Epilogue

"Your Majesty!"

Yuuri was glad that they had retrieved the bell. It was one of Shin Makoku's treasures. It's retrieval made everyone happy. It gave hope to the populous and helped to secure his standing as king.

It marked the end of a rather embarrassing episode.

Gunter was especially happy. So happy in fact that he was trying to get Yuuri to pick out the next treasure he wanted to retrieve. The lavender-haired man's enthusiasm was such that he had volunteered his services to Anissina to help her locate them.

Yuuri was avoiding Gunter for as long as possible.

"Your Majesty!"

Yuuri jumped. His aide was a lot closer than he had been a few moments ago. From the sound of it, the man would soon be able to spot him. In desperation Yuuri sprinted to the nearest door, opened it and ducked into the room beyond.

A few moments later Gunter had passed the now-closed door and was continuing down the corridor in his search. Yuuri sighed and leaned back against the closed door.

Safe.

"Your Majesty?"

Yuuri froze. He wasn't the only occupant of the room after all. Yozak was leaning against the opposite wall.

"What a coincidence. I was just about to go looking for you." Yozak let out a little laugh that was chilling in its familiarity.

Yuuri's eyes darted desperately around the room. It was only then that he saw the sinisterly large chest sitting in the shadow under the window.

xXx

"Your Majesty?" The door to the royal chambers was flung open and Gunter burst into the room.

Wolfram froze, caught in the act.

"Wolfram! Have you seen his-" The lavender-haired man's words trailed off as he saw the object in Wolfram's hands.

Gunter's eyes grew huge. "Wolfram. Where did you get that doll? His Majesty is wearing a-" He clapped a hand over his nose.

Wolfram took the chance to make his escape. "Ask Gwendal." He darted out the door, doll in hand.

xXx

"Gwendal, you have to make me one of those dolls!" Gunter was practically begging.

Gwendal grunted and hurried out of his study as fast as he could. "I don't know what you're talking about."

xXx

In the chamber of the Maou said dolls were tucked away amongst the prince and king's possessions.

Hidden from sight, of course.

So there you are. I hope you got some enjoyment out of it XD