RISE OF EROS

As Jasper and Andrew entered the office, the conversation and laughter stopped. They already knew that Andrew was telling Jasper everything about his secret and his relationship with Helga and Layla.

The change in the atmosphere of the office was very marked when they entered, but it wasn’t uncomfortable, it was as if the girls were waiting for them to arrive to have a serious conversation.

These women are very intelligent regarding relationships; in fact, they were already expecting Andrew and Jasper to come to them to discuss the topic of Jasper and Ariza’s relationship.

They were aware of what was happening. Helga and Layla may have only recently found out, as Andrew had just told them his secret, but Andrew’s other wives already knew what was going on.

In addition, they already knew about Jasper and Ariza’s relationship, as Helga and Layla had told them through letters when Andrew was on his training retreat with Biacko and Lugia. In short, Andrew’s wives already knew that this problem would come with time in advance.

Helga and Layla did not think about that, because they never expected that becoming Andrew’s wives would create this situation. Jasper looked at Andrew as if asking him to expose the issue that was bothering them, but Andrew did not say a single word.

He knew his wives too well and he was sure that they were already expecting it. Seeing Andrew’s attitude, Jasper wanted to push, but Andrew looked at him with a smile as if to say, "Don’t worry, everything is fine." Seeing Andrew’s attitude, the girls could not help but pout.

They were upset because they expected Andrew to ask them for help, but seeing how he acted, it was obvious that Andrew had already realized that they already knew what was happening and that they were waiting for them to propose solutions.

Letting out a resigned sigh, the girls couldn’t hold back or pursue the matter any further and simply began to tell the ideas that had occurred to them during all this time. They had already discussed them with Helga and Layla because the relationship would be problematic when they found out that Jasper would be forced to be the heir of Cannes and Ariza the heir of Dunnas.

However, their new sisters already knew this and had thought of solutions. They immediately told them about them and chose the ones that were most likely to work. Candice was the one who took the lead. As the most experienced in negotiating and planning things due to her profession, she was the one to discuss this issue, so she was the one who spoke.

"We had already thought about this problem. Helga and Layla had already told us about Jasper and Ariza’s relationship and since we know what would happen when they got engaged to Andrew, we thought of some options," she said.

Hearing Candice explain the situation, Jasper immediately understood the reason why Andrew hadn’t said anything. Although he misunderstood the situation, he thought Andrew had already told them before meeting him.

This wasn’t true. In fact, Andrew didn’t even know about Jasper and Ariza’s relationship until he returned to Dunnas, as his wives had hidden it, putting him in this situation.

No one cleared up the misunderstanding and Candice continued saying, "There are several options. The most basic one is that Uncle Damon and Aunt Abigale have another child and he will be the heir to Cannes. Jasper and Ariza’s marriage will have to be delayed, but it would be the easiest."

Hearing the first proposal, Andrew and Jasper could only roll their eyes, and the other girls couldn’t help but laugh. They covered their mouths trying to hold back, but it was a failed attempt.

It’s not that it couldn’t be done, as Damon and Abigale, despite being centuries old, aren’t really as old as vampires, and having a few additional children isn’t impossible, nor was it even unlikely.

It was a valid proposal, but it had many holes. First, they would have to be forced to create offspring again. This new child had to grow and learn, which for vampires would be at least a couple of centuries.

In short, it would take too long and Ariza wouldn’t survive that long. Candice smiled at their expressions and coughed uncomfortably and resumed her point, "Well, although it is an option, it is time-consuming."

She had obviously said it to annoy them, but she didn’t want to admit it, so she quickly moved on to the second option, "Another possibility is to unify both territories and establish themselves as a ruling couple."

Hearing her, Andrew and Jasper furrowed their eyebrows. Although it seemed like the simplest and most functional idea, the problem was that the kingdom of Dunnas and the territory of the duchy of Cannes were separated by a couple of countries.

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Adopting this proposal was not possible. Seeing their expressions, Candice could see their confusion so she explained, "Well, Cannes is a small territory compared to Dunnas, so Jasper can appoint a trusted person to be his deputy regent."

