Minerva Cosmina Wyllt

That Evening

The tournament turned out to be a great success, and although I had been a been a bit deceitful, and told everyone it was a mock battle, the participants still managed to give it their all. Truth be told the tournament was a test just like Ayo blurted out, that girl, I rolled my eyes. Nonetheless, I was still glad that it turned out the way it did; I stood in my changing room, watching my attendant fix any imperfections she might have missed on my formal gown.

Standing here for this long is a pain, I thought. In that exact moment, an LGIN window opened asking me if I wanted to connect to Ayosaki using 'Thought Communication,' I didn't know it could do that too, I wonder how many lines I can have open at once; I nodded my head and the 'yes' option highlighted and another window manifested showing Ayo's full name, Minami Ayosaki and sound waves that moved whenever she spoke.

Hello? Young Mistress is that you, Ayo's thoughts projected in my mind. At first, the sensation was a bit unsettling, like my head was crowded, but the feeling eventually subsided as I started thinking about expanding the capacity of my mind.

Ayo! I did it—, wait, how'd you know it was me; I asked. The thought had never occurred to me that I was the only kid in this world that had access to the LGIN system, after all, Renata also uses LGIN, but for some reason, I felt as though I was the only one in Miryudōra that did.

To be honest Young Mistress, you have a unique presence, so unique that it can be felt even through something as abstract as 'Thought Communication,' she began to explain. Plus, as a subordinate of yours, it would be quite offensive if I did not recognize Your Majesty—. However I can delve deeper into that topic another time, I am glad you reached out, it saves me a trip; all seven ranked fighters are currently in attendance in the banquet hall.

Excitement rushed through my veins as my attendant finished her hemming, “You’re absolutely stunning, your Majesty,” she remarked with a tear pooling in her eye and heart-melting smile of awe. I hugged her, her name was Tohka, and I held her tightly. She was a reminder that I was not playing a game or that this was not a dream, she like all my citizens waited for their princess to come rule them, and I intended on fulfilling that duty.

“Oh, Your Majesty,” Tohka blushed, “I must say, you have a good eye; the winners of the tournament all look exceptionally strong, especially the frost mage.” She had a point, each of the participants gave it their all in the tournament and the fact that it left even my father and uncle speechless, it would only be natural that she’d be amazed.

“Oh?” I leaned over her shoulder and gave a cheeky smile, “have you taken a liking to one of my knights?”

My attendant’s blushing grew more uncontrollable, “Your Majesty, I—I, oh!! I think I here Bolajiyo calling me!” She quickly gathered her things to make her exit; I probably shouldn’t tease her like that, but I can’t help that I find her absolutely adorable when gets flustered.

CLAP—!

I summoned a gate before us, I really am lazy, I snickered before stepping through the portal; the only person that has walked through my gate is Ayo and she had some pretty choice words to say about it. She said that the feeling was kinda wet and slimy, but also dense and humid; the description honestly sounds horrific, however since I was the one that created the portals connecting the Gates, I don't experience anything like what she described.

Beyond the other side of the portal's corridor, stood another one of my Gates; based on where I set the Gate's destination to there will be something of a hallway connecting "point A" to "point B." The only person that can see the entire "Portal Hallway Map" is myself, and it's mostly only composed of the entirety of Miryudōra and some parts of Garyudōra and Avalon.

As I approached the Gate, I took a deep breath and thought about how much I have grown from the quiet and timid girl who was almost killed by her possessed father, to the future empress of a fantasy nation. I slid the door open, and I was met with a blinding white light that soon faded; I saw my palace's banquet hall like I had never seen it before. The walls were decorated with the most jaw dropping and beautiful tapestries I'd ever seen, each were hand woven and appeared to also be spun with gold and orichalcum.

An LGIN 'info box' appeared saying that every individual tapestry told ancient stories of our world's founder and the original Demon Lords. There was initially seven Demon Lords, however due to unknown reasons one of the Demon Lord's existences was erased from history. I had found myself thinking about the information that I just read, there were seven Demon Lords. So, who was the seventh, and what was their dominion, I thought to myself—.

"—Ehem, Your Majesty," I heard a slightly irritated voice from behind me, I turned and saw Ayo wearing a sleek and stunning sleeveless gown. The dress was a deep navy blue with a woven lavender pattern as an accent, her hair was extended with faux butterfly locs, and she was wearing a pair of glasses, glasses, that is new, I thought, new accessories aside, Ayo was probably the most beautiful person here.

"Ayo! You look amazing," I hugged my friend, "I've gotta step my game up if I want to be as pretty as you."

Ayosaki blushed, but quickly regained her composure, "M'Lady, please, I'd like for us to begin," she took a bow and handed me a scepter, which I accepted. We made our way to the second floor to overlook the guests that were at attendance; there were my subordinates in the palace, nobles of Miryudōra, and my family, the royal of Garyudōra. The scene was truly a spectacle to behold, one that I'd never imagined that I would be a part of, let alone hosting.

