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"Why?!" Edward exclaimed, "You are the most noble person in the royal family, isn't it natural for you to live in the palace?"
"But I already have a home outside," Lucas said helplessly.
His words were misunderstood by Edward, who exclaimed again, "What? You're already married? Who is the madam? Bring her into the palace too! But Your Highness, forgive my bluntness, your status is noble, and an ordinary woman may not be worthy of you!"
"Stop, stop, stop!" Lucas's head was spinning, "Who told you I was married!"
"Huh? You're not?" Edward was stunned, "Then how do you have a home outside? And you don't want to live in the palace?"
"Oh, well, the reason is very complicated, don't ask too many questions," Lucas said.
"This... this..." Edward hesitated for a long time, and finally could only give up under Lucas's persistent gaze, "Then where are you living now?"
"I live on the Nebel Plateau," Lucas replied.
"What? The Nebel Plateau?!" Edward was startled again, "Isn't that a desolate place where people rarely go? How could you live there?"
Lucas felt that this Edward was just like a startled Torchic, constantly being surprised by everything.
"I think it's very good there, I'm already used to living there," Lucas said.
"Why don't you just live back in the palace," Edward said softly, "If that's really not possible, you can also live in the royal city, I'll arrange accommodation for you."
"I think the Nebel Plateau is very good, it's decided, let's not discuss this issue anymore," Lucas said to Edward, who was about to launch into a long speech.
Edward: ...
At this time, Princess Kimia said, "How about... this, Father, I'll go to the Nebel Plateau with His Highness later to see, and if His Highness's residence is really bad, we can send people to build a villa for His Highness on the Nebel Plateau."
Anyway, all the ownerless land within Azoth belongs to the royal family, and they can build houses wherever they want.
Edward's eyes lit up when he heard this, "This is a good idea, this is a good idea!"
Kimia said again, "Actually, it's not bad for His Highness to live on the Nebel Plateau. The Nebel Plateau is like spring all year round, and the climate is mild. His Highness has been in poor health since childhood, and living there is just right for recuperation."
Lucas heard this and gave Kimia a look of appreciation. Kimia also smiled at Lucas.
Upon his daughter's reminder, Edward finally remembered that His Highness Lucas had been weak and sickly since childhood, otherwise he wouldn't have died young back then. "Yes, yes, yes, Kimia is still thoughtful. Looking at it this way, the Nebel Plateau is indeed not bad."
Seeing this, Lucas finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"By the way, with His Highness's return, let's hold a grand banquet for His Highness! We can take this opportunity to announce His Highness's return to the people, and I'm sure the people will also be happy for His Highness," Edward suddenly said with a whim.
"No!" Lucas quickly stopped him, "Let's keep my affairs low-key. I just woke up and have limited energy, I can't handle those things."
"Is that so..." Edward looked regretful.
Kimia spoke up at the right time, "Father, His Highness has just returned, let's take things slowly."
Edward thought about it and agreed, "Then let's talk about these things later." After speaking, he sighed deeply again, "It's just too unfair to His Highness."
Lucas: ...
I don't feel wronged at all.
Lucas felt that talking to Edward was really too tiring and exhausting.
Next, Lucas accompanied Edward and the ministers of the kingdom and chatted for a long time, until the sun was about to set.
The addition of a royal family member involves issues in all aspects, especially a royal family member with a very special identity.
Regarding Lucas's affairs, the ministers almost argued until their faces were red, some even believing that Lucas should not live outside at all and should live in the palace, and some said they should provide Lucas with a guard team.
Some also felt that since Lucas was unwilling to hold a banquet and celebration to announce his return, they should announce his royal status to the people through the internet.
In short, all sorts of things were messy and very complicated.
Finally, all of Lucas's matters were handed over to Princess Kimia for full arrangement.
Walking out of the main hall, Lucas let out a long sigh of relief, it was really not easy.
Kimia followed closely and said to Lucas with a smile, "Your Highness, you've worked hard."
Lucas gave a wry smile.
Just then, a head suddenly peeked out from behind a pillar nearby.
"Raleigh, what are you doing hiding there?" Kimia saw him and asked.
"Hehe~~ Sister," Raleigh walked out sheepishly, "Nothing, I just wanted to see His Highness Lucas."
Kimia said, "If you want to see, look openly, why are you being sneaky?"
