The sky above Kalin City, the imperial capital of the Djage Empire was a pure blue color. the sun was floating high up in the sky, gently wrapping all the citizens within the capital.
The sky was vast, without a single trace of clouds. Occasionally, there were a few birds flying in the sky and their cries rang out over the vast open plains.
On the highest floor of the imperial palace was a triangle platform where someone put a tall glass table with sparkling, fulgent fruits and wines.
Shad and his older sister including his other siblings sat on glass tools, talking and eating exotic fruits and drinking wine. they were watching the bustling imperial capital underneath with a relaxed expression on their faces.
Two days had already gone by since the monster hunt exam and Shad had passed it in flying colors. Right now, he was just enjoying some nice moments with his brothers and sister.
The imperial palace was the highest place in the imperial capital. From the highest floor of the palace, they could see each corners or streets of the imperial capital.
Their imperial father likes to view things from high elevation because everything he saw was tiny as though he was like a god looking down on his creations below.
When he had free time, he would often come here to watch the imperial capital, which gave him a natural pride and satisfaction and also a reminder of his purpose and goal.
Up above, Shad was observing the entire city. The imperial city was very vast. it was the most prosperous city and the luxury city of the entire Djage Empire. So many powerful nobles and businesses based here.
Silently gazing at the scene in front him. An unfathomable glow shined in his pitch black eyes
" Such a beautiful city," he whispered.
A gentle breeze blew by his ears and blew away the sound of Shad's voice.
" It is indeed beautiful, let's hope we can keep it that way because right now, our empire is on a brink of a full-scale war against the Nicholas Empire." Answered the Crown Prince, Shad's oldest brother.
He wore an azure robe fit for a high noble and his body was emanating a faint ruler aura. After spending most his time with his father and going on diplomatic mission left and right, the Crown prince Sander was becoming and acting more like a true imperial prince. He even have this faint demeanor of an Emperor , unlike Shad and Theodore.
" I am aware of that, and from the looks of it, it seemed like the Eye is behind it all. they are the ones behind all the Noble rebellion in the Mulan kingdom. Not only that, it seemed like they are the secret backer of the 3rd prince of the Nicholas Empire who plans on conquering the Mulan Kingdom to show that he is fit to be the Next Emperor of the Nicholas Empire."
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" What he doesn't know was the Eye just want the two Empires to go into a full-scale war. No matter who wins or lose, they are the ones that will reap all the benefits. This 3rd prince must be full himself thinking that he can control the Eye. Even though he could become the next Emperor, he would just be a puppet for the Eye." Answer Theodore while sipping his glass of wine.
Unlike Sander, Theodore was more like a strategist and a general. he likes commanding army and going to all sort of military expedition.
Listening to his brothers talking, Shad did not say anything. it's not like he was not close to them but he didn't know what to say. He didn't know anything about politics or the things that were going on all the affiliated kingdoms under the Djage Empire's rule. He was more like a training maniac. All he cares was about getting stronger.
In fact, unlike his other siblings, Shad had never left the imperial capital, except for his training. Nonetheless, he still knew how dangerous the Eye was.
It was an evil Organizations which the main goal was to dominate the whole Egul Continent. they have infiltrated every empire and small kingdoms within the Egul continent, from lesser nobles to grand nobles.
Aside from that, The Eye has dominated the whole underground trades within the continent. it could be said to trade in anything from weapons to slaves.
" To make matter worse, the Crown prince of the Draco empire who pretends to be the friend of that bastard is using him as well in order to make the two Empires go to war."
The Djage Empire and The Nicholas were located in the South part of the Dark Forest, they've been fighting for many years, with no clear distinction between the two. Neither of them had been able to extend their territory they influenced, but many smart people knew that even if they could break the balance, they would not do it.
The moment the balance of power between the Djage Empire and the Nicholas Empire was broken, The Draco Empire including the Bartolo Empire would make their move which would be detrimental to them.
The Four Great Empire have lorded over the Egul Continent for centuries, As they grew stronger and need more resources, they were getting tired of Sharing this huge pie known as the Egul content. That's why they were waiting for one of the Empire to slip up and go to war with one another while they will reap the benefit like a fisherman.
Because of this risk, this balance of power had continued till now. there was no one that broke this balance and there was no one that plans to break this balance unless they have an Archmage in the legend as their backer.
" Assaholes, tomorrow is the coming of age ceremony of my beloved little brother, can we talk about what we will give him as presents instead."
Said a girl wearing a purple mage's outfit, she was silently got off from the table and walked over Shad. the tight fitting robe perfectly outlined her body. her body had this right curves that would make people's imaginations run wild. her smile under the sun was too bright and her eyes seemed to shine brightly in the sunlight.
Seeing this beautiful smile on their little sister's face. the two brothers knew that they were about to be screwed. despite being an imperial princess and unable to fight for the throne, they were still afraid of her.
Not because she was powerful but because she was the only princess in this generation of the imperial family. Rather it was their imperial uncles or his other sisters, none of them gave birth to a girl in this generation except for their imperial father.
As such that little demoness became the pearl in the eyes of their mother. however, that's not the reason she was hard to deal with. the main reason was because she was like a pearl in their great-grandfather' eyes as well. he doted on her so much that it made them envious. He literally gave her everything she wanted as such, she became like a spoiled brat.
One has to understand that their Great-grandfather was the most powerful person within the Empire, and even throughout the whole Egul Continent, he was among the top three. just a single word from him can strip them from the throne.
"I already have my present already. I will give it to little brother tomorrow during the ceremony." answered the crown prince with a depressing smile on his face, he really doesn't want to deal with this little sister of his. she can be really unreasonable sometimes, despite that, he still loves her a lot.
" Me too," hurriedly answered Theodore.
Seeing how they afraid of Viviana, Shad couldn't help but smile. he really likes this unorthodox family of his. while princes and princesses of other Empires were scheming and fighting against one another for the Throne, his siblings were living in harmony with one another. It was truly a blessing.
" Ohh I see, good for you. anyway, I don't have enough money to buy a present for beloved little brother, why don't my two favorite brothers lend me some money and I will go to the auction today with my beloved little brother to buy him something nice and rare." Said, Viviana, as she extended her hand to them.
The two of them did not dare to refute or argue as they both gave her two small pouches filled with platinum coins with a depressing smile on their faces because they know that they will never see that money again.
She checked the pouches and nod with a satisfied smile on her face. without even thanking them, she dragged Shad downstairs who had a helpless smile on his face. He really felt sorry for his two brothers of his, they just got robbed in broad daylight. the worst thing is, they got rob in the imperial palace which was like the most secure place within the Empire.