The Guarded Princess

XXXVI

Word had gotten around and with the preparations and planning finished on Sindria's and the Kou Empire's part, they had sent a notice to Fiore regarding their stay there. Upon hearing that the two countries would be visiting at the same time, the country of Fiore was thrown into a panic for they knew just how dangerous yet honorable this was. Both the King of Sindria and Emperor of the Kou Empire were coming along and one mistake would cost their country's welfare. But, who they feared the most was, in fact, the person who had been both crowned as the Royal Princess of Sindria and the Lady of Graceful Beauty of the Kou Empire.

"It seems that this has become a rather big issue," Arcadios, the personal guard to Hisui, said.

"This issue has been big in the first place," Hisui stated with a serious face. "For both Sindria and the Kou Empire to come to visit Fiore...I didn't think that there would be such a coincidence. Though, with the Emperor of the Kou Empire residing within their country as a guest, there was a chance of this happening."

"All we can do right now is to offer them the best hospitality," Toma walked in. "And to make no mistakes."

"I understand, Your Majesty," Hisui answered.

"Let's just hope that nothing goes wrong," Toma looked over the plans. "If something does happen, I don't know how we'll be able to handle it."

Arcadios looked down. "With Fiore's strength, we're no match against them."

Hisui tensed up as she bit the bottom of her lips. "The King of Sindria, Sinbad, and the Emperor of the Kou Empire, Ren Kouen. I heard that the two of them were benevolent rulers and loved by their people but they are quite stern and strict when it comes to national affairs. If things come to worse...we'll figure something out."

Toma nodded his head. "Did you send out the message to the guilds?"

"Yes, I had the Magic Council send one to each of them," Arcadios answered. "With that, the guilds should stay at bay. Even the dark guilds would be too afraid to show themselves in front of those two countries."

"Both Sindria and the Kou Empire stand at the top of the world and they hold a rank equal to one another," Hisui said. "They have the most metal vessel users on their side and with Fiore only having mages, it's completely one-sided if we do get into a war."

"We won't," Toma reassured them, narrowing his eyes as a bead of sweat rolled down the side of his face. "We won't," he said again as if to persuade himself.

"Your Majesty..." Hisui said and smiled. "Yes, you're right."

"Regarding their party, it seems that they're bringing along all their people," Arcadios said. "Quite the risk they're taking."

"They have the confidence to do so after all," Hisui said. "Their countries are basically impenetrable as of the moment. Arcadios, tell me the people on the list once more."

"Yes, Your Highness," he said. "From Sindria, their King, Sinbad-sama, and his Seven Generals will be accompanying and as for the Kou Empire, the Emperor Ren Kouen-sama, and his siblings Ren Koumei-sama, Ren Kouha-sama, and Ren Kougyoku-sama will be coming along. Alibaba-sama of Balbadd, Morgiana-sama, Alibaba-sama's Household Vessel, and the Magi, Aladdin-sama, will also be coming as Sinbad-sama and Kouen-sama's guests."

"The highest ranked people, huh?" Toma heaved a sigh. "And not to mention a Magi."

"Yeah," Hisui agreed, her head already starting to hurt

"And there are two more people that are coming along," Arcadios said slowly as beads of sweat poured from his face.

Toma and Hisui noticed the expression that Arcadios wore and he, who rarely got anxious and nervous, was breaking out into a cold sweat. The two straightened themselves, their eyebrows furrowing together and their eyes widening in surprise as Arcadios said aloud who was coming.