The palace was unusually busy that morning.
Servants rushed through the halls. Knights stood straighter than usual. Even Theo looked more serious.
Oliver noticed immediately.
Something's happening.
He sat beside Charles, swinging his small legs. "Are we having guests?"
Charles nodded. "Yes. A neighboring kingdom's ruler is visiting."
Theo added flatly, "…Unfortunately."
Charles glanced at him. "Theo…"
Oliver blinked.
Oh? Father doesn't like them? Interesting.
Outside, trumpets sounded.
The gates opened.
A royal carriage entered the palace grounds.
First stepped out a tall alpha man, dressed in dark royal robes. His presence was sharp, confident — almost intimidating.
Theo's expression didn't change.
"…Still arrogant," he muttered.
Charles sighed softly. "He's not that bad."
Then—
Another man stepped out behind him.
Charles froze.
"…Wait…?"
The omega beside the ruler looked older but warm-eyed, smiling gently.
"Charles?"
Charles stood up quickly. "You—?!"
Oliver blinked.
They know each other?
Charles walked forward in surprise. "It's been years!"
The omega laughed. "You didn't change at all."
Theo's eyes narrowed slightly.
"…Long lost friend?" he asked.
Charles nodded. "We trained together when we were young."
The ruler crossed his arms. "You remember my partner, but not me?"
Theo replied instantly. "I remember you. That's the problem."
Silence.
Oliver's eyes sparkled.
This is getting interesting.
Then—
A boy stepped out from the carriage.
Around Oliver's age.
Sharp golden eyes. Confident posture.
The air around him felt… strong.
Oliver immediately sensed it.
Alpha.
The boy looked directly at Oliver.
Oliver looked back.
Two children.
First meeting.
Instant tension.
"This is my son," the visiting ruler said proudly.
"He's an alpha."
Theo's expression darkened slightly.
"…I see."
Charles smiled politely. "Oliver, say hello."
Oliver stepped forward calmly. "Hello."
The alpha boy smirked a little. "You're the omega heir?"
Oliver tilted his head.
"Yes."
The boy crossed his arms. "You look small."
Oliver smiled sweetly.
And you look loud.
The air between them felt competitive already.
Charles whispered to his friend, "They're the same age?"
"Yes," his friend replied nervously. "This may be… chaotic."
Theo watched silently.
He clearly didn't like the ruler.
The ruler clearly didn't care.
The two children stared at each other.
Magic around Oliver shimmered faintly.
Alpha aura around the other boy pulsed.
Charles sighed.
"…This visit is going to be exhausting."
Theo agreed quietly.
"…Chaos has begun."
Oliver smiled innocently.
This world just got more fun. 😌✨