I was practicing archery when Melissa said that the Emperor fell into a coma. The palace is a mess and the rumors of My Coming of Age will be postponed.
The Imperial Knights came to our Manor together with Duke Lucretius Falco.
“Greetings Duke Briele, Lady Alesana.”
“I welcome Duke Falco to our Manor.” we head inside the rumors were true, his stiff and handsome.
“So Duke Falco why do you suddenly visit our Estate?” I asked and he glance at me.
“Ahem. Before the Emperor fell in a coma he did wish to see the Crown Princess.”
“Then we will visit the Emperor.”
“The Crown Prince also wants to discuss something with the both of you and his expecting your arrival at the palace today.”
“Then we will go, wait a moment I will just change. Alesana, Honey change your dress.”
“This dress is fine, Duke Briele.” I fake my smile, the duke was also surprised but when I face him he averts his gaze and cough.
“If you say so.” I really did not pay attention to the Crown Prince but I can say that he's a good-looking man. The Prince's blue eyes are glistening like Sir Leix's eyes while these blue eyes are like mine. The shine in our eyes died... there is no longer sparkle in it. I don't know if it is a blessing or not but I do keep on meeting some good-looking man.
“I'm sure you will receive good news today Lady Alesana.”
“You think so? Well, I hope your right I'm tired of hearing nonsense rumors every single day.”
“Your a strong and a kind lady.”
“You do think that? Eventually, you will become one of them. Everyone turned their backs to me and you see me as a strong person will turn into a pathetic and unsightly.”
“I'm ready.” he didn't have any chance to say a word because Papa is already here. We are all silent the whole trip and when we already arrived at the palace we first visit the Emperor. They leave me alone in the Emperor's room and I was surprised when I see his eyes opened, so they spread that his in a coma but he his really okay.
“It's good to see you here Lady Alesana.”
“Greetings to the great Emperor of Erden, it's a pleasure to have an audience with you, Your Majesty.”
“Why don't you sit here.” Sir Leix and Sir Sullivan are also here.
“Your Majesty I thought your... ”
“I'm really sorry for the pain that we've caused to you Lady Alesana.”
“Your Majesty, why are you saying sorry?”
“The Crown Prince confesses that he was in love to Lady Campbell and he does wish to call off your engagement on your Coming of Age party. I got angry at the Prince but he still insists he will not marry you.”
“I also don't want to marry the Prince, Your Majesty, I'm sorry to disappoint you. Yes back then I was really desperate I always cling to the Prince hoping that because of that he will love me. And I realized that I do not really like the Prince.”
“I really want you to become the empress, my wife adores you and her last wish is to appoint you to become the Crown Princess.”
“I'm afraid that her wish will not be able to fulfill.”
“You still haven't called a doctor or Sir Leix to cure your wounds so I called them, I want to see with my two eyes how your wounds will heal. This is an order from the Emperor.”
“Yes Your Majesty.” I remove the bandages and they revealed the wounds that I didn't even dare to cure. Sir Leix stared at my arms for a moment and then he sigh.
“How did you handle this kind of pain?” he murmured and I was amazed when a ball of light suddenly appear in Sir Leix's hands and after that, my wounds are now gone.
“Thank you.” after that Sir Sullivan apply some ointment and smiled at me.
“Don't worry Lady Alesana I will not allow the Crown Prince to ruin your Coming of Age, and remain silent on my true condition.”
“Yes Your Majesty, Blessings to His Emperor Galahan.” I bowed and left his room Duke Lucretius is waiting for me he didn't say anything and started walking so I just followed him. “Greetings to Crown Prince Ares.”
“You may now raise your head. Did you see my father, how's his condition?”
“According to Sir Leix, the Emperor is fine and will eventually wake up.”
“That's good. I summoned you here to assure you that your Coming of Age party will not be postponed because of His Majesty's condition. Celestine will arrive here the next day so we can now call off our engagement.”
“You can call off our engagement anytime but if you do that on my Coming of Age party, your the Crown Prince but I will never ever forgive you. Whoever may that person who will ruin it will pay.” I heard their gulp and he nod. “I see your busy, we will now leave so you can now finish this piled of papers.” I tapped the stack of papers and bowed to the Crown Prince
“Honey do you have to say that?”
“What? I can't because he's the Crown Prince? But it's okay to ruin my Coming Of Age Ceremony for their own happiness? I didn't expect anything from you the day you ignore me Duke Briele, I understand if you didn't want to continue this shitty party of mine.” I whispered it so the Duke won't hear it.
“That's not what I mean okay? We will still continue the party and please don't call that shitty.”
“Ok.”
“Lady Alesana tomorrow morning there will be an Imperial Knight that will teach you on practicing your sword and Archery skills. The Emperor also ordered that you can use the West Library.”
“Please do send my Thanks to the Emperor.”
“Yes, My Lady.”
“Can I request another carriage?”
“Yes, Lady Alesana.”
“Thank you, Duke Falco.”
“Why did you want another carriage?”
“I want to go somewhere.”
“I can accompany you, honey.”
“You should go first because maybe you can't wait to see the Duchess. Goodbye Duke.” I go to the market and go to the most famous store there.
“Welcome to our shop My Lady, I'm the owner of this Jewel Shop.”
“I want to buy a brooch and jewelry.”
“Yes, My Lady wait for a second I will bring our brooches and Jewelry.” they offered tea and when I saw the brooches and jewelry I was amazed.
“I want this brooch.” after purchasing a brooch that has a stone of sapphire and rhinestone, a falcon and two face lion brooch pin a cravat tie, and a teardrop pearl necklace I stroll around the area. I visit some famous stores and buy food.
The Imperial knight that will train me is Sir Ignis. He's really good at teaching and he's not going easy on me on the training ground, but he's kind.
My parents are really hands-on in preparing for my Coming of Age party, together with Duke Falco, Duke Hart, and Sir Calixto. When they have the time they're watching me from afar and that made Sir Ignis uncomfortable.
But really do they think because they are helping my family I will forgive them? And what are you doing here Duke Falco?!
“My Lady handle the grip tight.”
“Starting tomorrow you will fight with me with a real sword-like your request.”
“No, you can't!”
“Right what if you hit her?”
“Thank you Sir Ignis.”
“What, you can't fight him with a real sword!” they did complain and complain but I didn't pay attention to them.
“You have a good posture.”
“Thank you.”
“I think you should focus on Archery. If you're going to join the hunt you can easily target the animals.”
“But I prefer the sword. I'm thinking if I should join the hunt my weapon should be a sword. That's why I'm focusing on wielding a sword.”
“I see. Now three arrows in the center and we're done.”
“This is easy.” I just eat what I've said because I can't count how many times I tried to shoot but I only get it once.
“You can do it Alesana!”
“My Lady don't give up!”
“You too Duke Falco.”
“Yes, You're right you can't d- no I mean you can do it!” Damn them.
“I guess that's all for today you did a great job. Your shoulder and arms must hurt so order your maids to massage it.”
“Thank you for today Sir Ignis, see you tomorrow.”
“My pleasure, Lady Alesana.” and he kiss my hand and bowed. I wave my hand and watch his Carriage leave.
Sir Ignis Kanna's Father is a count and because of his really good at wielding a sword, he became an Imperial Knight. And later on, he will become the Royal Guard of his Emperor Galahan. You have a promising future Sir Ignis.
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—IAmRoseee