The Kollaria kingdom was known for the celebration of the full moon. When we entered the kingdom, we already expected that the full moon would show its face in the upcoming days. Citizens believe that it’s the time when something miraculous happens in their lives. This sort of belief was the fruit of ignorance of astrology, not yet discovering the exploration of the imaginary space and the never-ending beyond.

Within the walled kingdom of Kollaria lies another inner wall containing the royalty’s castle. Rox, as a temporary member of the kingdom’s researchers, was invited by the king to explore the wonders of astrology. The royal family may have an interest in star tracing and marketing horoscopes. They also invited us, Rox’s pretend siblings, to formally introduce ourselves and our family.

Yesterday, when I led a meeting about the connection of the children’s kidnapping to the stones, Rox informed us about this invitation and the rules when talking to the king. We shouldn’t show the chaotic butter behind our faces as it will tear Rox’s reputation to the minimal bottom. I'm in Quimora mode right now. I might try my best to hold back any pranks… I suppose.

“Ten times the dosage for the New Bloods. That would strengthen the growth of the minuscule residents.”

“That would be best if no abnormalities appear.”

As we came across the gates, we encountered a familiar unyielding face, Undra Grivuke, talking to a lunatic… a gradient-green-haired weirdo who wore a chemical-painted lab coat and wielded a smile in high weeds. As soon as we interrupted their conversation, Undra gave us a cold glare.

Rox bowed and asked, “Mr. Grivuke, I’m Roxeanne Alligot. As per the king’s request, I brought my siblings to introduce themselves formally to the kingdom. We’ll be in your care from now on.”

“Sure,” Undra coldly replied with a stare darting directly at Ellen, even though she was currently wearing not-so-revealing formal clothes. Ellen crossed her arms and gazed away from the threatening aura she received.

With excitement, the madman approached Rox and clasped her hands together. His eyes glittered when he asked, “Are you the infamous researcher who studied the stars? I’m Arborth, a scholar of herbal medicine. I’m completely alienated from the profession of discovering the wonders beyond the clouds, and when I heard it, it piqued my interest! I’ve been more than glad to meet you in person.”

“R–Right,” Rox fakely laughed as Arborth shook her hand.

“And… you got some lovely siblings with you,” Arborth uttered, gazing across our faces until his eyes were fixated on Kingsley. “They look like a strong dependable family. If possible, I’ll be glad to be a part of your family.”

Eew! That’s the first word that came into my mind. Was he trained socially? For some reason, he joked like our personal spaces overlapped. I suppose I’m not the only one who finds him irritating.

“Arborth, may you please stop bugging the king’s guests?” Undra asked as he soon walked into the castle.

“Sure! But let me witness the wonders of the stars that will be introduced to the king! Don’t worry, my presence won’t interrupt the ongoing ceremony.”

Like hell, he won't!

As soon as we reached the king’s throne room, we kneeled on the marble floor as a sign of respect. At this point, I’m constantly thinking about what Quimora would do in this situation. Quartz pillars, large tinted banners on walls showing the kingdom’s emblem, an oldie in a chair, a 5-year nostalgia struck within me. But now, it’s Rox who’s controlling the conversation with the king, Ar Kolaria.

Beside him was his daughter Melani, a royal-dressed girl standing short, equating to his height even when he was sitting. Her hair shares the same fuschia color as her father’s hair. Judging from her face, her age shouldn’t be far from Gavin or Mary. As far as we know, she’s already in this world’s legal age for marriage.

“Your Highness, I, the astrologist Roxeanne Alligot, endeavored to broadcast the becoming of the undiscovered plane beyond this world. What’s beyond the clouds would be an enchanting expedition through countless probabilities. For I proved my claim that the never-ending space beyond the clouds was filled with stars, including the source of our daylight called the Sun.”

The king pitched his chin with a smile. “I never heard the great Oviton’s fruit-bearing another name. Sun, was it? It’s been decades since a philosopher courageously declared to bypass written history. Only our ancestors from thousands of years would be able to delineate the hundreds of light sources that pass beyond us per day.”

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Oviton was the propagator of Eternity, a belief that indicates that there's no real end and it cycles through the beginning. He possesses the Philosopher's Stone and knows the history more than anyone else. It is believed that due to his light elemental abilities, he bore fruits that lit the world in specified times. Historians may have believed that and scattered the fake law, not until Science came.

“I don’t mean to be rude, but I, one who witnessed what’s beyond imagination, would bet my life to vouch that there’s only one Sun and only one moon. The world isn’t as flat as the tones of millennial rapper songs.”

“Millennial wrapper songs?” Ar narrowed his eyes and rested his chin on his fist while his elbow supported it from the chair. “Vouch for your claim. Even I who only believed in the written tales was completely unknown to this discovery.”

