Ascension of the Monster Queen

After Nassa finished getting her refreshment, she remembered about the king's and queen's child and wanted to know whether he was still alive or not, so she could help but what happened during the dance with the stranger was also bothering her.

She knew she couldn't go looking for clues concerning the person either, since it was an open party and it could have been anyone.

While looking at everyone enjoying themselves, Isamu and Terou approached Nessa and saw she was a bit worried.

Terou tapped Nessa on her feet and she glanced at him then smiled before crouching down and patting him on the head.

"Are you okay?" Isamu asked.

"Yeah, I am fine, I was just thinking about a few things, that's all there is no need to worry," She responded as she looked outside and saw shadows moving on top of the buildings and her eyes narrowed as she exited the guild and looked around but saw no one.

"Lady Nessa, what are you looking for?" Terou asked and she glanced at him as Isamu began sniffing and he started to growl slowly and Nessa glanced at him then smiled, knowing that he was sensing something.

"Do you sense something, Isamu?" She asked and he nodded.

"Good then be careful, keep on your guard, both of you, got it?" She asked as they exchanged glances.

"Got it," They responded as Nessa's eyes landed on the guild master who was having fun talking to Yonja and the others and she sighed.

'Could he be their kid? Even by chance? My only clues are just leaning towards him but how?' Nessa wondered while clenching her right fist.

"I know there are others here, we are going to stay until after the party is finished, is that okay with you guys?" Nessa asked and Terou and Isamu nodded, then she patted them on the head before sitting down on a chair, eating a snack.

"Now, this is a sore sight," Sophia said as she approached Nessa and Nessa glanced at her before smiling.

"What makes you say that?" Nessa asked.

"You look a bit lost in your own world, are you not enjoying the party? Are you bored?" Sophia asked and Nessa chuckled.

"No, that's not it, I promise, I am not bored, I am just relaxing for a bit, I think I just need to clear my head of a few things, that's all," Nessa responded then Sophia sighed before smiling.

"Nessa, if there is something else really bothering you, I want you to know that you can talk to us, we will listen and try to help in any way we can, by now you should know how we are," Sophia said and Nessa smiled then patted the girl on her head and she smiled.

"I know that very well by now Sophia and I really wish things could be easier, but for now, I think we need to keep an eye out for uninvited company," Nessa replied and Sophia's eyes narrowed.

"Are you being followed again?" She asked.

"You can say that, maybe I am or maybe not, maybe I am being followed to find someone else," She responded and Sophia sighed.

"I am a bit confused, but I am not going to even ask anything else right about now, I will tell the others to be careful as well and I am going to keep an eye on you before something happens," She said and Nessa chuckled as the girl smiled before getting up and leaving.

Nessa looked at Sophia as she went to warn the others and after hearing, they looked at Nessa and smiled then she waved at them.

"This bunch is different from mist that I have met so far guys and I think they will fit perfectly back home, don't you?" Nessa asked as Isamu looked at Yonja and the others.

"At first, I had my doubts about them, but after they confided into you, I realized they are not that different from us, even they have their everyday problems to deal with, I think you are right and they will make a perfect addition along with Terou here," Isamu responded and Nessa smiled at him then patted both of them on their heads before exhaling deeply.

"Isamu, I wanted to ask, your relationship with Akio, how is it now?" Nessa asked and he looked at her as she smiled at him.

"Do you want an honest answer?" He asked.

"Yes, I would very much appreciate that," She responded and he sighed.

"Our relationship has improved a lot more than before, I used to worry about a lot of things, I didn't even want to talk to him but despite that, he approached me and he talked a lot of nonsense out of me, he gave quite a frightening look to be honest, but he made me change my mind about a lot of things around us, the way things work and a lot more."

"He also showed me that you can be trusted, he did that during a fight and he also had many other reasons, he wanted to show me that not everyone around you is out to get you and he showed me that through you, he thought me a lot of new and different things which is the reason our relationship is a lot more different than before, it's better," He said and Nessa smiled then sighed in relief upon hearing that.

"That's more than just good to know, I am glad that you guys are starting to get along, it's better that way for me as well, you are both strong and reliable, now I just want to see how Terou would fit in, he is quite unique as well, just like you and Akio," Nessa replied and Isamu nodded then she smiled.

"The party will be over in a few minutes, they have a timing, do you guys want something to eat?" She asked and both of them nodded then she got up and went to get them a few things to eat after which they began eating and she sat down looking at them along with the other while munching on a snack and drinking a drink.