"Percy, Lady Dalia. Good to see you both." Prince Quinus said as he nodded his head.
"Sorry, it took us so long to return, my Lord," Percy said, bowing his head respectfully to the prince.
Quinus shook his head, "No need to apologize. I have confidence there was justification for you two to go and run off on your own."
"Yes, Beta. There was. I caught the scent of the one that betrayed you and Alpha back in the Tomb of the Horde," Dalia said as she bowed her head to the prince.
"Oh? Is this so? I'm assuming that he wasn't on the battlefield," Prince Quinus said as he narrowed his gaze at the woods in the distance.
Percy nodded, "Yes. He was hiding in the woods close by. We had to move quickly before he disappeared again."
Quinus smiled as he looked at the two of them. "Lady Dalia. Percy. You two have become quite a formidable team. Thank you. And Lady Dalia, I would like to make you an official member of the Royal Guard. If you're interested that is?"
Dalia looked up at Percy. Then back at the prince. "Will I have to be away from Alpha?"
"No. It will give you more authority within the kingdom. I want you to become Rya's personal retainer," Quinus said with a smile.
Dalia nodded her head, "But I already have a life debt to Alpha. Why go through all that trouble?"
"Because I don't wish for some noble or knight to push you around because they use their statue on you. When it comes to life in the capital, it's not who is the strongest warrior. It's about the court of nobles, positioning themselves to curry favor with the King. And if you're a Royal Guard you only have to answer to me and Rya. I need someone I can trust to be by her side. And you are that person," Quinus said as he smiled at Dalia.
Dalia blushed, 'Beta, is really good with his words. Alpha, needs to fully claim him.'
"I'm honored, Beta. I'll become a Royal Guard," Dalia said as she bowed her head once more to the prince.
Sir George and Percy smiled once they heard Dalia accept the offer.
"So, we finally have a new member added to our merry band. Glad to hear, Lady Dalia," Sir George said as he gave a slight bow.
"How many are in the Royal Guard?" Dalia asked as she looked at Percy.
"A little over 100," Percy replied as he thought about it for a moment. "Maybe 150."
"That seems like too many. I guess there are some important people here then," Dalia said as she smiled at Percy.
"Well, we are the Prince's personal Guard. And there are only five of us. We lost a few when we went after the labyrinth," Percy said.
Rya was surprised that Dalia became her personal retainer. She wasn't used to having this type of authority placed on her.
'So, now Dalia is my bodyguard? I mean it's flattering and all, but I don't want to put her in danger.'
Dalia noticed Rya's discomfort. She turned towards the dark elf and spoke softly, "Is something wrong, Alpha?"
Rya sighed as she shook her head, "I just have a lot on my mind... Thanks, Dalia," Rya said.
Nieren chimed in, "Rya has been feeling guilty about how many men died. Because of being enslaved by the Black Roses."
Dalia looked confused, "Alpha, come with me. We need some girl talk."
'Huh? G-Girl time? But Dalia knows I was a man. I'm not sure if I know what to do.'
"Oh, can I come too?" Nieren asked with a smile.
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I Got Isekai'd, Well Shyt! Vol. 1, 2, and 3
FantasyA 27-year-old American named Ryan was doing his usual morning run through a forest in the United States Midwest when he was attacked by a magical orb that transported him to another world. While in this other World, he finds himself captured by a tr...
