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Is it wrong to seek answers?

Chapter 34: The Girls (and one Boy) talk, The King and his Glaives

MAIN HALL-IVY MANOR – DIA FAMILIA HQ – EVENING – A FEW MINUTES AGO

Bell stood there, watching as Noct and Ravus disappeared. He was now pretty sure that they'll talk about Lunafreya. He stood there for a while before he heard a familiar female voice.

"Argonaut" Tiona called him, which made Bell turn his face towards her.

"y-yes ?" Bell asked towards her as if he was daydreaming and just came back to reality.

"let's join the others and then talk about your new friend Noct." Tiona suggested.

"o-okay" Bell just agreed.

(OPENING: Sawano Hiroyuki nZK: Mizuki – e of s)

As Bell went along with Tiona towards the others, he saw Ais, Lefiya, Iris, Alicia, and Karen, who talked with each other. While Alicia and Lefiya tried to enjoy as much as possible, they were still deeply concerned for Riveria.

"Uhm, where's everyone else ?" Bell asked.

"sister went with the captain, who also went along with goddess dia, who was accompanied by Lucia and Leo, who somehow seemed happy to go along. "

"it's no wonder, Leo admires Braver after all." another female voice said towards them, which belonged to Iris.

"oh right I've forgotten he told us already, and now that I remember, sister got slightly upset, even though Leo is a man.** " Tiona remembered.

"well with him, it's more like an avid fan meeting his lifelong Idol." Iris explained.

"which makes him the lucky one tonight I Guess, I hope that Tione won't get upset again" Karen commented her concerns since he remembered what kind of Berserker the Lvl 6 amazon 'Jormungand' Tione Hiryute can become, not only in the battlefield but also when other women were 'coming closer' to 'Braver', as Tione once explained to them.

"Karen, if I may ask … " Karen as well as the other everyone turned towards Alicia, who stared her question, "where is Ms. Drake? "

"Oriana ?, Now that I think about it, I didn't see her since we came back to our Mansion."

"I think I might have an idea." They all looked towards Iris.

"Oriana has ordered a special armor from the Hephaestus Familia, and when Lady Dia gave her that particular armor one-on-one, Lady Dia said that Oriana has 'disappeared in happiness' back into her room. I also saw how she run fast towards her room. Since then I haven't seen her. " Iris explained.

"so Oriana has a new armor? " Ais asked,

"yes, and I even believe she won't appear tonight, well except that Goddess orders her to be here."

Ais remembered how she once fought against Oriana around 6 years ago. While Ais was at Level 2 and Oriana has just started, Ais knew immediately that Oriana would become early on a strong adventurer, which turned out to be the truth since Oriana is at Level 5 right now, like Iris and Lucia, but Ais suggests that Oriana is the strongest of them, just below the Dia Familia's executives.

"So, lets now talk about Noct." Tiona suggested while turning towards Bell.

And so, everyone, but mostly Tione asked questions about Noct, like if it's true how strong he's supposed to be, or how he knows Ravus. Bell, remembering that he cannot say too much about Noct since his Goddess forbid it, agreed that he's strong, being at Level 6, but claimed that he doesn't know much about his relationship with Ravus, well except for what everyone already knows.

But then came the 'more interesting' questions as Bell would describe, like if he has a special someone? what kind of girls he's interested? or 'if he's interested in girls at all? '. The last question was the one Bell wondering a bit until he understood that Tiona was asking him if Noct might be interested in Boys instead of Girls, to which Bell answered:

" well, he is into girls I guess."while remembering about Noct's explanation about Lunafreya. But then remembered how he was about to be kissed by Noct when they woke up. Luckily, Hestia was able to prevent that and he and Hestia found out that Noct was dreaming about Lunafreya.

"as for his type, I think he doesn't mind that much, except that she needs a good and responsible personality and as for the first question, I also think that he has no girlfriend." Bell explained.

"oooh, that sounds exciting" Tione joyfully said while looking towards Lefiya, „seems Filvis has nothing to worry at all, Lefiya."

"that still doesn't change the fact that he insulted me in front of everyone." Lefiya said in her usual grumpy voice she's known for.

"I don't think he did that on purpose, he probably thought that you wouldn't mind, and uhm I'm sorry ... " Bell apologized towards the orange-haired elf.

"I guess that's possible but mmm … i-if he apologizes later to me properly as well, I might forgive you both." Lefiya declared.

"What do you two think about him anyway, Alicia and Lefiya" Tione asked the two elves about their opinion of Noct.

"If you mean how I would score him, well.." Alicia thought for a moment, "I would give him 8 of 10. If he wouldn't have mentioned Bell's training with Ais, I would give him 9."

"oohhh, so you consider him as handsome" Tiona asked Alicia, who has been stared by everyone, especially her fellow elf.

