Chapter 12 - The Greatest Man in the Universe

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Rito and Lala came downstairs to see Ryuto, Zastin, and Mikan sitting at the table having breakfast.

Mikan: Rito, Lala-san, good morning.

Zastin: Lala-sama, good morning.

Rito: Wait, you're here again, Zastin?

Zastin: Son-in-law, you underestimate me if you think I'm merely here for rice and sustenance.

Mikan: Zastin-san, you've got some on you.

She gently plucks a grain of rice off Zastin's cheek and pops it into her mouth. Zastin's face turns crimson.

Ryuto: You're blushing pretty hard there, Zastin.

Zastin: I-I am perfectly fine!

Rito: Uh-huh. Sure. But seriously, if it's not the rice, then what are you hanging around for?

Zastin: I have something important to discuss with you, and I figured that Ryuto-dono should hear this as well.

Ryuto raises an eyebrow, while Rito gives an unsure look. The two brothers follow Zastin to the backyard.

Ryuto: So, what's this about?

Zastin: Well... it's a bit complicated.

Rito: That doesn't sound good.

Zastin: Yeah... The truth is...

(Flashback)

Inside a spaceship, Zastin sips tea while reviewing some data, when one of his men approaches him.

Guard: Captain Zastin.

Zastin: What is it?

Guard: An urgent transmission. King Deviluke is on the hotline.

Zastin: Alright, put him through right away.

Guard: Yes, sir!

A large projection screen lights up, revealing a shadowy figure with ominous glowing red eyes.

A large projection screen lights up, revealing a shadowy figure with ominous glowing red eyes

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???: Yo, Zastin. How are things over there?

Zastin: Sir! Everything is stable here on Earth. No unusual activity to report.

???: Heh. I figured you'd say that.

Zastin: Yes, sir!

???: So, is Lala doing well?

Zastin: Of course...

???: Good to hear. Because... the truth is, our conquest of Kamerurengo wrapped up faster than anticipated. So, I thought I'd make a little trip to your location.

Zastin: That's...

???: What? I remembered that I haven't seen my daughter's fiancé from Earth yet. I'm thinking of dropping by on my way back.

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