Re:START/If {Book 1.0}
Chapter 39: Maiden like Iris Flower (Part 03)

Capital of the Kingdom of Felixia, Millia. The city that became the center of government took the name of Lake Millia which became the iconic place. Millia has a population density that continues to grow rapidly every year after the Fourth Treaty of the Land, and currently touches a point of 2,500 inhabitants per cubic kilometer.

In terms of architecture Millia building has undergone many changes although it still retains strong elements of the fortress.— surrounded by giant walls and watchtowers at various angles. It has a beautiful stone road neatly arranged, evenly irrigation channels sourced from Lake Millia.

Since the increase in population due to the large number of people who transmigrated to the city, new buildings are seen in the corner of each district to clear the land in the city. As a result, Millia turned into a city with a high level of industry and completely abandoned the agrarian element.

In the pattern of development in the Capital increased from fifteen main roads to twenty — all converging towards the four main gates located in the four cardinal directions from the city center.

By adapting the division of the main sectors using quadrant functions, the settlement is divided into several districts such as the settlement of people and workers, the settlement of the nobles, general industrial activities such as services and trade, etc, and lastly is the territory for the Royal Family which is the narrowest extent of all the city areas.

The location of the Royal Family is at its most strategic place because it stands on a hill directly adjacent to Lake Millia, can freely watch over the city. There was also a military territory that was scattered around following the line of the fortress. In that case, the military territory became a special territory whose independent arrangement was not under the nobles or the officials, but remained under the King's supervision.

At the royal palace, there were many nobles and diplomatic guests from the Ungea kingdom. Although not long after the death of the Queen, King Gaiel seemed pressured by the diplomatic and noble to immediately make a decision about the next king and the fiancee of Princess Arteria.

At the main meeting room in the magnificent palace, people came out after finishing discussing the decision about Prince Ryan. Diplomats with displeased expressions walked out of the room, the people of Ungea kingdom were not satisfied with the results obtained in the meeting.

Following them, the upper class nobles whose status was between the Viscount until the Marquess came out with satisfied faces for successfully refuting the many demands given by the people of the desert country's envoy. The nobles of the kingdom were the heads of families who had quite high power, mostly from the Garados and Jakall regions. For the rest are Luke's own Dart and Thomas Rein.

For some reason, the Family Heads of the two most influential noble families in the kingdom of Felixia did not bring any other nobles as escorts. Only their trusted servants and guards were invited to the Capital to accompany the— even they did not come and stand guard outside the room.

Before leaving with the other nobles, King Gaiel in the meeting room called out, “Dart! Can we talk to you for a minute?”

The man with gray hair turned his head, looked flat and felt unable to like the decision of his best friend during the last meeting. In a nonchalant tone, the Family Head Luke said, “What's wrong? Aren't you satisfied dragging my family into this?”

Thomas Rein slightly sighed seeing Dart start to ride apoplexy. Looking up at the guards around the place, the drizzly brown-haired man gave a command mark with a waving hand.

As Thomas had guessed, Dart who during the meeting held back anger began to run out of patience. The pigtail guy turned around, walked back into the meeting room and said, “You know, Gaiel! My territory was attacked by those Heretical Sects and that most disgusting Devil was summoned! Then you prevented me from staying here?! To follow useless things like listening to obscure rants people don't know themselves!?”

It was Dart saying out loud, making the nobles as well as diplomats who had not gone far away hear it. Not caring for those who began to mutter, the Head of the Luke Family still gave a dislike look to the King.

Inside are circular tables and chairs, with the center of the room featuring decorative candles and holographic magic projectors used during presentations to refute diplomats' demands. The light is dim, there are only candles lit in the room as lighting.

Dart looked at King Gaiel who was sitting at the end of the room on a special chair and was more majestic than the other seats. He was not tolerant even though his best friend had just lost the person he loved the most. Pointing straight, Dart firmly said, “You're this why?! Is this not what you want? You already knew this would happen when you married Dalia, didn't you?!”

The two guards immediately closed the door of the room before the Dart and King became a spectacle of nobles as well as diplomats. Realizing that the door was closed, the head of the Luke Family walked to the front of one of the tables and pounded it hard until the ceramic surface of the table was cracked.

The King remained calm, stared flat and said, “I know it, Dart. I'm sorry, my best friend.”

“Sorry? You knew! If only Odo had not been there and defeated that Ancient Demon King! My territory could be wiped out!!” snapped Dart.

“Odo ...? Your son? Didn't the incoming news say that the one who defeated Odrania was a Holy Animal who became your subordinate?” tanya confused the old man with the red robe.

