I'm now five. Five years old, and I can walk, run, and talk like a normal person. More importantly, I am now of age where I can start building the Legion again. For the past few months I've been trying to get the others to join the Legion. However, those little shits are still jealous of me and my awesome power so I haven't really had the best of luck. Since the playpen is for little infants as well, we can no longer enter the room since we qualify as "big kids" now and need to act our age and-then-some. So I haven't really seen the other kids as often as I used to...which kind of sucks.

"Yo Tsubasa, congrats on turning five. You can now talk and everything. Honestly we've been waiting for you for ages dude". Solomon said.

"I knooow, I was sick and tired of being a baby. I can actually voice my opinions now." I spoke.

"So what now, are we going to hold a meeting or something?" Solomon asked.

"Exactly, we need to gather our thoughts and our plans ahead of time. We need to properly access our situation. Get Constantia and Kemo okay? I'll get the maids and Garland." I told.

"Who's who again?" Solomon asked.

I looked at him dumbfounded, "You're joking right Solomon..." I squinted my eyes.

"No seriously bro" Solomon interjected.

"Tch...sigh...Constantia is Sam and Kemo is Hana, okaaay Solomon?" I talked slowly.

"Oh yeah, gotcha boss!" Then Solomon ran off.

I shook my head. "Damnit he's such an- ugh nevermind".

-

The castle is huge. It's bigger than the orphanage and the facility in my past life combined. Whoever made the layout of the castle was a genius. Room after room, hallway after hallway. Honestly, I would get lost without a map but somehow, I managed.

"Garland," I called, "Garlaaaand!" I go downstairs to the main entrance and spot Garland waiting there patiently.

"Oh, Princess Tsubasa well it's a pleasure to see you, is something wron-" Garldand talking ; in pain since I kicked his shin.

"Don't ever call me Princess again" I spoke embarrassed, "Tsubasa is just fine when we're alone"

"Duly noted." Garland squealed

"I request a meeting room for a secret discussion. Can you do that for me Garland" I order.

"Yes, very good, I'll make the preparations right away Tsubasa" He bowed and walked away.

-

"Now to find Nagai, Belros, and Branelle...hmm..." I thought to myself, scratching my head “I guess I could ask my mother if she saw Belros, hopefully Nagai and Branelle are with her.”

I go back upstairs and down a hall reaching my room, which is to say it’s also my mother’s room. For some reason ever since I was a baby my mother has always been a bit overbearing and gave me no quarter. We even sleep together in the same bed. I don’t mind it all too much since I never had a mom before until now. So it’s actually a comforting feeling. Maybe this is just how moms behave. I open the large door.

I saw my mother relaxing on the balcony looking over the Hellscape that is our domain. As per usual she was wearing her usual black silk dress exposing her big busty cleavage with gold accents, stirrup stocking fit with a garter strap and black heels. She looked back at me with her usual black mascara accentuating her black eyes with white pupils. She looked at me scornfully as if I ruined her moment of reflection. But I knew her for the past five years that this was a front. She’s a bonafide tsundere. To me my mother was absolutely breath taken. To be born from her was nothing short of a miracle. Not only because I was born the strongest species of monster but also because, well, she’s my mother. I am proud to call myself her daughter.

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“Mother!” I spoke.

“Tsubasa” She answered.

“Have you seen Belros by any chance mother”

“I do believe I have come to join me for tea and I’ll tell you where she is.”

“There’s the catch I was waiting for…” I scratch my head and sigh.

“What, too old to have tea time with your mother now are you? You used to enjoy our tea time. It’s not like I get lonely when my daughter is away scheming things with her hooligan friends of lower branch…except for the Lich girl, she seems nice.”

“Mother I told you not to bad mouth my friends please, and it’s not that I don’t want to drink tea with my favorite mother but I have important business that requires Belros’ attention” I spoke exasperated. With my stubby little legs I hopped onto a chair next to a coffee table and pursued the selection of tea packets. My mother is just staring at me as I make my selection.

