Chapter - 94 [ Aragon Empire! ]

After calming them, Adam had to promise the two girls with a full day date for each. Beta and Bella also requested for a day each. He was very vexed. If it was any other situations, he would have accepted without thinking twice. However the point of this date was that, Adam is not allowed to deny their request whatever may it be. He has to obey them for one day. He could only allow himself to obey them.

Although he could have used his power to do something, he didn't want to hurt his friends. Also, he had some thoughts about what they might ask. So he decided to accept them whatever absurd request it may be.

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Just before they reach the entrance to the Empire, they landed in the middle of the forest. Beta hid her horns and such and since Bella didn't have any racial features on her human appearance, it became more easier.

After transforming back to her human form, Bella followed closely behind Adam in a subservient manner. Ruby and Adriel was obviously shocked by such a show, but what made them more cautious was the increase in number of women around him.

"Your Imperial Guards remember your face, right Adriel..?" Hearing his words, Adriel was startled as she said,

"Huh..? Yes! I think they do!"

'Why are you doubting it?'

Nodding his head, Adam signalled them that they reached the entrance to the Aragon Empire. It was thanks to Bella flying so high that the time was reduced by a huge margin.

From distance, one could understand why this is called an Empire. From his eyes, there wasn't an end to it. He felt like the entire continent was under the empire.

Upon reaching the entrance post, Adam handed the coins as payment. But one of the guards who noticed Adriel suddenly exclaimed,

"..?! Her highness, the imperial princess has returned!!!"

Following his announcement, a group of knights came and pointed their swords at Adam and the others. One of them, who lead them said in a rough voice,

"Princess! Come! We will destroy this bastards for hurti—"

He didn't have time to complete his words as Bella who was fuming with Anger suddenly upper cutted the man.

"How dare you maggots speak like that to master..?!

Seeing that her aura is about to kill them, Adam threw his palm on her head and patted her. As if the tense atmosphere was nowhere found, she became docile as a cat and began fawning over his caress.

"Don't worry, Bella. They are not offending me. They are just doing their job as an imperial soldier. Also, till when are you going to stand there like this is not something related to you, Adriel..?"

Flinching at his words, Adriel laughed awkwardly before loudly exclaiming, "This man is my saviour! Those who acts rudely to an imperial guest shall receive the punishment of death!"

Adam could feel his cheeks twitching after hearing her harsh words. From where does this little girl have the courage to say something so cruel and nasty..?

But it came in clutch as all of them immediately bowed a ninety degree and apologised. Then they lead them to the imperial castle in the capital of Aragon Empire, Ropha. It took them, a week by carriage to reach the entrance of capital city.

It seemed like, the capital city is near the border actually. That's why they needed only a few days even though the empire is huge.

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"So this is the Capital City of Aragon, Ropha huh..."

To Adam's muttering, Adriel puffed her chest proudly and asked, "How..? Amazing, isn't it..?"

He nodded. He was really honest about this. The empire was too huge to call a empire. It seems 2/4 of the human continent was ruled by the empire. That itself was something amazing after all.

"Your Highness, the Imperial Princess, His majesty, the Emperor is waiting for you in the throne room."

Welcoming their princess was an old butler. At glance, Adam could tell that this old man was at Master Knight level.

'Having servants of such a level isn't just a easy task. And this may not be the end of it. There is a chance that the empire has multiple beings under the holy knight level...'

As having this thought, they were led to the lavicious looking throne room. Surrounded by pillars with different designs, there were people standing here and there. To the centre of the room, a man with pale crimson colored hair, ashen eyes and moustache, wearing a golden armour and a sword was placed in front of him. He had an aura of the concept 'Warrior' leaking from his surroundings.

Reaching in front of the throne, Adriel kneeled on one of her knees. Ruby followed the suite. But Adam, Bella, and Beta didn't do it. Although the man on the throne seems to have expected this, that wasn't the same for others who were present.

"How dare you not kneel before the Emperor..?!"

"How disrespectful!"

They said this and that. But ignoring them, the trio continued to stand. Sensing the danger level increasing by second, Adriel hurriedly exclaimed,

"SILENCE!"

Although it was the order of a child, none ignored it. As soon as silence filled the room, she said after sighing,

"Greetings Father! Although you may have a lot of questions to ask, I would like to say something before that. If I may..?"

Seeing her father nod, she said, "I would like to introduce you to someone. This here is the second princess of kingdom of Grania."

She said while pointing at Ruby. The people present began to talk again.

Why did a princess of another country arrive at such a time..?

And alone at that without any escorts!

But the surprise didn't stop there as she continued,"And this here, is Adam Aves Aldians. He is the genius youngest Advanced Master level Swordsman from kingdom of Grania! Beside him are his servants!"

