That afternoon, the scorching sun beat down on the busy streets of Lazavis City. The hustle and bustle of the citizens suddenly paused for a moment, replaced by whispers of admiration and gazes fixed in one direction.
All eyes were fixed on Kazien, who was walking confidently, parting the crowd. The sight was so striking, not only because of their above-average good looks, but because of the unique formation they formed.
Kazien was not walking alone. He was surrounded by three handsome young men with different charms. However, what surprised everyone the most was how he treated Alvin.
Amidst the crowd, Alvin was not walking. He was on Kazien's back. He was being carried tightly piggyback style, with both arms wrapped comfortably around Kazien's neck and his chin resting explicitly on his fiancé's broad shoulder. Alvin looked like he was enjoying his special position immensely, as if Kazien's back were his private throne.
Meanwhile, Allen walked on the left side and Arken on the right. Both hugged Kazien's muscular arms tightly, as if they didn't want to let go of their ownership for even a second.
"Young Master, you look so intimate!" exclaimed a resident who happened to pass them, unable to stop himself from commenting. His eyes sparkled seeing the unusual harmony. "Are those two... your fiancés too?"
Kazien stopped his steps, looking at the resident with a faint smile. "Yes, they are my fiancés!" answered Kazien honestly, his voice loud without a hint of doubt.
Hearing that firm answer, the residents around them immediately went into an uproar. Congratulations rang out, praying for the happiness of the four of them. Lazavis City, which was usually calm, became a little chaotic due to the shocking news about the addition of the Young Master of the Altavis family's fiancés.
Amidst the enthusiastic crowd, a young woman gathered the courage to ask with a teasing tone.
"Hey Young Master, do you have plans to add any more cute fiancés? Who knows, maybe there's still a vacant spot?" she teased while winking.
Kazien's face instantly turned serious.
"Of course not!" answered Kazien firmly, cutting off anyone's hope who heard it. "I have no intention of adding more fiancés. Three is more than enough. And honestly..."
Kazien's sentence hung in the air.
Suddenly, he fell silent. His mouth shut tight. Cold sweat trickled down his temple.
He had almost let it slip. In his heart, he wanted to state the specific reason regarding the relationship of the three of them. About how Alvin had forced him to accept Allen and Arken, something that shouldn't be known by the public.
If I continue, it will most likely expose their privacy and make Alvin look very low in everyone's eyes. said Kazien in his heart.
"And honestly what, Young Master?" asked the woman again, curious about the sudden pause.
Kazien took a deep breath, rearranging his sentence quickly. He looked back at the young woman's face with a calm gaze.
"And honestly..." Kazien started again with a calmer tone. "The three of them are very cute and I am already very satisfied with their presence. Moreover, they can fill their respective roles until everything becomes balanced. There is no more room for a fourth person."
Hearing such a sweet and protective explanation, the faces of Alvin on his back, as well as Allen and Arken at his sides, all turned bright red in unison. Their hearts warmed.
The city residents who heard it became even more amazed. They greatly admired and respected Kazien's extraordinary honesty and loyalty.
"In that case, excuse us. We must continue our date." said Kazien politely, ending the impromptu Q&A session.
They continued their journey, parting the crowd that now respectfully made way.
While walking through the crowds of Lazavis City, Alvin, who was on Kazien's back, seemed to be thinking. His gaze wandered to the rows of shops and buildings, until his eyes caught a familiar area in the distance.
Alvin's memory was thrown back to the past. He remembered an open-concept restaurant they had once visited just the two of them for a date. A place where sweet memories were carved under the blue sky.
If we go there, maybe it will be something fair for Allen and Arken. thought Alvin, his instinct as the first fiancé kicking in. If later our dating photos are the same, neither of them will feel jealous feeling that I have exclusive memories they don't possess.
"My Dear..." called Alvin softly, whispering those words right into his fiancé's ear.
"Yes, Alvin, what is it?" asked Kazien while turning his head slightly.
"How about we go on a date at that place?" suggested Alvin while pointing to a restaurant with a spacious and beautiful outdoor dining area at the end of the street. "If we are there and you take photos of the two of them dating you just like we used to, I can feel relieved that you can be fair to Allen and Arken."
Hearing Alvin's wise words, Kazien smiled broadly. He fully agreed with the request. Fairness was the key to his small harem's harmony.
However, a different reaction came from Allen and Arken. Both were very curious about the place Alvin had just mentioned.
Their footsteps turned towards the restaurant. Upon arrival, rows of neatly arranged tables in the open area welcomed them, shaded by elegant umbrellas. A gentle breeze immediately greeted their faces.
And sure enough, as soon as they entered the outdoor area, Kazien was immediately greeted by the waitress who used to serve them. The waitress looked surprised but happy to see her old customer return.
"Welcome, Young Master!" greeted the waitress kindly, bowing respectfully. "Long time no see. Would you like to order the 'Complete Lover's Package' again like last time?"
Kazien lowered Alvin from his back slowly, then nodded firmly. "Yes, I want to order three 'Complete Lover's Packages'!"
"Three?" The waitress was a little confused, but she still noted Kazien's order. "Alright, three packages. Let me take you to your table."
The waitress was about to direct them to one large table for four people, but Kazien shook his head. He refused to sit at one table.
"Wait. I want three tables!" requested Kazien.
The waitress stopped writing, staring at Kazien with a furrowed brow. "Three tables?" she asked in confusion.
"Yes, three separate tables!" repeated Kazien firmly. "Because I am with my three fiancés, and I want to date privately with each of them here!"
The waitress widened her eyes. She looked at Alvin, then Allen, and finally Arken. She really couldn't believe that Kazien now had two other handsome and cute men besides Alvin. The concept of 'three tables for one person' also sounded very unreasonable to her.
However, the customer is king. Although confused to death, she immediately attended to her customer's request.
"A-alright, Young Master. Please choose any table in this open area."
After three adjacent but separate tables were set up in the open area, Alvin, Allen, and Arken began to sit at their respective tables. They sat alone on the table, leaving empty chairs beside them.
The sight made the waitress even more astonished and confused. Other customers who were enjoying lunch in the open area began to whisper.
What is happening here? thought the waitress in wonder while arranging napkins. Why are Young Master Kazien's three fiancés sitting alone separately like this? Isn't this a date? Then where will Master Kazien sit?
Kazien stood in the middle of the open area, between the three tables, witnessed by many people passing by or eating. He closed his eyes for a moment, concentrating the mana within his body and activating the magic 'Sui Reflection'.
Instantly, a strange phenomenon occurred.
A visual distortion occurred in the air on Kazien's left and right sides. A blackish light glowed, refracting like a calm reflection of smoke, then slowly solidified beside Kazien's body.
The waitress along with everyone in the outdoor restaurant was completely shocked. Their eyes almost popped out seeing the materialization process.
The distortion faded, and suddenly, there were now three identical Kazien figures standing there. All three were real, solid, and equally handsome.