Finally, it was the time of the meeting, the king was ready to meet Zack. The king spoke to the young boy," I am the king of all demi beasts. We are half human and half beast. We are the bridge between them. We have many abilities. You were summoned to fight the beasts in all 13 universes with your comrades, but you are still a candidate until we gather all the chosen candidates. You are to remain here to train with your demi-beast protector on how to fight. A test will be given after every candidate is chosen by the magical waterfall. Your reward for helping us will be one wish from the enchanted waterfall that gave you your abilities. Only thirteen of the candidates will be chosen to fight these beasts, and my position of king will be given to the candidate and demi-beast who kills the most beasts or contributes the most in dealing the most damage to beasts. As for who this protector is, the rules have changed. Since your power is very special, you are to choose your own. Since Beau almost broke the rules, you are free to disregard him as your protector". Beau knew that he had messed up, and now he couldn't be chosen as a candidate protector for the next king competition, but he knew interfering caused this. He had no choice but to stay silent; after all, he just couldn't wait for another candidate to arrive, and he couldn't disrespect the current king. After all, Beau had a counter plan to ensure his spot to be by Zack's side. Zack stayed silent then spoke softly, "I didn't know that Beau was a troublemaker. Your majesty, what did he do exactly?". The king replied, confused," he interfered when you told him not to". Zack gasps, "No, Your Majesty, I told Greed that I wouldn't summon him, but I didn't tell Beau not to come and aid me. After all, my thoughts at the time were when Beau would show up, and Your Majesty, I don't think this is a crime since Greed fed you fake information. I was trying to confuse my enemy in the first place". Before the meeting, Beau talked with Zack, and they practiced the script of the many different responses to give to the king. Beau knew that Greed wouldn't play fair since his master Deva wanted Zack to be dead, but he was afraid that Zack wouldn't remember his lines because he was a child, but he performed an Oscar performance.
The king then asked a different question that wasn't in the script," Do you believe Beau as someone you trust and want him by your side for your whole life?". Zack thought about it and said without thinking," After the death of my brother I was devastated and shortly after my parents were dead too but the only person who was there for me was Beau, he heard me ramble about my brother and didn't complain at all, so I trust him after all even if he saved me based on your majesty's orders. He was the one who saved me and owe it all to him, not you, Your Majesty". The royal guards were glaring daggers at the arrogant boy who didn't see the king as his savior. It was very disrespectful, although he said Your Majesty a lot and was respectful. The part at the end seemed like an improper remark. The king laughed," You are sure strange. Fine, I will allow him to be your protector, but you can't disrespect me in front of all my subjects because the next time you do, I will slice your arm". Zack, "What improper remark, Your Majesty! I thought I was doing well so far and give you the answers Beau instructed to me". The king was shocked. "Is this boy that naive?" he thought. Then the king asked if the last point was also instructed by Beau.
Zack replied, rubbing his nose," No, that was me". He paused and continues, "Your Majesty, sir, I almost forgot". The king laughed again and said," Be gone. You are dismissed. That is all. I hope you become a fine warrior worthy of the title of right-hand man of the king". After Zack had walked from the room, he knew that Beau was boiling with anger because he had admitted that his responses were staged. Zack replied nervously," Relax, Beau, he complimented me in the end". Beau shrugged his shoulder and replied," You got a point. Now, I guess I will be honest with you. I always hated humans because all my contractors or the candidates were not so great. But you are different, you defended me. I thought you did that because you were stupid, but you are smart, and for some reason, you trusted me, so I will trust you. Ask me immediately for everything you want to know since I will be living in your mind from now on until you call for me. I will be feeling your feelings, experiencing your thoughts, and memories after the contract is complete".
Zack replied calmly," You are quite the schemer, but I know you mean well since you are just like my brother sometimes when he acts towards strangers. With us, he was very responsible and tried not to show it. Right now, you are the only person I can trust because you care so much about your people and this place.
Beau was speechless. He thought," If such a person understood me that well then I have no chance against him in the end I am the fool to think I can look down on him just because he is a human". Beau's knees gave in and fell, then spoke with conviction pledging his loyalty," I Beau Miles will work hard to achieve your goals alone because you are worthy of being my master".
Zack spoke while slightly blushing," Stop with those words; you are making me feel embarrassed. Even Jeff never says such dramatic lines." Beau laughed and teased," Whatever you say, master."