“Mana maybe Fiola can do it. He was indeed very strong, but his level was still not on par with that Demon King or even the Black Dragon .... Akh, that kid must have acted again.”

Dart pulled the chair from under the table, then sat down and placed his hand to his forehead with a tired expression. Seeing that Gaiel felt that his temperamental friend was not joking or saying that because his emotions were soaring.

“What did your son do? He's a kid, you know. What else are we talking about the Ancient Demon King, his hands alone can make the Black Dragon overwhelmed.”

Raising his hand from his forehead and looking at his best friend, Dart resentfully said, “He is indeed not too strong .... But, he knew how to use force! Just so you know, Gaiel! In terms of intelligence he is way above you!”

Gaiel was surprised to hear Dart say like that, King felt that his best friend was too high judge his own son. Slightly upholding a sitting position, he said, “Hmm, I'm more pleased that he will be the next King after myself.”

“You don't understand what I mean, Gaiel. My son always exceeded my expectations. Indeed I am happy to have a child like him, but if he is given authority and rights more than that he can-can he will take everything.”

“Taking ... everything?”

“The case is the same as your son. Did you ever feel that he would do something dangerous someday?”

King Gaiel remembers little of his son, Ryan vi Felixia. Prince Ryan could be said to be also a very smart child because at the age of just touching 13 years has mastered many types of magic and is already very skilled in special sword techniques of the Royal Family. Not only that, Prince Ryan has also completed his basic education about the ins and outs of the kingdom and the rules of government, history, and general knowledge three years faster than most noble children in general can do.

“Yes, Ryan can also be said to be a genius in many fields. Although his achievements are not comparable to your pura, I think my son is also a danger if his nature is not well educated.”

“That's the problem ..., that's the difference in the gist. My son never thought of achievement, he didn't even think of pursuing achievement or anything like that

“It's not that good? He will not be a greedy person with achievements or departments.”

“It's the opposite. Since he had never been interested in achievement, the boy continued to move relentlessly. If he becomes King, he will surely drag the land and even this world in an unexpected direction .... We ... don't know how many victims are needed. Plus now the possibility of war is already very high, you can be sure he will definitely do something ...”

Gaiel began to worry about hearing Dart's words. If Odo Luke is exactly what Dart says, he feels that the child is the worst choice for a future King. The sign of a person continues to move but does not care about the achievements or views of others is because he has other goals that are a priority.

“Means it depends on him .... If what the child expects is peace, then it is better. I hope he's that kind of kid.”

“You sure you said like, Gaiel? I just don't know what Odo wants and what he's up to? I even got three consecutive news for one month that almost made my heart stop.”

“Hmm, looks like you deserve to be a father. I think it's natural to worry like that to a child, I also feel the same way when Ryan or Arteria act.”

Dart stared in annoyance, a little annoyed at the King's words as if he understood his anxiety. Slightly taking a breath and to lower his emotions, the Family Head Luke asked, “By the way, the Princess how is she doing? Last week ... he was done with Soul Contact with the Holy Spirit, right?”

King Gaiel looked a little grim, looked away from his best friend and said, “Ya .... With that, Arteria legitimately became the candidate of the Queen of this Kingdom after I abdicated.”

“Do you regret? I mean, Soul Contact made with the Holy Spirit was ..”.

“Hmm, the effect makes it only able to live up to the age of 35 to 40 years. Moreover, Arteria inherited the memories from the Ancestor and her physical form changed. Other side effects she also lost her senses or bodily functions as time went on. That's too ...”

Although the King has rounded his heart and let his daughter carry out the family obligations that have been going on for generations, but still as a father is not willing to let his daughter live in a situation like being gnawed by the power that the kingdom does need.

“So ..., what was the first thing the Holy Spirit took?” ask Dart.

“Sight.”

“Hmmm ...” Dart tried to show no pity, as he thought it would only insult Gaiel's decision to let his daughter become a kind of a royal mash-up.

“Sorry, Dart .... I don't actually want to force your son to marry my son. He must have had another way, but the situation was like that .... And also, the most I can trust is only you. I don't want to hand Arteria over to their own selfish nobles.”

“I hate your decision. But .. I don't think you should have told me that. When my son comes here later, say your apology to him. My son deserves it.”

“Ya .., I will definitely say it straight away. I ... will definitely apologize to him.”

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Sunlight descended past the overcast that still covered the sky. Although the snow no longer floated down, but the cold and white scenery still filled the Royal Palace of Felixia.

On the terrace of the palace close to the flower garden, a bright brown-haired teenage boy walked over haughtily and slightly piqued a sense of pride in himself. He wore a black tunic embroidered with golden threads around his neck and was entraped in a dark blue robe.

