Part Twelve
Translator: Kii
“Y-Your Highness.”
ng suddenly jumped out of the chair. Seeing that Edward was still holding her arm with one hand while the other was pulling on the half-wrapped bandage, she jerked away as if she had been electrocuted. Her face a deep red, she stuttered, “I-I’m really sorry, I didn’t know you were the prince himself. But you can’t bla . How could I have known that soone like a prince would go into the deep part of the garden all by himself?
“Up until now, I’ve been really rude to you because I didn’t know that you’re the prince. An ignorant person isn’t a guilty one, right?”
Listening to ng’s incoherent explanation, Edward faintly smiled. “Of course it’s fine. Won have the right to be impolite to n.”
“Err, is that so?” Hearing that, ng felt a bit awkward. It was a bit like apologizing to soone and discovering that the other person had actually already forgotten all about it.
“Your sword is quite unique.”
Edward was observing Sword Spirit on ng’s back with great interest. If he hadn’t been strictly observing etiquette, he might have already moved closer to inspect it.
“Are you talking about him? Yes, he’s very unique.”
ng casually grabbed Sword Spirit, and then held him out in front of Edward. Curious, Edward stared at Sword Spirit’s two eyes and mouth. anwhile, Sword Spirit, being stared at by soone who had the sa exact face as him, felt that nothing could be stranger than what was happening just now.
Just as Edward looked at Sword Spirit with great interest, the door to the room was suddenly opened by soone. The one who had opened the door was a splendidly dressed but funny-looking man who appeared to share the sa physical characteristics as a ball. Behind him were a slim and serious looking man and a very beautiful girl.
The ball-shaped man, while jiggling his countless layers of chins, said in a shrill voice, “My Lord Duke Biggs, please have a seat over here, and I will go request His Royal Highness Prince Edward to co and greet your daughter.”
When the serious looking Duke Biggs saw the situation in the room, he was utterly shocked, and the girl, who was timid, let out a small cry. The ball-shaped man had been standing with his back to the room. When he saw the facial expressions of the two, he swiftly turned his head to look. What he saw was a strange person holding a sword, and the sword was pointed at no one else but His Royal Highness Prince Edward. The ball-shaped man also let out a shriek. That cry was far more unpleasant than the girl’s scream. It imdiately attracted attention.
From the sound of armor clinking, it was apparent that a few warriors were currently rushing over. The duke, who was standing by the door, pulled his daughter aside to make way.
ng and Edward were both stunned. They didn’t understand how the situation had turned out like this. By now, warriors had reached the door, and the ball-shaped man scread, “There is a thug taking His Royal Highness hostage!”
The warriors heard him. How could they have let this happen! Imdiately, they pushed the ball-shaped man out of the way. Seeing that the so-called thug seed to be rather shocked, these warriors couldn’t let such a perfect opportunity go to waste. They all rushed forward at the sa ti. Seeing the warriors’ fists co flying at her, ng scread in fear. Edward was snapped out of his daze by the loud cry and imdiately extended both of his arms, standing between the warriors and ng. As he did so, he shouted, “All of you, stop!”
Seeing the prince blocking them, all of the warriors abruptly stopped, and they also clearly saw that the so-called thug was actually only a screaming girl. They looked at each other and understood that this situation was probably a misunderstanding. The warriors straightened up and saluted to their Royal Highness the Prince. Edward gracefully saluted back and then said, “It’s a misunderstanding. I am rely observing this lady’s sword and am not being held hostage at all. You may all return to your posts.”
The warriors obeyed the command and turned to leave. As they passed through the door, they didn’t forget to glare at the ball-shaped man for making them look like fools. The ball-shaped man himself had his own unvoiced grievances. Anyone who saw that kind of situation would naturally think the worst. How can they bla ? He glared at ng with hatred. It’s all this weirdo’s fault for going as far as to point a sword at His Royal Highness.
At this ti, Duke Biggs entered the room. He took the initiative to walk to Edward, while saying, “It has been a long ti, Prince Edward.”
Edward smiled faintly, and while maintaining the dignity of a prince, politely replied, “Indeed it has. The last ti was at my mother’s birthday party, Duke Biggs.”
“His Royal Highness has an excellent mory.” Duke Biggs laughed wholeheartedly, and then pretended to glance at his daughter, as if having no choice but to give an introduction. “I present to you my daughter, Marisa.”
Duke Biggs introduced his daughter proudly as Marisa shyly stepped forward. She had long, wave-like, curled flaxen locks that shone like gold, a pair of elegant, classic eyebrows, and an oval face to complete the image. She looked like the perfect example of a classic beauty.
“She really is a masterpiece,” praised Sword Spirit, and ng turned her head to glare at him. Sword Spirit made an innocent face. I’m only saying the truth.
The prince showed his customary smile, gently lifting and kissing the back of Marisa’s petite hand. “Greetings, Lady Marisa. This is the first ti we have t. It’s a pleasure to et you.”
“Hello, Your Royal Highness,” Marisa replied shyly.
Edward smiled, and then he said to Duke Biggs, “I’m very sorry, Duke, but I’m still entertaining my guest. Could I trouble you to wait in another guest room for a mont? I will be there shortly.”
Edward called out to the ball-shaped man, “Rohtun, bring His Lord the Duke to the Rose Garden Room.”
After Rohtun heard him, he swiftly made a fawning expression. Jumping to the door, he opened it, grinning while he made an “after you” gesture to the duke and Marisa.
The duke’s face displayed his dissatisfaction, and he said lightly, “Your Royal Highness, I hope you know that you must carefully choose which guests you entertain.”
“Thank you for your reminder, Duke.” The prince still smiled politely. His handso face didn’t show any signs of disturbance after hearing the words the duke had just said.
The duke turned and took with him Marisa, who seed reluctant to leave. As the duke stepped out of the door, he turned his head to look ng over, his eyes filled with disdain. The beautiful Marisa couldn’t help but look back with her father. At first, she looked disapprovingly at ng, but when she saw ng’s uncouth clothing and grotesque hairstyle, she couldn’t help laughing and left like a proud peacock.
After being scrutinized by two people, ng’s heart felt heavy, and her facial expression also beca dull. She listlessly said, “Your Royal Highness, I should leave.”
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