Chương 352: Chapter 335. Arrival Of The Nyx Family

/THOOM! / A horn blows as the Southern Gate of Paradise opens for our visitors." Stand up straight."" Sorry!" I was made to straighten my back by Sarah as we waited for the carriages to approach us. They were simple, but elegantly designed carriages that seemed to give an abridged version of the history of the Dark Elves in small circles on the side of the carriage.

From fighting their white-skinned counterparts, to leaving their lands, to being welcomed by a Demon King, to resting in a forest surrounded by giant trees and darkness. And in the middle of all of these circles, was a Crest bearing the Insignia of the Nyx Royal Family. A pair of dark-skinned hands, the left had a flame held in its grasp and a scale was in the right hand. From what Charlotte and Delcan had told me after I asked, it was a metaphor for Justice and Judgement apparently.

I looked at the both of them as they were standing next to Sarah, Anna and I, since it was their parents who were arriving. What I saw was something surprising." You don't think they're here because I've been too slow about the business deal, do you?" Delcan was freaking out... Was signing a deal with Roseland Products really that high up on the list for King Leonard and Queen Crystal? To be fair, I wasn't here for around 2 months, so I doubt they should be too upset, right?"

Relax, they know you'll sign a deal soon enough, this is for something else."" And what could that be?" To Delcan's question, Charlotte thought to herself for a moment and then, with quick movements, looked at the carriage that no doubt was carrying her parents, then she looked at me and then she looked down at the ground. Her ears were shaking up and down now, a clear sign that an Elf was feeling some kind of excitement... Did she figure it out? What has her so excited? pain..." Ow."" Focus on the carriage.

It's impolite to the guests if you're distracted as they arrive." Anna elbowed me in my other side and made me adjust what I was doing. I swear, they do this every time just to see my reactions. Regardless of the reason, I'm sure they're right, so I waited patiently as the carriage rolled through the gate. Once the carriage and all of the Dark Elf Guards along with their horses had crossed the boundary, the gate was closed and the carriage door was opened. The first person to walk out of the door was King Leonard.

Before greeting us, he turned around and offered his hand to his passenger... Or I should say, "one" of his passengers. A younger woman than Queen Crystal. She had shoulder-length white hair and light-yellow eyes like Delcan. I can't observe her face well from this far away, but judging by the smiles on Delcan and Charlotte's faces, I'm assuming it's someone they know. If I had to place a bet, I'd say it's someone related to them. Once the woman had exited the carriage, another new face came after her.

This time, the hair color had finally changed, pale-blue long, flowing hair was the first thing I saw." Ah!"" Kikkiikkk..." Delcan was shocked to see the girl come out of the carriage and Charlotte began to stifle a laugh that was hard to hide. I wondered who this girl was for a bit, but just like the first, I'm sure I'll get an answer eventually. Finally, after the girl with blue hair lined up with the other new girl behind King Leonard, Queen Crystal was the last person to come out of the carriage.

With the door being closed by a Guard, I waited as all 4 of our guests walked forward. Once they were close to us all, I welcomed them all the best I could." King Leonard, Queen Crystal, welcome to Paradise!" I tried to sound as energetic as I could. I hoped they could appreciate it." Yes, Marquess Matthew, thank you for allowing us to visit."" Nonsense, King Leonard. Our Countries are Allies, you're welcome anywhere King Warrick's Authority would reach... Let alone the fact that your daughter works here as well.

I'd hate to be the kind of person who wouldn't let someone's parents visit them!" Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. Considering that there was a crowd, I tried to speak as loudly as I could to allay any doubts that the Dark Elves were our Friends. It looks like the 2 members of Royalty understood what I was doing. Queen Crystal looked at me and responded to my words." Of course, Marquess Matthew!

We wouldn't just let anyone take Responsibility for Our Daughter after all!" Grip!" Ah!"" Haaahhh...." My hands that were being held by Sarah and Anna were gripped quite tightly after Queen Crystal spoke, I think I also heard Charlotte make a sound, but I couldn't tell from the sudden crushing of my hand." You've also done a good job of looking after Our Son, I see." King Leonard switched the topic of the discussion. It was then that an energetic voice said something surprising." I wonder about that, Dad?

