“Welcome everybody. I am glad to see that you just all might make it to our annual ball. Earlier than we start, I want to make an announcement. Tonight’s ball goes to be essentially the most thrilling ball we have ever had. The duke has simply knowledgeable me that his daughter Girl Cana is engaged.”

The folks clapped and cheered.

“And also you should be questioning who the fortunate man is. Yamato, would you please come ahead.” Mentioned the king as he motioned for Yamato to return subsequent to him. “Everybody, that is Tanaka Yamato. I am sure that none of you recognize who he’s. Properly, give me an opportunity to clarify. I imagine everybody right here remembers the tragedy of fourteen years in the past. That day my dad and mom and my youthful brother left me alone on this world. I assumed that I had misplaced every thing. However as we speak, Ishin-san has blessed me with such a rare information that even I could not imagine at first. He knowledgeable me that my youthful brother was nonetheless alive.”

The entire room went silent.

“Sure. My youthful brother is alive. Everybody, I want to introduce to you, Prince Julius Wisseragna. Girl Cana’s fiancé.” Mentioned the king as he pointed in direction of Yamato.

The group erupted in cheers. Some even began tearing up and hugging one another. It was a really joyful second for everybody certainly.

“I can’t go into particulars for now since we’re right here to get pleasure from ourselves. I do know all of you’ve gotten questions, however now’s not the time for that. Tonight is a joyful night time. So due to this nice information, allow us to all have a good time like we’ve got by no means performed earlier than. Let the ball start.” Mentioned the king as the gang erupted in cheers.

Lots of people surrounded Yamato welcoming him again, congratulating him and Cana on their engagement, introducing themselves or asking questions. It was a really particular night time certainly.

“I see you made plenty of pals, brother.” Mentioned the king as he gave Yamato a pat on the again.

“It will look like it. Did not know that I would grow to be so widespread.” Mentioned Yamato.

“However in fact you’ll be. You have been presumed useless for therefore lengthy. However I am glad that the data was flawed.”

“Me too. A number of months in the past, I would not have imagined that I used to be a prince.”

“Certainly. You should have confronted fairly a couple of issues these previous few months. However let’s not spoil the temper. We are able to speak about all this later. So when are you and Cana-san planning on getting married? Have you ever chosen a date but?”

“M-marriage? Is not {that a} bit quickly?”

“Properly, I would not assume so. You’re each sufficiently old and given your royal standing, I imagine it is the correct time for that.”

Yamato checked out Cana for a second. She was surrounded by some girls who have been congratulating her on her engagement.

“I suppose…”

“To not point out that the 2 of you might be childhood pals and have been engaged since again then.”

“What? Cana-chan and I knew one another since earlier than the incident.”

“Why in fact. The 2 of you have been inseparable. You guys have been collectively all day. Do not you bear in mind?”

“No. All I bear in mind is my time spent with these fakes.”

“I see. Which suggests your reminiscences have been erased.”

“My reminiscences?”

“Sure. They will need to have erased them to be able to preserve you quiet. However regardless of. All that issues is that you’re alive and properly. Let’s get pleasure from the remainder of the ball.”

“Yamato-kun, are you alright?” Requested Cana who got here to hitch the 2.

“Sure. I’m. However that is what I am presupposed to be asking you.”

“Oh, that. All of them surrounded me and began congratulating me on our engagement and asking questions on how we discovered you.”

“Everybody may be very excited tonight. By tomorrow, the information of my brother’s return and your engagement to him will unfold throughout Wisseragna. Talking of which, he’s Julius now.” Mentioned the King.

“In fact. Sorry about that, Julius.”

“No worries.”

Then the band began enjoying and Julius turned to Cana.

“Cana-chan, would you honor me with this dance?” Mentioned Julius as he bowed.

“In fact, Julius.” Mentioned Cana as she gave him her hand.

