A high stakes meeting

The room was dark with only a bit of lift from the windows. 6 people sitting at the table with her.

"Thank you... Everyone... For accepting this urgent request... You six are the best warriors for this mission" there is a Silence as the 6 look between each other.

"Kiyoko Oritsu... Due to your efforts during the war and saving the middle class town" Kiyoko nods. He stands up and bowing before sitting down.

"Frederic Doyal... For your efforts during the war and immense strength" Frederic nervously chuckles.

"Elijah Mason... For your efforts during the war and commandable leadership" Elijah bows in thanks to the queen.

"Sir Galliun III... In your efforts to protect the low Class Royalty... And more importantly, the kingdom." Galliun bows graciously.

"Shioka Oritsu... For your immense help during the war and willingness to help dispite yourself" Shioka bows before sitting back down.

"And Myoya Mizushi... For your efforts during the war" Myoya bows.

"Thank you ma'am" he sits down as the Queen continues.

"Just like a bit ago in the Dark continent... A crack has opened in the surface... Thus it's leaking out radiation... As well as a possibility of releasing a few demons that were sealed under the surface 3000 years ago." Everyone glances around. Nervous about the situation.

"I have called you all her... As a scout team... Find the crack in the surface... And fight off any Radiation morphed creature... Or worse... Escaped Demons... And find a way to seal the crack." Kiyoko furrows his brows ready.

"That's only the worst case scenario though... But if it does happen... Prepare for the possibility... These won't be demon hosts... They will be demons in the flesh... Way stronger than anything you've encountered..." Elijah looks a bit nervous.

"A-are you sure we can do this?" The Queen looks at him confidently.

"Trust me... You six have each proven to me... That every single one of you is strong enough to take a Devil host... And if that's so... Then I'm confident... You can beat one in the flesh" there was a Silence as Kiyoko sighs.

"Yes ma'am... We'll defeat anything that exits the rift and close it off... And we'll come back safe" the Queen calmly smiles as she takes a deep breath.

"Galliun... Sir" Galliun nervously looks at the queen.

"Your in command... You shall be at the head of this mission... I expect you do great things" Galliun gulps. He violently shakes his head before nodding.

"Yes... I accept this Mission on behalf of RoeKanaoWorth!" There is a Silence as Galliun exhales.

"But what about... The low Class... Frederic is the only person left to become king-" the Queen looks away.

"We are taking decisive action... The chaos of both the Middle and low classes... And merging the classes... Too many people in the middle Class... Too few people in the low Class" Galliun's eyes widen as he stands up.

"I'll be in my room preparing..." The Queen stops him.

"You leave within the hour... Good luck soldier" Galliun nods as he walks out. Everyone else standing and following suit.

"Stay safe... Shioka... Kiyoko... You're all I have left..."

Kiyoko sits on the bed in his room. He exhales as he lifts his hand to cover his left eye. Remembering everything he's been through. A knock at the door slightly spooks him.

"Kiyoko? Are you in there?" Kiyoko takes a deep breath and flops back.

"Yeah... You can come in Frederic..." Kiyoko's voice wavering. Frederic slowly opens the door. Walking in and sitting on the bed beside him.

"Are you... Ready for this mission?" Kiyoko shakes his head. And looking at Frederic.

"It just... Feels like I'm carrying the weight of the world... Everyone's expectations for me... How everyone looks up to me as a Royal..." Frederic lightly chuckles.

"Now... I can't go on saying I understand how you feel... I mean... You went from being a poor kid abused by bandits... To the highest royalty in the kingdom..." Frederic sighs.

"Meanwhile... I've always been a member of the lowest royal family... But the Bible says 'Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.' From Matthew 11:28-30" Kiyoko looks up at Frederic.

"Really?" Frederic nods to Kiyoko and reaches into a backpack he was wearing for the mission.

"I... Wanted to thank you for always being by my side... From our first Tournament... To the Court hearings and my father's death... And even now you're still by my side... So I bought you a Bible... Be sure to read it... You might learn things about yourself you never knew" Frederic hands him the Bible and leaving the room.

"Thank you... Frederic" Kiyoko sits up and tightly holding the Bible.