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 again
But 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 all
Yes. 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
One Month Ago"Young Lord, the spy on the princess's palace is here to report something" I nodded at Jared who informed me of the servant's arrival."Let her in" He then bowed and went to the door of my office to inform the knight who are guarding from the outsideNot taking that much time, Jared came back with the servant.This servant is Lalaine's second lady in waiting. Aside from shes good at her work, it's also easier to get an important information from her. Her family is not poor in fact, she came from a count noble family so I suspected that she's working for me so that she could seduce me to get a proposal from me.Too bad, I don't plan on doing that and she's not even half of Lalaine's beauty"Report" without glancing at her, I spoke coldly"Yes, Young Lord,""A while ago, the princess had a conversation with three young knights to distinguish who are the one suitable to be her highness's partner at the
'Casino huh'As expected of Marquess Ajelo's son, he has the same sh*tty hobby as his father.They are so identical to the point that the only difference between them is their age. Their greed and attitude are both the same'Manipulative bastards'Like father like son. Father is a trash bum and so are his sonI don't know whether I'll laugh and be happy that they'll be easy to dispose or feel disgusted because we are currently in one place and breathing the same air but one thing is for sure, I will definitely kill him. Not now, but soon'I have to finish this quick'I didn't hesitated to barge inside of the casino where Luhan Ajelo is currently at.The entrance door broke after I kicked it so we collected some gazes from the people insideSmell of cigarettes and alcohol dominated the whole Casino. Without even observing for an hour, I know it is a disgusting place where prostitution and gambling always happens.&nb
"Your highness, here's the tea that you ordered us to prepare"I am currently having a small talk with Calix at my room after he suddenly offered to be my partner for the incoming debutante' ball.I feel like I acted quite rude a while ago regardless of my mood so I couldn't just send him off specially when he volunteered to be my partner.And I'm also curious why he suddenly offered to be my escort and considering the timing, I feel like this is not a coincidence"Why are you looking at me like that?"'Because you're freaking suspicious'I'd like to say that out loud but he's too scary and I don't wanna risk my survival rate just to be honest with him"What do you mean by that? I am looking at you normally" I lied at him while smiling so that my words could be a little more believable"Lalaine, be honest. Am I that stupid for you to think that I can't see through your actions" I looked at him shocked.I thought I've bec
Finally, I was freed from a puzzle - like conversationOur small talk ended a while ago after the atmosphere became too awkward. I send him off forcefully but that doesn't matter because I feel like I'll be suffocated if I continue speaking with him. After he left, I immediately went to daddy's palace"Did you solved it?" He put down his pen, and looked at me as soon as I sat at the couch infront of himAs always, the documents that was placed at his tables are too many to count. It's seriously stressing to just see it so how much if you're the one who'll do the work?I feel like I will throw all of this if I was daddy."Well, gladly Calix was there to help me. If not for him, I would've been still in a state of panic" I said honestly.I may be suspicious of him but I am genuinely thankful that he helped me"That rascal? That's good but don't be too attached with him" I nodded.Even if dad didn't didn't warned me, that's what I
Your highness can you relax your legs for a bit, we have to make it look thinner"Today is finally the day of the debutante' ball and I can't help but feel anxious because I'm about to face every nobles today. And I know how sly they are so I wouldn't be able to relax even for a second'Ah just thinking about it is exhausting'And I am also a bit nervous because even though princess Lalaine's face is gorgeous,It still looked haggardIt's unfortunate that concealer is still not made in this era so I have to bear with this and trust my maidsI just hope that they won't try to humiliate me by pointing out my eye bag.And the reason is because I never had a peaceful sleep.Thanks to Calix for making me confuse.If I knew that this will happen, I shouldn't have invited him to talk to me after he offered to be my partnerIt just pisses me off, how come that this has to happen three days before my debutante'!I a
All in all, it is very detailed and everything that is illustrated at madam Cecilia's drawing were perfectly placed."It's beautiful" I uttered, I don't mean to flatter anyone. It's just that it's really pretty even for I, who was used to wear expensive and limited gown."Would you like to wear it now or rest first your highness?" One of the maids asked.Come to think of it, it's still an hour before the ball starts"I'll rest for a while first before I wear that gown" I'll rest first because I still have time, I just hope that all of the exhaustion I felt today can vanish in a 30 minutes rest.It's not like it's needed for me to be so early. Instead, royals tend to get late because we have the highest position in the empire."We understand, your highness" They all put back the gown that they are holding and bowed infront of me."okay, I'll just call you after I finished resting"I know I've been saying this but I'm really nerv
"Did, did you wait long?" I awkwardly asked Calix as soon as I saw him walking through the door to reach the place where I was at.He didn't bothered to ask me for a permission but yea, it's alright.After all, I was the one who invited him to meet here so it's fine for him to just directly went inside my roomAnyway, I already finished changing into my gown for today's grand event 'Debutante' ball'.Pink gown with different laces and diamond designs, that's the gown I chose at Madam Cecilia's designs and it really looks good on meI'm actually quite thankful because finally, after a long time of sitting and preparing for the debutante' ball, I manage to finish all the preparation and escape from the hands of those persistent maids'It's exhausting but yeah, I'm relieved to know that I'm finally done preparing'But I shouldn't lower my guard because the real battles are yet to come.Well, real battle is an exaggeration and yeah