“Oh? So you’ll be able to dance, brother? I see Cana-san has confirmed to be an excellent spouse already.”

The 2 of them blushed and smiled at one another as they made their means on the dance flooring. The 2 of them swayed collectively in excellent sync. Everybody was admiring this younger couple. Cana regarded up in Yamato’s eyes. She was extraordinarily joyful to have the ability to be along with the individual she cherished most. And Yamato felt the identical means. It was like time has stopped for the 2 of them as they simply continued to bounce by the night time ignoring the viewers that was largely them than dancing.

“They actually do make a beautiful couple.” Mentioned a woman.

“Sure. That they do.” Mentioned one other.

Yamato smiled at Cana who turned a pleasant shade of pink.

“I am so glad Prince Julius is alive and properly.” Mentioned a person.

“And to assume that they have been the identical youngsters who used to play collectively since they have been born.” Mentioned one other woman.

Yamato’s expression modified barely.

“Julius, are you alright?” Requested Cana.

“Oh…um…sure. Why do not we go on to the balcony and get some recent air?”

“That may be good.”

The 2 of them made their method to the balcony the place they may lastly be alone for some time.

“Julius, is every thing okay?” Requested Cana who regarded a bit involved.

“I actually cannot get something previous you, am i able to?” Mentioned Yamato as he smiled at Cana.

“Not if in case you have me as a fiancé.” Mentioned Cana who smiled again at him as she held his arm.

“Cana-chan. We have recognized one another longer than a couple of months, is not it?”

“How have you learnt that?”

“My brother talked about it. He stated that the rationale why I do not bear in mind something is as a result of my reminiscences have been erased. Is it true?”

Cana regarded up at him.

“Sure. It is true. We have recognized one another for fairly a while. Since we have been simply toddlers, we have been inseparable. So our dad and mom determined to get us engaged to 1 and different.”

“You bear in mind all that?”

“Sure. When the 2 of us heard that we have been gonna get married as soon as we grew up, we began enjoying round, pretending to be a pair. You even proposed to me.”

“What?! I did that?”

“Mmm hmm. And we even had our first kiss.” Mentioned Cana as she giggled. However then her smile light. “I used to be devastated once I heard what had occurred. I cried and locked myself in my room for a complete month. My dad and some others would come to check out me, urging me to return out or to depart me some meals. I did not know what to do anymore.” Mentioned Cana as she began tearing up.

“Do not cry. I am right here now. I am sorry for leaving you on their own. I won’t bear in mind something from the previous, however I promise to all the time be by you to any extent further.” Mentioned Yamato as he held her in his arms.

“Thanks.” Mentioned Cana as she rested her head on his chest.

“By the way in which, I’ve by no means requested however, the place is your mom?

“My mom… She was killed alongside the king and queen.”

“What? I am so sorry for citing such a nasty reminiscence.”

“It is alright. I ought to have instructed you sooner. However I do not wish to let it have an effect on me. Particularly since I’ve you with me.”

“And I will all the time be right here with you.” Mentioned Yamato as he lowered his head for a kiss.

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After the ball,

“That was a powerful ball, your majesty.” Mentioned the duke.

“That’s all because of you, Ishin-san. You turned tonight into the very best night time of my life. I ought to be thanking you.” Mentioned King Victor.

“It was an honor to have the ability to save Prince Julius.”

“Oh however you do not intend to return house, do you?

“Along with your permission, in fact.”

“Nonsense. The three of you’ll spend the night time right here. You should be drained. Moreover, we’ve got plenty of catching as much as do. Do not we, Julius?”

“Y-Sure. We do.” Mentioned Yamato who did not fairly know tips on how to reply.

“Wonderful. Please put together two rooms.” Mentioned King Victor to one in all his servants.

“Two?” Requested Yamato.

“In fact. One for Ishin-san and one for you and Cana-san. Ah come on brother. Do not inform me you are shy.”

