"So what do we do about this?" Emperor Daniel asked to change the subject.
"I would like to say execute the traitors, unfortunately, we don't have enough evidence for that," Victoria said with a sigh.
"You're right", Michael said before continuing. "All we have right now is this data log, which doesn't really prove anything. Sure, it shows that the one labelled 'console caller' and their mother were involved with Dexter and in covering up what was really happening at Trillion; however, that's all it says, it doesn't actually say who those parties are except for the console user being addressed as 'Prince Andrew' once."
"So what do you suggest, grandfather?" Victoria asked.
"For now, we will continue as we have and pretend we never found this information. I will have the shadows monitor Petunia and Andrew closely and see if we also can't figure out who this new contact is that will arrive in a few days.
In the meantime, Daniel, you should focus on ruling and rebuilding Trillion while Victoria works on rebuilding the imperial family's trust with the citizens."
"Yes."
"Understood, grandfather."
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Felinia Seven in the Felidae Galaxy was the homeworld of the Leonian race, one of the sub-races of the Catonian race.
From a palace atop a large mountainous rock, Matriarch Maiya, the leader of the Leonian race, sat in her office, going over documents relating not only to her own race but also the Catonian council to which she was the current leader.
Maiya had long chestnut hair that two cat ears peeked out the top of, cat-like orange eyes, nose and tail.
As she worked, a knock came from her office door, causing her to say, "Enter," without looking up.
"Excuse my interruption, Matriarch, but received a call from Drictor Brarseth Opalbeard." A female Leonian said after entering.
"Director Opalbeard? What could he be calling about?" Maiya asked curiously as she looked up at her trusted assistant and advisor, Sata.
"I'm not sure, Matriarch, all he said was that it was urgent and concerning the upcoming UMB Cup," Sata replied.
"The UMB Cup? That's scheduled to begin in only a few weeks; contestants and spectators from all over the universe are already arriving in our galaxy for it. There isn't an issue that has arisen, is there?"
"Not that I'm aware of, Matriarch."
"Then I wonder what could be so urgent," Maiya said as she used the console on her desk to accept the holocall that was on hold, causing a new holographic screen larger than the others already present to be displayed.
"Director Opalbeard, I wasn't expecting your call. Forgive me for making you wait." Maiya said courteously as the image of a male Dwarfinian appeared on the holographic screen.
"Haha, no problem, no problem," Brarseth laughed jovially before saying, "I'm sure you're busy with your own galaxy issues, along with having to arrange for the UMB Cup."
"We, the Catonian race, are more than happy and honoured to host the UMB Cup this time around."
"It's regarding the cup that I am calling you today."
"Is there a problem?"
"No, no. Not a problem per se, more of a request."
"Please, I'm all ears."
"Malgath recently reported on The MMM Show that you're lucky enough to have arranged for Diva Lorelie to come perform in the Felidae Galaxy."
"We have indeed, luckily, Queen Marilla of the Merinmians and I are old friends, and she was willing to speak with Diva Lorelie on my behalf regarding this. If you are after tickets for one of her concerts, I'm more than happy to arrange some for you."
"That's very kind, and I will happily take you up on that offer. My children are huge fans of Diva Lorelie after all, however, that is not what I was alluding to."
"Then I will be sure to arrange backstage passes so that they can meet Diva Lorelie in person, but pre tell me what you were alluding to."
"That is more than generous of you, Matriarch Maiya. Thank you, my children will be thrilled to hear that.
As for my real reason I was calling you, would it be possible to have Diva Lorelie perform during the UMB Cup's opening ceremony?"
"I see that would indeed make the opening ceremony far grander than it already is, as well as draw in more attention to the UMB Cup." Maiya said thoughtfully before saying, "I personally have no issue with that; however, the final decision naturally rests with Diva Lorelie and if she will be within our galaxy by then.
So far, we have only got confirmation that she will attend and who her chaperone will be," As Maiya said 'chaperone' her face soured for a moment before returning to normal as she continued.
