Magi: Always Be Here

What's Happening?!

Gyoku: I'll be heading to Reim and after that I'll be going to Magnostadt next

Ei: What? Why? You know that your life is in danger.

Gyoku: The only danger is here

Ei: We can't be sure. If that person was able to get pass through all guards and reach you in your room then he might follow you as well.

Ha: Why are going there in the first place?

Gyoku: It's somewhat for the trade of our countries

Mei: I can do it. Just stay here.

Gyoku: Brother Mei, I want to do it myself. Please?
I also want to personally thank them for their help with Aladdin and also ask if there was progress...

Ei: Kougyoku...

Gyoku: So please, let me go!

En: Alright

Gyoku: Thank you brother!

En: But you won't be going alone.

Mor: I'll go with you Kougyoku. Alibaba left and went back to searching. He'll be gone for a while.
Also, I'll be able to visit Masrur again.

En: Alright, and Hakuryuu go with them

Ryuu: Sure.

Gyoku: We'll be leaving first thing in the morning then.

They left and headed to Reim where Titus was expecting them. Of course Judar was with them. He refuse to stay behind and do nothing.

After their travels they finally arrived at Reim where they were welcomed by the fanalis and Titus himself.

Titus: Welcome back to Reim Empress Kougyoku.

He smiled and led them to the palace to discuss the matters at hand.

As for Morgiana she went to Masrur to see how her master is doing and also, his kids.

Kougyoku, Judar, and Hakuryuu went with Titus and they wasted no time. After paying their respects they went to the meeting room. Muu and Ka Koubun included.

Kougyoku stood up from her chair and bowed. "Thank you very much for your help in finding Aladdin. I am in your debt, both you and Muu." Her voice was a little shakey but she managed

Titus: Hey there's no need for that. Aladdin's my friend too. I'd help him even if no one asks. It's alright.

Muu: But why thank us now. Is something wrong?

Gyoku: I-I... My country is suffering from rebellion. My people are scared and in danger. My people need me...

Ka Koubun: The empress' attention must not be divided.

All the people in the room's eyes widened in shock upon hearing those words.

Gyoku: I don't want to abandon him. I don't want to stop looking but Kou needs its leaders....

Kougyoku's voice was determined but sadness was obviously heard too. She kept her eyes closed trying her best to hold back the tears from falling.

Ryuu: Kougyoku calm down.

Gyoku: The rebels are being more active these days. More violent. They harm the innocent people of Kou even though they too are it's citizens.

Titus: We can help. We're your friends...

Muu: That's right Kougyoku.

Gyoku: Rumors too are spreading about me. They claim for me not to be worthy of the throne. They still see me as a traitor. A puppet.