Thirty years later; Minojō Training Village, Northeast Miryudōra, Ryudō-ShanGriLa; 7 Galdary 80R7X

In the following decades after the announcement of my royal guard, the eight of them grew exponentially, so much so that they almost destroyed their designated training village. It was honestly a hassle trying to save face with the village's chief, Minojō Kenji, however after he and I sat down and discussed future boundaries and regulations, I assured him that they wouldn't cause any more trouble.

"Honestly Princess, I don't see what the fuss is about," whined Ogunkoya as we exited Chief Kenji's home, "it's a 'Training Village,' we're supposed to rough it up a bit."

I took a deep breath in and firmly grabbed his hands, "I'm going to hold your hand with a napkin in between when I tell you this, even with talents in spatial magic, not even I can fathom the vast emptiness that you claim holds your brain."

"Don't be too hard on him," Ogunosuke stated, "we were trying to take the fight seriously, and we got a bit carried away. I apologize on behalf of Tesseract."

Leave it to Ogy to always bail Ogunkoya out of trouble, I thought.

"Alright, fine," I said as I pouted, "But I need all of you to start taking your roles more seriously. We're supposed to enroll at Avalon Academy in the coming weeks, and I can't have you destroying the campus just because you got 'a little carried away'."

Ogy looked at me and gave me a gentle and promising smile, "I assure you M'Lady, we will be on our best behavior. Especially since you'll be involved with the Student Council once we're there, can't have the students and staff thinking that one of their official chairpersons of the esteemed student council employs unkempt thugs."

There was a moment of silence before the three of us burst into laughter, I was honestly nervous about going back to school. I hadn't been in a classroom since I attended the Caliburn almost fifty years ago, although since I have longevity, it only felt like about five years had passed. Around two months ago, I'd received a letter from Avalon Academy requesting I become a member of the school's student council as its secretary. The position requires that I attend campus a week early to help acclimate to the environment, as well as to plan for the upcoming enrollment ceremony.

"M'Lady will be at school before we arrive," informed Ogy, "as Tesseract's Co-Captain, I'll make sure things are in order while you're away." The reassurance was welcomed, and we made our way back to the capital by way of a gate that I summoned. We were greeted warmly by the capital city of Mirini, it had been a few decades since I'd been back "officially." The streets were packed with residents and festival booths, almost as though it were an annual event.

Once in the capital, Ogunkoya decided to retire to his own village and train privately, while Ogy and I made our way back to the main palace. He and I decided that the land I granted him will be used as the Miryūshi Estate and anyone from the clan will be able to call it home. However, until the clan grows, we use the land as dormitories for the palace staff and their families, and once the clan starts to grow, I'll have another plot of land designated for all the attendants.

"Hey Mini," Ogy said as we walked the halls of the palace, making our way to my bedroom.

"Yeah Ogy," I asked.

He stopped in his tracks before saying, "I'm coming to Avalon with you."

I started to laugh, "of course you are, all of you will be enrolled at school. What's gotten into you?"

"No, I mean," he paused, "I received a letter from the school around the same time you did, and it asked if I would like to join the Disciplinary Committee."

"The Disciplinary Committee?" I asked, "what all would you have to do?"

I'd heard of "disciplinary committees" before, like in old anime and manga I read in my previous life, however I'd never actually been to a school that had one. "That's great," I exclaimed, "what all will you be doing for the DC?"

"From what I gathered, we'll oversee the 'Unauthorized use of Magic' and enforcing regulations the Student Council set," Ogy explained. "The academy wants us to be on campus the same time as you to act as a security detail. I'm told that your brother Myrlin was also selected to be in the committee, he and I will be a part of the same Disciplinary Unit."

He'd go on to explain that the school has a total of eight different DC Units, one unit for each decade block. As students at Avalon, we'll be expected to attend the institution for the next eighty years, and in that time, I expect to become well versed in politics and understand the mechanisms needed to run a nation. That being said, I decided that I'd major in Political Science, with a minor in Espionage. I've already become a competent spy, so learning the different types of government in this world would be good way to ensure that I do my part the right way.

"I wasn't the only one from the guard that received a summons," Ogy continued, "I heard that Ayosaki, Akinyemi, and Arjun are also being invited to take part; we're all supposed to depart a day after you leave for Avalon." Ogunosuke grabbed me and held me close in his embrace, his presence was warm, gentle, and bright, "When we get to campus, things may get a bit difficult—."

"Ogy, you have nothing to worry about," I interjected, "Besides, this will be the first time in over sixty years since I've seen my brothers and almost forty years since I've seen Renata. I love Miryudōra and Mirini, the people, the food, the culture, all of these things are why I love this nation so much. However, I would be lying if I said I didn't miss my family, my brothers, my baby sister, my wonderful parents; they're also very dear to me. I'm thrilled to see them again, and I know they are too!"

I gave Ogy a toothy grin, the same grin that causes him to blush uncontrollably, "Of course Mini. I understand, I just want to make sure that the transition won't be too much for you." I can best describe Ogunosuke as someone that can be a bit protective at times, he means well, but he always has his head on a swivel, thinking that there is always someone that is planning an attempt on my life.

"Ogy!" I scolded, promptly followed by a pouting lip.

"Okay, okay," Ogy sighed and scratched his head, "I'll back off, but only if I get to smother you with all my love until you leave." Ogunosuke placed his hand on my cheek and caressed it gently as he pulled me in closer.

"Oh, my!" I exclaimed while maintaining foreplay, "Sir Ogunosuke, you brute! You wish to have me all to yourself? This level of fraternizing is surely a sin!" I closed my eyes, and our lips touched, ever so softly; he lifted me up and carried me to the bed, never letting his eyes escape my gaze. "Ogunosuke?" I asked in a soft whisper.

"Yes, M'Lady," the words skated on top his breath as he began to undress.

"Go in the other room," I sang softly, as I pointed to the spare suite across the bedroom. "Shut the door, and only come out when I say so, I have a surprise for you…"

Hikariryūshi Ogunosuke

I sat in the guest suite of Minerva's primary bedroom; the suite was comforting, but that comfort did little to nothing to ease my anxiety. What could the princess possibly have for me? She said it was a surprise; I don't really do well with surprises! My thoughts were all over the place and I found it hard to breathe.

"In states of confusion and clutter," I began as I closed my eyes, "Let The Light of Saint Hikari guide you…" Before I knew it, I had begun to meditate to help calm my nerves; thinking of the princess, my clan back in Garyudōra, and the possible future I'll live while attending Avalon Academy.

"Ogunosuke?" the princess's voice broke through my meditative trance, "You can come in now!"

As I approached the door leading into Lady Mini's room, I began to think about my life before I met the princess, I was a sweaty mess that could barely introduce myself, and now I'm brazen enough to keep that same princess company at night, "Elder DeeGee would lose her mind if she knew what I was doing."

I slid the door open, and my eyes were met with the most breathtaking sight, Princess Minerva was wearing a laced see-through robe and mesh lingerie. She was laying on the center of the bed, her eyes were hungry, and I knew exactly how to satisfy her cravings. I gently grabbed Minerva's cheek and brought her head close to mines as we shared this intimate moment. She looked up at me and leaned in for a kiss, which I reciprocated; her lips were soft and plumped to the touch and although we've done this many times, something about tonight felt much more intense. Our passion continued throughout the night, only ever stopping to catch our breaths, and when the rays of the morning sun began to peak through the windows, I knew that I just had the best night of my life.

To be Continued...