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“Greetings, King Miril.” King Ilrymax said politely with a bow.
“Greetings, King Ilrymax.” I replied, keeping my eyes on him.
“What has you so tense?” King Ilrymax taunted. Something was immensely funny to him, but what could it have been?
“You apparently wanted to talk. Is something wrong with Ikol?” I inquired. What could possibly have warranted sending me a message?
“No, I wanted to chat about the other one.” King Ilrymax informed me. That was not something I expected.
“What’s with Ufr?” I inquired, turning my head a bit in confusion. King Ilrymax began laughing some more.
“Not Ufr, Lux.” King Ilrymax clarified as he seemed even more amused.
“What about it?” I checked. Why did King Ilrymax want to ask me about Lux?
“It? For your protégé that is some harsh language.” King Ilrymax shot back. It sounded like Lux needed some correcting swats for saying such nonsense.
“I have no protégé, only a certain someone who needs to get some sense beat into them. She’s in your mountains right now, correct?” I probed as I flexed my paw.
“Not your protégé, but you taught her
“I have no idea what you are talking about.” I deflected. I did show it to her, but I was not sure if she would be able to put it together fast enough for the trials in the
“King Miril, we Kings are supposed to be honest with each other. You did recommend for her to do a lap around the Jagged Peak faster than a stone toss, and
“Because she needs a challenge, that thing should be pushed.” I defended myself.
“Why do you alternate between being supportive of her and truly nasty and bitter about her existence?” King Ilrymax inquired with a look that he already had an answer in mind.
“I have no idea what you are talking about.” I lied as I disliked what he was asking about.
“King Miril, why are you like this?” King Ilrymax sighed while shaking his head.
“What do you mean?” I checked as King Ilrymax looked unamused.
“You don’t have enough friends to bare fangs at the few you have.” King Ilrymax taunted me.
“You and Sovereign Hoggdin both harp on crap like this.” I snarled at him.
“Because you tend to not be the most honest individual and your protégé seems to think you hate her.” King Ilrymax retorted with a deadpan stare.
“What are you trying to learn?” I asked in a pointed tone, trying to get him to move along.
“Well, we Kings thought we were aware of the strongest in the
“I’m not.” I informed him, not that clarifying was going to help my case.
“How are you not?” King Ilrymax pressed in an annoyed tone.
“No reason.” I attempted. Ugh, of course he’d bring up the ongoing
“Lux and Ufr both are representing you, unless you are confident that one of them is much more capable than the other.” King Ilrymax pointed out.
“Obviously one of them is stronger.” I explained to him.
“Which one?” King Ilrymax asked with his normal taunting smile returning.
“The stronger one.” I answered as I debated the efficacy of attacking him.
“I have no idea which one is stronger, and I am requesting the future Sovereign to give me her insight on the matter. Imagine my dismay when I have only received vague statements and lies when we Kings are obligated to be truthful on matters involving the future generations. To make it worse, the future Sovereign is intentionally covering the truth from me.” King Ilrymax cried, feigning being immensely upset.
“Are you trying to motivate me to swat the shiza out of you?” I questioned him while trying not to feel too irritated by his behavior.
“No, I am just curious what has wandered into my territory and the one being that can add clarity refuses to because I can only imagine she’s worried her child might actually follow her off of Phestia.” King Ilrymax told me directly. I let out a long, irritated sigh.
“Why are you like this?” I snapped at him
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“Because I know from our
“What is not adding up?” I grumbled.
“I cannot fathom why you taught Lux, and not any of your children,
“I showed her
“So, you indirectly taught her the
“What other questions?” I deflected. King Ilrymax gave me a highly unamused stare.
“The double representation of Ufr and Lux, as well as why does the being you claimed as a protégé thinks you hate them.” King Ilrymax clarified for me.
“Ufr probably lost the only hope he has of winning against Lux once he agreed to resume it at a later date because she is going to finally fix her fighting style after trying it against him. Ufr is going to get humbled greatly whenever their rematch occurs, granted I hope Lux does grow enough not to try and measure herself against others.” I explained with a huff. King Ilrymax went a bit wide-eyed.
“Wow, actual praise from King Miril.” King Ilrymax mocked me.
“What does that mean?” I snapped at him.
“Because have you ever told Lux anything positive? She clearly thinks you hate her and likely has strong contempt for you.” King Ilrymax retorted. I glared at him.
“What does that matter?” I sighed.
“I do not want you to repeat the mistake of the past. I remember how you were with Cihlt, and the sheer resentment the two of you now possess towards each other.” King Ilrymax answered with no hesitation.
“Do not mention that bezka.” I snarled at him.
“My point exactly; you are repeating what she did to you to Lux. Do you want to be the same as her?” King Ilrymax challenged as I felt my vision turn red at that question.
I lunged at King Ilrymax, reinforcing my body with
“Have you vented enough?” King Ilrymax checked as I was still furious.
“Do not compare me to her!” I roared at him.
“Then act better than she did.” King Ilrymax retorted calmly.
“I am!” I spat at him, taking deep breaths to calm myself down.
“Not with much distinction.” King Ilrymax pointed out to me.
“Why?! Why do you and Hoggdin both press this?!” I yelled, debating if I wanted to resume my attack.
“We are seeing you make the same mistake she did as you are acting similar to her. Clearly, we care enough to try and help you be better, but as usual, you think yourself infallible and better than others justifying it as you are acting with a different interest.” King Ilrymax explained. I let a massive, deep sigh.
“What makes you say that?” I probed. How long had he talked to Lux? Was it that obvious?
“Lux gave answers that reminded me of what you used to say on our
“What are you saying I should do?” I sighed as I turned off my
“Probably try being more honest with Lux and admitting you do not truly hate her existence. Also maybe act like she is not the worst friend for Ikol.” King Ilrymax retorted.
“She is trying to boss him around and take him off Phestia.” I grumbled in response.
“Who would ever boss someone else around?” King Ilrymax taunted with a chuckle.
“I have no idea what you are referring to.” I lied, trying to miss his point.
“Lux treats Ikol
“She’s still going to probably let him follow her back to Tenebrae.” I spat at him.
“And the two can clearly come back to Phestia because of King Krahinn and the tiny demon whatever its name is.” King Ilrymax pointed out.
“Maybe.” I deflected. That felt wrong.
“Try starting small then. I am going to go check on the young ones.” King Ilrymax told me before taking off. He might have had a point.
“Fine.” I conceded as we shot over to the Kniclad Mountains.
I saw Lux attempting a piece of the lap I tested, seeing her
. Ikol was off in the distance doing whatever challenge Ilrymax gave him. I shook my head, seeing Lux starting to get
“I don’t hate you.” I informed Lux awkwardly. Lux was quite on edge, giving me a doubtful stare.
“I see, K…K…K-King Miril.” Lux tried.
“You are adequate as well.” I added on. Lux looked baffled by my comment. She seemed quite confused as to why I was here and what I was saying.
“Thank you?” Lux replied after a few seconds. The air was still tense as we both just kind of stood there.
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“What is happening?” Lux checked, not following what was happening.
“I am trying to be better than the past; this is enough for today. Good luck.” I told her before using