After eating lunch, the couples let their children play at the palace gardens because the inside of the palace is still quite busy with the preparations for the banquet tonight. "Be good to your cousins and little aunt and uncle, okay." Isabella said to Karl and Amanda. "I know how rough you two play, but because they are younger than the both of you play nice." "Yes, mother." Karl, Denzel, and Amanda replied in unison. "Do not worry your majesty, we know what to do." Erica replied with a big smile. "That is correct." Eric replied. "We have been playing with them for a long time now."The twins Erica and Eric have been going back and forth to their home in South Sparta and to the capital of Avalon because of their father Kyler’s work. Kyler has done a good job as the grand duke of South Sparta, but he cannot leave his old task of being by Ragnar’s side. He has promised Ragnar’s mother that he would look after him until death has taken him, and so he goes back to Avalon quarter

The capital is very lively with the hustle and bustle of the festival. Music is playing everywhere you go. Entertainers and musicians are scattered around. At the town square, the biggest wide space that can be found in the capital, is now packed with many people.The square was filled with food stalls while at the center was a stage where a stage play is being played. The stage play portrays many stories such as the emperor and empress story, the war against Sparta, the war against the late Queen Fiona, and the unification of the four great countries into one single and strong empire.Right now, the play is about the almighty One. They are playing it as it was written in the books. After winning the war against Queen Fiona, Emperor Ragnar and Empress Isabella had written a book about the story of the almighty One. The book published had two versions. One was the version where the physical book could not leave the palace private library which only royalty could access, and the other v

I said…" Karl looked up the Eden man. His eyes started to glow white. "You are going to pay with what you did to my little brother!" He shouted in fury.Karl’s short black hair started to glow and grow long. The color of his hair from the tips started to change to silver until his whole hair was changed to silver. "W-What is this?" The Eden man was shocked to see Karl’s hair length and hair color change. "What is happening?"The ground under their feet started to shake violently, as if there was an earthquake. The alchemic circle's light started to blink as if it was losing power. "I can see it now!" Amanda shouted with an excited smile. "I can undo this circle momentarily. Snow, be prepared to get the little ones to safety when I undo this." "Yes.!" Snow replied in a hear beat.But before Amanda was able to undo the alchemic circle that was weighing Karl down, the prince was able to stand up at ease. It was as if the strength and magic power that was drained from him were being fi

Back at the palace, the adults had gathered together in one of the big reception rooms in the palace. The children were told to be at their rooms. But they insisted on staying at the twin's room until they wake up.The door opened and the couple Elsa and Bob came rushing in with an anxious expression. "We have heard of what happened." Elsa said with a concerned tone. "How are the imperial children?" "We let our son Damien join the other children." Bob said. "I am sure that he is also worried for his cousins." "Thank you for your concern, Elsa and Bob." Isabella welcomed them with a hug. "The children are fine, thank goodness." "They are brave young children, so I will not worry too much about them." Bob smirked. "They got their bravery from their parents." "Thank you for the compliment and welcome back." Ragnar also welcomed the couple with a hugged. "You have come at a bad timing, but I am happy that you are here." "We are sorry for being late as such a crucial hour." Elsa apol

In the afternoon, the palace was bustling with people. Because of the ball that was postponed due to reasons that was not disclosed to the public, the ball was held the next day. The rows of carriages that were lined up from the palace gate to the entrance was quite a distance. The carriages were adorned lavishly for the occasion. Each carriage shows the family crest that owns it. The carriages stop one by one at the palace entrance with people from different families of nobility alighting. All of them were wearing suites and gowns fit for the occasion. They were made and tailored just for today. All of the guests have their individual invitaions that are presented at the palace entrance before entering. The palace was strict for the safety of the event, its guests and especially the imperial family that are the hosts of this occasion. One by one the guests are checked and ushered to the reception hall were the ball will be held.. The guests were at awe looking at the palace decora