turn back the hand of time. For that, I am sorry." The group noting of the lost army. "Do take care."
With those parting words, both vanish. What was to come; something no one was ready for…
Relon's Subconscious
Where… Oh yeah…
"You're finally awake."
Looking to find himself in the forest clearing of the park, he looks to Nameless floating in front of him along with Pippin and Pappan.
"Nameless… Pippin… and Pappan…?" He sits up gathering himself. "How long was I out this time?"
"A week's worth."
"A week, huh?" He murmurs before falling back onto the dirt ground surprisingly soft. "Then all of that did happen…"
"Yes."
"Including mom…"
"... Yes."
"Since Pappan is here, that means Alister left it with me."
"That is correct."
"I see…"
"..."
"... Aren't you going to ask? I can feel your urge to."
"There is no point as we can understand each other."
"... Good point."
"But I shall ask anyway. How are you feeling?"
"Honestly… I don't know." Closing his eyes, he awakens.
Opening them, his eyes land on the white ceiling. Looking around, he finds himself in what seems like a hospital room. Out the window, the familiar setting of Heimdallr greets him.
We're back in Heimdallr.
On his lap, both Pippin and Pappan. Blinking a few times, everything comes rushing back as his hand places itself atop his marking. An aching pain causing the boy to wince.
(Head to Ashland. I left something behind when I read your letter. Bring those you trust. As for Kanade, we're still searching for her. I'm sorry for everything.)
So even they don't know where she is. Gazing at his right hand, his thought goes back to his clash with Sephiroth. And now I don't have mom's cloth. Flexing his right arm to punch for nothing to happen, he sighs. It was nice while it lasted.
Laying back on his hospital bed, he massages the handles of both swords.
We need to get you a sheathe, Pappan. He thinks for the sword to move slightly in response.
The sudden screams of the fallen soldiers resurface as he halts furrowing his gaze. The lust-filled voice of Demeter gasping for air with every scream of agony. Unconsciously igniting his left arm in flames, he snaps from his trance turning it off before the sprinklers can go off.
I couldn't save not one…
The image of the Gigantic coming to mind.
Just like with those back then…
"Overdrive!"
"Blast Burn!"
"As your older brother, I'll make your death swift so you can see them."
Gripping the bed sheets, his mind lingers.
-Steel your mind for it can easily break in an instant.-
"The Tree of Transmigration. One of the links between Earth and the Beyond. A tree which houses the souls of we Luciances and the weapons we use. It was never about whether we could defeat you… It was simply to ensure… that our lights of hope are never extinguished!"
Great Elder… Shenhe…
Lifting an arm to cover his face, his mind continues.
"Then from this moment on, I declare you, Relon Tarbin Namikaze-Lucinance, the Senate Hunter!"
Finally exhaling, his hand balls into a fist as it slams into the pillow next to him. Feather exploding in the air. Lifting off his lap, both swords hover next to the bed as Relon swings his legs to drape over the edge. Looking at a counter sporting his traveling attire next to his torn school uniform, he changes to look out the window.
"I need a walk." He finally speaks as Pappan floats into his hand.
Sheathing Pippin at his waist, he slashes a portal open before stepping through. Coming out the other end atop the roof of the hospital, he takes sight of the palace off in the distance. Though the sounds of shouting gains his attention far below.
Taking in the sight of at least a hundred if not more citizens packed at the front of said hospital being held back by the few dozen RMP, he focuses closer.
"What are you going to do about my husband?!"
"How can an entire garrison be wiped out yet some kids and a few adults live?!"
"WE WANT ANSWERS! WE WANT JUSTICE!"
"My father's dead and I want to know why! I deserve to know!"
"My sister is gone and I couldn't even say goodbye!"
"If we can't get answers from the royal family or the chancellor, then bring out Relon Lucinance!"
"BRING OUT THE RELON LUCINANCE! BRING OUT THE SENATE HUNTER!"
A weight unlike any Relon has ever experienced begins to weigh on him. Turning around to nothing in particular, he can make it out. The hallucination of the fallen men and women behind him.
"I'm sorry." Is all the defeated boy can muster out as he disappears into another rift, never seen by the people.
Appearing in a nearby alleyway in the Ost District, he walks to the edge about to step out for voice to halt him mid-step.
"Mommy, where's daddy?" A child asks his mother, both stopping mere feet from the unseen Relon.
"... He's gone to fight sweetie." She turns around kneeling to face the curious boy. "Then why do look so sad?"
"Because… Because I'm not, dear." She steadies herself. "I'm just… mommy's angry."
"Why?"
Stepping back, Relon turns away as tears begin to descend from the woman's eyes. Silently jumping onto the roof, he leaps from one tiled roof to another never hearing her response. Stopping on the roof Yujiro once watched from, his gaze looks ahead to St. Astria Girl's School.
"I'm sorry."
As it does, his gaze widens at the numerous buildings vandalized with another crowd, this one seeming to be full of reporters and their crew and vehicle behind them, at the gates held back by more guards such as Shaggy and Scoob.
