The World's most Overpowered Side-Character

"King across all realms..." Fuhua mumbled, staring at her reflection in the bath, the night had mostly passed and she was getting ready for sleep, knowing that there wouldn't be any opportunity like this for a while. "Is Master truly all Jena says he is?" She asked.

She was alone in the bath having asked the maids and helpers that would have accompanied her to leave as soon as she got in. "I have not seen him display any great power yet, I know he is strong though if he has complete control over beings like Jena, and her mother System Alpha."

Previously, she had promised herself to find a way to become his woman at any cost, especially after he lied about her being his fiance and gave her hope.

She was ready to dedicate herself to him entirely, but then he made her his apprentice, and she gained knowledge of Arla, Dina, and of course Ikaris, all three superior to her.

One a cosmic being from the elf species, the other a goddess of Calamity, and the most impressive, being the Queen of the heavens and the Goddess of Balance, there was no way to compete.

She understood now why no matter the beauty before him, Sol was never tempted, she knew she was not ugly, as she knew that Grecia was a fairly beautiful woman, but compared to Sol's wife and his two maidens, they were not even worth looking at, it was an unfair comparison.

After finding peace with her inability to seduce the Godslayer, Fuhua's gears had turned to discovering the reaches of his power and by doing so, hers as well, Jena was the perfect bard, singing his praises at every turn, and she had been left with very high expectations as a result.

"I wonder what this darkness is; if Master is as powerful as they say then why is there someone who could so easily defeat him?" She thought aloud, raising her leg above the water and watching the driplets race down her skin. "There is a lot to learn, I will have to study their ways and traditions to fit in when Master returns to his home domain."

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Morning came silently, with the only sounds capturing life being those created from the Palace itself, as they were out in the void there were no birds or critters, instead a soft melody woke the Everstorm Princess from her slumber.

"Fuhua stretched, raising her face out of her pillow and flipping onto her back with a groan.

"Did you sleep well?" Sol asked her, sitting on the opposite side of the bed with his back turned, staring at the sun rising across Diamond Dust.

"Master..." Fuhua groaned and sat up. "Why are you in my room this early in the morning, is this appropriate?"

"I only just arrived to wake you, you seemed to want to sleep forever," Sol chuckled and stood. "Hurry up and get ready, we leave in ten minutes." He turned to her seriously. "I stopped here deliberately so I could gather information on the surrounding stars, how they operate, and to know more about the contest."

"Did you find what you sought, Master?" She answered, standing on the bed and walking over to him.

"I did, so you only have ten minutes before we set out, everyone else is already in the lobby waiting." Sol walked away as soon as she stood before him. "Guard yourself better when presenting your figure before a man, even me," He stopped at her door and turned around.

"Pardon?"

"I may have no romantic interest, but I am still a man, if you flaunt your femininity before me so openly I will not promise to constantly hold myself accountable for my actions." Sol warned her, gesturing to the way she had stood before him. "I may take advantage and no blame."

"Huh...?" Fuhua mused in confusion, cheeks slowly going red when she turned her head and saw what she was wearing in the mirror facing her bed.

She had already become so comfortable in his presence and the safety that it promised that she had carelessly approached him in her nightgown, it was a gift from Bao'er the previous night, and having no luxury for a long while Fuhua had accepted the nightwear thinking it was cute, but she could see the cunning hostess snickering in her mind in that moment.

It was mostly comprised of laces with thin fabric that barely hid her skin, the only areas that were properly hidden were her bosom and lower abdomen, but that hardly mattered when the gown itself was above her knee, it would have taken one careless gesture to expose herself to him.

"Bao'er is a demon, I was drunk from that wine how dare she dress me like this?" Fuhua spun and dived into her bed, spinning into a roll in her sheet and hiding her head. "Master, do not look, I am ashamed!"

"Quickly get ready and meet us in the lobby's waiting area."

"...Okay."

"Bao'er greets His Excellence," The hostess approached Sol and bowed politely and then did the same to Grecia who stood at his side and Jena who was sitting on his shoulder, slowly eating the fruit he had given her the night before.