"She has not given us an expected arrival date; however, I can reach out to Queen Marilla and have her make the request to Diva Lorelie."
"That is indeed what I was hoping for, thank you, Matriarch Maiya. Knowing Diva Lorelie's reputation and love for her fans, I do not doubt that she will accept."
"I also believe that she will accept this proposal. I will contact Queen Marilla about this at once and let you know Diva Lorelie's response as soon as I receive it."
"Thank you, Matriarch Maiya," Brarseth said before ending the holocall.
"Do you think she will accept?" Sata asked since she had been present the entire time.
"Let's find out," Maiya said before finding Marilla's contact info and calling her.
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"So the lovebirds finally return," Rowena said with her signature smirk as she sat on the porch and saw Adam and Lorelie walking arm in arm up to the house.
Rowena sniffed before her signature smirk grew even wider as she asked, "I take it things went well and you had a good time."
"We had a great time," Lorelie said happily.
"I can tell," Rowena replied, causing Lorelie to blush slightly.
"What happened, what happened?" Tephe asked curiously.
"Lorelie made it to fourth base," Rowena replied.
"Huh?" Erkath replied while Stacey sighed and shook her head at her grandmother's mischief.
"Ohhhh, so you two finally mated. Congratulations, Lorelie." Tephe said happily as she jumped up and hugged Lorelie.
"Huh?" Lorelie said in surprise, not expecting this sudden reaction from Tephe.
"Next it's my turn to mate with you, right, Adam?" Tephe asked.
"Huh!" Adam replied.
"What?" Lorelie replied in confusion.
"Excuse me?" Stacey asked with a frown.
"Oh my," Erkath said while holding her hand to her mouth to hide her chuckle.
"Oh, this is getting juicy," Rowena said with her signature smirk.
"Mind explaining that, Tephe?" Stacey asked with borrowed eyes.
"Revi said my kiss with Adam doesn't count since it was just a kiss," Tephe explained.
"How doesn't that count? I mean, she's famous for having never even hugged a man…. Well, besides her father." Stacey asked.
"Errrr," Adam replied while scratching his cheek awkwardly.
"What?" Stacey asked as both she and Lorelie looked at Adam suspiciously.
"Revi and Adam hugged in the past," Tephe blurted out innocently, causing Stacey and Lorelie's eyes to narrow as they bored into him.
"Technically, she hugged me," Adam replied innocently.
"Explain," Both girls said at the same time as Rowena and Erkath sat back and enjoyed the entertainment, wishing they had snacks.
"It was after she killed the Herpolisk Viper that killed her father, she suddenly hugged me and broke down in tears before asking to stay that way since there was no one else she could hug as she let out her emotions," Adam explained.
"That makes sense, actually." Erkath began to explain, "With the death of her father, the late Phoenix Emperor. She, the Phoenix Princess and only surviving member of the royal bloodline, would now become the Phoenix Empress.
As a ruler, she has to appear strong and not show any emotions that would weaken her image as a strong, competent ruler. This is why you hardly ever see rulers cry because they do it behind closed doors, where only their loved ones may go.
Her using Adam, who was about to return to the future, was a smart and logical choice."
"Hmph, fine, I suppose we can let it go this time," Stacey said before she and Lorelie both looked at him with a smile as if proud that he had been there to support Revi at her weakest.
"Tch, he always manages to escape punishment, doesn't he?" Rowena complained after clicking her tongue.
"Sorry for spoiling your entertainment," Adam replied sarcastically.
"Don't worry, I'm sure there is plenty more entertainment you can give me. Work hard, young man." Rowena replied with a suggestive wink.
"Can we get back to the topic about Tephe wanting to mate with Adam, please?" Stacey asked as she turned back to Tephe before asking, "Why do you suddenly want to mate with Adam? I thought we already explained that you don't have to rush to lose your virginity because Revi is older than you?"
"Sure, but since a kiss didn't count, I need to do something to stay ahead of Revi," Tephe explained.