The Royal Gathering (Part 1)

(With hours passing by and the sun was beginning to set, Yinlong was freshening himself up before the carriage would arrive as he spent time in the bathroom, remembering everything Qi told him before her departure.)

-Hours Ago-

"Qi: Rosemary misses you, Sinner."

-Now-

"Yinlong: ...She misses me...? Damn it, that's not what I should be thinking about... I should be thinking about the fact why did Qi want another chance as my girlfriend..? Wait, not that either... DAMN IT!!"

(Out of silence, he then finishes his shower while remembering why he first chose to truly come back to the game.)

"Yinlong: I didn't come back for the fame, or to fight or to even be a Royal Knight... I came back here to kill my ex-crew members, one by one... and here I am, dressing myself up, about to take a princess to a Royal Gathering. I'm an embarrassment, how the hell did I go from the coldest fighter in Worldly Conquest to a side character...?"

(With a knock on the door, Yinlong snaps out of his mental talk as it was Imani checking on him.)

"Imani: Yinlong, are you alright?"
"Yinlong: Y-Yeah! Just still getting ready...!"
"Imani: Well alright, the princess is just drying herself off so you have plenty of time to prepare before leaving."
"Yinlong: I'll keep that in mind, thank you Imani!"

(With Yinlong sighing out of disappointment for himself, he then dresses himself in the same black tuxedo he has rented in the past, sprays one squirt of cologne each onto his wrists, collarbone and center of the throat as he then straightens his hair into slick yet short style as he then straightens a tie, takes a deep breath, exhales and turns around to place on an exotic cape, representing the Dawn Kingdom. Yinlong then leaves his room and waits downstairs for Kyilei to arrive as he was nervous but focused on the matter at hand of getting through the Royal Gathering. With the sound of an opening door and the clack of a heel, an aura of royalty radiates off of the very woman entering the room.)

"Kyilei: Hi Yinlong, sorry if I kept you waiting."

(With Yinlong turning around, he was the in awe at Kyilei's formal attire. Her long curl-end hair with blue eye contacts and pink glossed lips, a gold base colored dress with an exotic pattern mix of blush pink, ocean blue and tar black colors and open-toed gold coated heels. As she was accompanied by Imani whom was happy for Kyilei, she was still consent to remaining behind to protect the kingdom.)

"Yinlong: N-No... You didn't at all.. You u-uh.. Look lovely tonight."
"Kyilei: ..Thank you.. I don't normally dress like this to tell the truth."
"Imani: Princess, the carriage is approaching."
"Kyilei: Oh r-right! Come, Yinlong!"

(As Kyilei then confidently makes her way to the carriage, Imani then held Yinlong's hand to keep him for a moment.)

"Imani: Yinlong. I must warn you, the princess has some very disrespectful allies at these gatherings. As her chaperone for the night, can I insist that you make sure the princess is comfortable?"
"Yinlong: You have my word."

(Imani then smiles out of relief and gently lets go of his hand as Kyilei and Yinlong then at last enters the carriage that has arrived before departing to the 550th Realm, home of the most exquisite and powerful royal family in the Realmverse of Worldly Conquest, The Veixmare Empire. Meanwhile in the carriage, the ride was quiet as the two then exchanged looks at one another while enjoying the scenery of the Dawn Region before reaching the realm.)

"Kyilei: ..Yinlong?
"Yinlong: Hm?"
"Kyilei: Do I bother you?"
"Yinlong: ...No. No, not at all. What makes you think that?"
"Kyilei: I could be wrong but, I had the strange feeling that you didn't want to go with me to the Royal Gathering."
"Yinlong: ...You're somewhat not wrong there. But I genuinely wanted to go, it's just something else I was thinking of."
"Kyilei: What's that? If you don't mind my asking."
"Yinlong: Well. ...Do you know a woman by the name, Qi Sheng?"
"Kyilei: ..The 8th Largest Bounty in the game, who wouldn't..?! She was also a former member of your group, right..?"
"Yinlong: Yes. And you might not believe this but, we recently met once again."
"Kyilei: ...W-What.. d-did she have business with you for...?"
"Yinlong: Well.. It's kind of difficult to say but..."

