After a few weeks, my birthday came. And I was told that many envoys and highranking nobles from other countries would attend my birthday.
It's understandable cause I will be announced as the heiress of the throne so I guess it's an important event.
Anyway, I am now ready and...
Exhausted.
Well, I spent 4 hours getting ready including massages. Who wouldn't be tired right?
But now that I look at myself at the mirror, I think it's worth it.
Princess's face is already extraordinary so obviously, if you put an effort dressing her along with the tiara, she'll be elegant and even prettier.
"Woah princess you're so pretty!"
"our baby princess is finally turning 6!"
"So pretty"
"Omg! Our princess is so beautiful"
They showered me with praises until my father came to escort me
"Are you ready lalaine?" He is wearing his usual clothes but still looks stunning
"Ywes dadd
Chapter 13 - Continuation Of The Celebration "Cheers for the crown princess!" they all exclaimed happily and cheered for me. Unlike other historical series, what's good here is the nobles aren't cunning and greedy 'it's good that they're afraid of father and won't take useless action' "Lalaine do you wanna eat something?" my father suddenly asked me. Maybe he noticed that I've been glancing at foods repeatedly 'well I'm really hungry so..' "Ywes! Kwen i go thwere? (yes can I go there?)" and pointed the part of the hall where all the foods are located at. "Ok. Just bring a knight to carry you" he hugged me again and called a knight to escort me "Nwo daddi Aww wiww just walk"(No daddy I will just walk"When the knight was about to get me from my father to carry me, I protested in a very cute way. "all right. Just let him guard you kay?" i nodded at his considerare ac
"look at that disgusting guy he dared to talk to my daughter without my permission!" The man beside me emitted a chilly aura as he observe his daughter talking to her uncle'But they're family so there's no need for your permission your majesty'I wanted to say that but I'm afraid to die early so I'm gonna' keep it to myself"hah! That filthy bug!" His anger got even more intense when he saw how her daughter extended her cute arms at her uncle like as if she wants a hug."Y-Your majesty the p-princess won't like it if you ruin her birthday" I immediately said to him when I saw how he stand while in anger.And he hesitated for a while but still followed my advice'This statement was prepared ahead of time so that if he wants to kill someone at this party, I can prevent it'Well as an aide, my job is to assist, aid him andPrevent him from making more problem.Actually before, it's really hard to stop h
Chapter 15 - Adult PrincessAFTER 12 YEARS"Your highness you must prepare to go to the stone of Elejera"Oh right! This is the day where I have to go there to know if I can have a contract with the spirits.I don't know if I already mentioned this but apparently, magic exists here. Though only few people can use itAnd my father is one of those few people. Not in a 'wizard' way, but a swordsman way.there are 2 kinds of magic user. The first one is a wizard where you can attack even if you don't have a weapon. Just your magic.The second is 'Infuser' where you have to infuse you weapons with mana to strengthen it and make it more powerful.Just like if you have a sword, dagger or even a spearBut even if you have enough Mana in your body, you have to make a contract with a spirit to be able to use it.And i was told by daddy that he was able to form a contract with the light and dark spirits&n
"Then I trust your words Knight Finiell" He still spoke coldly and went to face me. Well I am at his back so technically, he stand up and turned around to face me "Lalaine, My personal knight will be accompanying you along with 120 skilled knights that I chose meticulously" he said as he looked at me. Of course, my jaw dropped immediately as soon as I heard how many knights he prepared. 'What the? That's too many' Thinking that, I opened my mouth to change his mind but unfortunately, he cut off my words "B-but daddy I think 20 k-knights are eno--" "No. This is your first outside and it's dangerous" Yes, I knew very well that for a princess, it's necessary to take caution for safety and I don't hate it. It's just that this is a little too much "B-but-" "Just listen. Your safety is our priority" He said still in a cold tone just like his usual way of speaking but for some reason, it feels wa
The tip of our nose almost touched! Yes, the distance of our body was that close and it's so uncomfortable. Specially when he started staring at me intently and the atmosphere changed into 'kissing vibe', omg my heart almost skipped a beat. But I'm glad nothing happened on our way here. The awkward atmostphere also vanished and we became more focused on our goal - to have a contract with a spirit Infront of us, is a big pyramid stone. It's color is silver with a golden 'archaic letters' incripted in it. "so this is the stone of elejera where daddy and calix had to go through those hellish exams just to have a contract with spirits" I mumbled "Before you go up the altar, make sure you're prepared for it. The god of spirits will most likely target your weaknesses, and they are more hostile at royalties so they may make a rougher exam for you" So they really are hostile toward royalties. I thought that was just a rumor
