"Thank you Sir. Benjamin. If not for your help, I might have suffered some internal injuries." The Queen nodded her head in appreciation towards Ben.
"There is nothing to thank for My Queen. I just observed and understood that you were unable to use the mana so I shielded you."
"Regardless, I still appreciate it. If you both are not tired, can we discuss about personal matters." Queen Faye asked, looking at the two handsome young men. The King and their sons were also curious about these two new arrivals.
" Not at all a problem My Queen." Alan smiled and inclined his head.
"How are King Charles and Queen Maya? It's been so long since we met them. Being a Monarch of a neighbouring Kingdom, we have a good relationship and sometimes also exchange informations or warnings." The King taking the lead, started the conversation.
"Both of them were in excellent health when we last bade them farewell almost an year ago." Ben answered truthfully.
"How are you related to the King and the Queen?" The eldest Prince asked curiously.
"Ah, where are my manners. Let me introduce myself first. I am Aron Cladwell the eldest son. This is Ethen Cladwel my first young brother and this here is my second younger brother, Kean Cladwell. As you already know this one is the youngest and the darling of our family, Sharon Cladwell.
Both Alan and Ben inclined their head in respect. The first lesson they had learnt about social structure was to give respect to those who are in a higher position and to those who are elders. This had been engraved in their mind by countless interaction with others and the leason learnt from their family.
"As we informed earlier, we are not related to the King and Queen by blood. The Prince and the Princess were our classmates in the university. Then slowly we developed a deep bond of friendship. And Master Harry is the King's brother. So over the time things went well and we can now consider an extended family." Ben explained.
" What about your family and your siblings? Do you come from a noble lineage or a wealthy family?" Ethen the second Prince asked curiously.
"We are from Morgan family of Green Town in Phoenix Kingdom. We are six brothers and have 2 sisters. Although our family is doing quite well in terms of wealth, we are not from any Noble nor from top Wealthy families. Our family mainly consists of Merchant and Adventurers. Honestly all six of us are not related by blood. We are all welcomed with open arms and open hearts by our family members. "
"Ha...!!!!" Everyone looked puzzled and shocked at the revelation.
"But you two look and even feel so similar." Kean the third prince asked looking puzzled.
Ben shrugged. "All Five of us initally tried to follow and copy to do what this guy was doing as he was such a matured boy at the age of 13. Then unknowingly, we fell into a rhythm where it became natural being in sync with each other."
Alan further gave a brief details about their family members and their relationship with their Master Harry.
"It's getting late and I will not keep you for too long. However I would like to ask you one last thing, Sharon says that there is a strong chance of us facing more than 30 fully grown Mountain Trolls. If the other three were not here, would you have been able to assist us in avoiding a major disaster?" The King asked with great anticipation.
" Yes we can." Both Alan and Ben spoke together with a small smile mirroring each other.
Feeling relieved, everyone took their leave to turn in for the night.