“Before we proceed, I will present to you a recording device I invented from my homeland.” Rox pulled her phone out and clicked the record button on the camera. The nearby guards alerted their weapons, but the king’s gesture calmed them. “This gadget can record certain moments even without the need for human memories. I’ve recorded the time when I spoke here. This will be proof that what this gadget contained was mere truth.”

Rox circled while holding the camera, even zooming the king and his daughter in view. After recording, she asked the guards to check its possible dangers before presenting the gadget to the king. Rox approached the throne to privately speak with Ar. As the king soon viewed the spectacular moment in the near past, his mouth slacked in awe, causing his eyes to widen.

He caressed his beard and laughed, “What a spectacular contrivance! I’ve never seen such a magical device capable of not only showing real-time events but also saving it physically. If I only had this innovation, I would savor moments of the time I’ve spent with my family.”

Rox whispered, “It is awe. However, the next thing I’ll say would be personally a secret between the two of us. We’ve come a long way from our country, the Tokyo Megapolis, just to forge the truth from the well-versed lie the universe enveloped.”

“Y–You’re from that isolated country of unknown origin!? You’re not here to invade us, aren’t you?” The king gasped from shock, in which his hand flew to his chest.

Rox showed footage of her walking together with Guinelle and Quimora in the crowded streets of the Megapolis. The number of people passing through made the nearby stores and the buildings lively. “This is how peaceful the Megapolis was.”

While watching, Ar displayed a grin that reached from ear to ear. He chuckled, “I would love to visit such a colorful place one day. Since this is a private matter, I assume that you’re one of their missionaries who aims to scatter knowledge across the world?”

Rox shook her head and replaced the footage of the ground. Accompanied by the sounds of a countdown, the view hastily enlarged as the view grew in size. Accompanied by partial views of flames, the ground soon appeared small until the camera surpassed the clouds. As the view was gradually overtaken by blue darkness, the camera rotated to the world, showing its oblate spheroid shape.

“This is the sole proof that our world wasn't as flat as everyone knew. Only the stars, the sun, and the moon circled us, giving birth to the illusion that we’re always given light by gods. The fact that the land was stepping on, an inhabitable star, was only a billionth of a part of a massive speck of dust called the galaxy.”

As Rox came back to us, Ar clapped as loud as he could. Soon, the guards and the princess followed without having a clue about what they were talking about. “Bravo! I’m not wrong to cooperate with a delightful prodigy like you! My position as royalty should be low compared to geniuses like you.”

From the praises she received, Rox didn’t beam nor dent a lip. She knew that the knowledge she provided to others was only stolen wisdom from another dimension. She continued, “I’ll soon be providing a certain magnified gear specifically for viewing the stars billions of feet away. I’ll be glad to witness your reaction the moment you see the stars in person.”

“Huhuhu! I’ll be excited when that moment comes,” Ar chuckled and soon circled his gaze around us, Rox’s fake family members. “So… These are your siblings? They seem to be the kindest person I’ve ever encountered in all of my first impressions.”

The king’s eyes fixated on me, a child pretending to be innocent and maidenly. “You’re the youngest, it seems. You should be the same age as my lovely Melani here. May I know your name, young lady?”

“Q… Quimora…” I stuttered with a shrill tiny voice. Soon I heard a quick sigh from Rox who tried to hold her laughter.

“Don’t be shy, little girl. You’ll soon end up with a fine pretty man deserving you. All it takes for love is to choose the right person for the better future,” Ar said, followed by a laughter that closed his eyes.

“What a corny Krystan aristocratic joke. Utters from blue blood disrupt my sense of hearing.” This statement slipped out of my mouth, murmured by a deep voice unknown to everyone. The king’s laughter halted, forcing his eyes to open wide. “Who’s that?”

The guards even looked sideways, figuring out where the voice came from. Rox bowed her head, hiding her face from the king while gazing at me with her synthetic emerald eyes. I smiled with warmth in response.

While the guards figured out the source of the mysterious voice, Xenos appeared behind us through his shadow ability. He carried Gavin who wore the ‘Forever 15’ shirt that I gave him. Soon, the guards surrounded him, but he was left unfazed. As soon as he dropped Gavin, he announced,

“Hey blue-blood toniest von dude, the polonial-gay of the decade, you sure be dandy for a white privileged mustard patch. Your Billy the jellyfish of your canyon country cried before your castle lips wearing a Forever 15 shirt, begging for your cereal assistance. Aren’t you an aristobrat, aristoshit for neglecting your chalant Kollarian’s concerns?”

Just hearing that high-toned voice of millennial complaints, I knew that we messed up big time.