"Alicia … " Lefiya said her fellow elf's name, not believing that Alicia scores him that high. That means that Filvis has a rival, over another human.

"well, if it's his looks, that score is fitting, but I still haven't seen his actions, so I wouldn't judge too early." Alicia proclaimed.

"like you did with 'Silverlight' ?" Tiona asked with a mischievous expression, to which Alicia turned deep red.

Not this only made Iris and Karen look more closely towards Alicia, but Lefiya seemed to be shocked even more to what Tione is now implying.

"5 years ago, in under Resort where we met for the first time with each other officially as two families … let's say Alicia immediately 'scored' your Captain with '10 of 10' " Tiona claimed while looking towards Iris and Karen.

"I always imagined you to be attracted only in your kind." Iris said, still with a surprised expression. Iris knew that her beloved brother, as he's been called by all his familia members, is currently the 'sexiest adventurer alive', which makes him very attractive among women, even slightly for herself. She also knew heard that even Elven women are interested in him, which is a sign that Ravus is truly handsome, but she never imagined that even someone with a strict personality like Alicia would be interested in Ravus.

"to be honest, I was afraid of him at first, since, as you all know, back then he was known as 'silvershark' because he worked as a loan shark. But when our both families met at under resort, and when he talked with Captain and Lady Riveria in private, I couldn't believe how virtuous he truly is. Maybe that's also why Captain gave him that present box as a sign of friendship." Alicia, while making an embarrassing expression, explained while confirming her crush on Ravus.

"so that's why you had a one-eighty about him, hmm ?" Tiona asked happily.

While most who listened to Alicia's explanation seemed excited, Karen wasn't, because that statement would make her and Alicia rivals.

The reason for that was Karen's secret crush for Ravus. Karen remembered the day she met Ravus for the first time.

Back then, six years ago, she was around 9 years and still living with her noble family outside of Orario. And one day, at their family mansion, Ravus, as well as Goddess Dia, Nick, Crowe, and Pelna, were staying at the door, introducing themselves as the Dia Familia and saying to Karen that Karen's father requested to have an audience with them and the possibility to stay for the night as well before they can leave for Orario.

Karen, who in retrospect would say, that it was love at first sight, immediately called her parents, need to show herself useful.

While her parents didn't believe them to be the ambassadors of the 'Wareed conglomerate' at first, Goddess Dia told them that they even would be willing to pay for the night while showing them their bags of Valis and the sigil of the wareed-conglomerate, which made their parents immediately change their minds, since this was enough evidence for them, that they're no swindler.

Even though she was still 9, Karen remembered how she overheard her Father talking with Ravus and the other visitors, talking about some business stuff.

And that night, when she was already asleep, Karen remembered how she has been nearly abducted by some unknown men. And before the kidnapper was about to disappear unnoticed, they were surprised by an attack, which turned out to be from Ravus.

This night inspired her to become an adventurer, not only to be able to protect herself one day but also to see Ravus again, which also happened two years later when she came to Orario by herself, particularly looking for the Dia Familia, which she succeeded, becoming the happiest day in her life.

But now seeing that Alicia is interested in Ravus as well, makes her slightly upset since this rivalry is not the same as with Emma, but decided not to comment anything on that while the other continuing gossiping about Ravus and Noct.

PRIVATE ROOM – IVY MANOR - EVENING

The one in the middle is wearing a usual black suit, like the one on the right side.

The left one was wearing an orange dress, suggesting it's a woman.

Noct wondered at first who they are and why they were kneeling, only to feel their strong energy. Were those the other executives he has been told by Misha?

"uhh..." Noct stared unsurely.

"I told you he'll be irritated, just show it" the woman demanded towards her two fellows.

The three people then touched around their bodies, maybe looking for their pockets.

Then the three took out each a medal, all three with the same design.

When Noct looked closely at them, he couldn't believe it. Now he understood why they were kneeling.

"Arise." Noct said.

As those three did, their faces were also now visible for Noct.

"you're … from the Kingsglaive ?" Noct asked, still unsure.

"that's right prince Noctis, back then we fought four your father, his majesty King Regis Lucis Caelum, as elite soldiers, my name is Nyx Ulric, " he said, as Noct could now see a three-day stubble, along with his blue eyes and his long braided black hair, despite the side cut. Noct also could see a blue colored tie on his suit.

"and my name is Pelna Khara." the man with unkempt black hair, dark brown eyes, facial hair, and light brown skin introduced himself. Compare to Nyx, he had a green tie on his suit.

"and I am Crowe Altius." the woman with long brown hair loosely tied up in a bun and brown eyes introduced to Noct as the last. Her dress was overall orange, as Noct noticed.

"Nyx Ulric..." Noct thought for a moment, „I remember, so you're that particular Kingsglaive, who could use the Ring of the Luciii."

