Daughter of the Emperor Chapter 409

Chapter 409: The Emperor’s Daughter 409

It was apparent why Ferdel called for .

It must be a fearful turn of events trying to prevent another one of Caitel’s outbursts, so calling was a precaution and Ferdel’s way of creating mischief.

In fact, my dad’s temper didn’t drop in a day or two, but it was refreshing for to care. It was evident that he summoned since the Emperor of Praezia had co for talks with the neighboring nations’ representatives. Even Ferdel had trouble thinking about this one.

However, what could be the reason why an Emperor would co here in person?

Honestly, I thought that they might’ve gone crazy. A mistake in the eting was enough for war to be declared. What kind of a crazed man would enter the enemy’s palace to talk? At best, a pri minister would be sent as a representative of the delegation. Everyone was shocked to hear that the Emperor of Praezia ca in person.

Well, Ferdel seed to be more nervous because of how complicated the situation turned.

“Why are you here?”

Caitel was walking ahead with a frown on the way to the conference hall while I just smiled.

‘Why am I here, dad?’

If I had sothing in mind, I could have thought of the reason.

Of course, I was there for my dad!

“It is a reason that everyone knows about.”

“...”

I did say it, but Caitel already knew the reason, so he just frowned.

being just shrugged it off. That was why I was there, but couldn’t I go back? I wanted to know more, so I followed Caitel into the conference hall.

What?

I thought he would say sothing and send back, but he didn’t, which was unexpected.

I followed my dad and stepped inside the room. I could see the minister tense up at my dad’s arrival.

The conference hall was a lot bigger than I thought.

I gasped after seeing the vast hall.

It’s been only a day since the delegation arrived at the palace, and they wanted a eting right away. No matter how hardworking they were, it was always nice to start with less important things; having an appointnt right away seed rude to . Was I the only one thinking that? Only ? Of course, if there were urgent and important matters at hand, I would understand, but it was essential to live, eat, and sleep before a eting.

God, was it so hard to eat and live! But it wasn’t like I could understand the situation right away.

Whether I wanted or not, the eting began imdiately in a solemn order once Ferdel entered.

Well, Caitel didn’t say anything. And it was the sa for the Emperor of Praezia.

“There are two leaders here.”

No, it was supposed to be three with .

In the beginning, the delegates hadn’t decided on anything apart from how they would seat. It was confird that the eting was supposed to be based on the two foremost leaders, but Ferdel and the pri minister of Praezia led the entire thing from start to finish. It was natural for smart n to spearhead the etings.

I had to admit that I was nervous initially, but I relaxed after twenty minutes.

‘Who am I? Where am I?’

If I knew that things would go on this smoothly, I would have brought my paperwork and worked on it.

Sighing, I turned my head to see Emperor Havel looking at Caitel.

“Oh?”

Now that I had co to think of it, this was the first ti I had officially seen the Emperor of Praezia since I was never welcod to any delegations before. It was all because of my dad; even yesterday’s welcoming party was canceled.

It wasn’t right to stare at the Emperor of a country that could beco our future enemy, so I only stole a few glances at the Praezian Emperor.

‘Is it soone else?’

Well, he wasn’t a close friend, but he looked familiar. Was I mistaken?

“Is he really soone else?”

The na he gave in the past was very similar.

Wasn’t his hair black then? Why did it turn red? Havel had dark hair and dark eyes in my mory, but the Emperor in front had red hair and dark crimson eyes.

Not a single thing in his appearance could connect to the child in the past.

Did he have so kind of birth secrets that were revealed to ? Or did he awaken so hidden instincts and change? Did he dye his hair?

I was staring at him to see if I could find sothing, but suddenly, the Emperor of Praezia t my gaze. I was shocked at how suddenly our eyes t.

Should I turn away my head?

I had no idea what to do since I missed the timing to avoid his gaze. I was staring blankly at him. When I first looked at him, I should have pretended not to know him and divert my gaze, but I was too shocked to react.

What to do!?

While I was sweating profusely, Emperor Havel suddenly smiled. He showed the sa ridiculous smile my dad often did.

Uh, huh? Did that guy just laugh at ?

“Then, let’s take a 20-minute break.”

Should I feel bad? Should I be grateful that he didn’t mind? I couldn’t get a hold of myself. Fortunately, we were given a break.

I was really fortunate. There were so situations that I wasn’t very familiar with, and I was weak at responding to them. It felt heavy and stuffy, like the feeling of wearing clothes that didn’t fit well with our bodies. It always got thinking, how could Ferdel even manage to laugh in such situations?

