"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 table
It 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
His expression turned blank and stiff, I know he's mad at something but I know I didn't say anything to offend him.And he always use this expression whenever he gets mad or frustrated. And as a childhood friend of him, I've seen that a lot of times."Why? Did I say something wrong?" He didn't say anything and instead, he just stared at me. It's uncomfortable but what can I do? I don't want to lessen my survival rate and smack himAnd I also felt like he doesn't want to answer my question so I didn't ask anymore. I just focused mysef at the knights training at the center. They are swinging their swords repeatedly.I can tell how good they are even though I'm an amateur when it comes to handling swords. By just watching, it's obvious how much work they spend just to be able to do that easily.Naturally, swords are heavy so just by swinging it can injure someone if they aren't physically strong. That's why kids who wants to be
After I had a short conversation with the knight I chose, I went to see my father. And now that I am infront of him, all he ever do it stare at me when in fact, it's him who ordered a servant to inform me that he have something important to talk to.A while ago, my lady in waiting told me that dad had something to say to me and that I should go as soon as possible so I immediately dismissed the knight and bid goodbye but if I knew that he'll just stare at me, I wouldn't have rushed here and just continued my conversations with my partner at my debutante'."Why did you call me dad?" I asked irritatingly and crossed my arms.It's been around 15 minutes since I arrived here and I've been waiting for him to speak thinking that it's an important matter but no, he just stayed silent.I may be a kind royal but I don't have that much patience."You're quite patient" He said sarcastically raising the side of his lips"Yes, I am" I a
I woke up earlier than usual so that I can prepare myself.I took a bath with my lady in waiting's assistance and wore an appropriate clothes for my my training. I actually didn't had a lot of sleeps because I was too excited about it.Naturally, I studied some basics about how to control a spirit until late at night but unfortunately, I still can't do it but I think having a knowledge about it is good.I looked at the books on my table and an idea pop from my mind.'I can read it there incase my dad is late'So I ordered my lady in waiting to pack it because I'll bring it with me to the training hall.After I sorted out everything, I went to the royal training hall.It is a training hall especially made for the emperor and everyone are forbidden to go there including me even though I'm a royal because it is the emperor's hall and no one can try to train there and if you do, it'll be considered as treason
"Let's try infusing your mana into that sword. Hold it tight" I held my sword tightly just like what daddy saidWe are currently training at the same place as yesterday and we are trying to determine whether I am an infuser or a wizard.My dad told me that it could be dangerous for me who doesn't have a trained body so I have to be really careful"Then imagine your mana being transfered at the sword" He instructed. Following what he said,. I immediately did itWhile imagining, I can see a yellow light starting to glow at the sword and as seconds passed, I can feel the swords getting heavy enough for my arms to break but of course, I held into it desperately.'I can't afford to repeat the same training tomorrow. I won't have enough time'"Continue what you're doing" Still in the middle of having a hard time holding the sword, I continued transfering my mana into it until it glowed so much to the point that I can't hold the sword anymore
"Greetings your highness, greetings sir Calix" As soon as we entered the waiting room, Madam Cecilia greeted usI also greeted her and smiled gracefully for formality. I know I already mentioned this a lot of times but people here are really strict when it comes to empire's etiquette so I really have to be mindful of my action as a crown princess.That's why eversince I was a kid, I've been mastering every etiquettes inside the empire"Should we start by getting your highness's measure or will you choose a design for your gown first?" Madam Cecilia asked me respectfully after I sat comfortably at the couch"I'll choose a design for my gown first"He handed me a thick 'designer's book'. It is a compilation of work and designs of the owner. And I am very familiar with this because in modern days, it is called brochure. The only difference is the designer's book was made purely with designer's effort and skill in drawing every pages while brochu
Weeks passed and the debutante' ball is getting nearer and nearer. Actually, I am really nervous because this is only the second time where I'll face a lot of high ranking nobles.The first time was when dad announced that I will be his successorBefore, I am not that nervous because I am just a five years old kid that time so even if I make a mistake, it's fine because I am still a child and they don't have that much expectations.But now that I'm already a grown up lady, I have to live up to their high standards because if I don't, the reputation that I've been building will crumble.I have to be careful of my words, action and etiquette so that people won't look down and slander me.If I know some of them won't do anything than find a mistakes on my actionNobles are sly. Yes they are.They will bite you if they think they are stronger than youAnyway, let's stop thinking about stressful things like thatA while
Even after that, Calix's mood didn't get any better. He's still on his 'mad' phase and probably not on the mood to talk with us. His forehead was wrinkled and the aura that he's emitting is cold so I know he's on the verge of shouting againBut of course, I prioritized talking to Riley and Blythe. We need a lot of time to catch up with each other and I don't plan on wasting my time on appeasing Calix.They are my friends after allYes. They are really my friend."So how's your experience there?" I sipped a tea and asked them how well they trained, how much they learned and how comfortable their life was at that place.that's the border of the empire so I know it's not that easy, I'm glad they endure it well"It was hard at first but I got used to it" Blythe said while smiling. She definitely enjoyed staying there which surprised me because she really despised staying at that place and she just went there for necessity and she's a lady
We just finished hanging out with each other and went on my way to my palace.I kind of feel good to be with them after such a long time and also, it's refreshing to be with each other. It feels like all my stress faded just by hearing blythe and Riley's bickering with each other. Though, Calix wasn't in the mood to talk, we still had a great timeI know I shouldn't be so attached with my friends and just try to be acquainted with them because I don't belong in here and I'm not the real Lalaine.And they are the major characters in the novel so if anything goes wrong they could be the one who'll try to kill me."Hah, I'm so tired of everything" I sighedOne more year before the novel starts and the heroine makes her appearance.The moment she appears, everything will go according to the novel and my death is also included in that plot but I'll do anything to prevent that from happening.Yes. i'll definitely do!It would've been