Diplomatic Conflict

{Ddraig POV}

SHINK!!!

"Hoho, there's no need to get mad now, Yukimi."

I turned around as I saw ice surrounding the seat of Yukimi, the 8th seat in the council.

"That man dares defile my daughter?"

We were looking at a little projection in front of us, which showed a vision of what Lucian was doing right now.

"I don't know if you're blind or not, but you clearly saw your daughter do it first."

Yukimi was pissed, that's what I can say. There was frustration in her eyes. The cold aura around her had increased.

"You need to warm up."

I snapped my fingers, and a wave of heat blasted her, making her cold aura dispersing. She glared at me as if she wanted to freeze me deep down from the bone.

"What's wrong about this? It's young love."

"Don't you know that she's going to be married soon?"

"To that bird brain that she doesn't even know? You're kidding me, right?"

Yukimi had arranged a political marriage with the phoenix family's heir and her daughter, Yuki. Honestly, these royalties and nobles, them, and their ludicrous political crap. Back at Vritra, it didn't matter what status or race we were, we could fall in love with whoever and whenever. Even our king whose name I can't speak of is engaged to a human woman.

"You know why I have to do it Ddraig."

"Yes, because you're still at war with the Fyre's."

"That isn't the only reason..."

She muttered at the end.

Fyre is a kingdom in the north. Ruled by the phoenix king, Fyre himself, hence the name Fyre. And as of current, they are at war with Kori, or should I say it the other way around.

"It's because he's such a piece of shit!"

"That's some foul language you got."

"Shut up! What happens if Fyre finds out?"

"You two are part of the council. But right now, we can't interfere as Akuji said so."

This war has been going on for 2 years. Sadly, the immortal council can't interfere because of Akuji. Not even the other councils will do anything.

Poor Yuki, to have to marry that bird brain's son. I know Yukino doesn't want to do it, but it is the only thing they have left as they are about to lose.

But I have a solution.

"Divinus."

I whispered him over to me.

"Yes?"

"I want you to do this."

Whisper-whisper-whisper~

"Are you sure?"

"Of course, we gotta embarrass them somehow."

Divinus couldn't help but chuckle. We both gave off a wry smirk.

"Let's just hope Michael's ok with this."

"Don't worry, he'll understand."

I looked back at the projection, at Lucian.

"This year will definitely be different."

Not only will it be different, but it's also going to be fun.

<>

{Lucian Caelum POV}

Yuki had let go of me. I put her down on the floor quickly and immediately backed off.

What just happened?! She-she...she just kissed me?! Is that bad?! I just kissed a princess, or rather she kissed me! Oh no, what am I going to do?!

"That was my first kiss, you should be grateful."

Yuki said in a delighted tone. Her first kiss? Oh no, I'll be known as the guy who stole a princess' first kiss, not only that, she took my first kiss!

Fenrir scurried to Yuki's side.

"Why did you do that? You know that-"

"I don't care, mother isn't allowed to tell me what to do."

Wow, pretty rebellious.

"The marriage is coming up in a few days, you know that your mother is also watching."

"Marriage? What marriage?"

Fenrir snarled at me.

"Yuki has to marry prince Pire, the son of Fyre, the ruler of...Fyre. When she does, the war will end peacefully, except the princess will be Pire's bride."

"She has to marry a Phoenix?!"

"Yes."

I've heard about the kingdom of...Fyre. It's ruled by a phoenix and his son, prince Pire, is a half phoenix. I've heard that they are the cruelest rulers in the Phoenix generation and they declared a war against Kori for their land. Honestly, people really hate them. And to think that the only way they can end this war is marriage.

Well, of course this is going to happen. Glad I wasn't born in a royal or noble family. If I was, I'd have to deal with all this political crap.

But...

"Why would she kiss me though?"

"Consider it a thank you for saving me."

I looked back at the shattered pieces of ice. True, I did save her.

"Sadly, it looks like I've lost. I must return now."

"Oh, ok."

I won, this time it was legit. Well then, guess I should return to the others.

As Yuki and Fenrir began walking out of the cave, Fenrir turned around and gave me a distressed look. Then she exited with Yuki.

