A/N: This next chapter is a reference as how Anabelle and Jess gather most of the mayors and leaders in their respective provinces during the Hilltop Conference in Suikoden II which also occurs about the Dunan Unification War. Also, this introduce the descendants between the characters of Suikoden II and Suikoden III, the romance between Lene and Seed is finally shown on the spot and more recruitment of the original characters will be join in Lene's group during their travels. Here is the next chapter.
Chapter 7: The Conference in Jowston Hill.
Sean tries to wake Seed from his sleep which he mocks him frequently.
"Hey, red head... you'd better wake up..."
"Unghhh... cut it out, mockingbird. I need some sleep."
"Ohhh... the red head is still the Flaming Sasquatch who whacks anybody with his club, R-Roar!" Sean continues to mock Seed as he angrily wakes up by throwing a pillow on his face.
"Who do you call me a sasquatch, you idiot?!"
"Oh yeah... Lene just left to Jowston Hill for the conference. She was already being assisted by Professor Asher." Sean informs Seed about Lene's participation at the conference which makes him stand up.
"Darn... when it comes to formalities, I need to wear something formal. I can't go to the Jowston Hill wearing my peasant ones."
As Seed leaves the room and went downstairs, Sean watches him in a smirk as he babysits Asher's daughter Lisa. When Seed gets down, an old lady passed by to see him.
"Well if isn't the handsome Highlander who visited the Sajah Village a few days ago."
"Oh, you're the old woman that I spoke, yes." Seed confirms the old woman's presence.
"It's Suzanne, welcome." Sasha sees her appearance.
"I think this clothes is yours, and I laundry it as good as new." Suzanne said which Seed recognizes his royal clothes.
"That's my royal clothes... I discarded it because I'm no longer at the Highland Kingdom when I ended up in the future."
"..."
"But it's okay... I need to wear this to see Lene. I'd like to watch the entire Dunan conference." Seed said nicely to the old woman as Suzanne gave him his red and white royal clothes.
"I see... so you still wear the clothes that I gave you and that woman you had brought. You may keep it as always."
"Sure..."
"I think I decide to stay at the Higheast Palace, I'd like to see everything and I can do laundry for everybody."
"Well I guess me and Leila be moved at the Higheast Palace to form a new tavern here. I'm glad that you let us join at your side." Sasha said telling him.
At Jowston Hill, Seed arrives in his red and white royal clothes and was confronted by Asher who noticed his appearance.
"So the time-displacement man wants to see the conference."
"So what if I watch the conference, old man." Seed reacted angrily at Asher which he smirks.
"Let me guess, you came here for the princess."
"!"
"I knew it... you're getting thrilled over the princess at the conference." Asher said as he allows Seed to come with him as a convoy. "All right, then... Let's get inside."
"Oh... it's you Asher Da Vinci, the renowned inventor of the Higheast. Please, you may proceed..."
"Wow... this old man is tricky." Seed remarked in amusement.
As they enter the conference and they announcing the mayor and leaders at the Dunan Republic.
"Mayor of Muse, Lord Daniel Bergman!"
Daniel appears alongside Clemont walks through the top and both noticed their presence.
"It seems we're gonna sit right over there. Come on, young man." Asher said making Seed to go with him and complains.
"Why do I always hanging out with the elderly?"
As both sits down to watch the scene, they also seen one man who is the leader of the Matilda Knights which was unified with the red, white and blue knights.
"Leader of the unified Matilda Knights, Lord Sigurd..."
"No way... at my time. The Matilda Knights are separated in three groups. Lord Gorudo and his men lend their white knights to our side while the red and blue are in Lord Riou's side. And now, I've seen the three groups were united as one." Seed said surprisingly to see him.
"You did get your homework, young man. In the history books, Lord Gorudo who is the leader of the White Knights is a disgruntled one which is why both two captains between the blue and red knight were defecting to join at the Dunan Leader's side. However, Gorudo was killed at the hands of both the Dunan Leader and the King of Highland after his men had shot one of their close ones from their arrow shots within their bow guns." Asher said which Seed remembers about the incident.
"That's when Matilda was fallen at the hands of the Dunan Army until Lord Jowy tells me and Culgan to pull our armies out and we were so close to defeat them."
"The Mayor of Greenhill, Lady Rena Wisemail..."
Rena appears to walk into the other side of the seat and announces another leader yet again.
"The General Representative of Two River, Risho!"
Risho appears to take the lead as he sits along with the leader of the Matilda Knights.
"The Mayor of Tinto City, Lady Lauren Pendragon! And Mayor of South Window City, Lord Zelstan!"