With feet wrapped in knee-high boots, the boy, who was about a dozen years old, walked with confidence. Whether it was servants, guards, or even noble guests, they stepped out of the way as the brunette passed by. He was the First Son of King Gaiel, Prince Ryan.

With green eyes and high authority like his father, Ryan was often glorified by the courtiers and grew up to be a slightly arrogant boy. On the terrace he walked quickly, looking right and left looking for someone around the flower garden in the middle of his palace.

“Padal is still cold .... Why the hell is he leaving? If it hurts who bothers?” muttered Ryan. Staring sharply at one of the servants he met, he asked, “You! Did you see my sister?”

“Prince,” said the maid carrying the basket containing the dirty cloth while bowing respectfully. Raising his face back, he replied, “I think Princess Arteria passed here a while ago ...”

“Where is he going?”

“I think .. to the park maybe.”

“Hmph! I see, yes. Thank you, you can go.”

Immediately walking back, the Prince quickly stepped his foot in the direction the servant had told him. At the center of the park, Prince Ryan finds his younger brother. On a bench in front of the fountain that was still partially frozen, a woman sat there. He is the Princess of Arteria.

She looks more mature than Ryan, although she should be very young. It has sky blue hair that is straight and smooth, skin as pale as snow, looks smooth and brittle. Amidst the cold air, the woman was wearing only Bunad—, a type of clothing consisting of a white dress and a blue coat made of wool, the main, it has a unique red embroidery motif that adds accents and for its footwear combined with black mary jane model shoes.

“Today is cold, yes,” said Princess Arteria, but not to Ryan. The woman looked the other way, as if inviting an invisible figure in front of her to speak and again said, “Ouh~! Ignis saw something like that outside, huh? Delicious .... You too, Aqua? The ventum? Hmm, so it looks.”

Seeing her sister talking to herself like that with figures she could not see, Ryan felt a little sad. Arteria had a high match with the Spirits until she could summon them from the Astral World without using the Gate. Although it was only low to medium level, but his sister was indeed closer to the Spirits than the people.

Coupled with the Soul Contract he had done with the Great Spirit and the Holy Spirit, his sister was increasingly a figure far from the human world. Sighing lightly, Ryan called out, “Arteria!”

“Hmm, Kakanda?”

The Princess turned her head, but that did not mean she could see the figure of her brother. Vision had been taken from her, what Arteria could see was only the life energy of a living being in exchange for one of her lost senses. In the woman's point of view, her brother only looked like a bright red spot of light in the middle of the darkness.

Ryan walked over and sat down next to his brother. Staring lightly, the Prince asked, “Who invited you out? Not that your body condition has not fully recovered after making Soul Contact?”

“Arteria invited the Spirits ..., even now they still accompany me. Right ‘kan, friends?”

His sister's words made Ryan pensive. He has absolutely no match for the Spirits. Plus he gets more education from his own birth mother, Sarawati, Ryan can be said not to be too fond of invisible things like that.

“Why did you know that the one who called was me? Is it because of the sound? Usually if vision is lost, other senses of his ability will increase.”

“Not it, Kakanda ...” Arteria turned her head, opening her eyes which seemed to be very dark and empty. As if not talking to Ryan as her eyeballs were facing the other direction, Arteria said, “This is a kind of perception of life energy. Arteria could see the Kakanda because of the aura emanating from the Kakanda.”

“Hmm, what do I look like.”

“Red fire ..., mobbed by colorful light dots. Uhm! Kakanda very endowed.”

“Once, yes.” Ryan slightly looked away, put on a gloomy face and looked towards the frozen fountain.

“Why moody?” arteria asked with a small smile.

“You can even tell if I'm moody, huh?”

“Hmm, we're brothers. Arteria can immediately know that you are moody.”

The prince was a little stunned to hear those words. He did consider Arteria as a sister, but only herself. Ryan is not close to Arteria's mother, the late Queen Dalia, for several reasons related to her biological mother's relationship with the Queen.

Putting on a forced smile despite knowing Arteria couldn't see it, Ryan said, “Sister is just thinking about the fate of this kingdom later .... You should've heard, the Michigan situation is heating up and the war might be on its way again. If that really happens, chances are you ...”

“Quiet it!” said the Princess with a story and full of confidence. “Arteria understands and has accepted this destiny! The National Magic that Arteria could use was a final guarantee, You don't need that much. After all, unlike the time grandma was forced to use it, now the situation was different. Mother also ended up not having to use that magic.”

“Sorry ...” Ryan was saddened to hear that.

“Why do I apologize?”

“When you have just lost the most valuable person to you, but are instead charged with such an obligation.”

