[Throne Room]
The group was now facing the King Emperor of Eldion Empire when all of the people inside watching the scene play out suddenly perks up as they heard the praise of the King Emperor to the male person in front of the group
"How much I know about you? I know about you? Only to be precise the rumors of your achievements of course" said the King Emperor happily
After that Duke Agra followed up what King Emperor Ergo had said
"You have participated in the defense in the Ingra kingdom to stop the invasion of demon army! You single handedly fought and killed the army's commander in which breaks the enemies army apart! Not only that but before the huge battle occured it also happens that you got assaulted by an demonic beast during the night and it also turns out that you defeated it and killed it!" Said Duke Agra
Hearing that the spectators especially the different royalties looked at the person in question with amazement and respect, they didn't even know that such a strong character was the one who was standing before his majesty
As for the Hero's party they only give out nodding expression as they already learned about this information in advance
"So what I did back then caught your interest! So can you tell me on what grounds did your majesty summons me?" Said Kaido indifferently
After hearing that the King Emperor spoke up again
"I know for sure that you yourself have an such extraordinary strength but such strength would only reach so much... I propose that I ask of you to join the Hero's party and become his companion in his quest to save this world!... With such strong companions you would see that your strength would increase... after all one's strength can only increase if your acquaintances are strong too" said the King Emperor himself
With the King Emperor's words the surrounding spectators awed in admiration and jealousy to how much prospect his majesty sees within Kaido if he joined the Hero's party
As for Kaido's companions especially Melfina and Okou they clenched their fist as they hold back their anger as they watched how the King Emperor looks down on them and tried to get their beloved master
"This old fart!" Cursed Okou as he gritted his teeth in anger
While for Rebecca she was truly helpless on just how much shameless is the King Emperor just to disregard Kaido's companions after all they've been with him for almost three months already
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As for princess Ingrid she sigh I. Disappointment as she sees through the King Emperor desire to claim Kaido from their kingdom and completely disregarded his companions feelings
"I should've have known" she muttered in dissapointment
Since their in a foreign land the group can't do anything to this empire and completely remained on stand by
When the Hero's party saw Kaido's companions reaction they also felt that this isn't fair too even the hero Hibiki and princess Lily also felt that this wasn't right but how could they refute the King Emperor's words when they are also depending on his backing, so they remained silent as they watched
When the atmosphere got tensed, Kaido's reply completely stunned all of the spectating people
"I refuse!" He said flatly
"If your telling me to abandon them then I refuse! This people are handpicked by me to join me! And if you think you can disregard them then at the same time you also are disregarding me! So why do you think would I accept your offer?" He asks
After he said that everyone was speechless as Kaido flatly refused the King Emperor Ergo's words... After who was he? He was only the person who has the most power in the human society that is
When other people begun to criticize Kaido's decision the King Emperor and the Duke themselves remained calm as they said
"We expected that answer after all! We could have offered you wealth and glory but you rejected them for only by a mere connection... So how about this... Tomorrow afternoon we shall have a exhibition match between the Hero's party against yours! Three battles! The first to defeat all three representative wins... We will show you just how much benefit you will have if you joined the Hero's party!..." Said the King Emperor
After hearing that the spectators became excited for the upcoming exhibition match, as for the Hero's party of course Alda became excited for he will have a chance to exchange blows with the party who defeated the demon's army while for the others only nervousness and anticipation can be seen
"Alright! If you win I'll gladly join the Hero's party but if I win only partnership in the hero's quest are allowed... But let me remind you! I hate being under someone else control" said Kaido
When he said that the King Emperor smiled in delight
"That is a deal!"
As he said that the spectators begun to cheer as they can't wait for the exhibition match to happen
"With this it concludes the greetings! Everyone tonight we will have a ball as a debut party for the Hero with that you can interact with him so please wear your best clothing!" Announced the Duke
As he said that people started to leave the room excitedly and when Kaido's group was the last one in the visitors group they headed out
When they were outside Okou and Melfina can't even look up to Kaido as they felt shame for having him defend them but Kaido himself patted their shoulder as he said
"No one should look down on you guys! Because if someone insults you! Then that only means they insulted my decision in picking you guys" said Kaido
As he said that they looks up at him in marvel
Seeing their.improved complexion he urged them to move on but before they could truly leave a male voice sounded out and called Rebecca
"Rebecca!"
When Rebecca turned around her eyes shook involuntarily as she said
"Father?"