[Lunarstella Imperial Palace] “What…?” Aita’s confused voice rang out in the throne hall of the palace. Currently, there were only the Emperor and the Empress in the hall with Aita. One week had passed since Aita returned to the capital of Lunaria. He was welcomed like a hero and nearly like a god. After what he accomplished, his name spread everywhere on the continent as a genius. The new Lord Commander of Lunarstella became that famous. No one on the continent could be unaware of Aita anymore. He was the first one who defeated a pure-blooded prince of Ankouna and his army after all. More importantly, it was thanks to him that the war ended. All the people of Lunarstella and Niveis thanked him wholeheartedly. He put an end to the war that killed lots of people and could kill thousands of people again. As for the younger ones, the boys started to admire Aita, while girls sent letters to him every day, which Aita accepted gratefully, as he was too lazy to ask wood to light

After several minutes of Aita complaining, they were finally ready to depart. “Be careful, Selena, and take care of Narvi.” Diana, the Empress said before hugging Selena and Narvi. “I know mother.” Selena nodded with a smile. “Selena, we are forming a truce, but don’t let them get the upper hand in the conversation. Otherwise, they will ask unreasonable things.” “Yes father.” Selena nodded seriously at her father. “And Aita, please take care of Selena. It is your duty as Lord Commander, but now she is your fiancee. You have to support and assist her.” “F-Father?!” Selena blushed in embarrassment at her father’s words. She didn’t expect Linus to say that to Aita. “I know.” But Aita unexpectedly nodded without extra words. Though he was lazy, he knew it was an important meeting. “Oh my, you are so beautiful dear with that dress!” Diana praised Selena in a loud voice. Aita turned toward Selena and, indeed, she was breathtaking. She was wearing a sublime navy blue dress w

The dark brown-haired beauty froze when Aita turned toward her. The woman’s, or Laika’s light brown eyes stared at Aita’s figure. Putting aside his not-bad face and unique eyes, currently with his glistening eyes and the tear falling from his right eye, he looked special. Aita's current figure would tickle any woman's maternal instinct. Thump! Her heart melted upon seeing his lonely face and sad face. “W-Who are you…?” She asked with a stutter. Laika had never seen Orion since she first appeared at the banquet right after Orion was kidnapped. The same was for Aita, who didn't recognize her. But he could tell that she was someone important. Her armor was more refined and unique compared to the other random knights. Aita frowned at her reaction. “!” Noticing that he wasn't wearing his mask, he quickly channeled his mana, and his mask reappeared on his face. Wiping the tear, his expression turned cold and calm again. The same face he would show to people he didn’t care at

Smoke was covering the entrance.The Knights of Solaria were warily looking at the entrance.The person who crashed into the wall was heavily injured and it was a knight of Solaria.It was one of the guards who were outside.Salazar glanced at Lunarstella’s side.They all had calm faces.Most of them had big smiles on their faces.Selena smiled a little, seeing that.“He took his time, right Luna?”Karen pouted.“Yeah, but he could have held back a little, sigh…”Selena shook her head.“Had the Lord Commander really held back one day ?”“Yeah, you are true Nea.”Karen nodded.“What?!”Baino was confused.They were the only ones who stood up and panicked. “Damn! With young boss here, it's gonna be interesting.”Isaac let out with a grin.“If you mean Solaria’s humiliation by interesting, I guess yes.”Lynda nodded her head.“Who?”Salazar asked as golden flames slowly shrouded his sword.Thud Thud Thud ThudThe smoke receded and footsteps resounded.And a young man came out.Shoulder-

“Then, it’s decided. I am delighted that the truce between our empires happened without difficulties.”Baino said with a smile as he stood up.“I knew you were just testing us, Baino. Don’t worry.”Aita put his hand on Baino’s shoulder.“Aahaha…Then we will leave. We will see each other for the feast.”“Yeah see you later.”Like that, nobles from Solaria left one after another.Salazar glanced at Aita for a second before turning around.“Don’t think too highly of yourself.”But Albert Solaria glared at Aita.“...”Aita ignored him.Seeing that, Albert gritted his teeth and left.“Um…I apologize for my brother's behavior.”Next, Liana came.“Your brother? I didn’t even notice him until now. I hope for your Empire, he isn’t the next Emperor.”“T-That’s…”Liana didn’t know what to say to Aita, mocking her brother.It was true after all.As the next ruler, he should have taken the lead in speaking against Aita.Unfortunately, he was too scared of Aita, though he recovered in the end.“I-I