“It doesn't matter, Kakanda .... After all, Arteria does not mean really parting with Mother.” Putting both of her hands in front of her chest, Arteria said, “Himself has always been in this mind. Together with the ancestors of the Kingdom of Felixia, Mother always accompanied Arteria.”

It surprised Ryan a little, his sister should have been a little whiny girl and always asked for help from him. But hearing Arteria say that, Ryan was a little leha and said, “You .. changed, yes. What is the effect of memory inheritance?”

“Changed how? Arteria remains Arteria, Kakanda is strange,” said the woman with a smile. Although his eyes looked dead, but his expression was very lively even more alive than Ryan himself.

Smiling faintly, Ryan said, “It feels like you're a little braver, to the point of being able to say that. Whereas in the past when we climbed the race to the top of the tree, you actually cried because you could not go down.”

Arteria puffed her cheek when she heard that. Turning his eyes in annoyance, he grumbled, “Uhh~ do not need to discuss such things, dong!”

Ryan smiled again, feeling that his sister was not as weak as he thought. Turning his gaze and looking towards the fountain, he said, “Oh, yes. About the meeting earlier, he said the final decision had been made, loh.”

“You will eavesdrop again? Bad habits of the loh ..”

Ryan's forehead puckered slightly, immediately turned his head and said, “Already, don't bother with it.”

“So, what exactly do you know from the meeting?” ask Arteria curious.

“Say your fiancee has been decided and the final result regarding me has been determined. Want to hear which one it was?”

“Eng ..” For a moment of thought, Arteria replied, “Kakanda recalled first.”

“Why?”

“Arteria is more curious about others than Arteria herself.”

“Weird basis ... Aaah, fine ...” Looking up at the overcast sky, Ryan said, “Their decision about me is to give the status of a Duke whole.”

“Hmm, isn't Kakanda already a Duke? As far as Arteria all the Royal Family were titled Duke ...”

“Not!” Ryan stared a little sternly, feeling that his sister was learning less about such things. In a patronizing tone, he said, “I am only the son of a King, Your brother is a Prince! Even if you or I have a child later, it does not mean that the child is Duke, he will just be Duke's child. In essence, even though a noble child is born from a high-title father, it does not mean that the child is the same title as his father.”

“Ouh, so. Arteria just knew something like that. Means Kakanda got two noble titles at once?”

“I am still a Prince, that status has not changed. It was just a political game for the father like him, to get those diplomats to stop demanding. It's just, it looks like I'll be given some other special rights to keep them from protesting again.

“Hmmm ...”

For a moment the atmosphere became silent as the first topic of conversation ran out. Turning his gaze away from his sister, Ryan asked, “For information about your fiancee ... would you like to hear too?”

“Sure!” replied Arteria spirit.

“She is Odo Luke, the only child of Mr. Dart and the Light Witch. You already know how she is, don't you?”

“Hmm! Arteria has heard a few things about him.” Lifting his index finger and putting it in front of his lips, tilting his head he said, “Say Mr. Odo is very genius and strong, he said, even at a very young age he was able to defeat the Black Dragon and earned the nickname Dragon Killer.”

“Ah ..., she's very unreasonable, isn't she? He also said that he even last month helped defeat the Ancient Demon King with Miss Fiola.”

“Ancient Demon King? The odrania?!” asked Arteria surprised.

“Yes .... Not only that, he is also said to be the pioneer of the plan to exterminate the bandits in the territory of Mr. Dart with the heirs of the Mylta Family.”

Arteria's face immediately beamed, full of curiosity and admiration he said, “Master Odo .., he's a very amazing person, yes.”

“Hah! What an awesome thing!” I was annoyed Ryan. Turning his eyes with lips raised, he said with a sarcasm, “If I am given the chance to perform more, surely I can do it too!”

“Hmm, not usually I envy others.”

“Who is envious!” he said firmly while looking at Arteria. “I don't envy her! The only thing that made me envious of him was that he could practice high-level sword techniques freely!”

“Tuh, I'll envy.” Arteria pointed at her brother while smiling faintly.

“Ah, let! Don't discuss it.”

“Ehemm, Arteria is getting curious about Mr. Odo. If he later marries Arteria, will Kakanda be blessed?”

“Takkan! I won't bless you!”

The Princess chuckled softly, feeling pleased to find her brother so worried about her that it was like that. Slightly turning his face towards the Spirits he had previously spoken to, the woman muttered, “Ya ..., Arteria also wished she was a good person like Ayahanda.”

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[Note: {Share = Heaven} {Paradise= }]

Heaven = Places of the Gods/Divine Beings/Surgaloka

Surga= A place to please/please the soul, also belongs to the category of Surgaloka.

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