Mitchell cautiously intervened in response to Raphael’s words.

“Especially considering that Kite is of royal descent, ‘Golden’ is even more inappropriate.”

Ruela, about to protest that the names of pets for nobles don’t matter, closed her mouth upon hearing that Kite was of royal blood.

She recalled hearing that people of high status carefully choose everything around them.

Thinking about that, she asked in a softened voice, “Then, what should we name it?”
“Originally, the opinions of fortune tellers should be combined to come up with the most suitable name. However, it’s impossible here. So, we should name it as convincingly as possible to prevent those who will later criticize the name from doing so in advance.”

“The reason for opposing naming this horse ‘Golden’ isn’t because it’s an undignified name for a royal pet, but to avoid scrutiny from the surrounding nobles. Am I understanding this correctly?”

Mitchell nodded.

“That’s right. After finishing here, we’ll return to Leore and, when the time comes, go to Helane, where the situation is quite serious. The nobles in Helane aren’t pleased with the idea of Kite becoming king. So, they will try to find some fault to prevent us from passing the throne to Kite.”

Hagen, abandoning his joking tone from earlier, spoke seriously.

“There will undoubtedly be all sorts of accusations against Ruela. So, we need to be prepared for that.”

They didn’t seem to entertain the thought that they might not be confident when they go to Helane.

Instead, they were more concerned about Kite’s fiancée facing difficulties with the nobles in Helane.

Except for Mitchell, the companions who had always been light-hearted and playful showed a new side in facing these issues.
“Alright. Then, please name our Golden. A name that sounds convincing and has a perfect meaning, making it a name that no one can criticize.”

“How about Hades II?”

When Tien suggested, everyone nodded.

“What does it mean?”

“Hades was the name of the late queen’s pet dog, who was Kite’s grandmother. So, Hades II is like a declaration that the next queen will be.”

Hagen praised Tien, patting her head.

“Hey, Tien. It’s been a while since you came up with something? It’s a really good idea. Just looking at the pet’s name, we can clearly understand how Kite and our hearts feel.”

“A pet horse. Every time my brother calls him a pet dog, Golden’s eyes look sad.”

Tien’s words made Hagen look at the little horse.

Under the gaze, as if being stared at himself, Hagen had to step back awkwardly.

He stammered and reached a conclusion as if apologizing.

“W-Well, let’s go with Hades II as the formal name of our pet horse and call him Golden as a nickname. Is that okay?”

“I’m fine with it.”

Ruella, who answered that way, gently stroked Golden’s mane.

“God of death and hell, Hades. From now on, I hope no one treats you lightly. How about it?”

Golden, with its gentle blue eyes, nodded its head vigorously.
When Golden, who was red when in the black horse form, returned to its original blue color as the transformation was released, Ruella, after obtaining permission from Golden, asked her companions.

“Hades was the god of death where I was. It seems to suit our Golden, who was abused while confined to the Pegasus, and it fits his name well. What do others think?”

“I’m fine with it.”

As Rafael applauded as if he liked it, Mitchell also nodded.

“I’m fine too. Tien suggested it, Hagen agreed, so it seems to be decided now. I’ll take care of it. Hades II.”

When Mitchell stroked Golden’s mane, it responded with a small neigh, as if saying it liked it.

“Then, I’ll prepare an official appointment for the queen’s pet, or rather horse. I’ll record the name and rank in the registry. It will be granted the status of Leo Republic immediately, but having the documents prepared will be valid in Helena as well.”

Surprised by Rafael’s words, Ruella asked, “Rank? Granting a rank to a horse?”

“It’s the queen’s horse. Of course, it should be distinguished from other horses.”

Ruella’s gaze involuntarily turned towards the stable.

“Then, do the horses there also have ranks?”

“Only Kite’s horse has a rank. Of course, I haven’t brought any of them here.”

“The more I hear, the sadder it gets. Horses also have social status differences.”

Hagen sighed as if there was nothing he could do.
“Dealing with creatures that live in groups seems inevitable. Even ants crawling on the ground have a hierarchy. So, the more we talk about it, the more endless it becomes.”

Rafael also expressed his opinion.

“The difference is that as humans, we can give to others as much as we have. It might be too much to help everyone, but we should do what we can. For example, rescuing the Qurans from monsters and helping them live a normal life.”