Behind The Scenes

( In an unknown place. )

" So, the Vermillion House's stolen Phoenix has indeed been found? " a person asks in the meeting.

" Yes, just like we've seen in the 'Monster Witch Rampage' incident. "

" Draven has it. " the other person explains.

" Preposterous! How could an outsider not belonging to the Royal Houses control the power of the Divine Beasts without having the Royal Blood within his veins!? "

" This must be a mistake! "

" Well, at least with this, we could confirm where the Vermillion House's greatest asset has gone to. "

" With this, we could finally have a legitimate reason to make Draven into custody. "

" For he has proven to have stolen a 'Divine Beast' Power from a Royal House member, its Current House Head, even. " the other person mentions Ashford Vermillion.

" But still, before we jump to conclusion, shouldn't we at least try and figure out the person behind its mask? " asked the other person.

" For we can't just propose this to the high official ranks in the country or even the king for this matter, just because we have this proof. "

" We must let the king know why this 'Draven' is dangerous, then he will consider supporting our cause in retrieving back the Phoenix. "

" You're right, for times past, Draven had been regarded by those commoners as a Hero, a Savior, especially after this incident. "

" Hastily making him a villain will cause a riot, for those Commoners will surely defend him. "

" Ingenuine bastard, taking away the commoners' hearts from us. " the person curses Draven.

" We need to formulate a way to root out this Draven and create an accusation in the most believable as possible. "

" And turn away the public opinion from him, then we could accuse him with the proof we get. "

" Interesting idea! "

" After we take the people away from him, we will rain him with our magic and erase him forever for history. "

" For those kinds of 'Heroic Figures', 'Midnight Vigilanties', or even 'Ruthless Villains' shouldn't ever exist under our noses, we have seen what they could bring to us back then. "

" Especially the ones who are non-Royal, they must be dealt with either by soft hand offerings or by brute force. "

" For they all must know, only we that could have the people's hearts, we're the ones who take the shots and gave them security. "

" None should dare to do our work without our agreement, by purpose or not, they must be given a harsh lesson. "

" For we are the ones who are truly in control and who truly should be favored by those below us. "

" No more, no less. " they all said as they cheers for it.

...

( At the same time. )

A girl is watching in a great hall, seeing a monitor that showcases Draven's actions in the 'Monster Witch Rampage' incident.

" So that's Draven? " she asks as she drinks her glass.

She sits there, guarded by servants and knights, witnessing the action that just happened.

" Kuku, such an interesting guy, to think he would bring the Vermillion House's Vermillion Flame of the Phoenix all of the sudden. " the girl sips her drink.

" Ah! " she tastes the drink, she felt good about how it tastes like.

" ... "

" Have you come with what I wanted? " the girl asks as someone then comes behind her, a woman, covered in white-armored robes.

" I have, along with my sisters, Milady. "

" We all see firsthand Draven's fight before Commander Richter use the Area Alter Magic before that Royal Criminal Tenebrae interfered. "

" I'm sorry if the ones we've seen with our eyes are not all of the battles that happened, Milady, we- "

" I understand, you all made the right choice to flee when you realized Tenebrae Nyx Nocterra is there. "

" For you to flee after Draven enters the Area Alter Barrier alongside the witch is the critical moment for you all to safely return to me with what I want. "

" Now approach me, allow me to see what you see. " the girl orders as the woman approaches her, kneeling before her, offering their heads so the girl could hold them and use her magic to extract their memory.

[ Extractor Magic: Memory Extraction ]

As she extracts their memories, she then witnesses what the women all see with their own eyes, a sight not existing in the new record, for there are some unseen elements that couldn't be recorded by any camera.

" Ah! So he could indeed summon 'Black Creatures'... "

" So black and powerful, look at them. " the girl says as she sees the memories, seeing three gigantic 'Black Creatures' as Draven ordered them to deal with the Monster Witch.

" I see now, so what happened in the 'Prodigy Center Academy' was true... "

" The whole academy is engulfed and being hostage by these 'Black Creatures' Draven able to summon. "

" Interesting... "

" Makes me wonder who was behind that very Black Suit, he must be someone out of the ordinary. "

" Milady? " all the women call her which the girl quickly understands as she pulls out her hand from their heads.

" My apologies, I delved in too much, my bad! "

" I can't stand the itch to extract other's minds more than the intended, I'm so sorry, bad habits! "

" It's alright, Milady, we understand... " said all the women as they all stand up.

" But still, Milady. "

" Are you still interested in Draven after you see our memories? "

" What do you think about him, is he dangerous based on what you see? Should we deal with him or- "

" No, let him! he's too cool to even put down! "

" I want to see more of his action so badly, I will make sure none will capture, with my authority and my father's support! " the girl says with full confidence.

" I see, I think that is the thing that we're all going to agree with, Milady. "

" Princess Alexandria Avalon. " the women all said, calling the girl's name, Princess Alexandria Ithuriel Avalon I. Princess of Elysium Haven, the Modern Kingdom Country of Magic.

The princess is so interested in Draven's character right after the Elf Invasion Incident, she began interested in him afterward as Draven and his 'shadows' began to Raid and Help the helpless Hunters and Knights within the Gates' Dungeons.

She even hopes to personally meet him someday.

" I can't really wait! " Princess Alexandria says as she smiles happily.