"Emperor Veron, The Hydras had already arrive in the palace. You should go and greet them personally." Baste said as Gabriel looked at him.
"Hmm, The Hydra's bought a lot of muses." Gabriel said as he looked at the window and saw almost ten princesses.
"Indeed since the King Arno wanted to endorse all ten Princess of the Hydra's kingdom. After all King Arno had five wives in different districts causing this Princesses to be a mixed Hydra's that are surely capable on bearing your child without any worries." Baste explained.
"Did you know about the Celestial Seal, Baste?" he asked as Baste nodded. "It is the Dragon King's seal of acknowledgement." He answered as Gabriel nodded.
"Okay now tell me more about it..." Gabriel asked.
"I see, Are you trying to try the Celestial Seal on these Princesses?" he asked as Gabriel nodded.
"After all the Celestial Seal will only be handled by the one person that can handle bearing an Emperor's child." he said as Baste didn't say a word.
"But the Celestial Seal is too much for a dragon to bear since this will tie their hearts to death if they cannot stand the Celestial Seal." he said as Gabriel nodded.
"Indeed but if I tell you that a certain girl handled the Seal, Will you help me decline all the proposals?" Baste was stunned by the Emperors request.
"When did you gave a Celestial Seal? I didn't know about this!" he said Gabriel smiled. "I told you I'm getting married in a year, Tell the Hydra's if they push through the proposal then they will undergo with the Celestial Seal and this won't be my problem anymore if all those ten princesses dies." he said as Baste bow down his head.
In the Palace Garden where King Arno and the ten princesses are waiting.
"Where is the Emperor Veron? We already been waiting here." King Arno said as his voice sounded irritated.
"The Emperor sent me here to announce that all the proposals will be canceled." Baste said as the Hydra's were shock by the news.
"What the hell are you talking about Baste?! Tell the Emperor to stop this horrendous joke and face us this instant!" King Arno shouted as Baste knew that this news will make the Hydra's mad.
"This is a message sent by the Emperor himself. There is nothing more to talk about." He said when he was about to leave when he saw Veron on his room looking down on them.
"This must be an insane joke! We have to undergo the valley of fire just to get here! Tell the Emperor if there is another way for him to look at my promising candidates!" King Arno said as he was determined that there is no way that any of these best princesses won't be pick by the Emperor.
"If your forcing yourself to this limits then shall we conduct the test of Celestial Seal?" Baste asked as the Hydra's gasp knowing that no dragons can handle the Celestial Seal by themselves.
"You must be insane! It's like asking us to die this instant! No one would handle the Celestial Seal without dying!" he shouted as Gabriel smirked hearing such thing.
Baste is having a hard time convincing the Hydra's to leave that instant.
"You can leave now or I will have no choice but to call the Royal Guards if you ever keep on insisting on meeting the Emperor." Baste said, His voice was calm yet deadly as he's giving a scary vibe.
"You need to also understand us."
Hydra's bow down their head and pack their things.
"As the Imperial Dragon you should also understand our side Baste! The Emperor's decision doesn't make sense at all!" King Arno insisted.
"Are you questioning the Emperor's decision?" He asked as King Arno was out of words as Baste's eyes speaks death just by looking at the Hydra's.
"I'm asking you King Arno if your questioning the Emperor's Decision?" He asked again as King Arno didn't respond and just now down his head.
"Spare my ruthless tongue as this doesn't know what it's speaking. I am deeply sorry for the disrespect." He said as the Hydra's bow down.
"The Emperor will send compensation with the cancelation of proposals." Baste said as the Celestial guard appeared with golds and gems.
"This is more than what we expect." King Arno said as his eyes was glistening by the shinny gems.
"Indeed since the Emperor was deeply sorry about this cancellation." Baste said to himself and disappeared in mid air as he teleported to Gabriel's chamber.
"I did what you asked Emperor Veron." Baste said as Gabriel smiled. "I did what you asked." He repeated.