As soon as I reached the green house which was gifted to me by daddy when I turned 7, a group of stunning plants welcomed me'they look gorgeous as always'I stopped walking at the center where a luxury table and chair was placed. I feel like crap so I didn't waste any time and made myself comfortable by sitting at this very soft chair.After seeing me at my seat, a servant went to place some tea and cookies at the table and asked me if I needed anything."No I don't need anything. Thank you" I plastered a genuine smile at my face as I said these words. I was always been kind to them fearing that I will be hated if I don't. But of course there's always a limitation because I am still superior to them."Just stay outside and I'll just call you if I needed something"After she left, I focused myself at the flowers infront of me. And I noticed how lively they are. Swaying along the strong wind.Winds and sun heat are able to freely
"Your highness, who will be your partner on your debutante?" Lady Selfida asked meLady Selfida is the only daughter of a Viscount, and also a guest of Lady Groalle. She's wearin a pink bright dress the same as her personality.I heard they've been friends since they're kids, they are also both bubbly but lady Selfida is much more carefree unlike lady Groalle who's more matured and clever"I still haven't found an escort Lady Selfida" I said while smiling.Basic etiquette. Modern days doesn't really use this but here, in a world where monarchy exists, it is required to learn it if you're a noble. However, if you're part of the imperial family, you have to learn two kinds of etiquette.The Royal Etiquette-which people use inside the palace and the basic etiquette which people use when they're into social gatherings outside the palace just like thisBy the way, I am currently attending a tea party hosted by the second daughter of marques
"Your highness, a letter from the young master of Acuesna duchy arrived" I am currently at my palace, drinking a tea when my lady in waiting informed me about Riley's letter, it's probably about the date of their departure from the northern part of the empire which was managed by Acuesna duchy.I nodded at her gracefully as she placed the letter at the tableIt has a seal of their family at the middle, stating that it really came from Acuesna family.'To: Princess Lalaine Ledecia'How are you Lalaine? Are you having fun there without me? Or are you bored because Calix is too quiet and I'm not there to talk to you? It must've been stressful.About what you asked on your letter last time, we're good here and it has been peaceful around here so there's no danger around.Don't worry, we'll be coming back to the capital before the debutante' ball happens. Wait for me okay? &nbs
Few months after I found that book, I realized how much time I had wasted before having a relationship with Calix but now, it no longer matter as we are about to get married already. Of course, this is a national wedding since it involves me, the crown princess. 'Finally, we're getting married' Just a month ago, I felt so bad to my lady in waiting and dad's aide because of how busy they had become due to to my wedding but I can't just help but apologize because I myself is well aware that I need their help because if not, I won't be able to get married to Calix. I was still being prepared by so much people while Calix is already at the biggest church of the empire. Usually, Imperial princess like me is required to get married at the Palace but I tried to convince my father to just let me have a normal but expensive and great wedding in the biggest church in the Empire. Luckily, both him and Calix didn't had a problem with this issue and and instead, they just
Today, I came to the library to put back all the books that I got to study how to rule the empire but since it is no longer needed by me, I decided to finally put these things back. There, I asked my lady in waiting and maids to put the books where it is places last time.while I just reminisced a bit. I had a lot of memory in this place actually. Whenever I felt like I don't know about something, I will always struve hard to find out what I needed to know using this big library. Somehow, it feels amazing to be back here.Calix is currently not here as he went to go to their duchy since there was an emergency. He was even getying mad while hearing the words from a knight drom the duchy and I fekt bad for his aide so i just asked him to go for now since I had to do some things as well like this.There, I walked through in between of two big shelf and looked through books. As I was doing that, I saw how many times I spent in here as most of the books here are familiar wit
"Lalaine? Why are you spacing out?" Calix askes a she look at my face Coming back to my senses, I looked around me again and the office that I've seen a while ago is now long gone. We are now walkimg to the hallway while I am thinkim gof what had happened last time. It seems like he noticed how I spaced out while walking as he held both of my shoulder and gently shook it. "Hey? Are you alright?" he asked again and looked closely to me. Of course, as soon as I felt the knights eyes, I immediately smiled at him brightly saying that it's fine. It's just then that he cakmed down he must have been so worried that he acted a little rough I think today is the right time to give him the answer that he needs to hear "Calix, should we go and stroll to the garden. I just want to have a breathe of mind" I said as I look outside. Since we're at the second floor of the main palace, we can overlook the garden from here properly Noticing my mood, he wrapp