It looks more like he's been goofing off! He hasn't even sent letters back to us!"" Neither has Char, Mel! This isn't a blame the little brother situation! We've been busy! I helped build a hot spring for crying out loud!" It seems I was right. Delcan and Charlotte do know this person. She seemed like she had a bubbly personality. A nickname was used in place of her real name, so I assume that they're close to each other.

As for Delcan's response, from what I understand, he used his Earth Magic to create the giant walls of both the bathtubs as well as the complex that was built around the new hot springs I've yet to visit. Sarah and Anna are also holding off on going because they want to go in with me to the mixed bath.

This information was dropped on me the night I finished paperwork that I needed to catch up on, if not for the fact that I was so tired I passed out in bed after they relayed that information to me, we may've visited the hot springs then and there. Regardless, I don't think Delcan is being entirely honest, from what I understand, when he wasn't around me or training with us, he was goofing off and taking naps.

Maybe he's had a strict upbringing as a Prince and he's using this time in Paradise to take a mini vacation?" Hey! I've been writing letters! Just because you didn't see me give it to the courier service doesn't mean I didn't write them! What's your excuse anyways!? Every time I come home from work, you're sleeping on my couch!"" It's because I've been training so hard that my mana is running on empty! The moment I'm able to sit down, I can't help but have the sleepiness win against me!"" How convenient!

Why not take a day to write a letter then!?" /Thunk! Thunk! /" Quit the arguing!" A random Dark Elf Guard just teleported behind the siblings and dropped the bottom side of his fists on top of the siblings' heads." Guards can do that?" I was shocked. I haven't seen a Guard do so much as look disrespectfully at Royalty before. Are Dark Elf Laws different compared to Demonic Laws?" Oh, usually no. But when they're also a Prince, the rules are bent a little. Or at least, I find that to happen.

Donny, don't be too rough now... We may have grown a bit too excited since we've finally gotten out of that carriage, but we still need to act like Royalty!"" Right!"" Donny?" I repeat the name to Queen Crystal, she turns from looking at her children with a smile that seemed to hide some kind of amusement to her." Yes, my First Son, Donatello Nyx. He's technically the First Prince of Darkheim, but Darkheim doesn't follow any cut and dry rules about Inheritance to the Throne.

The Nyx Family usually has a few kids and picks the best ones to raise as Successors. As for now, each of our 4 children are in the "training" phase to see who should be First In Line. Oh! I suppose I should introduce Mel as well?"" Allow me to introduce myself!" The white-haired woman that exited the carriage after King Leonard, moved closer to me, she bowed and pretended to curtsy, even though she was wearing trousers instead of a dress." Nice to meet you, Marquess Matthew.

I'm Melissa Nyx, First Princess of Darkheim. You've been looking after my Siblings for quite some time and from the way my Parents and Sister described you, I thought it'd be nice to meet you now. After all, we'll probably be seeing a lot more of you eventually, right?"" Mel!"" Huh?" Charlotte was embarrassed for some reason, I wonder why? I mean, her sister had a point." Of course, Princess Melissa.

I'm sure you will, since I'm her Employer, that and I'm sure I'll be asked to deliver documents from King Warrick to your parents. I'll also make sure to bring Charlotte along with me, so she can spend some time back home with her family. Oh! Also, I'll be sure to give her time off to visit as well! Rest assured, I'm a fair boss."" Huh?" Princess Melissa looked at me, then at Charlotte like something wasn't right." You mean you haven-" /WOOSH!

/ Queen Chrystal quickly used a Spell to wrap what looked like a towel around Princess Melissa's mouth. The towel seemed to be made up of some kind of Dark Magic." Now, now, there's no need to wonder about such things for now, Mel... Least I remind you of your "Good Friend" Adam? You know the one, you met him in the Academy and-"" WOOOGHHH!" Princess Melissa waved her arms back and forth to try and stop Queen Crystal from speaking. I found the sight quite amusing. I couldn't help but ask Delcan a quick question."

Hey, Prince Delcan, is your family always like thi-" As I turned to ask him the question, I was left speechless at the scene I saw in front of me. From what I could tell... The blue-haired girl was forcibly kissing Delcan." Ah... Looks like Kate couldn't take it any longer." / Woosh! Woosh! Woosh! / King Leonard just stated what we were all looking at as a simple matter of fact... Going from the movement of Delcan's arms... I think someone should help him?