"you're right, my Prince, It seems you're well informed about what happened in our world after we left." Nyx stated, „how about we all take a seat so that we can tell anything to each other if you don't mind."

"Sounds good." Noctis agreed.

After they took each a seat, they decided that the Kingsglaive tell first their Point of view of the Events in their World.

FLASHBACK - EOS

They started explaining about their origin story in their previous world. Nic told Noct that he has been born in a place called Galahad. There on his younger age, he met his best friend, Libertus Ostium. When they became adults, Nyx and Libertus ran a small bar in their hometown, until Nifleheim attacked Galahad and finally claimed it. It was during Nifleheim's war, that Nyx's sister has been killed, while Nyx himself was saved by Noct's father, King Regis, in person. And since King Regis allowed many native Galahdians refugees, among them also their late comrades Pelna Khara and Luche Lazarus, to come to Insomnia, Nyx felt deeply indebted to King Regis for this, which made him, Pelna and Liberius volunteer as Kingsglaives.

Some years later, they've met Crowe for the first time, as she now started to tell from her point of view. Crowe was from a Village somewhere else on the outskirts of Lucis. When Nifleheim invaded other territories previously held by Lucis, she became a homeless Orphan, trying to survive on her own. It was nearly a wonder, as Crowe said, that she met Libertus, who immediately saw potential in her, which made her also join the Kingsglaives.

Other Members included Tredd Furia, Axis Arra, Sonitus Bellum, and their Captain, Titus Darutos.

During their time in the Kingsglaive, they went for many different missions and battles against Nifleheim's army, and also trying to accustom to life in Insomnia.

All of that changed after the offered peace treaty by Niflehiim with Lucis.

As Noct heard their story, he started feeling slightly guilty, not knowing what others went through while he had a comfortable life.

Noct also realized that this was the day he left with Prompto, Gladio, and Ignis for Hammerhead, right before Insomnia has been destroyed.

Nyx also told Noct, how he met Princess Lunafreya. At this moment, Ravus looked away, not wanting to remember the painful memories, which came upon his mind.

When Nyx then said, that he heard that Crowe died, Crowe herself then explained that she doesn't remember how she died. The same goes for Nyx, saying that his last memories before he died were very fragmentary.

While Nyx's final memories remain fragmentary until this day, he still remembered Libertus blaming Lucis for Crowe's death, causing him to turn his back on King Regis.

After Nyx found out that Lunafreya has been captured, he and his fellow were ordered to save her. But then they have been betrayed by some of their comrades.

It was when Lunafreya has been saved by Nyx and Pelna, Pelna didn't remember how he was killed until Nyx told him here in this world, to which Nyx said it was by an Ultros monster's tentacle.

Pelna then said to Noct than he still feels ashamed to have died that way, to which there was a slight chuckle coming from this room.

Luna then told Nyx, that she has been captured by the order of one of Nifleheim's military supreme leaders, General Glauca, so Nys suggested she was only a distraction for the Kingsglaive so that Nifleheim could finally attack Insomnia, which they finally did.

Everyone in the room could see Noct's expression of anger since Noct clearly remembered how he and his previous comrades saw the destroyed Insomnia afterward.

After that, Nyx said he and Luna went for King Regis, only to suddenly stop.

PRESENT - ORARIO

Nyx, as well as Pelna and Crowe, looked towards Ravus, "how about you continuing from now on, 'Captain' ?" Nyx asked Ravus.

Ravus then breathed in and out, "I guess you're right, " he said.

FLASHBACK - EOS

Ravus continued, saying that he never truly followed Nifleheim, especially since it was General Glauca himself, who killed Ravus and Lunafreya's mother in front of his eyes.

Ravus only joined to protect his little sister.

But despite knowing who attacked them, Ravus blamed King Regis, because he strongly believed Nifleheim's invasion could be prevented if Regis wouldn't have run away with Noct.

That's why Ravus was present in the Citadel's main hall during Insomnia's invasion.

When Emperor Iedolas Aldercapt ordered the attack, the whole main hall became chaotic.

King Regis told Iedolas that the Crystall won't be useful for them, Ravus then said, that he wasn't here for the Crystal at all.

After General Glauca himself appeared, who then challenged King Regis on his own, Ravus took the Ring of Lucii, which lied on the floor.

After putting it on, he asked the previous Lucian kings for the ring's power, since Raus himself claimed to be worthy, something the Lucian Kings thought otherwise.

As a result, Ravus lost his left arm. Later he got his mechanical one.

Now it was quiet in the room with the 5 people of Eos sitting in it.

PRESENT - ORARIO

Now Noct remembered something else, "and how did you got your left arm back ? "

„That's a whole another story for later" Ravus said, „If you would now excuse me, I need to go somewhere else, I already told my part, so … "

The others saw how Ravus left the room quietly.