Raleigh scratched his head and smiled foolishly.
"You are Prince Raleigh? It's a pleasure to meet you," Lucas greeted Raleigh with a gentle smile.
Thinking that these were his sister's descendants, a sense of affection welled up in his heart. He wasn't even that old! How did his mindset suddenly become that of an old person?
"You... hello! Your Highness Lucas."
Compared to Kimia, Raleigh's personality was much more introverted.
"Your Highness, have you really lived for five hundred years?" Raleigh asked softly.
"To be precise, I slept for five hundred years. My physical condition is still the same as before I slept," Lucas replied.
"That's amazing, as expected of Nikola, he can even do this!" Excitement flashed across Raleigh's face.
Raleigh was a fervent fan of Nikola, which is why he had been immersed in various inventions and research since he was old enough to understand.
Lucas smiled. Sure enough, attributing everything to Nikola was the right approach. No one would suspect, and there was no way to verify.
Mysterious science emphasizes the word "mysterious."
Then Raleigh looked at Diancie, "Are you Diancie?"
Diancie nodded, "Yes, Your Highness Prince Raleigh."
"You're really beautiful," Raleigh couldn't help but praise.
"Thank you," Diancie accepted Raleigh's compliment generously, "Your Highness is also very handsome and cute."
A little boy less than ten years old, there wasn't much handsomeness, only cuteness remained.
"Is... is that so?" Raleigh was embarrassed by Diancie's praise, his little face turning red.
Seeing this, Diancie covered her mouth and laughed.
"Can I shake your hand?" Raleigh asked shyly.
"Of course, it's my pleasure, Your Highness," Diancie readily agreed and extended her right hand to Raleigh.
Raleigh was extremely excited, he vigorously wiped his hand on his clothes, and then held Diancie's hand.
In his understanding, Diancie was born because of Nikola, and shaking hands with Diancie meant shaking hands with his idol.
After shaking hands, Raleigh kept staring at his hand and smiling foolishly, which amused Lucas, Diancie, and Kimia.
Lucas said with a smile, "Raleigh is really innocent and cute."
Kimia heard this, restrained her smile, and sighed deeply, "He's just too innocent."
"Ah~~ Your Highness Lucas hasn't left yet!"
Just then, a voice suddenly sounded.
"It just so happens that I have something I want to ask Your Highness."
Lucas turned his head and saw a middle-aged man with long purple hair slowly walking out of the main hall.
"This is..." Lucas looked at Kimia and asked.
Kimia's face turned slightly cold when she saw the person coming, "This is the Minister of Defense, Alva, and also a leading expert in mysterious science in the country."
"Greetings, Your Highness," Alva bowed to Lucas.
"Hello, Mr. Alva," Lucas nodded slightly to Alva.
Raleigh was very happy to see Alva, "Alva, you're here!"
"Your Highness," Alva bowed slightly to Raleigh again, and finally nodded to Kimia, "Your Highness the Princess."
Lucas asked in confusion, "Mr. Alva, what do you need me for?"
Alva first looked at Diancie with fiery eyes, then said to Lucas, "I would like to ask you some questions about Sir Nikola. After all, you have seen Sir Nikola with your own eyes, and you must have communicated with him, I would like to..."
Before he could finish his words, Lucas interrupted him directly, "I'm very sorry, it's getting late, it's time for me to go back, otherwise I won't make it in time."
Lucas really disliked the way Alva looked at Diancie, so his first impression of him was very bad.
"Then... alright then," Alva's face was a little stiff, "Then I will ask Your Highness again when I have time."
Saying that, Lucas said goodbye to Kimia and Raleigh.
"Your Highness, I'll see you off," Kimia said.
"Okay," Lucas nodded, and then said to Raleigh, "Raleigh, see you next time."
Raleigh waved his hand and said, "See you next time, Your Highness Lucas."
Then Lucas was escorted by Kimia back to where the food cart was parked. He firmly refused Kimia's suggestion to send him back or have guards send him back. He drove the cart himself, taking Diancie and Altaria slowly away from the palace.
As soon as he left the palace, Lucas found a secluded corner, put the food cart back into the system backpack, and teleported Diancie home. Then he flew away from the royal city on Altaria.
When Lucas arrived home, the sun had just set. He saw Munchlax sitting alone on the steps at the door, looking very dejected.
