There was sothing odd about Alatia.
We were currently sitting in my room with my mistress occupying the bed and I sat on a chair while facing her.
The atmosphere of the room has cald down, compared to the ti when I made that spectacular entry.
I knew there was sothing like a 'Slavery Mark' on but in the ga, Alatia never used that, that's why I never bothered with it. However, experiencing it for the first ti today, I could say, running away from Alatia was not an option for .
Although I never intended to leave her...there might co many circumstances where I need to be sowhere, away from her. And if Alatia calls at those tis using those chains...sohow, it was making anxious a lot.
However, given her current mood, I decided to not talk about that.
"My lady, I went to the western side of the Forest to train myself. I knew that the beasts on that side were more endurance-type and preferred nonviolence. As such, I thought they would be the"
"Nonsense. You are lying." Her words didn't surprise . She knew more than anyone in this world as such she wouldn't need to even look at my hue to tell that I was fabricating a lie.
Looking at her in the eye, with a warm look, I expressed, "Trust Ala, whatever I do is for your benefit."
I dared call her that because it was only us in the room.
Although Alatia was rude toward and constantly reminded how useless I was, it was all a pretense. She was a very kind soul at heart and always looked after Kyle. That was the reason why she went against her family to buy soone as useless as as her slave.
Alatia seed a little taken aback. Given, I called her by her na after a long ti, such a reaction was justifiable.
However, she couldn't just rest the case at this point either.
"What benefit? And what are you even trying to accomplish by risking your life again and again."
For Alatia to say so many words...I was taken aback a little.
However, hearing that concerned fueled voice I collected my thoughts and heaved a sigh.
"As I have told you before, whatever I do is to ensure your safety and pave a better future for you."
"But why? Shouldn't you be hateful toward after what I have made you go through? Even the torture you faced in the prison was because of ....yet...why are you like this?"
The emotional outburst of the Princess...if her father knows about it, he might wage a war against .
The lady was so invested in because she has only a few people in life with whom she could be herself. Kyle is that shore for her, which relieves her from all the stress she accumulates while trying to be the perfect daughter of the Emperor.
'But what is this feeling....why it seems...Alatia is not being herself...' I decided to stop things here before Alatia could grow any more concerned for .
I didn't want her to get attached to too much. It would be lethal for both of us.
Getting up from my seat, I bowed my head before apologizing, "For making my lady concerned and all the troubles I had caused, I ask for your forgiveness. I will accept any punishnt which my lady deems appropriate."
Suddenly shifting from a casual chat to a formal one...I knew I just had hurt Alatia.
I knew she wanted to maintain her relationship with . And that relationship doesn't require formalities when we are alone. However, I didn't want her to develop feelings any further.
There would co a point where if she doesn't abandon , and treads on the path of Light and Purity, then this world might get enshrouded in the shades of darkness forever.
'I feel like I am contradicting myself...' On one side I wanted Alatia's protection just in case my secret got revealed. And on the other hand, I want to keep an appropriate distance from her as well.
What a strange creature I have beco...
From how I have acted just now, I was expecting her to return to her cold self. Worst, I was expecting her to actually punish for not following her orders.
However,
"Kyle..." I instantly lifted my head hearing her voice from this close. And unlike what I expected, there was no trace of anger or indifference in her eyes.
All I could gaze at was...concern.
"I will arrange your training instructor and also the other necessary equipnt here in Belur. But you have to promise that you won't go anywhere which can endanger your life."
"..."
I was...flabbergasted.
Was my disappearance that shocking for her? Does she value my life more than what I anticipated? What did I change, to earn such a gentle side of Alatia?
Regardless, I cannot just turn my head away and lie to her now, can I?
Releasing a heavy breath, I responded to her,
"Understood. I will do as my lad-"
"No, not like that. Promise as a friend that you will never risk yourself for or any other reasons."
Those determined eyes...that real side of Alatia which only I have the luxury to look at. How could I have lied to her...
"Ala, I promise you...I won't do anything about which I am unsure of. I won't deliberately risk my life for any reason. Is this good enough?"
I couldn't help smiling at her as I asked.
A heart-lting smile, that could make anyone entranced, lifted the edges of her lips before Alatia nodded
Seriously, how can such a sweet and warm person be hailed as the Ice Princess?
*****
Just outside Kyle's room, Maria was waiting for Alatia with a long shawl in her hand.
For the lady of the mansion to wander in such an appearance was anything but appropriate.
"My lady, there is a high chance that Your Majesty might discover your presence in Kyle's room, during nightti. The consequences this ti might be more server."
Maria's concern was not unwarranted and baseless. Knowing how extre Alatia's family could get when it cos to her and the people surrounding the Princess, there was a high chance that they would do sothing to separate Alatia from Kyle.
Alatia's gaze sharpened upon hearing those words, however, her feet never halted as she responded,
"How many maids and servants are there in the mansion?"
"Twenty-eight, my lady."
"Hmm..." Alatia remained silent for a mont before replying,
"Excluding Kyle, call everyone to my room after breakfast."
Maria was surprised to hear that Alatia's resolve was more leaning toward dealing with others rather than distancing herself from Kyle.
The maid couldn't help but smile at the young lady who seed to have decided that who mattered to her most.
'I will pray for your happiness, my lady.'
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A/N:- Ah, don't just start disliking Kyle. He knows the plot and kinda panicking because of the future.
However, once he falls for her, he would even change the unchangeable future and make God kneel before him, to be with her.
(I am not joking.)
Drop a comnt.
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