“I-I am not shy. Very properly. If Cana-chan is okay with it.” Mentioned Yamato who turned to have a look at Cana.

“Sure. I haven’t got an issue with it.”

“Then it is settled. Let’s relaxation for tonight. We’ll do extra speaking tomorrow. The maids will present you to your rooms. Have an excellent night time everybody.” Mentioned King Victor.

“Good night time, your majesty.” Mentioned the three.

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The following day in Yamato’s and Cana’s room, Yamato slowly opens his eyes and turns to have a look at Cana who was nonetheless sleeping beside him. He smiled at her as he quietly stood up in order that he would not wake her up.

“I really like you.” Mentioned Yamato as he whispered into her ear. He then made his method to the toilet.

When the door to the toilet closed, Cana opened her eyes and smiled.

“I really like you too.”

Fifteen minutes later, Yamato makes his means out of the toilet. Cana was now wakeful, standing on the balcony. Yamato went over to her and held her in his arms.

“Good morning Cana-chan. Slept properly?”

“Good morning Julius. Sure. I slept wonderful.” Mentioned Cana as she leaned on him.

“You should have been very drained final night time. With all of the questions and a spotlight.”

“You bought extra consideration than I did.”

“Properly, I can not argue with that.”

“I will go get able to go. It will quickly be time for breakfast.” Mentioned Cana who gave Yamato a kiss on the cheek.

“Alright.”

◆◆◆

Later within the eating corridor,

“Good morning everybody. I hope you all slept properly.” Mentioned King Victor as he greeted them.

“Good morning, your majesty. Sure we’ve got. Thanks.” Mentioned Ishin as he bowed.

“Come. Breakfast might be served quickly.” Mentioned the king.

The three of them joined the king on the desk.

“Julius, after this, I’ll reply any questions you might have. I imagine you’ve gotten fairly a couple of, is it not?” Requested the king.

“Sure I do. Thanks to your time.”

“There isn’t any should be so formal. We’re brothers in any case.”

“Sure. That is true. I preserve forgetting. That is nonetheless new to me.”

“Don’t be concerned. You’ll quickly get used to it.”

After breakfast, within the king’s examine,

“Very properly. You could ask me something.”

“I do not even know the place to start out.”

“Properly, how in regards to the starting?”

“Sure. What precisely occurred that night time?”

“As you recognize, the assault was focused on the royal household. We’ve got been receiving information from dependable sources about some sort of plot towards us, however we could not cease it. I used to be nonetheless too younger at the moment to know all that was happening so I do not know all of the details. That night time, there was a sudden explosion within the palace. With that, the entire royal household was on the run. It was whole chaos. The actual fact was that the assassins additionally disguised themselves because the guards. It was a terrifying sight. As we have been working, I acquired separated from you all. By the point I managed to search out you, it was already too late. Mom and Father have been useless and also you have been nowhere to be discovered. I ran on the lookout for assist, once I stumbled into one other room the place I discovered Ishin-san who was holding his spouse’s lifeless physique. It was a bloody bloodbath. Over fifty folks died that night time.”

“What occurred after that?”

“By the point morning got here, the assassins have been lengthy gone. The few those that survived regarded as much as me for steering since I used to be the one member of the royal household nonetheless alive. Though I used to be younger, I knew what sort of accountability I had. So I requested Ishin-san for his help. And because of him, we managed to revive every thing. And now, additionally because of him and Cana-san, I used to be reunited with my youthful brother.”

“I am glad I used to be capable of finding him on time. Any minute later and it may need been too late.” Mentioned Ishin.

“Sure. That is perhaps true. Is there the rest you want to ask?” Requested the king.

“Sure. Yesterday you talked about how my reminiscence was erased. What did you imply by that?”

“Hmm. You see the truth that you do not bear in mind something from earlier than that night time proves that your reminiscence was cleaned.”

“However how is that doable? Was I hit on the pinnacle?”