This time everyone was greatly affected. Even the king. Who have not heard about the youngest talented genius of a Swordsman in history..? They were all excited.

"I understand his identity. But let me ask you Adriel, why does he not respect me..?"

Sighing and looking at her father as if he's an moron, she bit her lips and said, "Because, him being here in front of you and standing without saying anything is a respect worthy enough for you."

Her words were like drum beats as it made a huge ruckus inside the room. But not wanting the situation to worse , Adam said with a smile,

"I am by no means trying to disrespecting you. Like the princess said , I have some problems about kneeling to you in front of my servants."

Hearing this, the Emperor smirked a little and released his Holy Knight level pressure and said,

"Leave us. I want to talk to them alone. You stay, Daughter."

Although there were more than half of them who wanted to say its dangerous, as they could only obey their emperor's order, they left the room one by one.

Now only , the Emperor, A knight , Adriel, Adam and the trio of Ruby, Bella and Beta remained. After hearing the sound of door closing, the Emperor stood from his seat and asked his daughter,

"Can you explain why you said that, Daughter..?"

She gulped after seeing his serious expression and said, "I apologize, Father. But, what I said is indeed the truth. He is someone who should be receiving respect."

"Just because of his talent and mere strength at Advanced Master class..?"

He uttered and the terrifying pressure of a Holy knight level spread through the room making Adriel to kneel. Even the knight who stood beside the emperor was trembling. There was no more of a doting parent in front of her now. But understanding why, she didn't try to object to his actions.

Seeing his daughter not saying anything, the emperor stayed silent. His eyes aimed at Adam, Ruby, Bella and Beta. Seeing how they are not affected by his aura, his eyes widened. He could see that the girl with pink hair, Ruby, was trembling slightly with a pale face. But Adam and the two females behind him were not affected. Their eyes screamed the word 'Uninterest'.

"Oh? You are fine even under my Aura..? Let me see how much of it is worth for your arrogance.."

He increased the pressure, which made the trembling knight to fall on his knees while Adriel was struggling to even breathe. Seeing his friend in such a situation, he shook his head with a disappointed look and stepped forward. As he reached the kneeling Adriel, the pressure that was pushing her to the ground disappeared like empty air, making her gasp for air. Helping her stand with the help of telekinesis, Adam asked if she is okay which she answered by nodding her head.

"I am very disappointed.... I was very much looking forward to meet the infamous Emperor... But it seems he isn't someone reasonable...." He uttered and turned around to leave. Beta and Bella followed him. But stopping him on his tracks, the emperor flashed in front of him with his sword pointing at him.

"I have not allowed you to go... I don't know why you are unaffected by my power. But, today I want to know what makes my daughter to vouch for you! I request a Du—!?"

Not letting him continue, both Bella and Beta released their pressure on him and forcefully made him kneel with his head on the ground while uttering,

"You are not worthy enough to fight my Master if you are so weak!"

"I'll forgive your rudeness of pointing your blade at Master since he didn't mind it. But do it once more and you will know what it means to only be a mere Mortal!"

Sighing lightly, Adam waved his hand dispersing the pressure and pulling the kneeling emperor up while saying, "This is why I said I can't kneel in front of my servants..."

The others who saw this scene was dumbfounded. Although both Adriel and Ruby knew that Beta and Bella are strong, they never expected them to overpower the emperor with words alone. As for the knight who was affected by his emperor's aura was looking at the trio as if they were some kind of monsters.

Raised from the kneeling position by the unknown force, the emperor looked at the duo of glaring women cautiously before sighing and asking,

"Can you explain...?" Although he was humiliated, he wasn't unreasonable. Understanding why he rejected to kneel, he could only ask now for details.

"Are you sure..? Although I don't care about something like position or dignity, that is not how it is for them." He pointed at Beta and Bella while continuing, "Just so you know, even without me here, these two are a bit too much to destroy the entire Empire if they so desire. I am not threatening you, but warning you. If you have something to ask, you have to promise never to anger them.."

The emperor nodded. Satisfied by the answer, Adam said while looking at the duo, "Okay, that's enough you two. Stop glaring at him. Just forgive him. After all, he is Adriel's father..."

The two girls stopped glaring at the emperor as soon as they heard him. Sighing in relief after a whole long time, the emperor smiled and asked,

"So, my daughter brought me such a unprecedented souvenir from the Kingdom of Grania huh.. How shall I thank you, my daughter..?"

Although he was smiling, behind that smile was a face with anger and concern. Forgetting slightly, Adriel responded with an awkward smile and said,

"Forgive me..?"

That day, Adam saw that the emperor is actually really angered by his daughter's actions which resulted in Adriel being punished by ordering to run around the castle 10 times. Although the number was low, if someone saw the castle, they would puke blood due to the difficulty level of the punishment...