"It's not like I don't want you to be the next empress and ruler of this empire because I knew very well that you are a competent person so I'd like you to heat me out first before puttinf that kind of expression in your face. It feels like I betrayed you" Dad said'But really.. Why?'Not like I am sad about it because honestly, that job is too burdensome for me as well. Aristocrats fughts and succesions right. Those are just too tiring for me to even do but it's juat too sudden for me so I don't know how am I supposed to react. Hearing his words, I tried to think more but when I saw that he's still staring at my face,I cleared my face and mind while I give my full attention to what he's about to say."You know, since both of you are now grown up and I know sooner or later, you will get married. I figured out that it'll be hard for you ti managed the duchy as the dychess and the whole empire so K decided to delay it for now and wait until.you final
As I was thinking what she meant about it, a knight called me from the outside of my room"Your highness, his majesty is aaking you to come to his office" and so, after hearing the knight speak, I immediately moved to stand. As you know, I have been worrying for a lot of minutes now and I felt like if I don't go now, I'll definiteky die wonderng what is the reason of their so ling talk.There, I bid goodbye to.my lady in waiting whom I didn't has a long talk with and immediately got escorted by a knight towards dad's office. Of course as I was walking I became even more nervous and my heart beated like crazy.Soon, we reached his office. Before finalky entering, I tried to eavesdrop first to hear some talk inaide byt i didn't heard any and the knigts aroynd also looked at me strangely. They are pribabKy wondering qhy I am acting like this so I withdrew my head from the door.and fixed myself. It will be bad if my dignity got ruined here. I even made that for year
Everything went well and now, it has been months already since the ball had happened. We had our first monthsary together and enjoyed being in a relationship but today, strangely enough, both of us were summomed by my father. He said that he has something to talk about Calix and I so i was realky nervous. Actually, I kmew very well that dad is against of our relationship even before and until now so I was really hesitant and was wondering what it is that he has to say for him to summomed both Calix an I in a short noticed. Now, i am still eating my breakfast alome since Calix was already there talking with my alone as well.'I'm really nervous. Why.m did he even saud that we has to meet him separately. Now, I am getting more and more nervous as seconds passed'If I continue eating like this, I don't think I'll be able to digest every foods that are currentlt on my table. In the end, I had to call my.maids and lady in waiting to ask them to get these food sout of this t
I looked at the front where two of my bestfriends ar wstanding at. Lalaine and Calix. I can't help but feel bad as I look at the both of them. I don't know, maybe I just accept the fact that they are auited to each other"Rylie, are you sad?" Blyhe asked as he glanced at the front as well. I didn't answered . This girl have always known that I like Lalaine for a long time now so I don't th8nk I have to act as cheerful as what I usually do. There, I stayed as quiet as I can and bitterly smiled"Why didn't you confessed if you loved her this much? You knew her very well, she won't know it unless you tell it yourself" she said as low as she can fearing that someone may hear us talking"You know it as well too. I am not a someone who deserves her yet thatvs why I did my best to prove myself before confessing but I didnvt know until two weeks ago that they are already in a relationship" I said again and glanced at Calix who's now looking at me as well.I know
"Your majesty? Doena't her highness and the duke suits each other?" I looked at aide full of displeased expression. There's no way that that bastard suits my daughter. That bastard. How dare ge acts cunning tonm get Lalaine's heart."They are far from like that. Stoo blabbering so much and do your work. You'r enot getting paid for your chitchats" Insaid as I handed more papwrs to him for him to work on."But your majesty, why did you apprived of thsir relationship if you're still not satisfied with duke Finiell?" He once again so I threw him some dagger eyes to make him move. I have been too kind to this guy to act like this. I shoukd some times punish this Aide.Come to think of it, the reason why I approved of them. It's not because I found that shitty bastard deserving of Lalaine rather, it's because Lalaine likes him but if now, I would have killed him on the spot right after I knew that he and my daughter are going out. Alao, it's not like I have to w
"Her highness, the crown princess and His excellency, the duke is here!" the knight announced as we reach the hall. As expected, a lit of people are currebtly inside inckuding the knights. Some nobles whispered to each others as usual while the knights juat looked at us in amazement. Well, this must have yhe second time of me.meeting them so I gave them a short smile while Calix juat maintained his indifderent expressions toward them. The surrounding is as expensive as usual. Golds are everywhere and silvers are also distributed well in designs. The chandelier were also replaced. It seems like this Ceremony is juat that important.Again, I looked around the hall. There are also noble ladies tahtbare currently present inside the hall so I gentky nodded at the sight"Let's go over my seat" I said and pointed at the front thrones alimg with dad's. Since Calix is still a duke, he doesn't have a throne but he can stay beside me alk he want just like dad's aide qho alw