“There’s a sure gadget known as the Terminator. It is used to terminate any a part of an individual’s reminiscence. Though, solely the palace has the gadget. I imagine that the one who kidnapped you determined to wipe your reminiscences of your life within the palace.”

“However why? And why would anybody kidnap me? I can perceive if it have been for ransom. However that wasn’t the case.”

“Sure. This has acquired me fairly confused. Why would they kidnap you and preserve you alive for therefore a few years?” Mentioned the king as he went into deep thought. “Ishin-san, not way back Cana-san was shot. Are these incidents associated by any probability?”

“Oh sure. Forgive me for not telling you sooner. However I imagine that they need to let you know every thing.” Mentioned Ishin gesturing to Yamato and Cana.

“Sure. That night time Cana-chan was shot. It was an assassination try. However the shot was directed in direction of me.”

“You? So the assassins are nonetheless after you. Have you learnt who tried to kill you?”

“Sure. It was really my…my greatest buddy whom I’ve recognized since I used to be seven years outdated. We ended up going to the identical highschool. His identify is Kiba or no less than I believe that that is his identify. By the seems of issues, he has been assigned to kill me. He should be working with the identical individuals who have been behind the assault. After the incident the place he shot Cana-chan, we went out with our pals to the mall. That is the place I came upon that Kiba was behind the taking pictures. We waited to see if he would make his transfer. However he did not. He really waited for everybody to depart and got here to confront Cana-chan and I as we have been heading house. I fought him there, however I used to be no match for him. After that he ran away since our bodyguards got here after us. That was the final time we ever noticed him.”

“Are there different those that find out about this?” Requested Victor.

“Sure. There are two pals of ours from faculty. Akari Murasame and Reina Yatogami. They have been with us for the reason that very starting.” Mentioned Cana.

“I see. I imagine the following plan of action is simply too discover this Kiba and seize him. We’d get one thing out of him.” Mentioned Victor.

“That will not be needed, your Majesty.” Mentioned a voice.

“Who’s there?” Mentioned Ishin as he drew his sword.

“Oh Mochizuki-sama, I do know we solely met as soon as, however you’ll be able to no less than bear in mind my voice.” Mentioned the person. He then jumped down from the ceiling.

“Kiba.” Mentioned Yamato as he too drew out his sword.

“At your service, Prince Julius.” Mentioned Kiba as he gave a slight bow.

“What are you doing right here?” Requested Yamato.

“Come on. Is that the way you discuss to your outdated buddy?”

“Previous buddy? You are nothing however a traitor. I am gonna eliminate you right here and now.” Mentioned Yamato as he started to maneuver in direction of Kiba.

“I would not do this if I have been you.” Mentioned Kiba as he lifted his hand to cease Yamato. “This flooring of the palace is in my full management. As we converse, fifty males have occupied this flooring. So except you need the remnant of your loved ones to die, I counsel you be an excellent little prince and stand down.”

“Why ought to I imagine you? You are nothing however a coward.” Mentioned Yamato who started to cost at Kiba.

BANG!

“ARGH!” Cried Victor as he acquired shot within the arm.

“Victor!” Cried Yamato.

“Your Majesty, are you alright?” Requested Ishin.

“Y-yes. I am f-fine.”

“You see what you brought on, Julius? Now be an excellent boy and put the sword again in its scabbard or the following bullet will find yourself in his head.”

Yamato slowly put his sword away as he stored his eyes on Kiba.

“See? That wasn’t so laborious.”

“What would you like? Why are you doing all this?”

“Me? I haven’t got a motive for it. I simply observe orders.”

“Who’s behind all of this?”

“That I can not let you know. However what I can let you know is why we’re right here. And that’s to talk to his Majesty.”

“Why? What do you must inform me?” Requested Victor.

“I got here with a request. Or ought to I say a deal.”

“Who would we ever make a cope with the likes of you?” Requested Yamato in anger.