I picked up the peppermint tea packet and began to pour my cup full of hot water.

“Peppermint tea is it.” mother Vazeth judged my selection and let out a small giggle very unlike her. “Your father likes peppermint too”.

“Really, I really wish I could meet father, why does he never have time for any of his kids…don’t we mean anything to him?

I watch her gaze drift off into space, her face gets a little sad, and then she composed herself.

She sighs and says,

"You are a Baphomet, princess Tsubasa, and a queen to be. Learn this lesson now, Tsubasa, nobles and royalty do not show emotion. Nobles especially. Emotion is a weakness. Remember the rule, hide and protect those weaknesses or else they'll be exploited. The weak will not survive, so you must learn to power through and keep a straight face. And as the child of a king and his queen, you must learn to follow the rules set by society."

"But that's dumb. What about a loving parent?" I was irritated.

"Loving parents exist. I'm lucky enough to have a husband who expresses love. There are exceptions. But a young noble should not expect much. Do not express your feelings. Keep a poker face and learn to deceive. Remember the saying "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer."

"That doesn't sound healthy at all." I said plainly.

"What did I just say...sigh" Vazeth narrowed her brow.

"Mother, that's stupid, and nonsensical. Why are emotions bad?" I asked.

"Emotions lead us astray. All emotions. If one lets their anger take over, they'll do rash and stupid things. If one lets love influence them, their judgment becomes impaired. If one lets depression consume them, they will stay in a depressive state. You are not immortal. There is a lot that can kill you. So you can't let your emotions or fear get to you. Conquering, domination, those are the emotions that every Demon should strive for. Learn the art of manipulation."

A small pause between us two as we drink our tea and look into the twilight sky. The wind blew peacefully and warmth filled the air. "It's a beautiful day today" I say somberly.

"It truly is my little child." Vazeth spoke softly, which betrays her stern expression. At this point it's logical to assume she has a resting bitch face.

"Hey mother? You love me don't you? I asked.

"Of course, you're my beloved child. My child, my pride and joy. I will always care for you.

"And you are a good parent, correct?"

"Well thank yo-"

"That's not what I mean, I'm not fishing for compliments here"

"I understand the question, and yes, I would consider myself a good parent." She smiled. "Where are you taking this Tsubasa?"

"Wouldn't a good parent always love their kids no matter what?"

"Of course! Otherwise, they wouldn't be a good parent."

"So why can't the king be a good parent and spend time with his children even for a little bit. Don't the King's own feelings matter in regards to his children"

"He's a busy man"

"But-

"Enough"

"Mother"

"No more of this"

"Mother I-

"I will not discuss this any further, that is the end of the discussion, is that clear?!"

Ooh I think I touched a nerve, let's walk it back. "Of course mother. Loud and clear as day." I finish my tea. "Soooo...Belros?"

"She may be in the royal garden with some of the other maids tending to the flowers.” Vazeth answered.

"Oh, okay, thanks, mother" I said gladly

"Anytime, make sure you take the right corridor and the first room on the left, if I'm not mistaken."

"Will do." As soon as I finished that sentence I leaped off the chair and ran towards the exit.

"Be careful, don't fall again! Make sure you're not running and reading a book at the same time!" she yelled.

“Oh come on it was one time!”

Vazeth snickers.”And I’ll never let it down. It was humorous.”

I made my way down the right corridor and the first room to the left and as I walked I found the door leading to the royal garden. I opened the door and before me was a beautiful sight

The Royal Gardens had a collection of flora and fauna. Plants from various places ranging from the elven country, beastmen lands, the human country, and many more. From the most mundane plant life to the rarest and deadliest of plants, the gardens are a cornucopia.

In the garden I saw maids tending to the flowers...I even saw one maid get eaten by a huge venus fly trap and then got spat out. I saw a dryad use her plant-base magic to bloom beautiful spider lilies and there next to her I saw Belros, Nagai, and Branelle helping out.

"Yo Belros!" I shouted.

She looked back at me and smiled warmly…