Well, sohow, it turned out well.

Assisi also ca out to the common room not far from the conference hall and headed over to Podere Palace’s garden for a drink with . Seeing the lush garden stretch to the horizon, eting the blue sky, I felt a sense of relief wash over .

Gasp, the stuffy feeling inside disappeared.

I wasn’t keen on caring and loving nature. But as I grew up, I spent quite a bit of ti in the garden, probably why I felt good looking at the green scenery before . After all, this was a place that gave comfort.

I had to head back in 20 minutes, but I decided to relax. Since I would turn restless once I entered the hall...

I couldn’t stay bold like the king; I didn’t have the aptitude or talent for it. No talent. Just like dad said, all I had to do was stay quiet beside him. I think marriage was the only option I had; it sucked.

“I hope the eting ends well.”

That was all I could think.

The peace I enjoyed didn’t co to an end anyti soon.

So might say that it was boring and useless, but I liked my life, even though it wasn’t an adventurous one. I didn’t have to struggle to get sothing. I always did my best at any given task, so this life was precious to . Daily life’s simplicity felt more glorious to than the people who enjoyed gossip and drinks every day.

Well, it was why I was here at the eting.

“I will do everything for what I care about.”

As always, I believed that Ferdel would take care of it. He wasn’t my teacher for nothing. After all, I knew how well Ferdel could manage people.

I must have felt at ease. My mind was wandering around about other situations.

It was ti to return.

That was when...

Soone suddenly pulled from behind.

Shocked by the unknown touch, I held my breath.

Wh-what?

It happened so quickly that I couldn’t even speak. Reflexively, I pulled away.

When I turned back, I saw the most unexpected person standing there.

Havel.

Why was that man here?

“... is there sothing you need from , Your Majesty?”

‘Please, he isn’t here to criticize for looking at him in the hall, right? That can’t be why, but if it really is because of that, my confidence will break.’ I looked at him.

Havel’s expression crumbled upon hearing my question.

“Majesty?”

What, did I say sothing wrong?

Why was his reaction like this? Did I say sothing wrong? Then...

“The most dignified and noble Majesty?”

N-not this too.

His reaction turned a lot colder. It wasn’t a sneer.

Havel’s eyebrows raised slightly before smiling. It was great to see his smile; it made wonder what I was seeing. What?

“You talked well in the past; why so formal now?”

“When did I talk so we...”

Ah!

I decided to go silent upon rembering a mory flooding my mind.

Was he talking about the first ti he saw ?

I felt so stupid that my eyes widened. Looking at his face, I knew what I thought was correct!

Well...

It was amazing how well I rembered it too. Of course, I rembered it, but I thought he would have forgotten it. We hadn’t t in ages, a real encounter with no purpose. And the most important thing was that he was pretty much the sa as he was back then.

Damn it!

I wanted to put my head in a hole after rembering how I acted the first ti I t him. Why did I have to live and see this day?

“A lot.”

What did he an by a lot? Cheeky much?

He gulped and spat out his next words.

What Havel said was unexpected.

“Grew a lot.”

It was impossible not to be nervous. Everything felt new.

Ten years had passed since the first ti I saw him, and I did grow up well.

Havel said it; I grew up a lot. So did he with how his red hair and eyes changed from their forr dark hue, but aside from that, he changed a lot.

180cm tall, moderately broad shoulders, a slim body with well-defined muscles, and the thin lines on his face which gave him a delicate look.

To be honest, he looked good.

I thought my eyes were getting strained because of his overflowing charm and handso face.

“You grew up a lot, too, Your Majesty. I was a kid back then.”

It was refreshing to say it out loud, but Havel didn’t seem to like it when I referenced his younger self.

“You, too, were a kid back then.”

“What said that!”

This made feel like I was back in my childhood.

It made rember the feeling of knowing everything about the world.

I thought he would say sothing else, but surprisingly, Havel said nothing. Instead, his eyes stared at mine.

Ugh, his eyes...

I thought that I could always hold other people’s gaze, but when I saw him up close, I didn’t know why, but sohow, his eyes made feel shy.

Ah, it was getting hot. Was it sumrti already?

I could feel the heat rising up to my cheeks.

“It’s nice to see.”

“What?”

What did he just say?

Nice to see?

Before I could even ask what he ant, Havel continued.

“I missed you.”

Uh, huh?

Havel said that and walked away. Probably because the break ti was done, but even after realizing that, I couldn’t get myself to move.

Wait...

Wait, wait!?

First things first, I took a heavy breath and raised my hands to cup my burning cheeks.

I... what did I just hear?