Two mayors of their respective cities came and they went to the other seat and lastly it was both Lene and the Commander of Muse to be called.
"The Princess of the Silveria Kingdom and representative, Lady Lene Ashitare and the Commander of Muse Forces, Lord Dawson"
Lene appears which surprises Seed from her appearance as a princess in a white dress and she was on the side of the Mayor of Muse and Clemont and alongside with the commander of the Muse Forces Dawson and this is their discussion begins.
"In accordance with the agreement, I hereby begin the Dunan Conference and the princess of Silveria Kingdom will explain everything."
"My half-uncle Doug Ashitare had usurped my father's throne as the King of Silveria and he amassed most of the Silverian Army to make a war between this Republic and the Holy Kingdom of Harmonia."
"Are you saying that he's making the entire war after so many years?" Zelstan said regarding about the past war.
"It's not just that... it was a power struggle between the royal families. That's why the real King of Silveria, Lars Ashitare was now taking refuge at the Higheast Palace which the former capital of the fallen Highland Kingdom." Clemont corrects him. "I presumed that they already attempted to attack at the Muse-Highland Border."
"It seems that they're trying to take over the entire country with an iron fist." Sigurd said sensing their presence.
"So it is true then... the power struggle of the royal family of the Silveria Kingdom has continued to pose a threat to the war and that man she had meant about who is now taking command over the Silverian Army. We need to lend her assistance..." Rena replies and seeing that the princess was telling the truth.
"I take a lot of respect for the beautiful princess. I will allow her to help on her side." Risho said agreeing on Rena's words."
"Doug Ashitare serves as a huge threat for our Republic. If he breaks our defenses, we are all in ruin. In the name of our mutual oath. I order you to provide troops for the princess of the Silveria Kingdom who is now resided at the Higheast Province in order to battle against that tyrant. As Higheast Province is now part of the Dunan Republic." Daniel said informing everyone as Lauren complies.
"I would gladly to assist the rich heiress of the capital."
"Thank you so much, all of you..." Lene said thankfully to them.
"Excuse me, Lord Daniel..."
As he gives the letter to Clemont and to his surprise, the guards from the border of Muse-Greenhill was slaughtered at the hands of the Silverian Army and now heading to Muse.
"What was that!"
"I was right! They were serious to take over our country." Sigurd said as Daniel tells them.
"I'm ordering all of you to prepare your armies in battle."
After the conference, Seed finally gets out of the conference and he looked at Asher who shakes hands with the leaders of the Dunan Republic and he sees Lene who takes a view the entire province.
"You look good, Lene..."
"..."
Seed smiles to see her and Lene blushes at him and he also wore the same royal clothes as he was transported to their timeline and he asks her.
"So the mockingbird was saying that you keep talking about me. Is it true?"
"What about it?"
"You're a feisty princess, Lene." Seed commented and he tells her. "I guess the conference looks serious today. That old fool sent his men to make a squeal."
"I hope you can defend this capital against them." Lene replied as Seed gazes at her appearance.
"I felt weird when I keep looking at you. I tried to comfort you when you were crying last night and the most thing I've seen on you, you're absolutely beautiful."
"I'd never thought a red headed guy like you is getting interested on me." Lene smiled knowing of his liking to her until Seed gets close to her and he kissed to her lips which shocks her to see him kissing.
"You were the most precious person that I've ever met, Lene. I love you..."
"I love you too... you're the person that I mostly trusted." Lene smiled as both kissed passionately and Asher looked on to see the two.
"Well oh well... the time-displacement man just fell in love with both the princess and the heiress. I really missed my late wife..."
Back at the tavern, the trio were met by Tougou after learning of the dispatchment of the Silverian Army at the Muse-Greenhill border.
"Your highness... how's the conference?"
"The conference is fine and they received a report about the slaughter of the guards at the border of Muse-Greenhill." Lene said which Tougou realizes their actions.
"I see... that guy won't stop attacking after all..."
"We'll take care of it, Lene." Seed smiled at her which surprises Tougou.
"..."
"I hate if the princess gets dirty and wrinkled when it comes to war battles. That's how Lady Jillia always stays at the palace." Seed said knowing of Lene's appearance.
"Perhaps, I'll take her place, young man." Asher came to see them which Tougou recognizes him.
"You must be Asher from Kyaro. Are you sure you wanna join the fight?"
"My mind is my lethal weapon... which is why my inventions are come and handy. Trapping the enemies was enough to defeat them on the war." Asher said pointing out on his head.
"Your highness... you must stay here for a while." Tougou said letting Lene to stay inside, allowing them to battle against the Silverian Army.
