In the Hell Palace, where darkness reigned, punctuated by eternal flames, Princess Camellia sat in her chamber, preparing to leave for the ball. Her dark gown shimmered in the surrounding inferno, and her crimson eyes reflected a mixture of pride and allure.
Suddenly, the sound of carriages stopping in front of the palace echoed. She went to see who had arrived, and there stood a clone of Saruto, with confident strides and a cool smile.
The princess raised an eyebrow, half surprised, half amused. "Saruto...? Why have you come?"
The clone approached her and bowed slightly respectfully, but his voice came in the same mysterious tone as the original Saruto: "I couldn't wait much longer, my princess, so I came to take you."
The princess smiled slyly, grasping the hem of her crimson-black gown and stepping closer. "Ah... your words are interesting. I confess I didn't expect this initiative from you, young gentleman."
The clone confidently extended his hand to her, and the scene resembled a royal ceremony. The princess, wearing black gloves, gently placed her hand in his. They walked to the carriage and entered. Before she could speak, the clone raised her fingers and placed them on his forehead to use the Instant Transmission skill.
"Every time you surprise me more… Saruto," the princess whispered, gazing into his violet eyes before disappearing with the clone.
In an instant, she and the clone vanished from the heart of the Hell Kingdom, heading towards the Luin family's royal palace where the ceremony was taking place.
In the Kingdom of Light, where palaces shimmered as if built of luminous crystal, and the sky reflected the golden hues of sunrise, the Princess of Light sat on her gleaming balcony, clutching the letter Saruto had received.
Suddenly, she sensed a strange energy in front of the palace. Before she could approach the gate, a clone of Saruto appeared before her, but this time his expression was serene, his violet eyes reflecting a mysterious dignity amidst the kingdom's dazzling brilliance.
The princess froze for a moment, then smiled sweetly and said,
"Saruto..."
The clone bowed gracefully and replied in a deep, cool voice,
"Princess of Light. I am here to accompany you."
She was slightly taken aback by his words, but concealed it with a serene smile. She extended her pure white hand toward him, and with their first touch, they were swiftly transported to the realm of Luin.
In the realm of stars, where the sky was pitch black and thousands of stars twinkled as if they were almost touchable, the Princess of Stars sat in a celestial garden, wearing a dark blue gown studded with shimmering stones that seemed to have been hewn from the galaxies themselves.
Suddenly, the stars sparkled. The clone of Saruto appeared before her and approached her with quiet steps.
The princess looked up at him with a gentle smile.
"I knew you would come to answer me."
The clone drew near and extended his hand gracefully, saying,
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go."
She chuckled softly, her violet eyes sparkling with the reflection of a distant galaxy, then took his hand.
"You know, Saruto… for a moment, I felt like I was standing before a human star."
The clone didn't reply, but smiled enigmatically, and they moved on.
At the three gates leading to Saruto's palace, each princess appeared beside the clone of Saruto she had brought.
Saruto did this so the princesses wouldn't meet each other and discover his plan. The real Saruto, inside, watched with a cool smile, confident that his plan was working as he intended.
At that moment, Lucien had arrived in his icy chariot at the shores of the Sea Kingdom.
The kingdom rose above restless waves, its palace seemingly made of coral and giant shells, and the sounds of whales echoed in the distance.
Lucien descended with determined steps, his blue eyes reflecting a hidden excitement.
He said to himself with a small smile, "Saruto, I hope your plan with the princesses is successful… As for me, today I will take my first step towards the Sea Princess."
Then he made his way to the sea gate, where the princess awaited him…