"Now tell me who that girl is..." He said as Gabriel smiled and showed Redence in the mirror.
"A healer?" Baste asked looking at Redence in the Mirror who is studying hard for a magic test.
"You must be playing with me Emperor Veron! That healer is the one who escape our dungeon!" Baste said as he is in charge on knowing every prisoner in the Empire.
"Baste..." He called as he looked at him.
"I'm the one who made her escape the empire." Gabriel said.
"She will just use you! Especially that your the great Emperor Veron!"
"That's the funny part of it, She knows me by the name Gabriel and she thought that I'm one of the Royal Guards. I gave her the Celestial seal to die instantly as a punishment for trying to escape but in the end she's someone immune to it." Gabriel explained.
"A normal healer like her is immune to the Celestial Seal?" He asked as Gabriel nodded.
"She promised me a child, I think she is capable on doing so after all she handled the seal without any healing." He added.
"I can see that your chosen wife is someone remarkable and naive for not knowing that she's making a lifetime deal with the Emperor himself." Baste said as Gabriel chuckles.
"I know and it's fun that way but I need to make a request Baste. I will be busy for the up coming war from the sky dragon." He started.
"Amphipteres..." Baste whispered as Gabriel nodded. "Indeed if things won't go well then it will be hard for the Empire to rise, I want you to protect her while I am away."
"What do you mean by that Emperor Veron, I should always stand and serve on your side." Baste said as Gabriel looked ta him.
"I want you to take care of her and protect her as the future mother of the Celestial Heir that is your duty from now on." He said.
"I will let you go to the Healing Academy to be one of the students and be with her. The closer you are to her the better." He said as Baste sighed as he knows that there is no stopping the Emperor.
"I'm giving you this duty because I trust you more than anything else Baste. Don't you dare fail me and this Empire." Gabriel said as Baste bow down.
"I will protect the future queen with everything I got. Emperor Veron, Please be safe. You know that the Amphipteres is kinda tricky." He added as Veron smiled.
"I know but having a future queen is quite motivating to win this war so I can come back by her graduation." He said as Baste sighed.
"If she gets to be a great healer then it would be a benefit to the Celestial Dragons." He said as Gabriel smiled.
"I will write letters to all the other dragons proposals. I hope your making the right choice Emperor Veron." Baste said as he bow down and disappeared in mid air.
'I know I am...' Gabriel thought as he looked at the mirror that portrayed what Redence is doing.
'After all the future queen is working hard on herself.' he added smirking.
Esteemed Members of each of the Dragon Clan's,
On behalf of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Veron II, it is my solemn duty to convey a decision of great significance regarding the proposed union between our Celestial Dragon Emperor and your esteemed kin.
After careful reflection and with the utmost respect for your noble house, His Majesty has decided to withdraw his interest in pursuing the previously discussed matrimonial proposal. This decision, though weighed with profound consideration, is driven by personal convictions and the greater responsibilities of the Celestial Empire.
We deeply acknowledge the effort, preparation, and emotional investment your esteemed house has devoted to this proposal. His Majesty, therefore, has ordered appropriate compensation to be extended as a gesture of goodwill and acknowledgment of the inconvenience caused. Details of this compensation shall be shared and delivered promptly by imperial envoys.
Please understand that this decision is not a reflection of any shortcomings on your part but rather a realignment of priorities within the Imperial Court. His Majesty holds your house in the highest regard and values the enduring friendship and alliance between our realms.
We remain committed to fostering harmonious relations and ensuring that this decision does not diminish the respect and goodwill shared between our noble houses.
Thank you for your understanding. Should you have any concerns or require further discussion, the Imperial Court shall be at your disposal.
With the deepest respect and sincerity,
Imperial Dragon Baste
Assistant to His Imperial Majesty
Emperor Veron II
Celestial Dragon Empire
The Dragons roar after seeing the letter with the gift of compensation given by the Emperor.