"Attention attendees!" Ayo projected, "On behalf of Princess Minerva, I have the astute privilege of kicking off this wondrous banquet." The hall filled with applause and cheers, "My name is Minami Ayosaki, Princess Minerva Cosmina Wyllt-Miryūshi's Bodyguard and Right Hand, and now I'd like to extend the floor to Your Majesty," she took a step back and bowed.

I walked forward and saw all the eyes of the attendee's lock on me, if I were in my previous life, something like this would beyond terrify me, but right now, in this moment, I feel obligated to hold this banquet. "Thank you, Ayosaki," I began, "As Ayosaki stated, my name is Princess Minerva Cosmina Wyllt-Miryūshi, the princess and soon to be empress of this fine nation of Dragonmen." The room once again began to roar in applause, I raised my hand, and as if I had power over their actions, the applause stopped. "My holding this banquet is more than just a dinner for celebrating the end of the tournament that was just held, but it's also an announcement for something special that I'd like to make."

The guests all looked at each other with puzzling faces as I clapped to regain their attention, "Allow me to introduce Miryudōra's new Elite Royal Guard," I swung my arms towards the banquet hall's main entrance as the doors opened right on queue. It was like something from a television show, each of my guard members stepped in, one by one looking incredibly dignified and powerful.

"First member of this new elite guard is Ayanitokosei Ogunkoya of the Ayanitokosei Clan, now known as The Face of Frost; next Idowuokurestu Olufemi, a Barilori Forest Ogre, now known as The Face of Iron. The third member is a powerful mage originating from a village of warriors in West Sidhe, Arjun Titanica, now known as The Face of Stone; our next two members of this group are two extremely talented and powerful Azizas hailing from the Akuma Dynasty, Giuseppe, and Antoinette Baron, now known as The Faces of Storms and Showers, respectively."

As I announced each member, they all stood forward and faced the guests; they stood with such poise and power. "The next few members definitely left a lasting impression on me, and I can confidently state that these are the three strongest members of this guard: From The Ololadeseijin Clan in Garyudōra, The Hellfire Maiden herself, Ololadeseijin Akinyemi, now known as The Face of Hellfire," Akinyemi stepped forward bowed before the guests as they all erupted in applause and cheers admiring her for the epic battle, she took part in. I could tell she was happy with this outcome, and deep down, I know she wanted to beat Ogy, however I think she realized that she's going to have to work a bit harder to keep up with him.

"Nearing the end of the list, may I introduce someone dear to me, and although you haven't seen any of their spells in action, there is no question just how powerful she is," I stated as I turned to look at Ayosaki, who had a beet red face that made her mahogany skin glow. "Minami Ayosaki, The Face of Avarice." Her eyes filled with tears of compassion and joy as she took her place with her fellow guardsmen. I know that she wasn't expecting this, but I would be doing a major disservice if I didn't include her in this group.

"Lastly, I'm sure you all anticipated this member, as he was the winner of the tournament and is to be my future husband, formally from the Hikariryūshi Clan, now Co-Clan Head of The Miryūshi Clan Hikariryūshi Ogunosuke, now known as The Face of Elysium," Ogy stepped before all the guard members and the attendees and bowed, and as if they were all synced and had their own telepathic connection, they all simultaneously stood. "This new elite royal guard of mine will henceforth be known as Tesseract," I announced with joy in my voice.

"My intentions are to have you each be trained under one of the current royal guard members ensure that you have a clear understanding of the role. This banquet is to both celebrate the tournament and this new development in the military power of Miryudōra. Each of the Faces will be granted "Royal" status and be appointed land neighboring Mirini, in addition to fifteen thousand troops to serve as your own personal army." There were a few displeased faces in the crowd however, I paid them no mind, this court of Imperial knights were chosen by me, their ruler.

"Let's gooooo!!" Myrlin exclaimed, "cheers to Tesseract!"

Suddenly the entire room erupted into an explosive applause; and as I looked around the banquet hall and saw all the familiar faces in my life, I'd finally come to realize that this was my life now. Up until this moment, I'd acted as if this were some sort of dream or an out-of-body experience, but it's not, it's my life, my actual life. No matter how fantastical, violent, or ominous it might have been or will be, from this point forward, I identify as First Crown Princess of Miryudōra, Princess Minerva Cosmina Wyllt-Miryūshi.

Acknowledged, alerted an LGIN window, personal data… Saved… Background data… Saved… Merging Personal data with Background data… Merging… Merging Complete… Rewriting the Soultext belonging to Jamisha Pockets… Rewriting… Rewriting… Rewriting… Due to unknown circumstances, system is unable to rewrite Soultext. Soultext's current Identity Status… Pending…

I focused my attention to the banquet and my new royal guard, and seeing everyone happy and peaceful, I knew I'd stop at nothing to keep it this way.

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