"What is Relon Lucinance's relationship with the school?"
"Is this Relon Lucinance the same as the boy from three years ago who assisted in the Gigantic event?"
"Is the bodyguard responsible for Princess Alfin and Relon Lucinance one of the same?"
"Who exactly is the Senate Hunter?"
"All questions will be answered at a later date!" The guards keep repeating to every answer.
"But when will that be?" Numerous reporters respond.
Taking a step forward, as if by chance, Shaggy and Scoob look up past to Relon. The worry on his face easily readable as both give the slightest of shakes forcing Relon to lower his raising hand before stepping back.
"I'm sorry."
Slashing a portal underneath him, he falls through hoping out in another alleyway with dumpster.
"This is where I first saved Alfin… five years ago…"
Nothing's changed. I was weak back then and I'm still weak now. Even with all the boosts in power that I got, after putting everything on the line, we lost. And now, everyone is suffering the consequences because of me. Luna, everyone, I'm sorry.
What will you do now? Continue to wallow?
"I don't know, Nameless. I don't know..."
Walking to lean against the wall, he slides to the ground hugging his legs as he buries his face.
What goes from minutes to hours pass by ever so slowly. The blazing star high in the sky now setting giving the horizon an orange tint. Having laid still the entire duration, he looks up to the sky.
It's getting late.
… Yeah…
The memory of Relon's outburst to his mother flashing through his mind.
Standing up, Pappan floats into his hand. Cutting another rift, he walks through coming out on top of a building.
Discarding the bandages on his body, he lifts his hand as they're carried away by the breeze. Lowering it as well as his gaze to fall on Dreichels Plaza packed to the brim with civilians held back by more RMP, he listens to their many voices.
"WHAT DO WE WANT?!"
"EQUALITY!"
"WHO WILL GIVE IT TO US?!"
"SENATE!"
"WHAT DO WE WANT?!"
"CHANGE!"
"WHEN DO WE WANT IT?!"
"NOW! DOWN WITH THE UPPER CLASS!"
Senate must have been preparing an onslaught such as this from behind the scenes. Amassing a group of supporters to fan their flames of conflict and instigate a clash of political parties from within.
"I still lack experience. After all…"He murmurs his only thought. "How would I know a city could be so scary…?"
Heimdallr Bracer Guild
"Things aren't looking good out there." Sara speaks returning from a walk around the city.
Everyone situated around the building in hearing distance.
"Not to mention there's a crowd around the hospital so we can't even go inside to check on Relon." Elliot adds crestfallen.
"I hope the others are okay…"
"You're referring to his step-siblings, no?" Aurelia asks for Alisa to nod.
"Everything's become so hectic since we recovered a few days ago." Gaius comments as he, Alisa, Aurelia, Elliot, and Sara look around at everyone else off by themselves.
"It's expected. Senate revealed a lot. On themselves and on us." Sar crosses her arms.
To think they knew of myself and even Fie's background…
"Rean is locked away in his room." Aurelia begins. "Laura, Fie, Jusis, and Machias are not speaking. Emma and Rinwell have returned to her home with the witches for the time being. And Relon is still in the hospital."
"We're divided. Exactly what Senate wants." Alisa mutters.
"What can we do?" Elliot wonders.
"For now, we wait." They look to Sara taking a seat on a bench. "Continue to collect your thoughts on everything that transpired until the principal returns."
"He went with the Chancellor and Major Claire back to the palace and we haven't heard anything." Alisa comments.
"He told us to come here since it would be safe and I wondered just what he meant by that." Gaius adds peaking out the curtains at numerous rioters waltzing down the street. "I never knew the social class played such an important role in civil life."
"Personally, I find it all quite tedious." Aurelia scoffs. "There are more problems than anything else. If I had the power, I'd drive the people together as one."
"A noble goal but that would lead to more issues down the line." Sara retorts for Aurelia to furrow at her teacher. "I don't mean to come across as rude. I wish for the same thing but the issue is still there. If we change could change the hierarchy system, there would be conflicts in regards to the Great Houses as well as the neighboring countries of Erebonia. It's taken a lot of time and work to get to a somewhat stable footing. Though I wouldn't exactly call that stable." She points a thumb to the outside.
Agreeing with Sara, Aurelia can only clench her fist in frustration.
"Is this what Relon felt?" She wonders gaining their attention. "This feeling of weakness? Helplessness? I can't stand it…!"
"Aurelia…"
"I've brought tea." All turning to the sight of a certain maid carrying a tray of said product. "Oh? Did I miss something?"
"Nope. Not a thing." Sara scoffs.
"Sharon…"
"Both Rean and Laura's parents left right after the battle. I wonder what they said." Elliot notes.
"... Who knows?" Sara leans back looking to the second floor at two doors. "Only those two could…"
Palace
"Sheesh, it's getting rougher out there." Lechter notes walking down a corridor.
Looking to his side at his fellow Ironblood, he sees her still downed demeanor to sigh.
"I'm sure he's fine. It's been too hectic to even see him. Not to mention, we practically have a bounty on our heads."
