Episode 109. Imperial tour (3)
The imperial family’s tour was natural, but it did not proceed in the same way as the emperor.
Unlike the emperor, who freely traveled all the way to the front line of the Lemea Valley, the princess and princes were only allowed to visit limited areas.
As it was for personal safety, no one raised any objections, and the imperial family did not request an additional tour.
The first day of the tour came to an end, and night came.
The imperial villa located outside the boundary gate.
After receiving guidance from the imperial knight, Ellis arrived in front of a door.
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I wasn’t really nervous, but I wasn’t comfortable either.
As soon as I knocked, a small sigh escaped me.
“Come on in.”
When the owner of the room gave permission to enter, Ellis went inside without hesitation.
“Welcome. Ellis!”
When the long-awaited guest came in, the owner of the room welcomed him with a joyful smile.
Violet Sebellus, second princess of the Usif Empire.
He was the one who invited Ellis here.
“You’ve become more handsome and manly in the time we haven’t seen each other, right? “It’s so dazzling that I can’t even face it.”
“I’m just grateful for the positive feedback.”
It’s like meeting a friend you haven’t seen in a long time.
Although we were the same age and were classmates at the Royal Academy, we were not close enough to even exchange personal stories.
To be precise, the second princess herself did not try to become friendly with anyone.
Unlike the 1st prince, for a princess, she was very introverted to the point where she hated showing her face, and because of this, she did not participate in external activities often.
However, she was by no means an incompetent princess.
Among Emperor Dione’s five children, she was known to have inherited the emperor’s magic ability, reaching 8 stars, and in fact, at the time of her graduation from the Royal Academy, she was the only one, along with Ellis, to achieve 6 stars.
“sorry. For listening to my pampering. I think it would be very reassuring to have Miss Ellis by my side… … .”
She asked none other than Ellis to be her personal escort.
As it was related to her personal mission of protecting the imperial family, Ellis had no particular reason to refuse.
“no. “I am very honored to be able to be of help to the princess.”
Ellis answered in an extremely formal tone.
“It’s really reassuring. Being able to receive such protection from the sons of Duke Berthe… … .”
Despite the friendly words and actions, Ellis could not bear to smile.
The lips, which had been drawn in a straight line, were only slightly curved.
After finishing the conversation, Ellis immediately left the villa and moved to the knights’ residence.
The night sky where the round full moon emits brighter light than the sun.
Below that, there was Eshel, waiting for her to come out.
“Thank you for doing me a favor. Ellis.”
Eshel smiled and said thank you.
“you’re welcome. Anyway, my mission from the Knights of Light was to guard the imperial family. “I’m just grateful that I can carry out that mission faithfully.”
“I feel very reassured knowing that you, and not another knight, will protect the princess.”
At first glance, it seemed like Eshel and Princess Violet had a very close relationship.
However, Ellis knew that was not the case, so she had no choice but to ask him.
“Why did you choose to be the princess’s attendant?”
Ellis’s eyes twinkled and sparkled with a faint smile.
“… … “You’re finally asking.”
As if she knew he was going to ask a question, Eshel also responded with a sly smile.
“The prince had a request.”
“You mean Prince Ruinel?”
“okay. She asked me to take care of her health and help her complete her tour safely. “It was something the princess also wanted.”
“With Princess Violet… … “Have you been friends with her from the beginning?”
Eshel shook her head.
“Actually, this is my first time seeing you during this trip. In fact, I thought you would be closer to me as I was a classmate at the academy. But it seems like it wasn’t the case?”
“yes. “He was a very introverted person, so even I didn’t get to see him face to face very often.”
He nodded in understanding.
The moment the conversation stops, the silence that follows.
It seems like Ellis still wants something more.
“Is there anything else you want to say?”
“Is this the end?”
At that moment, Eshel’s pupils shook slightly.
“What do you mean?”
“The reason you volunteered to be the princess’s attendant. Is that really the end?”
Ellis’ eyes were full of seriousness.
“I don’t know what you’re asking? “Did you think I had some other purpose?”
The sly tone also became somewhat more serious.
As if they were reacting to each other’s energy, an invisible tension began to build between them.
“Just like that.”
Ellis smiled aloofly as if nothing had happened.
“If it’s your brother… … “I thought you might have a bigger idea.”
Although the tone of speech may have been light, the meaning behind it was not.
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“That’s a great idea… … . What specifically are you talking about?”
“You don’t know that. Because I don’t know what great is by my brother’s standards… … .”
In an instant, Eshel’s eyes sank coldly.
The mouth was still smiling, but it didn’t look good on anyone’s face.
As if trying not to be conscious of it, Ellis naturally looked away.
