The Ruler Of Gilead - Chapter 44 The King Arrives Pt 1

As the group arrived at the opened area training ground in the Academy. They were too distracted by the wall of fire that suddenly surrounded Valencia and Hittan to even note that they had re-entered the Academy. Moments later Valencia and Hittan appeared, fully dressed in the Academy uniform.

“We’re headed straight to Academy’s portal transport station. From there to Lunar Eclipse.”

As Hittan finished his command he started walking towards the portal station not realising he had taken Valencia’s hand subconsciously. As her delicate fingers squeezed him he looked back to note her flushed pink cheeks and her head down. Unable to resist the urge to smile he continued to pull her along.

As they made their way past the teacher’s commune they happened upon Cale. With no instructions, he fell in line with the group. The only question he had, he naturally kept it to himself, given that no one made mention of Hittan holding a blushing Valencia’s hand.

“Moon Goddess?” Abbe, questioned while staring at his daughter.

“What?! What nonsense! Child, in a room filled with your Elders you should refrain from such mischievous tales.”

“My Elders? Boy”

Vanya who had been sitting quietly staring at the changes in eye colour of both his daughters. Interjected once the conversation started to deteriorate.

“Kaija! That’s enough. I understand that you now have the inheritance of the Moon Goddess. But it does not mean you are her.”

“Dear, you are mistaken. While anyone may bear the title of Oracle only the reincarnation of the Moon Goddess can inherit her eyes. Furthermore, you may not have understood but my teacher was also a reincarnation of the Moon Goddess. The same one that played matchmaker for us and predicted the birth of our twin girls.”

“Father, Emperor Vanya, let me say that the love we have for you as our father has not faded. But, neither you nor any other person has the right to marry us off to anyone. Respectfully, you have no say in this matter.”

“Kaija! This is not about our feelings, but for the greater good of our people and our planet!”

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Hittan knew his visit to the Lunar Eclipse City was a bit rushed and spurred on by his reactions for Valencia. But he also started feeling an anxious feeling that only intensified by the minute from Lagina which pointed him towards the capital.

Unable to bear the increasing anxiety of Lagina, Hittan removed the self-imposed restrictions on using his spirit power and to his surprise, the Dao Rank had changed! It was now Pseudo – God Beast, which marked a significant increase in the bearing capacity of his body. Something his recent near-death training with the Star Heart armour and Starfire sword was certainly the main contributing factors at play.

Focusing his spirit power into his eyes they started to glow a light blue colour! Looking into the immediate future concerning himself or his wife, he found that they were all in the Alicorn Castle speaking with the Emperor and his Generals!

Taking a minute to calm his anger, upon reaching the portal he advised the Guard to inform Captain Elek of his early departure. As well as to have Elder Fahim and the others follow him immediately at their fastest speed!

WHOOSH!

“Father, Emperor Vanya, do you believe my aeons of planning for the revival of my husband in his peak state is somehow insignificant compared to your plans? Look behind me Father. You’ll note Lagina of the Emerald Clan, my husband’s 4th wife, Kaia and myself his first and second wives.”

“WHAT!?” It was now time for Abbe to stand!

“Lagina, when did you get engaged?!” Abbe continued to shout in disbelief!

“The Elders of the clan made the arrangement not too long ago with the Dragon and Phoenix Village, Father.”

“That Village?” Suddenly, Abbe was quiet as he contemplated while looking at General Cadman. He now realised his situation would be favourable either way so he sat down.

“Who is his 3rd wife?” Vanya looked at Kaija and curiously asked.

“You will meet her soon. He’s just arrived through the Portal.” Kaija looked away towards the distant portal station.

RRRRRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

Announcing his arrival, Hittan channelled his partially normalised spirit power into his roar to shake the city into a frenzy!!

“What an audacious little brat! How dare he disrupt the city in such a fashion!” Cadman yelled his displeasure to the room.

In the midst of the now panicked city, one person calmly walked towards the group that just exited the Portal Station building.

“Greetings instructor Hittan.”

“It seems I’m right on time Elder.”

“Greetings Mother.” Bowing slightly Edan addressed his mother with respect.

“Greetings Elder Ragna!” The rest of the group offered quickly.

“Not bad students, keep up the good efforts.” Looking over the group Ragna noted their current power levels and had to praise them given their age. But she also noted that Hittan’s growth could not be compared to people of this world. A true monster amongst men.

But the other thing she noted was that Valencia seemed even more attached to Hittan and on closer look, they were holding hands. It also seemed like he had no intention of letting go of her, either.

“Well let us greet my new Fathers, shall we.”

Questioning the pluralisation of the word “Father” Ragna looked towards Edan. But he could not offer any concrete answers. The situation made even worse by his actions to bring another girl while meeting his potential father-in-law??

“Greeting Lady Ragna. We offer our apologies, but if you plan on going ahead in the throne room your guests will have to stay in the hall passage.”

“Advise the Emperor that the young King of the Dragon and Phoenix Village with his delegates have arrived. I believe he is expecting me.”

Immediately the guards and Elder Ragna herself looked at Hittan with shock!

“It is indeed so, mother.”

Looking away from Edan she turned to the guards and advised them to make the proper announcements! One of the guards immediately ran ahead.

“My Emperor, Empress and esteemed guests. Lady Ragna is escorting” gulp* “The young King of the Dragon and Phoenix Village and his delegates.” The guard nervously announced.

“Young, King? Send them in.”

Walking slowly into the room Hittan’s demeanour started to change and his presence became even more noticeable. As if no one was above him and he had the final say in anything!

The moment Hittan scanned the room he was greeted by a mixture of facial expressions; joy from his wives with a little hint of worry from Kaia, indifference from General Cadman, confusion from General Abbe, a smile from Empress Samara and curiosity from Emperor Vanya.

Looking to Valencia next to him, before she could even bow to greet the Emperor, he nudged her to go towards the other three ladies. While the rest of his team bowed slightly to greet the Alicorn Emperor.

“Come Valencia, has he bullied you all this while?” Kaija smiled and welcomed Valencia. Who responded softly while walking over to them with reddened cheeks, “he didn’t bully me.”

“Oh, he didn’t?”

“Not much, though.”

Lagina noticed the conversation, as did the whole room, she squinted towards Hittan! Feeling her mood swings he walked towards her and soften his look. Turning away playfully, Lagina seemed to be spiting him by avoiding eye contact. He chuckled at her sudden “bashfulness” before asking, “Did I not promise you a large family? Now you have more sisters and soon children and nieces and nephews running all over.”

To the shock of everyone else, which by now seemed to have been dismissed as that of wall art, simply there for the decoration. Hittan did not spare them another glance. While Abbe himself was even more shocked to see the level of intimacy being shown by his otherwise cold daughter!

Moving onto Kaia he could see that she was worried and looked down and refused to look him in the eye. He then looked towards Kaija and noted that she too was a little worried. Reaching for both their hands he pulled them forward and had them stand side by side.

The room would be shocked at what came next as the young King of the most powerful group on the planet got down on one knee and bowed his head! But they were even more shocked at what they heard!!

“Your King has wronged you and forced your hands, repeatedly. I have been told by the partial spirit I left behind to guard Gilead that each time I died a new moon would appear. But I know the moon is you. So each time… you would accompany me in death, always together. All that changes in this life as you will never be hurt like that again!”

Standing up, he looked them in the eyes and said, “I love you both I love all of you.”