"What was that about?"

After that, all the snow in the desert had melted, well, now it was just wet sand. Well, I can just use heatwave and the water will evaporate. Now...

Where was the cave? I left snow tracks, but now it's all gone because it's just sand.

Well, this was a desert. Welp, I guess I'll just sleep in the open now. I'm already tired and I don't think I can walk anymore.

***

It was the next day now, everybody had passed the exam. By everybody I meant me, Shin, Vlad, Brock, Hana, and 30 others. The rest had all failed.

We were all going to get our ranks now. Those who lost the exam will now become bronze, those who survived will become silver. And then there are the ones that took out others. Only 10 of them could become gold ranks, though.

And for some reason, I was one of them.

Turns out that an average of 7 people were taken out by the others, I only took one person out so I had the lowest counter, but I still did it.

"Luuuuciaaaaaan!"

"Huh?"

Running towards me was my mother with her arms out. She then wrapped her arms around me and squeezed me tightly.

"You did great! I missed you!!!"

"It's only been a week mom. Stop embarrassing me."

Well, at least no one was looking.

"Those were some nice moves, son."

My dad was walking up behind mom. Jeez, man, I could see every girl gazing at dad.

"Where's the cloak I gave you?"

"I left it at home, I kinda forgot."

Got to be kidding me. That cloak was so he could hide his appearance. Everyone was also looking at me. I got my looks from him after all. Maybe I should get a cloak too.

"Well, looks like you've cause a bit of a problem."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Kissing a princess who's about to get married? What a bold move."

"Huh?! H-how do you know that?"

"We have spectator orbs, it lets us watch whoever's in the tournament. Though, I can't believe my son's first love was a princess."

"I know, such forbidden love. We're proud of you though."

These two have the wrong idea. Honestly, I don't know why she kissed me. Damn, just remembering it confuses me.

"LUCIAN!!!!!"

That voice belongs to Shin. I could see Shin running towards us.

"What's the matter?"

"Did you really kiss Princess Yuki?!"

"What?"

How does he know?

"Like I said, you've caused a bit of a problem."

My dad said as he placed his hand on my shoulder.

"You can't be kidding me. Does Fyre-"

"Nobody in Fyre knows yet, but they will soon. After that, you'll be hunted down by everyone that supports Fyre."

"That's bad, so I just became a fugitive?"

"Yes."

No, that's not what I wanted. Why the hell was I dragged into something I've never wanted to take part of. What the hell?

"What am I going to do?"

"Well, you're going to claim her of course."

"Claim her?"

I shifted my head and walking towards me was Ddraig and Divinus. Everybody had taken their eyes off me and shifted towards them.

"What do you mean claim her?"

Ddraig smirked and looked at my dad.

"Michael, mind if we borrow him for a minute? I'll send you the details soon."

"You may."

We walking to a fancy room, decorated with paintings and artifacts.

"So what do you want?"

"Here's the plan, Lucian."

A few minutes later.

"Are you kidding me?! You want me to crash their marriage?"

"Yes."

"B-but..."

"Don't worry, it's not just us who want's Fyre to be humiliated. He's been the loudest person in the council and the worst ruler I've ever seen. There have been numerous attempted coup d'état, but they all failed."

"So you're telling me that-"

"I want you to crash it and help with the rebellion."

"But I can't beat Fyre or Pire. You know that I can't match against him."

Fyre is part of the immortal council, so if he's in the council, there is no possible way I could beat him. I even heard that his son, Pire, 5 years older than me, has destructive power on par with a Callousite ranked hero.

"I know you can't, but he can."

"Who?"

Ddraig pointed at my chest.

"No, that's not happening. Don't you remember what happened when I brought him out?"

"It'll be different this time."

"No, not happening."

3 years ago, we tested out what Luce Infinita can do, and it turns out that I was able to summon my light spirit, who was a dragon. Shortly after, he lost control of himself and Divinus had to beat him in his dragon form, which meant that he actually had to try.

"Sorry Lucian but, you have no choice."

"What?"

Bam!

I felt someone hit me from the back of my head, as I still had my conciousness, I saw the face of who did it.

It was my dad.

.

.

.