Hearing Candice’s idea, they then understood. In short, they would unite the territories and Cannes would become a kind of separate region that could be controlled by a trusted person.

Something like a noble’s territory, only separate from the country. Although possible, Jasper believed that it was not likely to approve something like that. "I don’t think it’s possible," he said and before anyone could say anything, he continued speaking.

"Cannes as you said is small, but it is the Pixoy family’s territory. Built from scratch, it is not possible to delegate it so easily. Also, it is not so valuable that Dunnas would accept me as an equal to Ariza."

His points were valid. It is not that Dunnas looked down on Cannes, but in terms of countries, his point is real. Jasper wouldn’t be considered equal to Ariza for this option to be viable.

"Besides, my parents and grandfather wouldn’t approve of it," Jasper added as if he wanted to take this option out of the possibilities. Candice and the others didn’t feel bad about this, because when they told Helga and Layla about this, they said something similar.

They just said it was another option. Leaving that aside, Candice continued, "The third option is the same as the first, but on Diana’s side, that is, that she has another daughter who can inherit the throne."

Andrew and Jasper rolled their eyes again. Andrew was even starting to get annoyed, because it seemed like his wives were taking the subject too lightly, to propose ideas like these.

Helena, who has always been good at reading people and their feelings, immediately noticed Andrew’s change of mood and quickly intervened, "Andrew, we’re not playing. Even if they seem silly and unfeasible, they are possibilities."

Listening to Helena, Andrew calmed down a bit and thought more carefully and had to admit that it was true, but he felt that these options were not necessary, they could be ignored.

Candice noticing Helena’s intervention and her exchange with Andrew understood that he was not happy. Just as Helena had said, apart from the first one that was to annoy, the others were real options.

They may not be the best options, but they should not be discarded without saying, at least that is what they believed unlike what Andrew believed. Regaining her composure Candice spoke again.

"Another option is that each one inherits their position and maintains a relationship separate from their reigns," said Candice. This option seemed strange, as neither Andrew nor Jasper understood how it worked.

"In both countries, there is a Celestial Palace. They can reign their territories and see each other whenever they want, they just need permission to teleport," Candice clarified at the confused expression of the two boys.

Andrew and Jasper were surprised, as this was really an option. Although he would have some issues to discuss with Zaros, Damon, Abigale, Diana, Daphne, and Emaliene, but it was the best among the options so far.

However, Andrew immediately saw a problem. This could be done while he was here, but when he ascended, what would happen? With this doubt, he asked Fluffy.

"When I ascend, what happens to my Heavenly Palaces and the permissions I have granted?" he asked, and Fluffy without hesitation answered, "The permissions are in the hands of the apostles, and only those that you allow them to have."

"What about those who are not apostles and have permissions?" he continued to ask to which Fluffy replied, "They will lose these benefits." With this clear, he immediately told this to everyone.

Although that would weaken the plan a little, there were still Sonia and Seraphine as apostles and in the future, there could be more, so there was not much difference. Jasper is Andrew’s brother-in-law, so his apostles will not refuse to help him.

This plan seemed like the most suitable one, but the others still wanted to listen, so they asked Candice to continue. She didn’t keep them waiting, "Another option is for Ariza and Jasper to conceive children quickly."

"What does that have to do with it?" Jasper asked, puzzled and embarrassed by the idea. It’s not that he’s a virgin, but Ariza is one and he’s taking all his time to make it comfortable and pressure-free.

Seeing him like this, Candice smiled and explained, "Do you know what the main problem with their relationship is? It’s not that they’re heirs to separate territories, it’s that they’re the only heirs."

Candice paused for a short while and continued, "This means that the next generations are also few. So, if they have a child, which territory will he rule over?"

This left Jasper stunned. He hadn’t really thought about it due to all the rush of the situation, but what Candice said was true. The problem isn’t the relationship between him and Ariza, but the line of succession.