Before I headed to the gathering spot of my party, I went to Freeden's place.

"Oya? It's rare for you to visit me. Did something happen?"

He asked. I averted my eyes once.

"I've gotten a serious thing to discuss."

I said. His kind expression changed after I told what I've heard from Mare.

"So, what's the purpose you're coming here?"

He asked me.

"I'm planning to return to the outside."

I said.

"So? You're going out. Is your purpose is just to bidding farewell to me?"

He asked.

"No, I've a request. Not just for Elder Freeden, but for the top ranked Elders."

I said.

"What an arrogance you got there. Why do you need such extreme request?"

He asked. I took a deep breath and said out my intention. He widened his eyes and stood up.

"I see... I understand. If that's the case, I'll gather everyone later."

He said.

"Then, can we start tomorrow?"

I asked.

"Understood"

He replied. I bowed for my thanks before leaving. I walked toward the gathering place. I stopped by the entrance and took a deep breath. I turned the doorknob and entered. My party members were already waiting inside. Ameralda and Alicia were sitting besides the window with their child in their arm.

"I've heard a gist of the news about the passage from Alicia, but I still don't get it. Why did you gather us like this?"

Leo asked seriously.

"The outside will have a grand chaos. Seven Great Demon Lords are going to start a war against each other to select the True Demon Lord."

I said.

"Seven you said?!!"

Flint was surprised by the number. That was expected as she already saw the might of one of them. She couldn't imagine if seven of them rampaged at once. Shiina looked grim.

"In that case, I'll announce this. You guys prepare yourself. We'll have a week of individual training. I've asked Chime to take care of the children during that time. After that, we'll prepare our equipments and departed at the next day after our equipments ready."

I said.

"Is there any question?"

I asked. Nobody raised their hand. I sighed and walked toward the closest window.

"We've training in this place for almost 3 years already. This time, we must return and use our new power for protecting our people."

I said.

"In that case, I got nothing more to say."

Leo said.

"In that case, let us join."

A voice came from the doorway. The door opened and two figures entered my sight.

"Nova, Eris, is that really fine? I don't want to have another problem with Mare-sensei."

I said.

"It's fine. Tou-san told me to go with you."

Eris said.

"In that case, that's fine."

I said. I summoned my party interface and added both of them as well as the children into the party.

Party:

Ren Concerto (D) [Party Leader] <<Change Party Leader>> <<Message Broadcast>>

Leonardo Michaelo (H) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Alicia Michaelo (H) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Ameralda Rosetta (H) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Flint Strega (H) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Takayashiki Shiina (H) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Noden (H) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Lisha (H) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Anastasia (V) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Nova (D) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Eris Mare (D) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Lilliana Concerto (D) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Mars Michaelo (D) <<Contact>> <<Locate>>

Party Bonus:

Hero's Adventure Log – Double the EXP obtained in battle

Hero's Oath - Halve the EXP required for leveling during battle

Holy Aura – Weaken the dark attribute enemies within the aura of effect

Monarch Aura – Induce fear to lower level enemies

Holy Insignia : Love – Increase the negotiation success rate, reduce enmity from enemies

Holy Insignia : Harmony – Allow the connection within the party, Share the Exp. obtained, Long Distance Conversation, Magic Resonance, Unknown

Holy Insignia (Fragment) : Fate – Increase Luck, very low chance seeing the enemy's attack trajectory

I nodded seeing the list. With this, we could contact each other.

"Then, today's meeting is over. You guys can return for now."

I said.

Alicia and Ameralda walked out followed by Anastasia.

'Ah, Noden-san, Leo, Nova, can you three stay behind for a bit?"

I said. The three stopped when I called them. The girls also stopped on their track and looked at me.

"Ah, the girls can go. This is a matter between guys."

I added. The three looked at each other dumbfounded. The girls lost interest and left.

"So, what's this guy's only discussion you're talking about?"

Leo asked. I took a deep breath and looked at them.

"I want to tell you something. This is a secret I have kept from you all since long ago."

I said.

"Secret? Don't tell me-"

Leo was looked panicked.

"Actually, my race isn't Humanoid Holy Dragon but Humanoid Holy Demonic Dragon."

I said. Noden and Leo widened their eyes.

"Demonic..."

"Ren, don't tell me..."

They lost of words. Only Nova was listening to me carefully.

"I have two requests. First, please keep it secret from the girls, especially Alicia, Shiina and Flint."

I said. Nova nodded without hesitation. Noden and Leo nodded after looked at each other.

"My second request is please kill me if I lost control of myself."

I said. The three gasped at once. Leo stepped forward and grabbed my collar.

"DON'T JOKE AROUND!!"

He was completely angry.

"Asking me to kill you? Isn't that obvious that I can't do it, fools?!!"

He shouted at my face. I turned my face toward Noden and Nova. They were also conflicted.

"Noden-san, if in the future my existence will bring harms to Alicia, Leo, Lily, Ameralda, or Mars, will you do it?"

I asked him.

"With my life on the line, I will do it."

He said.

"OY!! NODEN!! IS THAT A JOKE?!!"

Leo snapped completely.

"I'll do it too. If you lost of yourself, it will endanger Eris. I'll do as you asked."

Nova said.

"You too, shut it!!"

Leo shouted at him.

"I know you're angry, Leo. But, this is my wish. I don't want to bring harms to you all."

I said.

"Don't you know that this ridiculous request of yours will just make Alicia and Shiina sad?!!"

Leo said.

"I know it. I know it very well. But, this is something I must do."

I said.