I jumped onto my couch once Madam Perez left, glad that she was appreciative of my gift. Worried that she might find my action to be excessive ddling, I had thought long and hard about giving her the primrose oil. In any case, no misconceptions were created, and I was relieved.
The woman had served our family for many years. It was for this reason that I wanted to see her for longer in good health. Recalling our eting, I gazed at the piece of paper before . The concept for the banquet was decidedthis ant half the battle was over. Feeling proud, I got up from my chair. Since the seamstress would be visiting today, the next thing to do was decide on a design for a dress.
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In the crown princes study, Max sat with his closest aides, Dennis and Victor.
Your Highness, we should begin setting up a base for our Dennis began but soon stopped himself. He let out a small sighhis lord was far from engaged in the conversation. Typically, Max was serious when discussing plans for the uprising, making this a peculiar sight. Dennis didnt understand the change in his lords attitude, but one thing was surehe had changed after eting with the emperor the previous night. The crown prince looked uneasy instead of relaxed as usual. Overco with an ominous feeling, Dennis turned to Victor who was sitting on the other side of the table. Unsurprisingly, he was smiling, his head resting on his hand. It seed the good-for-nothing comrade was daydreaming again.
Furious, Dennis kicked Victors leg under the table. Agh! Victor cried, but despite his exclamation, the crown prince remained unstirred, still deep in thought.
Just be honest with . If you like her, I will set up a eting for you two.The emperors words lingered in Maxs mind. He was thoroughly bothered that the emperor had ntioned Jubelian. If he could, Max wanted to visit the lady at this mont to check to see if she was okay. The problem was that he was stuck in an important eting.
Your Highness, is sothing the matter? Dennis question finally brought Max back to reality. He raised his head to face his right-hand man. I dont know what happened during the eting with the emperor last night, but I am concerned. It seems that you are upset about sothing.
Max pursed his lips, wondering if it would be appropriate to disclose his personal issues to his aides. Victor and Dennis had stayed by his side for many years and through countless battles. Nonetheless, Max had never grown to trust themor any of his subordinates for that matter. To the crown prince, the n he led were beings to protect, not ones to depend on. However, a familiar voice swayed him.
Well, do you feel better now after letting it out?
At a point in ti, Jubelian was just another being to protect. She, however, had encouraged Max to be open about his worries. Having co to a decision, he explained, It seems the emperor found out about my weakness. He ntioned it to
last night.
It must be Lady Floyen.Dennis expression grew foul. The lady would be an excellent asset for the uprising as she may be useful in convincing the duke to side with the crown prince. If the emperor had noticed this already, it ant trouble. Anxious, Dennis asked, What have you told him, Your Highness?
I simply denied it.
If not careful, there was a chance that Duke Floyen could beco an enemy instead. For this reason, Dennis praised, A wise decision, Your Highness. I agree that it would be best to hide the truth for now.
Well, if were close to getting caught anyway, wouldnt it be better to show the emperor that he will have to pay if anything happens to the lady? Victor butt in with his simple advice.
Rubbing his temples, Dennis began, And if the emperor decides to intervene Actually, never mind. This isnt even worth my ti. Then turning to his lord, he said, Anyway, please go see the lady, Your Highness. We understand your situation.
Silence followed, and Dennis lightly kicked Victors leg under the table. The man flinched. Then sighing, he grumbled, I, Victor, will guard this place on behalf of Your Highness.
Please dont worry about us. We will take care of any issues should they arise, Dennis reassured his lord.
An unfamiliar feeling overca Max, and he awkwardly expressed his gratitude. Thank you.
His Majesty really has changed for the better.Despite the years Dennis had spent with his lord, the crown prince had always been sowhat distanthe seed like a flawless being. But now, there was soone he wanted to protect, and by showing his trust to his subordinates and asking for advice, he was revealing a weakness. Dennis was deeply moved by the great changes his lord had undergone. It was unlikely for a ruler who listened to his subordinates to turn into a tyrant; although Dennis didnt expect Max to beco a sage, the knight was sure his lord would beco a wise ruler.
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