A private luxury sedan slowly pulled up to the dock.
Abel got out of the passenger seat.
He was wearing a black tuxedo.
Abel found the outfit a bit uncomfortable and vowed there wouldn't be a next time.
He smiled as he looked at the luxury cruise ship in front of him, named 'Tomb of the Deep Sea'.
Can you believe this thing even has an upgraded version?
Just then, Himeragi Yukina and Aurora got out of the back seat together.
"My King."
"Abel."
Abel turned around; the two women behind him were dressed, one in a white short dress and the other in a golden luxurious gown.
Himeragi Yukina's dress was a gift from Kousaka Sayaka, while Aurora's dress was a gift from Vatra.
Since they were out of the car, it was time to go aboard.
Abel walked over to the driver's seat and ruffled Astarte's head.
"You've worked hard, Astarte. If you can, go explore on your own. I'll call you when the banquet ends."
"Accept."
"Alright, alright, Astarte, you need to follow your own heart, don't just execute orders for everything."
Saying that, Abel withdrew his hand and led the two onto the cruise ship.
Inside the car.
Astarte watched Abel leave, feeling a warmth in her chest.
She didn't understand.
But Abel was a good person.
Then, with a roar, the car drove away from the dock.
Abel led Himeragi Yukina and Aurora onto the cruise ship.
Meanwhile, in a corner of the cruise ship, a girl in a cheongsam watched them, looking like an abandoned kitten.
The cruise ship was brightly lit, and music played melodiously.
Celebrities from all walks of life gathered together.
Abel had no interest in such human banquets.
Aurora, on the other hand, was constantly moving through the food area.
All these foods were to Aurora's liking.
Abel grumbled, "What a boring banquet."
Himeragi Yukina, standing beside Abel, smiled. She also looked at Aurora, who was eating nearby.
This banquet was supposed to be where the First Primogenitor would first meet the Fourth Progenitor.
But due to Abel's presence,
the first person to be greeted was now Abel.
"My King."
"What is it?"
"Since it's an invitation from the First Primogenitor's envoy, we should go meet this envoy now."
Abel nodded.
It was only right.
Abel called out to Aurora, then went upstairs with Himeragi Yukina.
The top deck of the cruise ship was unlit.
It formed a stark contrast to the other lively floors.
The three of them quickly arrived at the top floor.
Himeragi Yukina looked around, while Abel and Aurora quickly identified a location.
The location of that guy who plays with snakes.
Suddenly, a giant purple snake charged towards the three of them.
Abel made no move.
Himeragi Yukina quickly took out Sekkarou, ready for battle.
Just then.
Aurora raised her hand.
A golden lightning bolt erupted, directly blasting the giant snake to pieces.
It then dissipated into the air.
At this moment, more purple snakes attacked from the shadows.
Abel's lips curved upwards.
It seemed they were coming for him.
"Disperse."
The Word of Power activated.
The attacking snakes instantly vanished, as if they had never been there.
Then, applause sounded.
"Oh my, oh my ~ how wonderful ~"
A blond man in a white suit walked out of the darkness, applauding.
He was Dimitrie Vatler.
"Indeed, Familiars of this level truly cannot harm you."
Himeragi Yukina quickly shielded Abel and Aurora behind her.
She stared intently at Vatra.
If he made any move, she would charge forward immediately.
Vatra smiled slightly, then bowed.
"To test your valor, I had no choice but to act disrespectfully. I sincerely apologize."
"My name is Dimitrie Vatler, granted the title of Duke Arteal by my Primogenitor, the forgotten War King."
Abel crossed his arms, looking at the guy in front of him with interest.
"Vatra?"
"An interesting fellow."
Vatra smiled slightly and straightened up.
"A pleasure to meet you, King of Japan."
"And, welcome back from your slumber, Aurora, my beloved Fourth Progenitor ~"
Saying that, Vatra was about to make his next move.
Aurora moved first.
In an instant, Aurora appeared in front of Vatra, raised her small fist, and punched him in the face.
After all these years, this bastard was still the same!
Vatra was sent flying instantly.
But... what was with Vatra's delighted expression in mid-air?
Vatra landed steadily.
He wiped his bleeding nose.
"Oh my, oh my ~ my beloved ~ is this how you respond to my love?"
"If this is your love, then give me a few more hits ~"
Vatra said joyfully, completely unconcerned about the people around him.
But then again.
In the original story, this guy also unreservedly expressed his love for Kojou Akatsuki.
At this moment, Abel, Himeragi Yukina, Aurora, and Kousaka Sayaka, who was hiding in the shadows, all showed expressions of disdain.
This guy must be seriously ill.
"Vatra."
"I am here."
"Give up. My lover cannot be you, but him."
Saying that, Aurora floated up, then came in front of Abel, cupped his face, and kissed him.
Abel was slightly stunned.
But he quickly reacted.
It would be a waste not to take something offered freely.
While reciprocating, Abel didn't forget to give Vatra an international gesture.
Watching the scene unfold, Vatra broke.
His beloved, his beloved was kissing someone else.
Pain!
It was too painful!
To be fair, this guy's acting was good.
It's just that he didn't know if it was real or fake acting.
Just as Vatra was "grief-stricken," Kousaka Sayaka leaped down from the air.
She stood in front of Abel.
Seeing a Familiar face, Himeragi Yukina smiled beside Abel.
"Sayaka."
"Yukina ~ Yukina ~ Yukina ~ Yukina ~"
Kousaka Sayaka pushed Abel aside and embraced Himeragi Yukina.
This was a rare meeting.
When Kousaka Sayaka pushed the King away,
Himeragi Yukina's eyes immediately went wide.
Wow ~
Sayaka.
Is your phone not connected to the internet?
You actually dared to push the King?
Well, indeed... Kousaka Sayaka's eyes were completely on Himeragi Yukina, and she didn't even notice Vatra calling Abel "King."
Alas ~
Are the lilies blooming in her hometown?
"Long time no see, how have you been?"
"Quite well, recently I've been with..."
Himeragi Yukina didn't finish her sentence when she saw Abel make a shushing gesture to her.
Himeragi Yukina understood and said no more.
After all, if her King wanted to play, let him play.
At that time, the Lion King Organization would most likely send Kousaka Sayaka over as a bodyguard anyway.
She was somewhat looking forward to Kousaka Sayaka's reaction after finding out Abel's identity.
That would definitely be interesting.
"Alright, Vatra, what do you want after inviting us here?"
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