"If we're worth bounties…" Claire stops to glance out a window at the raging crowd. "Then Relon is worth national treasure."
Placing his hands at his hips inspecting the crowd, Lechter lets out a breath of air through his nostrils.
"You're not wrong there… People from all over seemingly rushed here the moment we stepped foot back in Heimdallr. Every hour the crowds become a little bit bigger. Don't know which is worse, the news reporters, the rioting crowds, or the angry folk who aren't here venting their frustrations."
"But even that…"
"Come on." He taps her shoulder. "Standing here won't help the matter."
Looking to her companion, the Icy Maiden gives one last glance outside before continuing on. Opening the doors to the throne room, both enter. In said room, the royal family minus Alfin and Cedric, Mueller, Yujiro, Matteus, Osborne, and Vandyck. Bowing their heads in respect, Claire surveys the room. Most of the group discussing what seems like ideas off of one another with Yujiro behind their majesties peering out the glass window.
"Status report." Osborne requests.
"Nothing new, boss." Lechter shrugs with a shake of his head. "Situation's grim as ever. More and more people are entering the city demanding answers."
"The RMP have their hands full in suppressing the waves of civilians as well." Claire adds.
"If we do not come up with a situation soon, our options for dealing with the public will be more limited." Osborne speaks. "If it comes to that, our hands may be tied as for what to do."
"Are you insinuating we harm the people?" Olivert narrows.
"No. But if we do not come up with a solution to regain the people's favor, then we may suffer more than we can gain."
Listening, Claire's eyes catch Yujiro's move ever so slightly as he leans off the wall stopping next to the emperor.
"Then what do you suppose we do?" The Wandering Beast inquires with hands in his pocket.
"If an answer was so simple, we would have thought of it by now." Osborne growls in annoyance.
"Aidios, Ishmelga, none of it makes any sense so how are we supposed to explain anything to the people." Mueller questions.
"Surely you of all people have." All turning to the door opening for Claire to widen as for the first time since their hectic battle, a smile graces her features.
"Relon!"
"Well, well, well. About time you woke up." Lechter smirks for their jovial expressions to falter as Relon passes them.
"Your majesties." Relon gives a curt bow, his gaze falling on Yujiro for a brief moment before it goes to Osborne. "Dad."
"Good to see you up and moving. You've become quite a star while you were napping."
"I know." He responds with a stoic demeanor, the eyes of everyone looking between the two.
"What exactly do you have in mind?" Osborne asks deciding to break the ice.
"Do what you most likely thought to do the moment this all occurred; quell their rage."
"What are you suggesting, Relon." Claire asks not liking the direction of where this is heading.
"Are you sure…?" The chancellor asks with a raised brow.
"If I wasn't, I wouldn't be here now would I?"
"Relon, you don't-"
"I do, Olivert." He cuts in calmly. "The people want me so let them have me." Several eyes widening at the declaration.
"What are you suggesting… exactly?" Lechter asks with hesitation.
"The people are asking for answers and telling them about Aidios and Ishmelga is just a stupid idea no matter how you look at it. Because of my attack, so many congregated in Lunaria Park. So, we simply tell them I called for assistance." He explain looking at the royal family.
"That would mean you take the blame for the entire situation." Empress Priscilla mentions.
"That is the point of this plan. Should either your family be seen in a dark light, or the chancellor in an even darker view, then there will be a lot more trouble for everyone. The royal family as a whole is meant to be a strong figure as a whole. There can't be any hesitation. We need to act fast and decisive. Wouldn't you agree, Osborne?"
"Enough." Perking his head at the authoritative voice, the Lucinance's head turns to meet the emperor standing from his throne. "Do you truly wish to be some noble sacrifice? A sacrifice to impede on the choices we, not only the royal family, but we all made in assisting you? I wish to hear your answer, Relon Lucinance."
"Yes. That is exactly what I plan to do." He turns fully answering without missing a beat. "With or without any of your help." He locks eyes with the man, neither moving an inch.
"Relon, calm down- ouch!" Claire winces, pulling her hand back from the burning touch. "He's burning up?"
Looking at Claire, Lechter moves around to widen. Relon's vermilion eyes now slits.
His evolution. Being pissed over something like this, it makes sense. Lechter thinks looking to their majesties.
"Claire, I'm sorry. But, this is something I have to do." He says, the pain suddenly alleviating from her finger as its reddish pigment returns to normal.
"As Relon Lucinance or the Senate Hunter?" All looking to Olivert holding an unreadable gaze.
"Your highness?"
"It is clear Relon has thought deeply about this but I worry if he is running on logic or emotion." Olivert explains walking before the hybrid. "Depending on your answer, it will determine the path we shall take. Is this fine, father, mother?"
"... Yes."
"I am in agreement as well."
"So, which is your choice?"
"I choose…"
A/N: I hate writing cliffhangers. Both obvious ones and not-so-obvious ones.
Fun Fact: The chapter itself is exactly 5000 words (according to my counter) so that little achievement is surprisingly very satisfying.