"What the f***, I thought he wanted to tell me everything, and where he does need to go anyway, didn't he said we have plenty of time ? " Noct asked rather upset.

„well, I might have a clue" Pelna suddenly claimed while making a mischievous expression only to be stared by his other two comrades with serious expressions, „what ?, I doubt our Prince here is bad with keeping secrets, right your majesty."

„Yeah, you're right, and please just call me Noct." he said calmly.

Nyx then continued, „where did I stop, oh right … "

FLASHBACK - EOS

After Lunafreya took the ring of Lucii, she, Nyx, and king Regis went for the elevator, escaping from General Glauca and other enemies.

In the Elevator, Regis revealed that he saw Nifleheim's assault coming, which was the reason he sent his son far away from Insomnia for his safety.

Upset by this revelation, Nyx asked his King if that's how a King acts, sacrificing other people just for his son? Lunafreya then mentioned it is for the sake of the world. King Regis then gave Lunafreya the Ring.

They wanted to go further, until Regis stopped, saying that they two need to go without him by activating a barrier. Regis then apologized to them, wishing then good luck for everyone on their road.

As Nyx and Lunafreya were about to go, they heard some quake from the Elevator they just used.

It was General Glauca, who found them and attacked Regis.

After a brief fight, General Glauca stabbed King Regis, Killing him.

PRESENT - ORARIO

This was another shock for Noct, 'so both, Luna's and Ravus's mother and my father, were murdered by the same man ' Noct couldn't believe it.

Now it was silence again in the room. Then Nyx, Pelna, and Crowe closed their eyes, moving their right hands in front of their upper body while binding their heads slightly forward. Noct did the same to hold a minute of silence for his father.

"Anyway .. " Nyx announced afterward.

FLASHBACK - EOS

After he and Lunafreya left the Citadel, they took an available car to drive out of the city. During the ride, a newsflash could be heard from the car's radio, proclaiming that Libertus is possibly one of the traitors, something Nyx couldn't believe.

Then, they've been targeted by one of Nifleheim's flying ships. There, Nyx saw some familiar faces, which turned out to be some of the traitors of the Kingsglaive, among them Tredd, Axis, and Sonitus.

At this moment, Nyx felt more rage. Not only he lost his King, but also there were traitors from the Kingsglaive. He somehow guested Tredd to be among them, but Libertus? Even though he blamed Lucis for Crowe's death, he would never choose to join Nifelheim.

After some crazy stunts with the car, Nyx and Luna were forced to leave the car, hiding in one of the Buildings.

Lunafreya explained to him why the enemy seeks the ring, claiming that it contains ancient magical power and that the ring can only be used by those who're deemed worthy, which only the Family of Lucis truly is.

Nyx then remarked that the guy from before then was unworthy, to which Luna replied that this was her brother, who sought revenge and power because he was lost that sounds

Nyx then also started to tell Luna about his sister and how he lost her.

At this point, Nyx said that the following sentence is the last thing he remembered hearing from Lunafreya.

"Someone who seeks real power will rarely find it … , because true power comes on its own to those, who deserve it." Luna explained, "I'm sure your sister would've wished a good life and a bright future for you. Everyone would do that for the people they love. " ***

ORARIO - PRESENT

„Those were her last words I remember she told me." Nyx concluded, „after that, everything in my memories is fragmented."

" ... WoW …" a teardrop could be seen coming out of Noct's right eye, "yes, that's sounds like something only she could say." he said like he was about to cry.

"and it was because of those words that, after we 4 came into this world, I and Ravus could get along."

"Is it true that you call yourself now 'Noct Gar' right now "

"yes" Noct then remembered his consulting with Misha today "and you call yourself also different, right"

"Yes, I use the Name 'Nick Sulric' right now, the same as Ravus changed his name a bit. There's a fun story about why we had to do that. "

"now that sounds exciting, but how did you met again and get along anyway ? " Noct asked out of curiosity since he remembered that Ravus was rather hard to get along with.

Now Nyx started to explain how he came into this world.

(ENDING: FM-84 - Running In The Night (feat. Ollie Wride))

** I'm very aware that in the Danmachi game, Leo Diaz is actually a girl. But since I agree with the great adventurer namd Satou Kazuma, who seeks 'true gender equality' XD, and because Leo not only looks like a man but also has a male name, this descision was much easier. I'm deeply sorry if some of you are upset with this decision.

*** For everyone who watched Kingsglaive:Final Fantasy XV and feels irritated: I don't know if Lunafreya said it exactily these words in that particular scene, since I only watched the German Dub of Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. I just translated Luna's sentences from German into English on my own.

P.S. I just watched the first episode of the new epic anime, known as ' SpongeBob Anime Ep #1:Bubble Bas Arc ' and I already believe that this anime is going to be the top 1 for the year 2020.