Andreas Pov

Dear whoever is out there! This outfit is killing me!

Sasha: You look quite dashing, Andreas.

I rolled my eyes.

Andreas: The fact that this is rather uncomfortable... I'll do my best to behave.

Sasha giggled and opened the door. Where the rest of them are waiting by the wooden sofa I recently built.

Mersé: Hah! You look like you're ready to sweep off the feet of some lucky lady Andreas!

Andreas: Please don't... My behind is itchy.

Mersé: Hah! Wilmarina can help with that!

I squinted my eyes at her.

Andreas: If you say something about my butt, I'll have to kick yours.

Mimil: That's unfair! Why him of all people to have such a nice bottom figure!

Mersé laughed and grabbed Mimil by the shoulders.

Mersé: Haha! I'm sure you'll grow soon enough!

I rolled my eyes at their antics while Wilmarina shook her head and Sasha looking rather uncomfortable.

I sighed again, doing my best to not continuously scratch every place on my body that itches thanks to this shit.

Andreas: But in all honesty, I do like how this is designed... Simple yet quite a sight.

I once more gazed upon my large mirror and slightly posed in front of it.

I wore a simple Long sleeve buttoned up white polo, wore above it is a black vest with a slightly tailcoat-like design that fades from black to navy blue to white. A black tie. With black pants that has too many belt buckles on the outer sides. And a navy blue shoulder cape with silver trims and a single silver rose stitched to where my shoulder is located.

Andreas: Though why the belt buckles?

They all shrugged.

Mersé: Apparently, after you finished getting sized. The designer was stricken with inspiration that gave birth to your clothes.

I raised a brow.

Mersé: What? You try listening to her rambling on and on about how inspired she was.

Andreas: Fair point, but for now. Should I bring a gift?

Mersé laughed while the others expect Wilmarina giggled or smiled.

Mimil: No need Andreas. If anything, the Queen said you curing her daughter was already a gift.

I nodded. Oh well, it's been awhile since I wore something fancy.

Time Skip

We arrived in the castle... To say that everything looks fancy would be quite an understatement.

Mersé: Now before we go see the Queen and princess Francisca. How about we enjoy a little bit?

I was about to say something but Wilmarina beat me to it.

Wilmarina: No, not yet at least. We need to see the Queen first.

True, it is rude to just go in and start enjoying yourself before greeting the one who created the party. How uncivilized.

Mersé only shrugged and grabbed Mimil's arm before disappearing into the crowd.

Wilmarina: Seriously... That woman can be quite carefree.

Sasha: Well, she is Mersé.

Wilmarina sighed as she knows there is no denying that Mersé's personality is a nice change in Lescatie's soldiers.

Wilmarina: We better get a move on.

With that, we continued to weave around each guests like how snakes slither on the ground to move around. Until finally, the three of us arrived in front of the Queen.

She has Dark Purple hair that reaches to her lower back. A light blue dress with puffy shoulders and a lime see-through shawl that surrounds her waist.

Queen: It is a pleasure to see you again Andreas.

I bowed.

Andreas: The pleasure is all mine, Queen Lescatie. Quite a big celebration you have.

She smiled.

Queen: Why of course! Only for my Daughter. Thanks to your help however, we wouldn't have such an event right now.

I smiled softly.

Andreas: No need to praise me my Queen. I only did what was right to do.

She shook her head.

Queen: Nonsense. You should just accept the praise Lord Andreas, or else people will think that you're someone not to be praised for.

I let out a small chuckle.

Andreas: I apologise, my Queen. But having used to only be given simple thanks and nothing more has truly cause some change within me.

Queen: I see. However, this party is for both you and my Daughter. So why don't you enjoy yourself while the night is still young?

I nodded and bowed.

Andreas: As you wish, your highness.

Queen: Now if you're wondering where my husband is. He is in the middle of asking forgiveness from Francisca at the moment.

My eyes widened at the given information.

Andreas: I see, I hope he won't be too harshly chewed out by his daughter.

The Queen giggled.

Queen: He deserves something worse.

Deciding not to pry even further. I excused myself and Sasha while Wilmarina decided to go look for Mersé, before she could cause a scene.

We enjoyed ourselves, causing a bit of a small scene after Mersé got a little too much to drink.

Princess Francisca then arrived, causing the whole event to pause and congratulate her of her recovery. Of course, I also congratulated her. But she was quite adamant that I should be recognized as well.

The King didn't take her lightly for giving me credit due to me being a... Commoner.

But with my experience dealing with pricks like them, caused me to ignore his glare and returned to enjoying the party. However.

The whole castle shook as I felt a massive surge of magic pass through everyone.

Andreas: Did you feel that Sasha?

She nodded.

Sasha: Andreas... This magic... This doesn't feel like Mamono or Holy.

Andreas: I know. We need to move.

She nodded again. But before we could move, a Soldier suddenly ran inside the Ballroom with a panicked expression on his face.

Soldier: My Lord! The castle is under attack by Mamono!

King: Get every guard and soldier to defend the kingdom!

Wilmarina didn't reply but immediately ran out to intercept the Mamono with Mersé and Mimil. While Sasha and I ran towards the orphanage to get the children out before it's too late.

Sasha: Andreas! I'll take the children away and into the forest to the others!

But before she could leave, I grabbed her arm and stopped her on her tracks.

Andreas: Are you joking?! The kids doesn't know you're hiding Mamono children out in the forest! What makes you sure they would not panic and try to run away the second you're gone?

She placed her other hand on mine.

Sasha: Trust me, I know they can handle it.

I sighed, letting her go and she immediately bolted away.

Another surge of magic engulfed the kingdom. This time, it was rather weak.

I ran through the streets, avoiding Mamono and Soldiers alike. Only to be cut off by if not, the most powerful Mamono in the area.

???: You... You're unique.

Welp, seems like I'm back... But then again. My updates has rather been random lately and I seriously regret not being able to do something about it. As the memes go, shit kept gets thrown in my general direction for the most part. But yeah, here I am. Hope you guys like this chapter SOUL out!