“Then good night. Brother.”
Ellis didn’t look back even once until she completely disappeared from Eshel’s sight.
We can’t see each other,
However, with a lot of feelings for each other,
I was keeping a close eye on him.
* * *
Second day of tour.
The area of the tour scheduled for today is the western desolate forest area.
Even though I couldn’t go to the area where the demonic beast directly appeared for safety reasons, I was able to fully feel the forest’s unique dry atmosphere.
“The desolate and eerie atmosphere stimulates my five senses. “I don’t think I should relax even for a moment while I’m here.”
When the 3rd prince, Fabian, expressed his appreciation for the forest, his younger brother, Nerobien, also responded.
“I also think the same way. “I would like to applaud the hard work of the frontline workers who work hard every day to protect this place.”
Just like yesterday, the 3rd and 4th princes were leading the entire tour.
The 2nd Princess, who was in charge of the tour, seemed to be more interested in the surrounding scenery than the tour, and was moving leisurely in the middle of the procession.
Behind the princess was Elise, who was appointed as a personal guardian knight.
The princess said, happily watching her younger siblings who, unlike herself, did not hesitate to express their appreciation of their surroundings.
“Our younger brothers are so amazing. “He seems like a passionate and inquisitive student.”
However, contrary to what the princess said, what the princes were showing now was just a show for show.
There was no one here who did not know this, and there was no way the second princess did not know this either.
“You said Miss Ellis also has younger siblings, right?”
“yes. I am attending the Royal Academy.”
“How about this?”
It may have been a simple question about how things were between people, but it sounded very meaningful to Ellis.
“As an older sister, she just looks cute. That’s why I think I have to always show my best side.”
“Show me a good side… … . “That’s really nice to hear.”
Princess Violet’s steps suddenly began to slow down.
Ellis, who recognized this, naturally matched her speed without being particularly conscious of it.
“As the princess representing the empire, and as the older sister who must set an example for her younger siblings, we must always show only our best side. Sometimes, even her true appearance is completely hidden… … .”
A duty that was naturally borne by inheriting imperial blood.
As she said, it was like wearing a kind of mask to hide herself for the rest of her life.
Ellis also fully understood that part.
“But I think Miss Ellis is different.”
“yes?”
“The way I look now is my true self without any pretense… … . “I’m so jealous.”
While Ellis, who did not understand what he was saying, was confused for a moment,
-pop!
Suddenly, a yellow glow soared from the eastern sky.
It was a signal of the appearance of a demonic beast.
Fortunately, the distance was long, so it seemed unlikely that there would be a direct encounter with the demonic beast.
“Bring the princess and princes together!”
Duke Berthe immediately ordered evacuation.
The princes, who were confidently advancing at the forefront, immediately hid in the arms of the knights.
At the moment when Ellis was rushing to protect Princess Violet,
“The princess, please evacuate quickly… … !”
she saw
A transparent magic circle of five-colored light is drawn right below Princess Violet’s feet.
In addition, the light of blue mana is appearing from her fingers that are covered by the side of her thighs.
Ellis thought immediately.
If you are not looking at it wrong now,
That’s probably ‘space transfer magic’… … .
0 seconds and 1 second.
That fleeting moment when you can’t even think normally.
During that time, Ellis desperately hoped that she was seeing something wrong.
But contrary to her wishes,
-Shoo!
In an instant, Princess Violet disappeared in front of everyone.
“Woe, the princess has disappeared!!”
The knights were soon overcome by panic.
Not only the imperial army, but also the knights on the front lines who had a lot of experience.
Some people couldn’t even figure out how to deal with the phenomenon of suddenly disappearing without any warning.
This was the same for Ellis.
“Come to your senses, Ellis!”
The person who approached her was none other than Eshel.
“Calm down and tell me what you saw. “Why did the princess suddenly disappear?”
Ellis answered abruptly.
“Well, it looks like the princess used magic.”
“Magic?”
Eshel’s eyebrows furrowed severely.
“yes! Just before he disappeared, there was a magic circle drawn at his feet, and although I’m not sure, he appeared in his hands… … .”
Ellis couldn’t understand what he was saying.
Isn’t this a story about the princess doing something herself in order to escape from where she is now?
“… … !”
For a moment, Ellis saw.
The teeth chattering violently between Eshel’s parted lips.
Anyone who saw it looked like he was grinding his teeth.
“All troops! From now on, everyone disperse and search for the princess! “We must find it, even if we have to search the entire Lemea Valley!”
Soon the duke’s order was given, and the temporarily frozen spirits of the knights were awakened.
They hastily formed a search team and began entering the valley.
(Continued in the next part)
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