Dangerous loyalty『Tartaglia x MR』

LVIII

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"You're saying that the little prince is two-faced? I'll believe it when I see it! That child has always been timid–"Pulcinella was quickly cut off by La Signora.
"Then you haven't been around as of late...That prince is no longer docile or timid... He's a monster on his own level and his Harem isn't just for show, each man has something worth forty skilled members of the Fatui... Especially since he took in Dottore and allowed Pantalone to return to his side...If I were you Pulcinella, I would bow to him willingly just to survive."

"You can't be serious..."

"She's telling the truth. I've witnessed something terrifying myself, that once meek prince is growing into power of his own. At this point, it's either to stay out of his way or be taken down. That is a man on a mission and I would prefer to stay clear of him while that mission takes place."Everyone could only stare at Pierro, hell they even noticed that the older man didn't even take a sip of his favorite tea. It was untouched and cold, his experience with the new and improved prince left quite an impression on him.
"Hm...I would like to see what you're talking about. I doubt that his Majesty has changed that much in such a short time."

"Capitano, this is a warning. Do not displease that boy, I know the best out of everyone here."La Signora had a dark look in her eyes, having the loyal wolf beat her within an inch of her life left a scar mentally and physically. The blond was left with a permanent limp.
Capitano nods his head and leaves the conference room. Columbiana giggles as she snacks on the tea cookies put out.
"What's so funny, Columbiana?"

"Ooh~ you know! Hehehe, his Majesty will soon take the throne~"

"How dare you–"

"Hush now, we all know this. The only people who care about her royal pain in the ass are you and Pierro~"This causes La Signora to back down, what she said was true. Not even Capitano cared about the current ruler.
"An Archon who is not loved by her people but is feared. Then we have the prince, loved and respected by all! That boy isn't two-faced, he's merely showing his enemies what it's like to know fear, to crumble under his gaze, and to feel like the dirt underneath his feet. If anything he reminds me of myself. We may look dainty and docile but we're ruthless and cunning paired with a beautiful smile."Columbiana stands from his seat and leaves, singing gently as she walks.
"Where are the other two? Sandrone and Arlecchino."

"They are on a mission."

"...."

"What Columbiana said is true. Her highness is falling far from favor with her people and they see the prince as a Beacon of hope in this snow-riddled land. The citizens are begging to thrive under the watchful gaze of the prince. They sing praise to the prince and not their current ruler.."

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"Gee, calm down you guys! No more sparing, Heidi and Cyno made something called Baklava for us to snack on."M/n's voice carries to the others who were training on the battlefield; Childe, Diluc, Dainsleif, and Scaramouche. Baizhu was happily sipping on tea with Aether and going over healing methods that would best suit those who fight in a certain style. Hibiki was in a small dragon form sleeping peacefully in M/n's arms, while Pantalone and Dottore enjoyed their downtime before having to attend to assignments.

As Heidi and Cyno place the plates on the picnic table, Pantalone suddenly jumps to his feet and blocked M/n's view of an uninvited guest.
"I greet the first snow of Snezhnaya."

"Pantalone, stand down. Good afternoon Capitano."Pantalone steps to the side extremely weary of the giant man who decided to drop by at random. This of course annoyed M/n, he wanted to spend time together with those he cared for but why would Capitano be here?
"May I know your reason–"

"Your majesty! Look what Alois, Lilia, and I found today!"It was Verose running over followed by the other two. M/n had noticed that the three weren't present and were waiting for them to show up.
"What did you–IS THAT A FUCKING ICE TIGER CUB?!"