“Julius, let’s hear what he has to say.” Mentioned Victor. “What’s it you need from me?”

“I need two issues. I need the plans for the Destroyer and all of the analysis on venture SS.”

“What?! How have you learnt about that?” Requested Ishin.

“You are actually asking me that this late within the sport? You should actually underestimate me. Oh sure. I nearly forgot. I stated that it is a deal. In case you give me what I requested for, I promise to spare your lives.”

“As if we’ll provide you with something.” Mentioned Yamato.

“All that’s as much as you. I’ve performed what I got down to do as we speak. As of now, you’ve gotten twenty-four hours to be able to give me what I requested for. After twenty-four hours, one in all you’ll die. Oh and this consists of Akari and Reina as properly. The cycle shall repeat itself till I get what I need. And with that, I will be on my means. Don’t be concerned. My males will go away as properly.” Mentioned Kiba as he went in direction of the big window. “Oh earlier than I’m going, my actual identify is Freed. Freed Arkenos.” Mentioned Kiba as he jumped off.

“Wait!” Shouted Yamato who ran to the window. “He is gone. Victor, are you alright?”

“Sure, I am effective. Don’t be concerned about me. It is only a scratch. Extra importantly, he stated his actual identify is Freed Arkenos.”

“Sure he did. So Kiba was not his actual identify in any case.” Mentioned Ishin.

“However no less than we acquired some good data. I’ve been on the lookout for the assassins that attacked us that night time for years. And I’ve managed to get a couple of leads. Evidently this Freed joined the group that attacked us about 5 years in the past. He’s additionally the 2nd in command.” Mentioned Victor.

“What? He has that a lot authority?” Requested Yamato in shock.

“Sure. Which makes him much more harmful.”

“Julius. He talked about that if we do not give him what he desires, he’ll kill us one after the other. He talked about Reina and Akari too.” Mentioned Cana.

“That bastard. I will not let him get away with this. We’ll have to get them to a protected location. However what’s it that he requested for?” Requested Yamato turning in direction of Ishin and his brother.

“I imagine it is time so that you can find out about this as properly. The Destroyer and venture SS are each tasks that will improve our army energy.” Mentioned Victor.

“What? You wish to begin a struggle?” Requested Yamato.

“No. These tasks have been each shut down ten years in the past. The Destroyer was a struggle machine, able to wiping out a complete metropolis. And venture SS really stands for Tremendous Troopers. There was analysis performed on enhancing the physique capabilities of a traditional soldier permitting him to own tremendous human talents equivalent to tremendous power, pace, physique armor and so forth. After I heard that such analysis was being performed, I shut it down instantly.”

“However who would provide you with such damaging analysis?” Requested Cana.

“I do not know. Everybody stated that father was behind it however I can not simply deliver myself to imagine it.” Mentioned Victor. “However that is sufficient for now. I do not plan on giving Freed the plans to the Destroyer or the analysis on venture SS even when it is the very last thing I do. For now, I imagine the very best plan of action is for all of us to be on guard. He stated that each twenty-four hours, he would kill one in all us. Julius, you and Cana go and get Reina-san and Akari-san instantly and head house. I’ll enhance the variety of guards round there as properly. Be sure that to remain protected. Ishin-san, I want to talk about the matter of countering Freed’s assault. I hope that the following time we see one another might be in a safer scenario.” Mentioned Victor as he stood up.

“Very properly. We’ll be on our means.” Mentioned Yamato.

“Only a second. Julius, bear in mind. Everybody now is aware of that you’re alive. Watch out.”

“I’ll. Let’s go Cana-chan.” Mentioned Yamato as they started to move out.

◆◆◆

“Alright Cana-chan. I imagine that third interval ought to have began by now. In case you ask the instructor, they could let Reina and Akari come out with us.” Mentioned Yamato as they walked in direction of their class.

“Okay.” Mentioned Cana as she knocked on the door.

