CHAPTER 22: THE KING OF FANTAZIJA
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They proceeded to the dining hall, where a long table was situated, good for twenty people. King Lucas keeps on stealing glances at Czarina. He wants to get close to her and talk to her; ask her so many things but he can not do it in front of everyone. He is trying his best to stay calm and not show his excitement.
The king sat at the end of the table. "Have a seat. The queen and my children will be here in a while."
"Thank you, Your Highness," Master Kenjie said. "It's been a while since we ate lunch together."
"I was looking for you everywhere." The king laughed. "I thought you eloped with Ice and left us alone."
"I can't do that, Your Highness. You know how much I care for the kingdom." Master Kenjie stopped for a while. "I'm sorry, Your Highness. I need to change back to the old man." He snapped his fingers and changed back into the old, bearded man.
'No worries," the king said. "I understand why you want to hide your identity."
Five male servants entered the dining hall. Wearing white suit and black pants, they walked gracefully as they carry the trays full of different dishes. One female servant is carrying the tray with plates and utensils on it.She started placing those on the table.
"Thank you," Czarina said after the servant placed the plate and utensils in front of her.
"Czarina," the king called her attention.
She immediately turned her head to acknowledge the king. She remembered how she randomly asked the king earlier if they met before, and everything is just getting into her now. She felt ashamed of what she did. Y-yes, Your Highness?"
"From what region you and your friend came from?"
"W-we are from Vatra, Your Highness. Just from a small village." Czarina gave a nervous smile.
"How's your study in the Academy?"
"I-it's pretty interesting, Your Highness, and I'm glad I met my friends. Prince Kev is such a humble person."
"I know, I raised him as a humble, kind prince with a heart." He looked at his son. "You make me feel proud, Kev."
"Thank you, Your Highness." Kev bowed a bit to show gratitude to the king.
They stopped chatting when an aura Czarina can't control became so strong. She can feel the pressure getting closer to her.
"My queen, please be careful in using your aura," the king reminded his wife.
"I'm sorry, Your Highness. I just came from practicing my power before going here." She slowly scanned the dining area, looking one by one at their visitors. "We have guests today."
Czarina is still feeling the pressure coming from the queen. She is radiant and is undoubtedly beautiful in her blue ball gown. The styling on the upper portion of the gown is showing her cleavage, and the sleeves are long. She is wearing her golden crown that matches her pretty face but with strong facial features. Her round eyes can pierce anyone. Her upturned nose is proud and she has pouty red lips. Her prominent jaw line and high cheek bones are showing aristocratic presence.
"They are Kev's friends in the Academy, and he is their... teacher." The king scratched his head.
"I'm glad you will all dine with us, and you are friends with my son." The queen sat at the other end of the table. "Where are the others?" she asked the female servant.
"I am here, Mother." He glanced at Kev. "You're back."
The newly arrived man is as handsome as Kev, but he seems like an air head. Czarina does not feel good about him.
"I just visited father," Kev replied casually.
"Are you not going to properly greet your oldest brother, Kev?" his mother asked.
"I already said hi, mother." Kev started placing food on his plate.
The queen sighed. "Have a seat here, Loi." The queen pointed at the empty chair on her right side.
"Thank you, mother." He scanned the table, just realized they had visitors. "Who are they?"
"They are from the academy," King Lucas replied to his son. "Where are Stefan and Ivana? How about Loisa and Elise?"
"They are still on their training, Your Highness," Prince Loi sarcastically replied. "They are trying their best to surpass me."
Czarina almost raised her eyebrows upon hearing the oldest prince. "He thinks highly of himself."
"Kids," the queen called their attention to change the topic. "What are your powers?"
"Maple is an Earth element controller, Yin is a wind element controller and Czarina is a fire element controller," Kev answered for them. Czarina felt relief. She is not comfortable with the queen.
"That's amazing. You are all element controllers. The kingdom needs you." The queen slowly nodded her head, she then took some pasta from the serving platter. She seems to have lost her interest in them.
The king cleared his throat. "What level are you all now?"
"We are all in the intermediate level, father. Hoping to breakthrough at the end of the semester through the help of Master Fujin and Master Ken..." Kev gave a brief look at the old man who became nervous because he almost spilled the tea. "Master Ken."
"I am looking forward to seeing you breaking through to Lord level, son." He glanced at Czarina before scanning the other people in the dining area. "I am grateful you are all here, having your lunch with me."
"It's our honor to share the same table with you, Your Highness," Master Kenjie said. "I hope you could also visit the Academy one of these days while your son and his friends are training under my supervision."
"Of course, I will. I will save my spare time and visit the Academy soon. Come on, let's eat our lunch. The food is getting cold." He gestured to get food from the serving platters. "Don't hesitate, eat all you can."
He glanced at Czarina again, this time he recalls what happened sixteen years ago.
"Where are you going?" Lucas asked her.
"Far away from everyone, making sure of my baby's safety." Pegaz rubbed his belly, feeling the heartbeat of her baby.
"Bring Hao with you. I still want to make a connection and see how our child grows. The heavens destìned our child to be the future of the next generation." Lucas hugged Pegaz.
The queen called him again. "Your Majesty, are you with us?"
"O-of course. I just remembered something I need to do after our lunch." He cleared his throat. "Eat plenty, everyone. We have more dishes to serve."
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