"Munchlax, what's wrong?"
Hearing Lucas's voice, Munchlax suddenly raised its head, a bright smile appeared on its face, and then it ran to Lucas's side in a flash and hugged him.
"Munch~ Munchlax~" Master, you're back, I missed you so much!
Lucas didn't come back all afternoon, and suddenly summoned Diancie away. Munchlax was so worried being home alone.
Although Diancie had just come back and told it what happened, it still couldn't help but worry without seeing its master return.
"Alright, alright!" Lucas kept patting Munchlax's back to comfort it, "Didn't I come back?"
"Munch~ Lax~"
Munchlax rubbed its head against Lucas affectionately.
At this moment, Diancie walked out of the house.
"Alright, Munchlax, you're acting spoiled with your master again!"
Munchlax sheepishly let go of Lucas.
Diancie shook her head helplessly, "A child who doesn't grow up."
"Munch~" Munchlax scratched the back of its head and smiled foolishly.
"Let's go, let's go inside."
Saying that, Lucas extended a hand to Munchlax, and Munchlax naturally took it.
Lucas walked and asked, "Is Komala not home again?"
Speaking of Komala, Munchlax was filled with anger. When it was sent back by Lucas, Munchlax wanted to ask it about Lucas's whereabouts, but it only cared about sleeping, didn't say a word, and then rolled out the door. Munchlax couldn't catch up even with its legs.
Too infuriating!
Seeing Munchlax gesturing angrily, Lucas, although he didn't fully understand, still smiled and comforted it.
"Alright, don't be angry, I'll make you something delicious tonight."
As soon as it heard there was something delicious, Munchlax immediately forgot about Komala.
Lucas and Munchlax walked into the house hand in hand, but were surprised to find that Kirlia was also there.
"Kirlia, why are you here?"
"Kirlia~ Kir~"
Kirlia happily greeted Lucas.
After Diancie's explanation, Lucas learned that Kirlia had come to the house to help shortly after Lucas left this morning.
It had no way to repay Lucas for helping Gardevoir and the baby, so it could only come to help out as a way to show gratitude.
Lucas asked, "You're here, doesn't Gardevoir need care?"
"Kirlia~ Kirlia~~"
Kirlia gestured to explain that their home was very close to Ninetales's, and Ninetales would help take care of Gardevoir and the baby.
Because of the Energy Cubes given by Lucas, Gardevoir recovered very quickly and could now move freely, so there was no need to worry.
Moreover, Kirlia also asked Talonflame to help incubate the egg. Talonflame often helps everyone hatch eggs, and everyone is already used to it. It can make the baby hatch faster.
"Is that so..." Lucas said with a smile, "Then you've worked hard. By the way, stay for dinner tonight, and bring some back for Gardevoir too. Besides Energy Cubes, it's good to change the taste occasionally."
Kirlia hesitated when it heard this.
Seeing this, Munchlax hugged it.
"Munch~ Munch~" Stay, my master's cooking is delicious, much better than mine.
Munchlax was a master of acting adorable, and Kirlia couldn't resist, so it finally agreed.
Lucas quietly gave Munchlax a thumbs up.
Munchlax also blinked cutely at Lucas.
When Lucas was about to go make dinner with Munchlax, the moment he walked into the kitchen, he was startled by the things piled inside.
"This... what's going on?" Lucas looked at Munchlax and Diancie and asked.
The kitchen was piled high with Salveyo weed, water bamboo, various wild berries, mushrooms... and many things Lucas didn't recognize.
Diancie explained, "These were all brought by the Pokémon this morning."
These were all thank-you gifts from the Pokémon on the plateau after they learned that Lucas had saved Gardevoir and the baby.
The Poliwag knew that Lucas liked Salveyo weed, so they specifically picked some and brought it.
The Marill and Azurill knew that Lucas liked water bamboo, so they specifically harvested some. This plant is actually quite abundant in Nebel Lake, growing in large patches.
No one knew it was edible before.
And those berries and mushrooms were all specifically picked by everyone.
"You guys... really..."
Looking at the kitchen piled full, Lucas felt truly touched. He had only saved one Gardevoir, but he had received thanks from everyone on the plateau.
Indeed, sincerity must be exchanged with sincerity.
"Alright, let's quickly clean these up, otherwise it will delay making dinner," Lucas called out.
What a sweet burden.