The man in the armor removed his helt. Surprisingly, the person in the armor was not the crown prince. Victor looked at the man in front of him as he held the helt at his side. Unlike him, who had been the one wearing the armor all along, the crown prince was dressed in a simple white shirt with a comfortable expression on his face.
In the future, I hope you will do this yourself, Your Highness. At least for when you have an audience with the emperor. I almost got caught today.
A corner of Maxs mouth twisted at his subordinates slightly resentful words. Whats wrong? He has no clue whether the man in that armor is his own child or not.
But
Dont argue with
anymore. I have no intention of bowing to him.
Victor already felt sick to his stomach from the pressure of having to play the crown prince in front of the emperor today. Nevertheless, he was told to undergo this act again. He felt as if he was suffering unfairly.Isnt this too much? He tells
to wear this armor every day.
Max, who had no idea what Victor was thinking, smiled. You wont get caught unless you take off the helt. Dont worry.
Victor dropped his head helplessly and answered, Yes, Your Highness.
* * *
The banquet will be a masquerade. Other than that, you can do as you please.
Beatrice crumpled up the proposal for the banquet from her stepbrother and muttered furiously. Maximillian! She had no idea that Maximillian would leave her in charge of the preparations for the banquet as she had certainly not dropped any hints about her plan. This ant it was impossible to ruin this banquet as she was now involved in it as well. Beatrice started to nervously throw things around when she realized that her plan had beco ruined.
Is this good-for-nothing trying to use ?! The royal princess stomped past the frightened maids, opened a liquor bottle, and gulped down its contents. Her red eyes soon beca hazy with madness.Wait a minute, I can make him look like a madman without ruining the banquet!
* * *
I had hoped for the banquet to pass by quickly, but contrary to my wishes, the ti until then had felt quite long.Ah, Im sick of this. I cant believe I have to do this again in two weeks,I thought dejectedly.
Youre so beautiful, my lady! rilyn gushed at that mont.
rilyn is right. You will be the lady who will stand out the most at the banquet today! another maid agreed.
Since my plan was to avoid standing out today, I couldnt help but to consider their words as disturbing remarks. Oh, stop it. There will be plenty of other beautiful won there, I sighed as I observed myself in the mirror. Although my dress was definitely not a noticeable color, it was overall delicate and lovely which made
fear that it might draw attention.I really hope I dont stand out to the crown princeI sighed again as I began to worry.
Are you all set, my lady?
I stood up at Derricks voice which had co from outside the door. At that mont, the maids all turned towards
and said, Be confident, my lady.
Yes, please be confident. Im not just saying empty words. You look very beautiful today. Im sure youll stand out the most at the banquet! one added.
Please dont say such scary things. It makes
worried.I couldnt take their words as complints because of my current situation. However, since there was a chance I might hurt their feelings if I denied their words, I forced a smile and nodded, Okay, thank you for the complints.
The maids smiled brightly and opened the door for .Father said hed escort
today, right?I didnt want to take another step, but trudged forward. All I had to do now was to go downstairs, where my father would be waiting.Ah, I really dont want to go,I lanted.
Jubelian, a voice sounded at that mont. I saw my father, who had made his way up the stairs, standing in front of the staircase and reaching his hand out to .
My father looks amazing today, just like any other day.This was the reason why he was still garnering attention from other noblewon.It would be great if he got remarried soon,I was filled with useless hope for a mont, then slowly approached him and took hold of his hand. A brilliant smile fell on his already glowing face.
You look very beautiful today, he comnted.
I had not expected him to complint
on top of smiling. I normally viewed complints about my appearance as acts of courtesy, but began to feel strange at my fathers gentle complint.This is the first ti he complinted my appearance.A sense of embarrassnt started to encroach upon , when my fathers lips, which were drawn into a soft curve, parted.
Im sure the crown prince will be happy to see you as well.
I beca sullen when I realized the true reason he had complinted .Oh, hes saying that I look acceptable for the crown prince.I hadnt expected to hear a flustering comnt like my beautiful princess, since we werent close. In fact, compared to the relationship between people who werent family, our relationship was worse. Still, I couldnt help but feel disappointed, because it was true that I was moved and overjoyed at the thought of him thinking of
as his lovely daughter. But as I thought I shouldnt have had such useless expectations.
Lets go, he said. The hand that slowly led
was extrely warm, which only made
feel bitter.
I hope today will pass by quickly,I sighed with this thought.
* * *
Okay, this is good enough,Max thought as he admired his appearance in the mirror. Everything seed to be sailing smoothly so far, when the letter that he failed to deliver to Jubelian caught his eye.I should take this with
as well just in case.
A voice ca from outside the door as Max picked up the letter. We really have to get going now, Your Royal Highness. Max sighed and put on a mask to cover his face. Even with the mask on, he still looked acceptable, which made him glad that he took the ti to dress up.
Max clenched his fists, full of determination.Ill make sure to clear up all of Jubelians misunderstandings today.
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