It took Emlyn a while to accept the fact that she was going to share a chamber with the scummy prince again. She looked at the beautiful big wooden bed that was supposed to be hers alone.
She hadn't even had ti to enjoy this chamber to herself. Last night, Mars slept here with her and now, after just one day, imdiately abandoned his plans to have Emma stay in her own place.
The girl massaged her forehead and let out a long sigh. Hmm .. at least she should see the bright side.
She would not lose this beautiful room. She didn't have to move to another room, but instead, Mars would move here.
She was already getting used to the bed, the soft sheets, the smooth wooden floor, the beautiful curtains ...
She just had to get used to eting that perverted man every day.
Hmm .. but it's not that bad either, right? She was deep in thought.
This way, she would be less lonely and bored. She still had soone to talk to, so she would not go crazy.
After all ... ahhh, didn't Mars already say that he wouldn't fall for Emlyn?
Although his words were quite hurtful, for Emlyn, they actually made her feel relieved. Yesterday, she fretted, thinking what she should do if Mars would really fall in love with her.
If that happened, she feared that the prince would force her to stay in Draec and beco possessive of her. Knock on wood... if that happened, then all of Emlyn's plans would be ruined. Mars might cancel their agreent unilaterally, and if so .. What could Emlyn do?
So, after hearing from the man himself that he would not fall in love with Emlyn because of their considerable difference in status, Emlyn's heart beca calm now.
She could stay here and carry out her duties to completion and keep her end of the deal.
Ahh .. that's right.
After all .. Mars had offered Emlyn to join his army in combat training whenever she wanted to.
Apparently, the man still rembered that Emlyn could wield a sword and had disguised herself as a man for a month in this castle without attracting anyone's suspicion.
Ahh .. of course, Emlyn would accept the offer because she already missed practicing sword-fighting. After all, she was bored of staying in this castle without doing anything fun.
The girl washed her face and changed clothes. Her appearance this morning looked a little disheveled. Maybe because she drank too much last night, the hangover signs were still visible on her face.
Luckily she already took that hangover soup. Her headache was now almost gone.
Emlyn walked with light steps and a happy heart into the dining room. There, she found Mars sitting while reading a parchnt. On the table in front of them, breakfast was served.
"Good morning," said the girl.
"Hmm .. good morning," said Mars without looking up at Emlyn. It seed that he was still busy reading the parchnt in his hand.
Emlyn took a deep breath. Her lips curved up in a faint smile. Ahhhh ... it's so nice to have soone to talk to again!
She then sat across from Mars and began to take food onto her plate. Two servants swiftly served them for breakfast. One person poured tea for her and Mars; the other one peeled fruits and sliced them.
With a wave of her hand, Emlyn shoved them back into the kitchen. The two servants bowed swiftly, then disappeared behind the door.
"What are you reading? You look so serious..." Emlyn asked, biting her bread.
Only then did Mars lift his face and look at Emlyn. "Oh .. this is a battle strategy for Southberry. I'm just reading it to discuss with my generals later."
"Oh ..." Emlyn nodded. "When exactly will you go to Southberry?"
She had to make sure of the date of Mars' departure so that she could arrange for her to go find the witch in Bydell Village.
"Four more days," said Mars. "Why? Do you want to co with ?"
Emlyn hurriedly shook her head. "No. I have better things to do around here."
"If you want to co, you can disguise yourself as a man again and co with ," said Mars, placing his parchnts on the table and starting to eat, following Emlyn.
"No, thanks," said Emlyn.
She could not trust this man not to take advantage of her. Hmph!
"Fine. Whatever. Southberry is very beautiful, you know. You can use that opportunity to travel outside the castle with and see the world. Don't you feel tired of being cooped up here all the ti?"
"I told you I have things to do," Emlyn replied, rolling her eyes.
"All right, I believe you."
They then ate without saying anything else. After they finished breakfast, Roshan ca over to Mars and gave him his report.
"Your Highness, I have prepared the clothes you requested. I have put them in Lady Emlyn's chamber," said the man respectfully.
"Hm .. thanks, Roshan." Before the butler could excuse himself, Mars snapped his fingers and gave him a new order. "Oh, by the way.. please move my personal belongings to Lady Emlyn's chamber. From today on, I will stay there with her."
Roshan stood rooted in his place for a few monts. He couldn't believe his own hearing.
So ... what happened yesterday? Lady Emlyn was told to move into her own chamber, only for the prince to join her a day later?
Did the prince and his woman had a fight yesterday, so they decided to sleep separately, and then they made up and now went back together again?
Then, why did Prince Mars move into Lady Emlyn's chamber? Wasn't the room so feminine? Why didn't Lady Emlyn move back into the prince's room?
Roshan truly did not understand how the royals think. Their lives were so complicated, he thought.
However, as a professional butler, Roshan didn't show his judgnt on his face. The man still looked calm and unfazed.
"Yes, Your Highness." After bowing respectfully, Roshan walked out of the dining room.
***
Emlyn checked herself in front of the mirror and let out a happy sigh. The n's clothes that Roshan had prepared, fit her perfectly.
After tying her hair with a black string, Emlyn now looked like a handso young man.
"Doesn't it hurt?" Mars asked, pointing at Emlyn's flat chest.
"No, I'm used to it," said Emlyn without turning her head. She knew what the prince ant by his question just now.
Mars wanted to know if Emlyn was uncomfortable with wrapping her chest around with a piece of fabric to make it look flat.
"This is nothing. Corset... now that hurts," said Emlyn, frowning at the thought of the horrible thing.
"All right. Are you ready?" asked Mars. "I'll introduce you as an envoy from Glendale who is here to visit for a week."
"I'm ready," said Emlyn.
To prevent Emlyn from being bullied by his soldiers, Mars did not allow the girl to disguise herself as a poor soldier or an ordinary servant. She would be called Lord Aldrich, the son of a high-ranking official in Glendale, one of the Draec colonies.
"Very well. Lord Aldrich, welco to Draec. I hope you will enjoy your stay here," said Mars with a broad smile.
He walked out of the chamber first, followed by Emlyn, who happily took the sword from the table.
Finally .. she would be able to practice sword-fighting again.
When they arrived at the field, Emlyn could see that the soldiers' faces, who marched in neatly, were very bright. Perhaps they realized that the prince was in a good mood because he had only ordered them to gather and start training by 10 am.
They still clearly rembered their experience yesterday. By 5 am, they were already forced to train non-stop until late at night. The prince kept pushing them and his attitude was very harsh.
Today, the crown prince let them rest until 10 am, then summoned them to the courtyard. When he arrived, his face was bright and decorated with a smile. This ant that Mars must be happy.
"Good morning, everyone. I hope you slept well last night and got enough rest," said Mars.
"Thanks to Your Highness' generosity, we are all well-rested," said a senior soldier, representing his peers.
"Good." Mars pulled Emlyn's hand to stand beside him. He then introduced his 'guest' to the soldiers who were marched in before him.
"This week, we have a guest from Glendale. Lord Aldrich will be training with us. You must respect him and treat him well."
Emlyn nodded. "Good morning, everyone."
All the soldiers greeted her back in unison. "Good morning, Lord Aldrich."
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