“Are available.” Mentioned the instructor. “OH! Y-Your Highness! W-Welcome.” Mentioned the instructor as she gave a bow.

“Proper. They know I am a prince now.”

“Please there isn’t a want for that.”

“Yamato-kun! How come you by no means stated something about this?” Requested a pupil.

“Yeah. You are actually a prince?” Requested one other.

“Ahhh! An precise prince.” Screamed some ladies.

“Please. I’ll reply all of your questions later. Uchida-sensei, is it doable to permit Murasame-san and Yatogami-san to depart faculty early?” Requested Yamato.

“In fact. You do not even have to ask. Ladies, please take your issues and go together with his royal highness.”

“Thanks sensei.”

“So, royal life’s treating you properly I see.” Mentioned Reina because the 4 of them left the category.

“I want it have been the case.”

“Is there one thing flawed?” Requested Akari. “Why do we’ve got to depart faculty so early?”

“Don’t be concerned. Every little thing might be defined. However not right here.” Mentioned Cana.

“Sure. Simply include us for now.” Mentioned Yamato as they headed exterior.

“It is Kiba, is not it?” Requested Reina.

“Shh! Not right here.” Mentioned Yamato.

◆◆◆

On the duke’s house,

“What?! He will kill us?” Requested Akari in shock.

“No. He will not. Mochizuki-san and my brother are working collectively to ensure nothing of that kind ever occurs.”

“That is a reduction.” Mentioned Akari.

“However in the meanwhile, we’d like the 2 of you to remain right here with us.” Mentioned Cana.

“Right here? Are you certain?” Requested Reina.

“Sure. For now, this home and the palace are the most secure locations to be in. And since Ki… I imply Freed is concentrating on you too, it is best to remain near us.” Mentioned Yamato.

“You’ve gotten some extent.”

“It is settled then. I will head to the palace to tell Mochizuki-san and my brother that you’re already right here and to verify on the preparations. I will be again quickly.”

“Please watch out on the market.” Mentioned Cana.

“Don’t be concerned. I’ll.”

◆◆◆

On the palace,

“Your majesty, Prince Julius has arrived.”

“Let him in.” Mentioned the king.

“Good afternoon brother.”

“Julius, welcome again. The 2 ladies are with Cana-san I presume.”

“Sure. They’re all house. Secure and sound.”

“That is good. Ishin-san and I have been simply discussing on a method to seize Freed as soon as and for all.”

“Sure. We thought that we should always anticipate him to make his transfer. Since we all know the place everyone seems to be at this level, it will likely be straightforward to foretell the place he’ll go first.”

“That may work.”

RING! RING!

“Excuse me for a second. Hiya?” Mentioned Yamato as he answered his telephone.

“So that you thought you would trick me by getting these two to stick with you in a “protected place”? Properly, it is not so protected in any case.”

“What would you like Freed?! In case you even attempt to lay a finger on them, I will tear you limb from limb.”

“I simply known as you to tell you that I shifted the time restrict from twenty-four hours to some seconds. You are on the palace, proper? I ponder what shock will await you whenever you get house. So long.”

“WHAT?!!! FREED!!!”

“What occurred, Julius?” Requested the king.

“I have to get again now. I haven’t got time to clarify.” Mentioned Yamato as he ran out the door and right down to the automobile.

“Take me to the mansion. Quick!” He instructed the motive force.

On his method to the mansion, his physique stored shaking. As he acquired shut, he might see a darkish cloud forming within the sky.

“NO! NO! NO!”

By the point he reached the entrance of the mansion, it was too late. The entire constructing was in flames.

“MOVE! I have to get inside.” Screamed Yamato as he tried to make his method to the principle entrance.

“No, your highness. It is too harmful.” Mentioned some guards as they held him again.

“It is already too late.” Mentioned one other.

“NO! It may possibly’t be! I have to get to them! REINA, AKARI, CANA!!!”