----------Ivy’s POV----------
[Mom] *Sigh* “Well, while I loved spending time with you so far, it’s time for you to go to the castle.”
[Me] “Ehh?”
[Mom] “Oh! And I almost forgot to tell you! I’m pregnant!”
[Me] “EHH?!”
Right when I was hoping for an adopted sister, you tell me you’re pregnant! Why?! I mean, a sibling is nice and all, but I didn’t want them to have your charm! Well… I guess its fine as long as they don’t have too much charm.
[Dad] “Well, time to go to the castle!”
Dad took out a fist-sized, cyan colored crystal that had symbols drawn all over it. He suddenly began pouring some mana into it and Dad, Mom, and I were transported to another place. As soon as the cyan light (why is it all cyan?) dimmed and then disappeared, I looked around.
The first thing I saw was a massive castle looming ahead of me. I looked as if it had three stories, all of which could fit three of my houses stacked on top of one another. Why were the stories so large? Let’s not even mention how wide the castle was. This is supposed to be the castle just for devils?! Are you kidding?! It looked as if it could fit the entire human race within its wall!
Right… let’s focus on not embarrassing myself when entering this place. Who knows how many devils are in that place, including the royal family and the nobility. Left foot, right foot, left foot, right foot…
…Is there something wrong with the sky? Why is it a dark purple? Furthermore, I see the stars and two moons. Are we even on Aredia anymore?
[Mom] “This is a separate space that connects to Aredia. It would be considered its own world if only it were ten times larger. For now, it’s just called the Land of the Devils.”
[Dad] “Let’s go in, shall we?”
[Me] “Sure…”
Right as we enter the humungous front door of the castle, a middle-ish aged looking man comes forward to greet us. He looks to be in his late 40’s or early 50’s, I can’t tell…
[Man] “Welcome to the Devil Castle”
[Mom & Dad] “Thank you, Your Majesty”
Oh… so he’s the king… why luck?!
[Me] “Thank you, Your Majesty.”
[King] “Oh, so it this Royal Devil and is also known as a goddess?”
When did this rumor spread?! To the king, no less!?!
[Mom] “You are correct, Your Majesty.”
[King] “Come! Come, let us talk more in the throne room!”
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We follow the king as he leads us to the throne room. When I walk in, I immediately see the gold throne with a red cushion on the seat part. This is also a large space before the throne, and this is the place where Mom, Dad, and I stand while the king goes up to his throne and sits.
[King] “If you don’t mind, would you show me your true form, Ivy?”
[Me] “Yes, Your Majesty”
It is starting to get annoying to repeat the phrase ‘Your Majesty’. Is this how others feel when they address me as ‘Ivy-sama’ or ‘Goddess Ivy’? If so, I feel sorry for them, but I did tell them to stop calling me that. It’s not like I am forcing them or anything, though.
Slightly stretching, I prepare myself to allow my devil side out. I glance at everyone in the room, consisting of my parents and the king, and make sure they are ready too. I then relax and my devil side comes out.
I feel my horns grow from my head, my tail and wings come out shortly after. I’m glad that my clothes were made with small holes for my wings and tail. Well, the hole for my tail has a piece of cloth that comes over it that is long enough to cover it even if I jump.
Instantly my parents and the king bow before me. Crud… I forgot this would happen… I can’t just let the king bow to me…
[Me] “Y-you may rise!”
[King] “Hmm… it seems that you are indeed a royal devil, just like my eldest son.”
[Dad] “Wait, so there is another royal devil in existence?! Why haven’t we heard of this, Your Majesty?”
[King] “I have decided to keep his blood a secret and have informed the rest of the devil community that he is a noble devil. This is to allow him to grow up without being too spoiled.”
The king gives us a while to soak in this information. I am confused because I could have sworn I have heard of this scenario before. Just where have I heard this? Meh, I give up. I’ll find out sooner or later, probably.
[King] “Well, come on. Let us begin the coronation ceremony. Oh, and Ivy?”
[Me] “Yes, Your Majesty?”
[King] “You are to call me father, okay?
Ehh?! A-alright then…
[Me] “Yes, Father”
Now I have a ‘Dad’, a ‘Mom’, and a ‘Father’. The only reason I don’t have a ‘mother’ is because the queen, unfortunately, died a few years back. This is, at least, what I have heard from the palace maids so far. Seriously, how much do palace maids gossip? I always thought that the whole thing was exaggerated, who would have known that maids could gossip so much?
I went back into human form and followed the king. The king brought us out to a large ballroom, and my parents went and joined into the crowd. The crowd consisted of MANY devils, like, I think that it’s not just the nobles that came…
Breath in, breath out, breath in, breath out… I can do this.
I put on a determined face and walked up to the king and kneeled. He then said some speech, that I didn’t hear due to nervousness, and declared me his adopted daughter. I then, as instructed, went into devil form and everyone bowed.
[Me] “You may rise.”
[Crowd] “Thank you, Your Highness.”
… Now that’s stuck with me?!
New Title: Devil Princess
You are now the princess of all devils. Your name and presence now hold more authority than it did before, which can extend to other races.
New Title: Possible Royal Successor
You now hold the possibility to become the ruler of all devils. You are now qualified to fight for the throne.
Good Luck… oh wait… miss unfortunate… Pft…
The blue box is still bullying me! Also, why am I a possible royal successor?! Isn’t your son supposed to inherit the throne? Why am I a possibility? KING!!!
----------Jace’s POV----------
I’m standing at a coronation ceremony for my new little sister. She is to become my sister, a princess of the devils. I have heard that she is like me, a Royal Devil. Just because she is a Royal Devil does not mean that she has royal blood. This girl is beneath me. I am the Royal Successor and have royal blood flowing through me.
I watch as she walks out of a doorway in the corner of the room. She walks with the utmost grace and elegance, and her charm is beyond this realm. I find myself staring, and manage to break my stare. How disgusting, paying attention to a lower blooded devil.
I watch as my father starts his speech and am dumbfounded by what he says. Did… did my father seriously just make her a royal successor?! She is unworthy!!! It is I that has royal blood!
Title Change: Royal Successor --> Possible Royal Successor
You now hold the possibility to become the ruler of all devils. You are now qualified to fight for the throne.
Madly, I look in her direction to see her response to this. She is just standing there with no changes in expression and is coldly looking out at the crowd. Her entire figure is sprouting royalty, and I can’t help but think of how much better she fits the title of Royal Successor than I. It only lasted for a second before I brought myself back to reality. She. Is. Below. Me.
Suddenly, when asked, her devil form comes out. Her horns are the definition of elegance and curve delicately in. Her wings are sophisticated bat-type wings, and the red lines on them represent her grace unlike mine, which just shows strength. Her tail is slick and the end has a diamond shaped tip that could easily skewer others. Her refined look is just emphasized by her devil features, and I almost find myself bowing with the crowd.
How could I have thought that this perfection was below me? It is obvious that she isn’t. She is my royal sister, so it is my duty to protect her. Yes, protect her from all the wolves. Especially since I heard she will be going to the same school that I am planning to go to. I must get stronger for her. For my Ivy.