"Oh Arielle, you haven’t answered my question. Why do you call Commander Leonor princess? And where did you hear the na that was long erased in history?"
"I ca across an interesting piece of literature, and it ntioned Commander Leonor as a royal princess whose kingdom was conquered by King Theodore. And... at that ti, Princess Leonor had been made a concubine by the king."
"Concubine? Hm... yes... I used to hear rumors that King Theodore had other concubines, but my grandmother always said that the king’s concubine was only one, and she was a witch who cursed the descendants of King Theodore. What interesting literature you have... what else does it ntion?"
Arielle saw curiosity flickering in Princess Bertha’s eyes. She wasn’t sure whether she could tell everything she knew or not, rembering Princess Bertha had believed the stories from Queen Alicia for decades.
Also, if Arielle told Princess Bertha about Princess Cecillia, it would an she also had to share more details that the woman probably wouldn’t be able to accept. Arielle thought for a mont, trying to think of so details that would be fine to share with Princess Bertha.
"Hm... I don’t know much, but for the most part, what you have told is pretty much the sa as what was written in the literature."
"Can you bring it to ? As far as I can rember, I have never read any literature that ntions Commander Leonor."
"Ah... that... the literature is currently in Priest Louise’s and Priest Elis’ hands because they are researching the truth behind it," Arielle replied as best she could.
Princess Bertha nodded. She could understand it. If they found literature related to the past, of course they had to pair it with so existing literature in order to test the validity of the literature because it was possible that the literature was just a story written down by ignorant people.
However, hearing the na Leonor, a forbidden na that had been erased from the historical books, made Princess Bertha interested. She didn’t know if that literature contained the truth or just a fairy tale story, but it still took her interest.
Besides, hearing Arielle convey her optimism in collecting as much literature as possible, which could be a clue to the curse of the eternal snow in Northendell, made Princess Bertha want to talk directly to her grandson. It had been a long ti since she had given the man a chance to step on her manor.
"Then, is there anything else you would like to ask? That’s all I know. I don’t know the rest because from the beginning, I was a princess who lacked knowledge of the kingdom’s history and preferred to attend parties," replied Princess Bertha with a light laugh. She hid it with her hand, making her look graceful, yet a bit of mischief.
Arielle shook her head because so far, she felt she had gotten a lot of important information. She could conclude that Princess Cecillia’s moir had almost the sa tiline and sequence of events as Princess Bertha had told her.
Also, the figure of Princess Leonor probably really existed... but it was still a mystery as to why she could beco a commander. In the moir of Princess Cecillia, Princess Leonor was known as a royal princess. Arielle would first discuss this with her husband tomorrow when the man arrived at this manor.
"Thank you for your ti. I’m sorry if I disturbed your chance to enjoy the party with Princess Zohra," Arielle said, making Grandmother Bertha laugh.
Then, Princess Bertha extended her hand for Arielle to hold. Seeing that, she quickly got up to accept the hand warmly and helped the old woman to get up.
"I’m not partying anymore, Arielle. All I want is so that I can find a successor to this place. A hidden paradise where won can feel loved and discover what they never get in social circles. "
Arielle and Princess Bertha walked together with Arielle holding a fairy tale book about the female War Commander Leonor in her other hand. She listened to Princess Bertha’s stories attentively.
"I have no children. Having a husband and taking care of a family is too troubleso. Do you also think like that?" Princess Bertha asked in a joking manner.
Arielle shook her head quickly. She didn’t agree with it in the slightest.
"I think it’s the sa as you always wanted, where won can freely choose the n they want. Won are free to make their own choices. Whether they want to be housewives or go out of town to do business. Won and n have the sa rights. We are all human beings who have eyes, noses, ears, and mouths. Everyone can freely convey their opinion and will."
Princess Bertha could catch Arielle’s point. "That’s right, nothing could be better than that. It all depends on the person itself. Maybe so won are happy by doing business and eting lots of people, but there are also certain won who also find happiness by taking care of their family," replied Princess Bertha while nodding her head once.
"Then, what makes you happy, Arielle?"
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Arielle turned to her side, looking directly at the high stone wall separating her and her husband’s entourage who were probably camping outside.
"I’m happy with my current condition. I can help my husband in the kingdom affairs and lighten his duties. Ah, also making sure that he is always healthy and loved."
"You are a lucky woman. Not everyone can find love like you."
Arielle nodded dejectedly. Yeah, one of those unlucky won was her mother. Her mother didn’t have the chance to et a man who truly and sincerely loved her. Not just an obsession of wanting to claim her like a thing, but a chance and opportunities to et the n she loved and truly loved her back.
"Yes, I admit it. And I will take good care of this opportunity forever."
"Never have I seen a queen have short hair like this, but you are very beautiful."
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