The representatives that were discussing things then glared intently towards Lucy. Feigning ignorance as if she didn't notice them, she stood still on the balcony, waiting for Feihren's next instruction.
Although it seems that she could not just keep standing idly, as she kept glaring towards the direction of where the dragon landed.
"... Hopefully, it's just the Empress giving thanks to my master and nothing more… or else."
Lucy nonchalantly opened her wings as she floated down towards the group of old man Mendi.
***
All the participants have now returned to their respective audience's seats and were now waiting for the news regarding the sudden arrival of a dragon fortress from either of the two dragon Empires.
Loud "whispering" could be heard as the people were discussing with each other about what was really happening. The sun was still high up which mean it's generally still early. The representatives patiently waited for the host king to return.
***
"How do I look?" The Dragon Empress, Jacquelyn Brangian, inquired her maid as she prepared and tidied herself before moving out of the mansion to greet the person who's seemingly waiting outside for a while now. If her hunch is correct, then it should be the King of the Wolfenstein Kingdom, her benefactor.
A gallant figure mounted on mythical wolf beast... It was a sight to behold on its own.
She was prepared to be disappointed by who the person that had helped her when she was in her dire times really is, but it may never have to happen. Thinking about it now, it might have been foolish to think that the person that could easily takedown and end Destrian would be someone "normal" and "average".
"You look gorgeous, as always, your Imperial Highness." the maid earnestly replied.
"Just make sure that it's not just some baseless flattery, I really don't want to embarrass myself..." Jacquelyn did a 'final' check as to make sure she was on her best form and shape before greeting another nations monarch.
"It's true your highness, you look as beautiful as ever." the maid replied as she cheekily smiled, she never saw the empress being this conscious of her looks for the longest time.
The doors of the dragon mansion opened as Empress Jacquelyn made her way down the staircase.
More people followed suit before her, most of them were members of prominent families in the Jade Dragon District where the Empress hid when Destrian took over the imperial throne. All of them looked ominously powerful; Adorned with mystical accessories and myriads of differently colored dresses; They walked off the mansion grandiosely.
***
"Hmmm… According to Lucy, she's pretty sure that this dragon is another one from the New Dragon Empire." Feihren added as he observed the unmoving dragon that's keenly staring at them.
"She's correct; None of the dragons of the Ancient Dragon Empire looks as "clean" as this one," Jyuu replied.
"Oh? You've been to the other Dragon Empire?" Feihren was shocked, it seems that Jyuu is way more familiar about this than he anticipated.
"True, I am not as young as you think I am, I was born way before the Wolfenstein Kingdom was ruled by the Rudyard's. And as far as I know of, the dragons that are under the Ancient Empire's control would be battle-hardened, and not some shiny looking mount such as this one..." Jyuu replied as he added...
"This dragon right here is still way too young, although it seems that he has inherited the powerful bloodline of Spitfire Dragons, this one had obviously never been into war or had experience in battle..."
"... Hmmm that aside, what's taking them so long? I have called out about my presence here... But there has been no reaction whatsoever? It would be rude if I just butted in and entered... But if it's gonna take this long then..." Feihren thought's were abruptly cut off as the mansion's door suddenly opened.
Elegantly walking down the stairs, The figure of the Dragon Empress immediately astonished Feihren; A tall and slender woman that exudes beauty yet did not falter with the fact that she contains enormous strength and power just from her aura alone.
Her dark red hair and her bright orange iris could easily be seen even from the distance, as they could easily melt the hearts of any male onlookers.
Her posture and how he carried herself could easily be distinguished as that of someone that is of great importance, a person with a high standing in the society...
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...She tripped herself as she accidentally stepped over her foot from walking way too slow on the staircase...
...Comically rolling over until her figure stopped halfway through the flight of stairs; She immediately stood up as she dusted over the dirt on her dress and face. Keeping a straight face as if nothing happened, she continued walking until she reached the ground.
The people behind her kept their silence... None dared to laugh.
Feihren, who immediately rushed over when he saw the "accident" could not help but shed a tear from the laughter he was holding in... Jyuu, on the other hand, did not find this funny at all.
"You're the current Empress of the New Dragon Empire, correct?" Instead of Feihren, Jyuu spoke up on his behalf... Feihren couldn't keep a straight face, it might be because of what had happened, but it would be more likely that he couldn't stare at her directly, given the fact that for him, she's...
'...Weirdly attractive? What am I thinking?...' It may not have been the best entrance for someone of her caliber, but it made the impression that she's somehow... normal? Although her neck that is bedazzled with what looks like jewelry but in actual fact, just shiny red scales... She appears to be someone delicate, for Feihren at least.
"Oh my, a talking dog!" Jacquelyn reached for Jyuu's chin as he retorted...
"Don't even try petting me..."
"I'm sorry, wait... I mean, yes... *cough* Yes, I am the 14th Empress of the New Dragon Empire, Jacquelyn Brangian!"
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