As they were moving to the center of the underworld, Kylin sensed many eyes staring at the two of them. He saw a huge crowd encircling the place. Then suddenly, the distant voices of some puppets reached their ears.
"It's Lord Primus! Look over there... doesn't he look more and more handsome each time?" one of the females exclaimed with admiration.
"I know, right... He's the most handsome creation ever made. No one can even compare to his beauty!" The other said.
"Oh, it's the same here too…" Kylin murmured to himself, seemingly unimpressed.
"What? Did you say something?" asked Primus.
Kylin shook his head, "Ah, no, well... weren't we going to your palace?" he redirected the conversation, eager to continue their journey to the centre.
Kylin and Primus found themselves standing in the heart of the administrative centre of Velmora.
Before them stood Primus's majestic abode, a structure that seemed to defy the laws of reality with its intricate architecture and beauty. The building radiated an aura of power and authority, befitting its status as the seat of Primus's rule over the realm.
With a sense of reverence, Kylin then follows Primus inside.
As Kylin traversed the opulent hallways of Primus's palace, he was overcome with a sense of awe and wonder at the grandeur that surrounded him.
Upon reaching the porch, he was greeted by a breathtaking view that stretched out before him. From that height, he could see a glimpse of every kingdom of Velmora, one from each direction, unfolding in all its splendour and majesty.
"The view... it's truly spectacular from here." Kylin remarked.
The beauty of the panorama left him speechless, captivated by the sheer magnificence of the realms below.
"So, Alpha, are you ready to make acquaintances now? First, let's meet those whom I referred to as rulers of the realms."
As they both were walking to the Central Council Chamber, where all the rulers were currently engaged in a discussion together, Kylin's gaze stayed fixed on the ground. His voice came out low, almost hollow, when he finally spoke.
"Uh, Primus, if you don't mind me asking…"
Primus glanced at him. "What is it?"
Kylin's hands curled into fists at his sides. "Can you call me by my name—Kylin—instead of Alpha?" His tone wasn't sharp, just weary, carrying the weight of someone clinging to the only piece of himself he had left. "I feel like I've already lost too much… but this, I don't want to let go."
Primus studied him for a long moment, his expression unreadable. Finally, he gave a small nod, a faint smile tugging at his lips. "Well, if that's what you want. Fine by me."
Kylin exhaled slowly, but the emptiness in his chest remained.
Upon reaching their destination, the Central Council, all the rulers stood up as they saw Primus approaching, with an unfamiliar face behind him—Kylin.
"Greetings, Lord Primus!"
They chorused in unison, acknowledging the arrival of the esteemed Lord of Velmora.
"And that person behind you... is that the personal creation the Sovereign asked for you to get?"
This was Lady Nyx, as she inquired, her form as elegant as the sun during the dawn. She directed her question to Primus, seeking clarification about the identity of the new arrival.
"Ah ha... yes, that's Alpha."
This was no other than Flemmi, who had surprisingly made her way before the two men, unable to resist adding her input to Lady Nyx's question.
"Flemmi… It's not Alpha anymore. His name is Kylin, everyone." Primus interjected.
Kylin felt a sense of anticipation mingled with apprehension at the prospect of meeting the influential rulers of Velmora face-to-face.
He greeted all of them and they all welcomed him warmly, recognizing him as the powerful creation crafted personally by The Sovereign.
Except for that one ruler of the Arcadian Kingdom, Astrum who remains silent through all this, leaving Kylin with a sense of unease.
"Oh, Kylin, don't mind him. That guy rarely opens his mouth," Vortex reassured, gesturing towards the ruler of the Arcadian Kingdom.
"All he does is stay in his room, conducting random experiments and tinkering with strange gadgets."
"And Lord Primus, by the way, the Sovereign himself chose you to train Kylin?" Vortex inquired, his gaze shifting towards Primus with a hint of curiosity.
"Ah, yes, I'll be training him personally," Primus confirmed with a nod, acknowledging the responsibility that lay ahead of him.
The mention of training piqued Kylin's interest, prompting him to inquire further.
"What? Training?"
Primus didnt say anything, just looked over his shoulder, towards Kylin. The look on Primus's face was clear for Kylin to understand that the surprises are far from over.