I hope I lived up to the hype last chapter. Let me know.

Onward.

Enjoy.

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The King would like to speak with you. Cameras were not present as you followed the arbitrator to a limo with the King gradually walking over and getting inside. You were nervous, proud, and happy all the same time. His majesty is really going to have a face to face conversation with me. This is just so sudden. I can't believe it.

The King arrived and sat right across from you. Guards at his sides. "Good fight my boy."

You bow. "Thank you your grace."

"Well son, you did it. I don't understand how you are so unique of a fighter. And meanwhile your father Erick Von never knew. He wasn't good at scouting talent. I will speak to him later. You, I want this talk to go on for a while. There is much I would like to know."

"Anything your highness. Please."

"So that letter was for your father's open challenge. Correct?"

"Yes."

"And did you think you would win?"

You had to tell him the truth. "Honestly I didn't know. I just knew I had to stand my ground. I couldn't hold back anymore and even though I had challenges to get back into proper form I thought I was ready. I had to act."

"Your mother will be compensated for the years of neglect. And you will be heading back to school tomorrow I presume?" He was heading somewhere with this.

"That is the plan."

"Tell me (FN). There is no cameras or media in here. Are you perhaps dating Princess Vermillion?" 

You nod. "I am your highness. Stella and I are a couple. We have been together for a month or two."

"I see. Didn't think anyone from our land would be connected there. You're almost talent relations. This had been such an honor meeting a boy that is a son from one of my now former staff and I have an offer for you my boy. Are you up for it?"

"Please my King, the pleasure is all mine. Some dream of this moment. What would it be?"

"Think about working as a guard. For the throne. You can come and leave as you wish as long as I still have my crown. And my son, will be informed as well. Is that agreeable?" 

You smile and nod. "Yes your grace. Yes. I would love to think of it. And I will be the best man to Lady Vermillion. I promise you."

"You are a fine boy. (BOI) Please get back safely and never stop progressing. Bow your head."

You follow the order. "Yes your grace."

"(FN) (LN) I give you the name of Lucht. The power of air, sky, wind, and atmosphere. Lucht you are truly the Prince of Clash. I am very happy that I give you the opportunity to put this nation of Denmark on your back and defend it well."

You pick up your head. "Wouldn't have it any other way."

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You touch back down on land and get into the same limo you got dropped off in. With the same group of people plus one. You looked at the Headmaster, Nene, and third a certain redish-pink haired special someone. 

"Baby!" She hugged you as soon as you sat down. "I can't believe you're back and as almost a new man. You better not have it go to your head now mister. I'll melt you."

"And thank you for thrashing the piece of garbage repeatedly." Smirked Headmaster. This was also the first time you saw her without a cigarette in her mouth. "Today is a good day."

"So then, what now? Back to Denmark as the King's Men?" Asked Nene.

"Offer is there on the table. Not sure if I will take it. Much to think about and too much that hasn't happened yet. It's amazing quite frankly. I got in his limo with the arbitrator after the match and we had lunch. And yes, that was a handsome lunch. More of a dinner. Barely ate last night. But I can't wait to be back here. Stella you win your fight?"

"I did. But better yet, yours was more important. Prince of Clash was it?"

"Lucht. From the King that is. But he confirmed Prince of Clash. All that matters to me. His highness is on good terms with me, likes that you and I are together, and let's have the good times roll. After all, you know I'm not done yet. This was just a relief and a barrier I overcame. That is really it."

"Good. I have a surprise when you get back. And yes Ikki and everyone would love to see you."

"Hoo-boy."

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What "surprise" is it?

-Rel