[Before entering a dim room]

[Alaric point of view]

"Are you ready?" [Alaric]

"Always has" [Qis]

"I will tell the other Valkyries to tighten their patrols. We can't afford to let those three escape no matter what" [Bladel]

"Appreciate it. We should start with interrogating the Fake Seraph first" [Alaric]

"Right... You're sincerely worry about Mr Seraph aren't you" [Qis]

"Why should I be worrying about that pervert loud angel!" [Alaric]

"Alaric, you really are a tsundere" [Bladel]

"I ain't!" [Alaric]

Right now, we are going to interrogate the three fake doppelganger that's been imposing as Seraph, Rafiah and Fake Druser. We need to know everything about the reason as to why those three are being kidnapped, though Ash said that he knew the most probable reason

(Speaking of Ash...) [Alaric]

Why is he the one that managed to grasp the princess heart... I just couldn't see how it's possible...

"Sigh..." [Alaric]

"That's a long sigh. Don't tell me, are you actually scared of tormenting someone that looks like your best friend?" [Bladel]

"I ain't" [Alaric]

"Or maybe you don't wanted to interrogate a woman? Rafiah is a cute lady that rival Saintess Rumia after all" [Bladel]

"I ain't" [Alaric]

"Or maybe you're anxious. What if that's indeed the real King Druser, and you somehow kill him in the process and boom... You're now a terrorist!" [Bladel]

"I ain't" [Alaric]

"Then what could possibly be the cause?" [Bladel]

Bladel, the captain of the all female pegasi riding knights Valkyrie, is the one that's anxious. While not as close as Yefefiah, she had been supporting Rafiah as one of her close friend as well. This one-sided conversation that I had with her, couple with her tone that's trying hard to suppress the shakiness behind her words, it's obvious that she wanted everything to settle back. With Rean finally getting married, and Ash finally coming back, the atmosphere become one that's a pleasant to be in, and everyone, including myself wanted it to continue that way, amidst the current apocalypse that will happen soon

(Again... Speaking of Ash, why is he the one...) [Alaric]

I don't mind if Princess Diana fell in love with either Sir Ceanu Reaves or Sir Crow. Those two are finest of the noble gentlemen, though I know that's impossible. Sir Ceanu Reaves and Princess Diana has a relationship like that of a mentor and a mentee, while with Sir Crow, their relationship is that of a close co-worker. If anything, it would be even strange that Princess Diana would fell in love with either of those two

As I try to close the door, Bladel, once again, have a quick chat with us two

"Do your best! Or else Princess Diana and her future husband will remain anxious" [Bladel]

~Flinches~

Not just me, even Qis, Princess Diana first personal royal bodyguard flinch hearing that word. Seeing as to how our reaction is one of the same, Bladel quickly ask us

"What? You two don't actually approved of their relationship?" [Bladel]

Judging from her tone, she actually approved of it. Not that we three have a say in this matter, but

"Tell me, what do you think of it" [Qis]

It is Qis the one that initiate the question that represent us both

"Aside from his rudeness, I actually think they're actually a great couple. Princess Diana with her political mindset that's for the best interest of her subject, and Ash with his brash but resourcefulness for almost any situation. They actually make a dynamic couple if I am being honest. Sure, Ash is still a traveler, but at this stage, I think he had established himself as one of the most important character not only in Estel, but maybe in Achalasia" [Bladel]

So that's her opinion on those two. I can't find any sort of argument in her judgement as what she said is the truth, but

"I don't have a quell with his status, but in regards to his behaviour... He's acting like a barbarian with his attitude. While I do find it useful given in some situation, you can't simply kick a noble, or any person for that matter when you're simply pissed off" [Qis]

"That's indeed true. I do find it strange as well, that Princess Diana can ignore that side of him, but if I'm being honest, I would rather see him keep that boldness of his rather than completely throw it away. That way, he can protect our princess from any potential leeches" [Bladel]

It's not that Princess Diana can't throw salts to those damn leeches by herself, but having Ash does indeed make it easier as well. Even I am in favour of his act whenever those damn greedy eyes stare at Princess Diana, seeing her as nothing more than their personal tools to boost their statuses up (only to get crushed by the princess)

"So how about you Alaric? I can tell that we both are in the same boat regarding Princess Diana and Ash" [Qis]

"Personally, I am against it as well, and my argument is the same as you. Other than that, I do agree with Bladel's point favouring their relationship. It's a complicated one, but at the end of the day, it's Princess Diana and Ash's decisions, and as such, as her personel, I will do my best to support her" [Alaric]

"I guess we really are on the same boat" [Qis]

"Whether we agree or not, let just make sure everything went smoothly from here on out. After all this is done, and those ten kids finally defeat God of Life, maybe we can have this sort of discussion once more, one weeks before their potential wedding that is" [Bladel]

"I feel like we will always talk about it" [Alaric]

"True" [Qis]

After the short conversation, Qis and I quickly enter the dim room, and just as we discussed beforehand, we will first interrogate the fake Seraph. I wonder, how will the real Seraph actually react if he's in this exact same situation