"To think I'd be back here again," Caden muttered. He was overwhelmed with complex emotions.
It was a successful trip from the Morningstar Kingdom to the Red Crescent Kingdom. A journey of twenty-four hours.
As the royal carriage glided smoothly over the cobblestone streets, its soft velvet interior was a serene sanctuary from the bustling city outside.
Candy sat snugly beside him, each gallop the royal carriage encountered caused her firm voluptuous succulent boobs to bounce on the air.
Her bright eyes sparkling with excitement as she gazed out the window at the passing scenery.
"This is Red-Pool City" Caden's calm voice was heard. "The Biggest city in the Red Crescent Kingdom. Having the largest population which exceeded the number of a thirty million but it's space is so wide that it could contain a total of a hundred million" He continued.
"Wow, it's so beautiful," Candy exclaimed. Caden nodded, "It's ranked the third richest city in the Purple Continent, and the current Awakening Ceremony will be hosted in this city," He concluded.
Of course, he knows this city too well. This isn't the first time he's been here, even after the Awakening Ceremony.
He has visited this city during his time of exile. When his first elder brother, Kane Ryder took over his father and became the King of Morningstar.
He had to flee Morningstar and hide in Red-Pool City; the authorities of the Red Crescent Kingdom knew he was hiding here.
But yet they left him, this was one reason Caden respects the Red Crescent Kingdom.
They're only business-minded. They don't care about the politics of other nations.
This was why the Purple Continent's Supreme Court chose this city to be the host of the current season Awakening Ceremony.
Caden, with a gentle smile, wrapped his protective arms around her shoulders. This startled Candy, but she didn't resist.
She was happy to be so close to the man she loves. He drew her close as they swayed in unison with the carriage's gentle motion.
Across them, the other young lady with an indifferent expression, with an air of quiet contemplation.
Her thoughtful gaze was lost in her own world.
This lady is the renowned and infamous legendary Goddess of Battle, Alyssa Silversword.
But now she's simply the private bodyguard of Young Master Caden.
Catherine Snow. That is her current identity.
Alyssa was only here to protect Caden with her life. She couldn't care less about whatever they were doing.
Even if Caden were to have sex with Candy in this carriage. She wouldn't care, Caden exhaled a soft sigh.
"We're already reaching the inner sector" the royal driver who commanded the carriage announced.
The inner sector of Red-Pool City is meant for important figures and high-class merchants.
But now, because of the Awakening Ceremony, only royalties from the fifty thousand kingdoms are granted entrance into the inner sector.
Caden's disappearance from the Morningstar Kingdom was too sudden. His father couldn't prepare an army to escort him.
And besides Caden wasn't really okay with having an army escort him to the Red Crescent Kingdom.
He wanted to go alone, with Candy and Alyssa. Alyssa is strong enough to protect him.
Even though most of her powers were sealed, hindered by the Primordial System due to its growing rate.
She was still on the level of a Sword Level, Sword Grandmaster. But a pseudo Sword Level, Sword Great Grandmaster.
This was only because she had three S-Ranked Skills active. If she had five active S-Ranked Skills.
She would be considered a peak Sword Level, Sword Great Grandmaster.
But before the Goddess of Battle, Alyssa Silversword died in the legendary immemorial era.
She was recorded as a peak Sword Level, Sword General.
She stood at the peak of the world. Not even Sword Level, Great Grandmasters could hold a candle against her.
She was too strong, yet she died.
The moment they arrived at the entrance gate of the Inner Sector, the royal carriage came to a halt.
In a split second, they were completely encircled by royal guards of the Red Crescent Kingdom.
Most were Sword Level, Sword Knights and Mana Convergence Stage, Third-tier mages.
With a gentle smile, Caden came down from the royal carriage. He brought out his royal card from his pocket and it was shown to the royal guards.
The royal card had the insignia of House Ryder and Morningstar Kingdom imprinted on it.
Also bearing the name of Young Master Caden Ryder.
At first, the royal guards were shocked. Prince Caden Ryder of Morningstar has been the hottest topic lately.
They've actually been anticipating his arrival. They had believed he would be coming with a large army.
But he chose to come alone, this was extremely shocking.
After confirming his identity, Caden was treated with respect, returning back into his royal carriage.
The gates of the Inner Sector were opened for them. The carriage made its way in without any interruption.
The moment Caden's carriage entered the Inner Sector. The authorities of the Red Crescent Kingdom were informed.
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[Location: Red Crescent Palace, Crimson Pavilion]
House Stark's young successors of the Red Crescent Kingdom were all united. A total of three boys and one girl.
A quadruplet.
All the same age, even though they were all divided by the throne. They were more united than any other kingdom.
The youngest sat inside a grand crimson pavilion, situated at the heart of a beautiful garden, her eyes closed as she played her melodious harp.
She was a dazzling beauty.
She had a Mana Convergence Stage of a Third-tier mage.
Dressed in a red flower-patterned gown, her purple hair radiated with the sunlight. Just then, one of her brothers walked up to her.
His movements came to a halt as he stood behind her. He wore a gentle smile as he spoke, "Sumeri, even though I love listening to your harp, you should know how serious this Awakening Ceremony is." He spoke.
Even though she listened, she kept on playing, he exhaled softly as he continued, still smiling brightly "Successors from over sixty supreme kingdoms are already in the Inner Sector"
"Brother Kaid and Brother Viktor have already gone to the Inner Sector to greet some, won't you go as well?" He asked.
Her eyes gently opened as she faced the beautiful sky, her lips twitched for a second "I'm not contesting to be the heir apparent, I could never surpass you three"
"Brother Hetu, why would I need to put up a fake demeanor and greet so many people?" She asked, her expression remained indifferent, "When the Awakening Ceremony comes, I'll be there to see my future," She added.
Prince Hetu sighed in defeat, he could not force his little sister, he turned his back to leave "I'll let you have your fun and besides before I forget" He paused, slightly tilting his gaze "
"I just got some news that Prince Caden of the Morningstar Kingdom has just arrived at the Inner Sector"
"To be honest, I expected the hottest trending topic to come with an army but to think he only came alone, with just a single private bodyguard and a maid Hehehehe"
"Even though I'm disappointed. I'm really impressed by his weirdness" He said with a smile.
She softly exhaled, in that moment….she stopped playing her Harp, "Whether one acts righteous or demonic, whether one acts nobly or weirdly"
"Does it really matter? What really matters is whether Prince Caden fails the Awakening Ceremony or not…."
"He's the current trending star in the Purple Continent, if he fails" She paused for a second "He will surely be the biggest shame of the Morningstar Kingdom"