"CONGRATULATIONS, Luna," Tilly teased Luna in a light tone. She was on the floor while unpacking a rectangular treasure box. Thankfully, she brought that special thing from Solarium. "I hope it's a girl this time."

Luna rolled her eyes at her, but it seemed like she wasn't offended by the joke. "The children apologized to me a while ago," she said, then the witch sat on the edge of the bed. "Lord Wixx seems delighted by the rumor though."

She laughed softly while shaking her head. "Yeah, I can imagine my stupid brother's reaction."

"Anyway, I'm done creating the medicine that you asked of me, Tilly," she said. "You wanted a medicine that will fix Lord Julian's allergy to seafood, right?"

She nodded and looked up at her with a smile. "Thank you, Luna."

"It's only temporary," the witch said. "But give me more time, Tilly. I'll make a medicine that will completely cure Lord Julian's allergy."

"I trust you, Luna," she said. "Thanks."

For some reason, she suddenly looked guilty. "Are you not going to ask me why I was in Lord Wixx's room?"

"I'm curious but if it's something that you can't tell me, it's fine," she said. "And I understand why you have to be extra careful."

Much to her shock, Luna suddenly jumped at her to hug her.

Then, she whispered in her ear. While the witch was doing so, she felt her power around the room. Luna probably created a barrier so nobody would eavesdrop on them.

"Tilly, listen carefully," Luna whispered seriously. "Stella, my sister, is the reincarnation of Elaine Moonchester– and the youngest Moonchester is aiming for the throne."

To say that Tilly was surprised to hear that would be an understatement. "Damn."

***

"MOTHER, you called for me?" Julian asked when he entered his parents' room. He found his mother sitting on the sofa while waving at him to join her. I was summoned alone.

To be honest, that made him quite nervous.

Winter was currently "fighting" with their father in the next room because their father wanted to choose Winter's clothes for tonight's dinner. And Winter didn't want their father's help because according to his brother, he was already a "big boy."

"Julian, have you heard about the menu for tonight's dinner?" his Mother asked when he sat on the sofa from across her. "The one that Aku Moonchester brought as a gift."

He politely nodded. "Yes, Mother."

"And I heard you're allergic to seafood?"

"Yes, Mother," he said, then he smiled. "But please don't worry. I heard steak is an option, too."

"Do you want to eat seafood, Julian?"

"I would if I could, Mother," he said truthfully. "I want to enjoy the things that you enjoy, too."

"Then, you're in luck," she said cheerfully. "Luna just made a medicine that will temporarily stop your allergic reaction to seafood. Which means you'll get to feast on seafood tonight."

He gasped in surprise. "Really, Mother?"

Of course, he tried seeking medicine in the past for his allergies. None of them worked. But if Miss Luna was the one who made it, he knew that it would work.

"It's true, Julian. We can trust Luna," his mother said, then she tapped the space next to her. "Come here, baby. I have something to give you."

He smiled and nodded, then he stood up and sat beside his mother. As a gentleman, he left a decent space between them. Even though they were family, he still had to mind his manners. That was how nobles were raised.

"I have a gift for you, Julian," his mother said excitedly, then she handed a rectangular box to him.

His smile grew wider because it was the first time that he received a gift from his mother. "Can I open this now, Mother?"

"Of course, son."

He excitedly opened the present that his mother prepared for him.

Much to his pleasant surprise, he saw a wooden crab mallet inside. And the initials of his name were engraved in the mallet.

He was touched.

"Mother…"

"We all have the same crab mallet now: me, you, Winter, and Kiho. I asked the best craftsman back in the island to make a set for our family," his mother said with a smile. "Did you like it, Julian?"

Holding back his tears, he hugged his mother's waist tight. "I love it, Mother. Thank you."

His mother laughed softly, then she patted his back and kissed the top of his head. "You're welcome, baby."

Julian smiled and savored that moment. I truly belong to this family now.

***

"HONEY, you look lovely."

Tilly smiled at Kiho's response.

To be honest, the dress that she wore wasn't that impressive. Since they were travelling, she only brought light dresses.

For today's dinner with the royal twins, she chose a black gingham corset dress over a maroon long-sleeved ruffle blouse. Her outfit was completed by boots. She didn't bring fancy shoes since they weren't needed anyway.

And yet, despite her simple clothes, Kiho still looked at her as if she was the most beautiful woman in the world.

"Thank you, hon," Tilly said as she wrapped her arms around Kiho's waist. "You look dashing, Kiho."

It was true.

Kiho also packed lightly and the clothes he wore tonight were casual: natural melange button down linen shirt, black trousers, and boots.

He looks really good.

Winter and Julian wore the same outfit like their father. But their youngest son wore a bow because Kiho insisted.

"Thank you, honey," her husband said, then he kissed her on the lips.

They were alone in their room so they were free to do that.

"I heard you "bullied" Winter," she teased her husband. "Why did you make him wear a bow that doesn't go with his outfit?"

He didn't smile but the sparkle in his eyes was amusing. "I also don't know why I did that. I think I just wanted to tease Winter," he said. "He looks cute when he's pissed."

She couldn't help but laugh and hit her husband lightly. "Don't bully our baby too much."

"You know, I realize that Winter really needs a baby sister," he said. "He's too spoiled. Even Julian spoils her. But if he gets a little sister, I believe Winter would be more responsible. And I'd love to see him dote on our future daughter."

