Their visit to the place of Eirwen Night was fruitful. Not only were they able to report the details of this plane's current situations, but the Lords also had spoken to them about a few things. This is regarding the lost blessings from the other Gods. When they were informed that the other Gods were killed by the Sovereign just to be able to seat on his current throne, Raine and everyone who heard about this was in disbelief that such events had taken place within the Divine Plane.
Now they learned the real reason for that great earthquake and why the demons wanted Eirwen Night to be surrendered. They could believe why that tyrant did all those. Moreover, it was because he was obsessed with Neige that he did all that.
They've sent a reply to the message sent by the demon king expressing their decision to accept the diplomatic meeting between two factions. The demon king didn't come himself and only sent a representative in his face. Because of this Raine and Luciel cannot come over and only had to send Viktor and Angela as their faction's representatives. They were currently the second pair strongest after the regent and the hero Luciel.
They knew that Gods couldn't directly get involved with the problems of the mortal plane but giving away their blessings should be enough to help their faction to survive. After learning that the demon and fallen races had received a full blessing from the current sovereign, Adrienne, Lucien and Eirwen had distributed their blessings to the rest of the light faction.
Unlike the demon and fallen races, they received three kinds of blessings. The blessing of snow, darkness, and light. There were only a few chosen who got the three blessings and others only got one or two. Now that the other blessings from the other gods had faded these newly given blessings are extremely important to the light faction races.
Though there might be confusion as to why the former God of Darkness is currently on their side, they've all silently accepted it after learning of his relationship with the God of Winter.
After certain preparation was made Viktor and Angela were about to leave to attend the scheduled meeting with the demon race side. The location is at the Nightmare Forest where the portal connected to Abyss is located. Before they leave the Main Palace in Empire, Viktor and Angela are welcomed by a carriage big enough for a group to ride.
They didn't expect such a luxurious carriage to be prepared for them. Raine and Luciel had escorted them all the way to the carriage with the Elf King.
"This is…?" asked Angela.
Raine answers, "The ride you would be using all the way to the depths of the Nightmare Forest." he spoke as if the words he just said were a matter of fact.
Even Viktor was stunned by such luxury at such a time. What is surprising is that even the thrifty Elven King didn't rebuke their actions and acted things like it was supposed to be like this.
"Are you sure it is okay using such an expensive-looking carriage in such a dangerous forest? You do not think it's a waste of money?" asked Viktor.
The elven king spoke, "No. This is the right carriage for someone of their standing. This little one still thinks that it's still quite improper…"
Angela with confusion on her face said, "Standing? Improper? Eh, is there someone else coming with us?"
From behind them the sound of the carriage's door opening was heard.
Click!
When the door was open, two handsome men with the same appearance stepped down from the carriage. One possesses pitch-black hair while the other has an aureate shade hair color. Just based on their faces alone, anyone could see that they were identical twins. It was Lucien and Adrienne wearing clothes only worn by the high-class nobles. They both reached out their hands to the interior of the carriage waiting for the other one to come down with their help. These twins were Lucien and Adrienne in their human form.
Adrienne said, "Please watch your step."
"Honey~ be careful," said Lucien
A pair of slender yet long fingers received the two outreached hands. The two slowly pulled the owner of those flawless hands which revealed a calamitous beauty that could cause chaos anywhere she goes. This person was wearing a long white dress with a black and golden ribbon tied upon his hips emphasizing his slender waist. The sleeves were off-shoulder revealing unblemished collarbones and a white neck. The long silver hair is tied up loosely with a black hairpin with a golden rose design. This person is a picture of perfection. An ethereal beauty but those who didn't know who he is would only be surprised by his beauty and those who knew him would be shocked as to why he is wearing women's dress once again. This person is Eirwen Night.
[Host, look at their faces~ Hahaha… They were so shocked that their mouths were left open. I told you before that the host's whole temperament changes as you wear women's clothes.]
Eirwen replies in his thoughts, "S-Shut up. If you didn't tell my husband about me wearing this kind of clothes. This lord wouldn't wear it anymore."
[Eh~ it's not like they didn't know. Lord Adrienne met you in women's clothing. Only Lord Lucien hasn't seen you wear women's clothes face to face.]
"Tsk! No wonder he requested this kind of disguise. So it was your fault!"
[Hih! I didn't! It was Lord Lucien who asked me to show a recording when you first met Lord Adrienne~ he says he didn't expect you to be well suited wearing such clothes. He ordered a lot of women's clothes from all realms from the system mall.]
"Eh? He could redeem anything from the system mall for free?"
[Well~ yes. He is the Lord God after all!]
"How about me!? Why do I still need those redeeming tickets to get something from the system mall!? Aren't I the only child of the creators? Don't I get things for free!?" said Eirwen.
[That… It must be because the authority was originally under the Lord God and after he had fallen to slumber Lord An had taken over and just sent tickets to the host to… wuaa~ It wasn't me! It was Lord An!!!]
System Yue had sold his captain to his furious host. He doesn't want to get involved. His captain, Lord An Xiang, and his host, Lord Hei Anjing never got along ever since that accident hundreds of years ago. Though they used to be good friends.
"That bastard~ I still remember when he threw in a world without my permission. I will surely beat him up when I return to the Nether System," murmured Eirwen as he grits his teeth in anger.
Viktor and Angela finally react when they've recognized who the beautiful lady in front of them is.
