Chapter 25: The First Day of the Ruler

  The morning began with a mixture of emotion and responsibility for Juan. Despite the excitement for his new role as Ruler of the Biuniverse, a feeling of uncertainty accompanied him. He felt anxious to do things right, but he also knew that he had to find his own way to govern.

  Juan met his friends in the main room of the mansion. Charlotte, Elizabeth, Scarlett, Lightning and Valtherion were ready to accompany him in whatever was necessary.

  Juan: "Guys, I appreciate your support, but... this first day I want to do it alone. I need to understand what it really feels like to be the Ruler.”

  His friends tried to insist, but Juan was firm.

  Juan: "I promise, I'll be back for dinner."

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  Hours before...

  A group of Dwarf Masters, recognized as great builders of the Biuniverse, arrived at the mansion. Their leader, an elderly dwarf named Thargrin, presented himself with pride.

  Thargrin: "We have come to offer you a gift, great Ruler. We want to remodel your home as a token of our gratitude.”

  Juan, surprised, asked the reason for such generosity.

  Thargrin: "Many years ago, you saved our city, the Topus City, from an invasion of giants. We've been looking for you since then."

  The team was enthusiastic. Everyone took the opportunity to ask for something:

  ?  Lightning asked for a speed track to train.

  ?  Scarlett asked for a night room to work on her potions in complete calm.

  ?  Elizabeth asked for an area to practice with her sword.

  ?  Charlotte requested a completely dark room, without any light, to be able to transform into a vampire with total freedom.

  Thargrin: (firmly) “It's done. We also know something about magic, so we can create it."

  Even Valtherion, who had always been reserved, decided to approach Thargrin... but he did it cautiously.

  Valtherion: (in a low voice) "Master dwarf... can I talk to you in private?"

  The dwarf was somewhat confused, but agreed. They walked away from the group, and Valtherion tilted his head a little, as if trying to hide what he was going to say.

  Valtherion: (Whispering) "Could you build me a secret room?"

  The dwarf arched an eyebrow, suspicious.

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  Thargrin: "Why do you want something like that?"

  Valtherion: (serious) "It's not out of distrust... it's out of caution. Every good gentleman must have a safe place to keep information, weapons... and memories."

  The dwarf understood instantly.

  Thargrin: (smiling) "You are an honorable man, I can see it in your eyes... or well, in your helmet."

  Both let out a slight laugh, and Thargrin assured him that his request would be fulfilled.

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  But the biggest surprise came when Charlotte and Elizabeth made a rather unusual request.

  Charlotte: (with a casual voice) "Hey, dwarf master... we want a life-size doll."

  Thargrin: (confused) "A... what?"

  Elizabeth: (smiling) "Yes, a life-size one... with the same bearing as Juan."

  The dwarf frowned.

  Thargrin: "Why would they want that?"

  Charlotte: (smiling mischievously) "Let's say... for entertainment."

  The dwarf let out a laugh.

  Thargrin: "You two are weird... but I will! I'll make the best life-size doll you've ever seen.”

  The dwarf turned out to be a real great guy, laughing, hardworking and with great respect for Juan and his team.

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  Finally, before leaving, Thargrin gave Juan a strange artifact: a small emergency portal.

  Juan: "And what is this for?"

  Thargrin: “In case of emergency. If the Biuniverse needs you immediately, this portal will instantly take you wherever you are required."

  Juan kept it carefully, feeling that it would be important in the future.

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  Planeta Cébulon

  Juan's first stop was on Planet Cébulon, a world divided between two tribes in constant conflict.

  From afar, Juan saw an alarming scene: warriors in rudimentary armor, swords and spears fighting on a hill. Some lay wounded, others already dead.

  Juan (thinking): "I can't stop this alone... but I must try."

  The attackers, known as the Garquians, were about to invade the enemy village. On the other hand, the defending tribe, the Ardanos, was preparing for a last desperate defense.

  Juan intervened just in time, putting himself in the middle of the battlefield.

  Juan (shouting): "Stop! Stop!"

  For a moment, everyone looked at each other confused.

  Garquiano leader: "Who are you to stop us?"

  Juan: "I'm Juan... the Ruler of the Biuniverse."

  The warriors burst out laughing.

  Leader Ardano: "Ruler? There is no such thing.”

  With patience, Juan calmed them down and asked to speak to the leaders of both tribes. He was taken to the castle of the chief of the Ardanos, where he heard both versions of the conflict.

  The cause of the conflict was absurd: an old commercial disagreement that had escalated out of pride and resentment.

  Juan: (seriously) "500 years of war for this?"

  After hours of talks, agreements and promises, Juan managed to get both tribes to sign the first Peace Decree in half a millennium. It was a historic moment, and the inhabitants of the planet saw in John a figure of hope and balance.

  Juan (thinking): "Maybe I can do this..."

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  The Return Home

  Already at night, Juan returned exhausted to the mansion. To his surprise, all his friends were awake, waiting for him in the living room.

  Juan: "Why are they still awake?"

  Scarlett: (serious) "Did you really think we were going to leave you alone?"

  Elizabeth: (determined) "How do you think of doing this on your own?"

  Lightning: (spoking) "Do you think you're Superman?"

  Juan let out a laugh, but you could tell he was exhausted.

  Valtherion, firm and calm as always, was the one who made things clear.

  Valtherion: "My lord... if you are the first Ruler of the Biuniverse... why can't you have a loyal entourage to accompany you?"

  The question left Juan speechless. Valtherion was right.

  Juan: (looking at everyone) "Are you really willing to follow me in this?"

  Charlotte: (smiling) "Of course."

  Elizabeth: (determined) "Always."

  Lightning: (enthusiastic) "Of course, idiot."

  Scarlett simply nodded with a slight smile.

  Valtherion bowed his head in respect.

  Juan: (smiling with relief) "Well... then let's do this together."

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  That night, while Juan lay down in his room, he looked at the ceiling and smiled. His friends were with him. The adventure of the Ruler of the Biuniverse and his loyal team... was just beginning.

  End of chapter.