"Good morning, Lady Grecia, Lady Jena." She greeted them.

The three were seated around a small table in a private lounge in the reception area, unseen by most.

"Mornin," Sol casually waved at her, watching the manager he had met the night before approaching after their host had greeted them. "Shu," Sol greeted the manager and the other hostess at his side.

"Lord Vestic, I was alarmed that you would be making an early leave so I have come to personally see you off," Shu greeted Sol with a bow. "I pray your night was a pleasant one, no complaints?"

"Pleasant is a bit of a stretch, it was eventful to say the least, but pleasant? Not quite, though it's not the fault of the palace and more so the events that occured within it." Sol answered honestly.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Something happened, Bao'er, why did you say nothing to me?" Shu turned to his best hostess and the woman inclined her head in apology.

"I am sorry, sir, but the events which unfolded last night have been sworn to secrecy, I am not permitted to speak it." She smiled at Shu.

"What happened to that noisy fellow?" Shu leaned his head looking around for Cidd. "His wife is here, but not him, Lord Vestic did you chase the poor man off to acquire his maiden? And here I thought you were an easy Lord, it seems you have an interesting palette, after all."

"How dare this baldy." Jena leapt of Sol's shoulder and stood before the man with her hands akimbo. "Do you want to die, how dare you accuse Uncle of this crime?" She fumed. "He is a just man, he would never stoop to the level of criminals and bullies, I should have you beheaded for this accusation!"

"Jena," Sol called to her. "Behave yourself, two entered, and only one left, people will think what is the norm amongst nobility in these parts, it is not his fault, simply a culture." He schooled her.

"Bao'er," Sol nodded and the hostess gladly turned to her boss with the whispers of gossip.

"Sir, the man named Cidd tried to coax His Highness into bedding his wife for favour and gain, it backfired." She began.

"Highness?" Shu swallowed nervously.

"Indeed, Lord vestic is not just of noble blood Sir, you are in the presence of the representative of all Vatui, he is the one they recognise as King of all Heavens, I sought information last night and discovered that the woman connected to him as his disciple is Princess Ling Fuhua of a small royal line from middle Heaven called Everstorm, and the little girl is his niece, she is a highly respected noble within their circle, an unparralleled young genius."

"His Highness is not the kind of man to steal another's woman, but it turns out the lady Grecia is closely related to his wife whois also Vatui royalty of the highest degree, he acted out of spite and ended the life of the man called Cidd who has been taking advantage of Lady Grecia's unending loyalty and abundant innocence."

"I... I see," Shu slowly took a few steps from Sol and the others, lowering his head to a perfect 90° incline and clasping his hands.

"I was disrespectful, your Highness, please forgive my ignorance, your highness, Miladies, I pray you accept my repentance, I was a fool to not realise I was in the presence of highborne Royalty!" The man had sweat rolling off his forehead, but did his best to remain professional.

"I don't care for the fancy stuff, all I ask is that you keep my matters to yourself, not that I would care if you didn't either way." Sol answered, placing Jena to sit in his lap when she came over again.

"Master!" Fuhua came gliding across the hallways, pulling every man's eyes towards her as she had dressed fancily once more, a gift fitting for a peincess; another gift from Bao'er. "Master!" She called again. "How do I look?" She greeted Sol with a bright smile and then turned to Shu and the hostesses. "Good morning, Sir Shu and staff."

"Princess," The man bowed once more, as did Bao'er and her fellow hostess. "I apologise for my behaviour yesterday-"

"I do not fault you for anything that happened," Fuhua stared at him confused. "Rather, I should thank you for yesterday, Master was able to save and unite with a long lost relative, we are in your debt," She rook the man's hand and shook it daintily. "Thank you for having us, Sir Shu."

"Well said," Sol stood and placed Jena over his shoulder again. "I am short on time, we must get going."

"Certainly," Shu stood upright and then bowed once more. "I pray that you use our establishment of you are ever in the area once more Your Highness-" He stopped and looked up when a small chest the breath of a book was presented to him by Fuhua.

"What is this?"