Your Majesty, have you finished up the matter with Nara and Tarak?
I was seated at the table. While watching the sun to the west with a cup of tea in my hand, I nodded. I smiled helplessly as I touched my neck and replied, I finally got Tarak to confess his feelings to her in the end. Nara said yes without a mont of hesitation. I always said Nara was a straightforward girl. I knew theyd get together right away if Tarak confessed. All is well now. Their deal is sealed, but I have to make a trip back here in a few months.
Luna nodded. She took the cup of tea in my hand then looked at the sky outside. In a concerned voice, she said, But, Your Majesty Today
Ah, I know. Its a full-moon night. I nodded and went on, Lets keep it a secret. I dont want others to know that it happens to every month. Ill be screwed if sobody takes advantage of it and tries to assassinate . Mm, Luna, stay in my room tonight and lock the door tight. Dont open the door even if its Philes and company.
Luna nodded and then asked, But your condition has not been bad up until now today. Your Majesty, do you feel anything strange at the mont?
Anything strange? The only strange feeling I have right now is probably that Im not in pain. I touched my face with a smile. Normally Id already be in so much pain Id be losing myself. The gravitational force of the moon causes all of the mana in my body to go berserk. Normally, Id already be lying on the bed waiting for Vyvyan or Luna already. But I wasnt in any pain at the mont. I just felt a little numb. I wonder if its because the moon cos out later than usual in the desert or it its because there is too little mana here.
Whatever the case, it doesnt seem that Ill need soone to help tonight. This a very, very rare chance for , because it was the first ti I could enjoy gazing at the full-moon since coming here.
Luna looked at slightly happy. She said, So does that an that you will be fine tonight? That is really good. You will not have to suffer the tornt. Your Majesty, how about we just live in the desert from now? Ah I apologise
Luna quickly lowered her head and covered her mouth with a hint of sadness. Her reaction was due to her realising she said sothing that could be considered treason.
What she said was we just live in the desert
Only my two moms, Lucia and Nier had the right to say that. Luna is just a personal servant. She had no right to say that. She had no right to choose where to live because she had to obey her masters orders. She couldnt ask her master to live in a particular place. It was her master that was the one whod tell her where to live.
I grabbed hold of Lunas hands. She looked at a little flustered, but I chuckled and scanned her face.
Luna really is very, very beautiful. Her beauty doesnt pale in comparison to Lucia. If she were to dress up and do up her make-up properly, she would be a perfect fit for the Prince. If she was born in the palace, able to grow up by Troys side, she would be Lucias number one competitor for his heart.
Unfortunately, Luna wasnt that fortunate. The heavens bestowed her with beauty, but didnt give her a beautiful life, as well. Luna, who by all ans couldve beco the Princess, ended up only being able to be His Highness personal servant. She didnt live in a Cinderella world, for she was never going to have crystal shoes or a pumpkin carriage. His Highness had those he loved ones and could never give her a title.
This was as far as their relationship could go.
I let go of Lunas hand. I stroked her head and in a tender voice said, Luna, bring so wine and food. Lets gaze at the moon tonight. Im usually on a bed trying to withstand the pain on a full-moon night. Ive never gazed at the moon on a full-moon night. Perhaps this is an opportunity to let see the moon on a full-moon night for the first ti.
Luna looked up. Her eyes shined with joy. She gave a firm nod and replied, All right, Your Majesty! If you do not mind, I shall moon-gaze with you tonight. I would like to see the moon at its biggest in the desert, too.
I sat down on the chair to the side. With my back facing her, I replied, All right. Go and prepare then.
I heard Lunas footsteps gradually head to the door and then the sound of the door shutting. From my pocket, I took out the protective talisman that had been cut in two and began to sew it back together.
I cant be blad for this. Ive never done needle-work before!
This is sothing Nier gave , though. When I return myself to her in one piece, I want to return this talisman to her in one piece, too. These things are all hers, after all.
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Although I shouldnt be the one to say this, I dont think anything good will co out of you continuing to be imrsed in your relationship like this.
Just after Luna had left with excited steps, a lazy voice ca from behind. Luna paused for a mont before revealing a polite smile and turning around to give Lorana a deep bow. She responded, Hello, Miss Lorana. May I ask if your wound has healed? I am very glad to see that you can move around.
Lorana hesitated for a mont before scratching her head and replying, You dont need to worry about my wound. Ill be fine with so elven spring water. Im worried about you. Luna; how much longer do you intend to continue like this? If you get more and more imrsed in it, youll bring misfortune upon yourself soon enough. You know that elves cant accept their loved one having another, right? Of course, Lucia is no exception. She lost the duel so she cant bla anyone.
Luna patiently waited for Lorana to finish. Her expression didnt even change. It was as though what Lorana spoke about had nothing to do with her.
Is that so? So do you have any other business? If not, I need to go and prepare refreshnts for His Majesty. I shall not entertain you any longer.
Once she wrapped up her reply, she made a small bow with a smile and then turned around to leave.
Lorana froze for a mont. She then grabbed Luna with one hand and sternly exclaid, Im being serious with you. Dont brush it off. Luna, youre getting more and more addicted to staying at His Majestys side. Youre able to spend ti alone with His Majesty, because the two of them arent here right now. If you get used to it and reveal your relationship to them out of carelessness, youll be done for. Do you realise that?! You must be careful, even if youre a mistress. With you being so open about it, what if Nier finds out?!
Luna tilted her head to the side and asked with puzzlent, What are you talking about? I am just His Majestys personal servant. I have never thought about being his mistress or sothing nor have I wanted to contend with the two princesses for anything. Therefore, I do not understand what you are saying. I honestly do not have ti. What are we going to do if His Majesty gets angry?
Lorana let go of her and watched her leave right before her eyes. She blankly watched Lunas back and opened her mouth a few tis to speak, but didnt say anything in the end.
There are so things which you cant get over once youve beco used to them.
But sotis, you will forget your original identity if you imrse yourself in a role for too long, just as the young man in the desert did. If he stayed in his moms arms for too long, he wouldnt be willing to leave.
But he didnt use the necklace in the end.
It would seem that hes no longer a mommys child anymore. His two moms will probably think that their son is becoming more and more similar to their husband when they see his face in the future
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