As soon as the Silverian troops are taking advance on Muse, Seed, Sean, and Tougou's unit of armies are ready to fight to defend the capital of Muse.
"Looks like the Silverian troops are coming this way."
"It's that red-headed jackass! I think it's about time that I'm going to kick your stupid ass!" Adelbert noticed Seed's presence along with their armies and they were sided by the other armies.
"It looks like the giant sasquatch was behind the squealing. Slowing them down was enough."
"If we need to defeat Adelbert's army, they would retreat immediately." Tougou said and the war battle commences as they were sided by the state reinforcements sent by Clemont.
Therefore, they saw someone who is sided by the enemy as Sean recognizes his rival Finn Barrett, a mercenary for hire.
"So my rival was on the side of the Silverian Army, huh. I guess convincing him will be enough." Sean smirked to see his rival again.
"How do you know each other, mockingbird?" Seed asked which Sean answers.
"As a private investigator, my rival is a mercenary for hire and we are not antagonistic because we respected each other. I'd like to take a word about it."
As soon the army moves including Finn, more reinforcements appear which were sent by Rena to assist them and the unified Matilda Knights led by Sigurd.
"We're going to assist the state troops from the Higheast Province and Muse. We were glad to be acquaintance of you."
Both Sean and Finn clash within their armies and both duel with their weapons.
"Hey Finn... why did you join up with the Silverian Army which were led by the old geezer..."
"They hired me to join their army. But I wouldn't expect you were here." Finn replies in a icy tone.
"I wouldn't expect a kind of a man who works as a mercenary for hire who becomes idle to see the entire capital of Jenova is already at the tyrant bastard's hands." Sean said mocking his friend.
"Talk as you want..."
Although, Sean's unit was equipped with the fire spears to damage Finn's unit.
"You've lost your touch, Finn!"
"Ugh..."
"How about this? Why don't you join at our side? I hate if my friend who was paid by blood money from a tyrant King who usurps the real King of the Silveria Kingdom, what do you say?"
"Rockwell... you're being respectful. All right then, I'll join on your side."
"Hey look Lord Adelbert, they recruited Sir Barrett with the Highlanders!"
"Finn, you turncoat!"
"Forgive me... I'll give you my refund because I trusted Rockwell." Finn then joins at the Highlanders side until Seed sees them to give Asher the signal.
"Okay, old man! Do it!"
With that Asher activates his giant catapult machines to throw a pile of boulders over the Silverian Army including Adelbert's.
"Good grief! Those are boulders...! Grrr!"
"See... my perfect inventions was enough to take care of these many soldiers as possible." Asher smiles upon seeing the soldiers are being hit to their deaths by throwing boulders on them.
"Damn you! I'm going to get you for this! Mark my words!"
With that Adelbert and his army soon retreats and Seed and the rest of the Highlanders made their second victory.
"That should take care of the big bad asshole, out..."
"At least we manage to make them retreat before they can do some damage here in the capital of Muse..." Tougou said in relief and he looked at Asher who is behind the giant catapults. "You were of a great help, Professor Asher."
The next day, they later decided to leave Muse for Greenhill and Seed returns of wearing his peasant outfit as he treasures his royal clothes and they were met again by both Daniel, Clemont and Dawson.
"I'd like to thank your companions, your highness. Now I finally understand that you and your father Lars are now handling the Higheast capital and the remaining Silverian Army had turned into a newly reformed Highland Army. I'll let Clemont and Commander Dawson to join at your cause."
"We are honored to join you, your highness." Dawson said and both bowed at her presence and Tougou tells her.
"I'm glad Lars would be so impressed to see you two join us. Welcome to our group..."
"Anyway, Mr. Tougou... you're going back to the Higheast Palace." Lene asked as Tougou replies.
"Yes, we'll gave Lars a report about the conference including Adelbert's attack on the Muse-Greenhill Border."
"It seems that Lady Rena Wisemail wants to see you at Greenhill City. She decided to send her armies to assist the Highlanders." Daniel said and he gives Lene a letter for the new guards at the Muse-Greenhill Border.
"I'm glad to meet you again, Mayor Daniel..."
"I'm better off, your highness... Both Clemont and the Commander of the Muse Army would come with us." Tougou bows her in respect as he leaves while both Clemont and Dawson had been followed and they were watched by both Seed and Sean.
"I'm glad you convinced your rival to join our cause."
"I heard he went to the Higheast City by now." Sean said and both saw Lene decided to travel to Greenhill.
"We're going to Greenhill by passing on the border. We must go..."
"That's what a feisty princess would say." Seed shrugged happily as they continued on to their travels.
Their travels are now going to Greenhill City which is the capital of Greenhill as well as other towns within their country.