"Jiejie!!!" The crown prince and crown princess call. They still remembered the rule of calling Eirwen Jiejie when wearing women's clothing.
Angela happily approached Eirwen without fear towards his brother's lovers. Meanwhile, Viktor acted more respectfully and greeted the twin gods first before standing beside his crown princess.
The crown princess said, "Jiejie~ you look so pretty~"
"Hmp! Of course~" responded Eirwen.
Lucien said while grinning, "Our honey is the most beautiful in the world!"
"Even in these clothes, my wife is unparalleled," said Adrienne.
Eirwen glares at his lover and says, "If you didn't ask me to wear this. I would only need to cover my face with a spell for disguise!" He is obviously complaining but his puffed cheeks make him look like he is pouting instead.
Lucien and Adrienne smile at him affectionately as always.
Viktor spoke, "Jie, are you coming with us to the borders?"
"Well~ yes. After all, it's so boring at home. We will accompany you all the way. Now you do not have to worry about ambushes or whatever they've planned to do. I also wanted to know what they would do if they learned that Eirwen Night had come over as well~" said Eirwen.
Angela moves her eyes to her brother's lovers, "How about Brother Addie and Brother Lou? Why are you coming?"
"Accompanying my wife (honey)." The twins responded with a tone like it's a matter of fact that they are supposed to be here because Eirwen their lover is here.
Adrienne spoke, "You guys do not need to worry. As always we won't directly involve ourselves."
"But it's a different matter altogether if they get honey involved~," says Lucien with a smile but those who could properly see through it would definitely say that this angelic smile is fake.
Eirwen spoke, "As if someone could recognize me in these clothes!?"
Everyone unexpectedly retorted, "They definitely would!"
"What do you mean?" asked Eirwen.
"Jiejie, in our kingdom everyone knew that you used to wear women's clothing," said Angela.
Raine spoke, "Even in the Empire, the information about Lord Night's hobby of wearing such… clothes are also well-known."
Eirwen spoke, "Then… What's the point of making me wear this as a disguise if they would know that it's me!! Huh~" he looks at his lovers who responded to his glare with glowing eyes.
Lucien and Adrienne answered, "Because it suits you well."
[H-Host calm down. Y-You can't beat your husband in public. That's domestic violence ba~]
"Arrrgh~~"
They can only leave for the Nightmare Forest once Eirwen Night finishes his tantrums.
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Upon reaching the temple within the forest, everyone decided to take the rest of the day off. The meeting was scheduled for tomorrow. Their side decided to come over ahead of time to prevent ambushes planned by their enemies and to check the venue for the hidden traps if there were any.
The temple is not too big but it is enough to accommodate a small group of travelers. This building was protected by a grand knight and a high priest. They were tasked to report any changes in the portal connected to the Demon plane. The temple itself is sacred and is protected by a defense formation that purifies miasma and prevents lower demons and monsters from approaching. Before the war had even started, the news of demons' arrival to the mortal plane had come from here.
During the first wave of war, it was the people from this temple who held back the demons and sent the fastest message to the kingdoms which let them prepare for the incoming war. This temple was immediately retaken when the war was won by the humans. Now everyone knows the importance of this place.
The grand knight is a half-human beastkin, Akim, and a high elf priest, Sian, welcomed their arrival. These two were from the older generation and their strength is undeniable. When they heard the arrival of the young hero Viktor and the saintess, Angela coming over they immediately made preparations for them. They were truly delighted meeting the new generation of heroes like they are. It wasn't wrong to say that they admire them.
They welcomed their arrival joyously but didn't expect that the young couple wasn't the only ones in the carriage. Upon the approaching carriage, these two veterans felt an overwhelming pressure they've felt for the first time in their life.
The beastkin knight Akim spoke, "This aura… are you sure that the carriage only has little Viktor and little Angie?"
"Urrgh~ what is this level of mana's purity!? Is this even really mana?" murmured the high elf from the elven race which is extremely sensitive towards the mana. "No! This isn't mana… I'm sure it wasn't. This is divine energy!"
"Divine energy!? Aren't those things only the gods could wield?!" exclaimed Akim.
The high elf, Sian spoke, "Supposed to be. But… I do not think that only Prince Viktor and the Saintess are inside that carriage. Tell the rest of the servants to leave. We are the only ones welcoming their arrival. If I'm not wrong… there should be a supreme being inside that carriage. A demigod at least…"
"Why would a divinity get involved with this war? Isn't it supposed to be forbidden?" said Akim.
Sian frowned and retorted, "You asked me and whom should I ask!?"
Meanwhile, somewhere from the temple, two familiar figures were watching the whole scene from their room. The carriage from far away possessed the crest of Kingdom Hart. This is to let others know who was the possible passenger of the carriage.
"That's the crest of kingdom Hart. Third Prince, they are here!" said Lady Bela who was peeking through a telescope which allowed her to see things in the distance.
After failing the trials and even being useless during the war, King Argus decided to place the two of them in this desolated place to make up for their merits. This temple is the most dangerous place to be transferred to. Not only is it near the portal towards the demon plane, but its location is also at the centermost region of the Nightmare Forest. If not for the defense formation around the temple, they would have lost their lives countless times to those wandering monsters.
The third prince, Elliot Hart, spoke, "I know… This time we should secure enough standing and return to the kingdom. As for whether the demons would kill brother then… it has nothing to do with me."