She smiled at that thought.

And then, her smile disappeared when she remembered what Luna said about Stella.

Kiho has to know.

"Are you okay, honey?" her husband asked worriedly. "You suddenly fell silent."

"Kiho, Wong reported something very important a while ago," she said seriously. "It's about Stella."

"Miss Luna's sister?"

"Yes," Tilly said, the she took a deep breath before she continued talking. "Kiho, Wong found out that Stella is actually the reincarnation of Elaine Moonchester– your sister in the past."

Kiho's eyes widened in shock. "Stella is Elaine?"

***

"ARE YOU dying?" Wixx asked Ainsworth who was wrapped in a thick blanket. The little tiger had been locked up in his room for so long that he began to worry about him. Especially since he knew what must be happening to Ainsworth. "Is it your spirit guardian?"

"Last time I heard, your group asked Faline to lock up Drake in a safe place," Ainsworth said. Faline was his spirit guardian while Drake was Elis Ripperton's. "I've been in contact with Faline ever since she returned to the Royal Capital with you a while ago. But for the past few days, I haven't heard from her." He paused, then he let out a deep sigh. "And I got sick."

He wasn't surprised to hear that from the little tiger because he already suspected that much.

Ainsworth was the loudest person he knew in his life. So when he acted less energetic than usual, he knew something was wrong with him.

"Our spirit guardians don't die," he reminded Ainsworth. "But if you're getting weak because of Faline, then it means someone or something is forcing her to betray you."

To be honest, he felt guilty.

It was him who ordered Faline to keep an eye on Drake. But it seemed like something bad had happened and it was Faline that was put in a dangerous situation now.

If Faline ends up "betraying" Ainsworth, it will be bad for the little tiger.

"Don't tell Sister Tilly," the little tiger said seriously. "Faline is my spirit guardian. I will deal with this."

"I will help you locate Faline," he offered. "It was my fault why she was separated from you anyway."

"None of this your fault," the Golden Tiger insisted. "Let me handle this on my own."

"Are you sure?"

"I trust Faline," Ainsworth said firmly. "She won't betray me– and I will save her."

"Alright," Wixx said. He didn't insist to help the little tiger because as a fellow Beast God, he knew how important pride was to them. "Good luck, Ainsworth."

***

"PLEASE EXCUSE our discourtesy, Kiho."

Kiho turned to Aku Moonchester who just came inside the dinner hall.

It took him all the self-control that he got to stop himself from attacking Aku Moonchester. He wanted to hit the emperor after he found out about their sister's reincarnation. But he knew that they had to keep it a secret from Aku Moonchester.

Elaine has come back, Aku Moonchester, he said to himself. But she's here for revenge. Because of you, our sister's heart is now filled with hatred.

"Nia fell asleep after taking a bath," Aku Moonchester explained. "Can we delay the dinner for half an hour?"

"Of course," Kiho said. "Co-incidentally, Tilly has something to do before dinner."

The emperor just laughed softly.

Both of them knew that the other was lying after all.

"I need to leave for the Royal Capital tonight," the emperor said. "After dinner, let's do the thing that I came here for. You haven't forgotten about it, have you?"

"No, because that's the only reason why you're still alive," Kiho said bluntly. "Let's make the Blood Key later but if you do anything funny…"

"I won't," Aku Moonchester said with a laugh. "I will keep my end of the bargain, Kiho."

***

LUCINA Morganna was surprised when she "woke up" and found herself standing in the middle of what seemed like a frozen forest.

She was surprised that Nia Moonchester voluntarily let her out. When Aku Moonchester forced her to return inside the royal princess a while ago, she thought she could never come out again as long as the emperor was there.

But she didn't care about that anymore because only one thing was important to her.

"Julian," Lucina whispered to herself while walking fast. "My Julian…"

"Julian is not yours, Lucina Morganna--- my son belongs to himself."

She was forced to stop walking when the Supreme literally blocked her way.

For some reason, the Supreme looked intimidating than normal. Lady Nystrom's hair was completely jet-black but the tips were burning with red flame. Her purple eyes were glowing dangerously. And most of all, her bloodlust was directed at her.

The Supreme is going to kill me!

Then, that only meant Nia Moonchester already ditched her.

That bitch!

"I won't allow you to kill me!" Lucina said, then she opened her hands and produced two balls of Black Flame above each palm. "You're the one who's going to die tonight, Supreme."

"There's only one way to kill a spirit guardian like you, Lucina Morgana," the Supreme said coldly. Then, when she moved her shoulders, her huge black flaming wings appeared on her back. "It's time for me to feas absorb you back and feast on the Black Flame, my little traitorous spirit guardian."

She wouldn't lie– it sent shivers down her spine.

I have the Black Flame in me so why the hell am I scared of the Supreme?

"I'm no longer your servant," she snarled at the Supreme.

"When did I ever you treat you like a servant?" she asked in a somehow sad voice. "You're the only one who thinks that way, Lucina Morganna."

She couldn't refute that.

But it didn't matter anymore.

Lucina's anger and desperation made the balls of Black Flame above her palms grow bigger in size. "I still won't allow you to kill me, Supreme."

"I don't remember asking for your permission," the Supreme said, then she flapped her black wings– sending Lucina flying until the spirit guardian hit a tree. "It's time to receive your punishment for betraying me, Lucina Morganna."

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