(With moments of hesitation, Yinlong then tells her without leaving any information out.)

"Yinlong: Hellaux and Dakakos, my two former clanmates are aware of my location. She tells me they plan to attack the Dawn Kingdom eventually..."
"Kyilei: ...I see."
"Yinlong: I know I shouldn't hide this but, it was difficult to-"
"Kyilei: It's okay. I can now see why Imani chose to remain behind."
"Yinlong: ...?"
"Kyilei: She's afraid if they might go about their plan immediately and attack the castle during our absence. Imani's the type of person to act instinctively, she's a very reliable Guardian to even trust with the Kingdom in our absence."
"Yinlong: So you're saying she has governing experience?"
"Kyilei: Not so much as governing experience but she's fast enough to circle the Dawn Kingdom more than five times. She is.. actually a wonderful woman to be around."
"Yinlong: ..."
"Kyilei: Imani's been one of my closest friends I've ever had, she's always been at my side, comforting me at my lowest and has always been my shield, I can't think of a single time I grew up without her around.. Its like she's my only sister, my big sister..."
"Yinlong: ...You two have a strong bond it seems."
"Kyilei: ...Of course..! I love her Yinlong, she means the world to me."

(As Yinlong then holds Kyilei's hand, he'd then give her hand a small pressured grip.)

"Yinlong: I'm glad you have someone like her. But tonight, I will be your shield and your sword."

(As the two then arrives at the 550th realm, the two were mesmerized at a large shimmering crystal blue river surrounding the very massive kingdom of the Veixmare Empire, Yinlong in pure surprise, he realized he's never met any individual among the most powerful empire in the game. As their carriage arrives at the stairway of the empire's capital palace, awaiting the two was the prince and princess of the Veixmare Empire, Kalmiha Veixmare and Forsiel Veixmare.)

"Kalmiha Veixmare (Race: Angel (AWK) | Veixmare Princess | Sinner Rating: 8 Stars): Princess Kyilei! It's been four long years, my dear friend!"
"Forsiel Veixmare (Race: Angel (AWK) | Veixmare Prince | Sinner Rating: 8 Stars): Agreed, it's been too long, princess."
"Kyilei: Kalmiha and Forsiel, it has been awfully long since I've seen you two."
"Kalmiha: You look so beautiful tonight, I'm so glad you could come! Hold on, who's this hunk of arm candy?!"
"Kyilei: Oh..! Um, Yinlong this is Kalmiha and Forsiel Veixmare, the Prince and Princess of the Veixmare Empire."

(With a formal bow, Yinlong then respectfully introduces himself.)

"Yinlong: My name is Yinlong, it's such an honor to meet the Veixmare Empire's royal family."
"Forsiel: Yinlong? Ah, you've made a big name for yourself actually. I was wondering when we'd ever get to meet you."
"Yinlong: U-Uh.. I'm actually honored."
"Kalmiha: Well well well~ So you're the big strong man who managed to survive Trirae! I'd like to speak with you, personally!~"

(With a quick intent to wrap herself around the arm of Yinlong, Kalmiha then chuckled as she dragged Yinlong intentionally inside the palace as Kyilei then smiled but deep down, was truthfully jealous.)

"Forsiel: You'll have to forgive her, she's been a fan of Yinlong ever since the Tower of Combat."
"Kyilei: She wasn't the first one, I'm used to it actually."
"Forsiel: Come, the rest of the Veixmares are expecting you."

(As Forsiel then accompanies Kyilei, through the palace doors was an unmistakable aura of royalty, the very presence of the most powerful royal families altogether would have Kyilei believe that she was truthfully out of her league, no matter how disciplined she could become or how rich her very family history is.)

"Kyilei: ...I shouldn't have came here..."