It was already morning when I woke up. I look around, trying to see where I am. It doesn't look like the room in Gisbert's house. But where am I?
I slowly get up and stretch my arms. I feel like my whole body is already numb from sleeping. I was busy looking around my surrounding that I didn't realize that soone was looking at . "I'm glad you're awake now."
I look back and find Lady Nahale smiling at warmly while holding a tray with a bowl on it. I instinctively back away when I see the bowl on the tray. I probably got traumatized by the soup they made drink yesterday that a re bowl makes want to run away from the room.
Lady Nahale noticed my reaction. She smiles reassuringly at . "Don't worry. This is not a herbal soup. It is a porridge made by your Brother. He said you like to eat porridge when you're sick, so I let him use my kitchen." She then walks toward and puts the tray on the bedside table.
I look at the bowl and sigh in relief to see that it is really a porridge. But what did she say? Brother Pascal cooked it for in her Kitchen? I look at Lady Nahale. "Lady Nahale, may I know where I am?"
She smiles at and takes a bed table before putting the bowl on it. "You're currently staying in my house. Doctor Pascal initially planned to make you and him stay in Gisbert's house. However, as the chieftess of Mt. Carn, it is not appropriate for an unmarried woman to stay in the house of an unmarried man. So, I ask Doctor Pascal to stay in Gisbert's house while you stay with ."
I nod my head. It's the reason why I wasn't familiar with the surrounding. "Thank you for your kindness, Lady Nahale, and I apologize if I bothered you. I was planning to just visit the people, but I didn't expect I would lose my consciousness."
Lady Nahale shakes her head. "You will never be a bother, Da Csille. We were actually happy to have you here. You're the only noble who visited Mt. Carn, not just once but also twice, so everyone was happy to have you here. So, you don't have to worry." She then gestures her hand towards the bowl of porridge. Urging to eat. "You should eat now. I'm sure you are already famished. I will leave you alone first so you can eat your al in peace."
After making sure that everything was okay, she then left alone. I look at the bowl of porridge and my surroundings before I sigh. I was glad that I managed to get away from Prince Fraser for a day, but I feel guilty knowing I worried everyone. It's not my intention to do that, though.
I heave a sigh and take a spoonful of porridge. I need to eat because I am sure today will be a long day. I'm sure Mother and Father will be disappointed with again because I left the capital without informing them. I didn't even send a letter to update them on what was happening. I just hope they are not that mad at .
After eating the porridge and fixing my hair, I decided to get out of the room where I was staying. I haven't even taken a step when I see Brother Pascal. "Brother..." I wasn't able to finish what I wanted to say because he rushed to hug .
"Csille, are you okay now?" He then heaves a sigh and shakes his head while still hugging . "I shouldn't have let you co here. Look what happened to you. I already updated Uncle and Aunt with what happened to you, and they said we could stay here until you feel better. They know it won't be good to force yourself to go down the Mountain because you might collapse again."
I sighed in relief when I heard what he said. I was worried that Mother and Father might feel anxious because I wasn't able to inform them about my whereabouts. But I'm glad Brother decided to send them a letter. I hug Brother in return. "Thank you, Brother, and I apologize for making you worried. I never intended to make this happen. I—"
Brother Pascal breaks from the hug and stares straight into my eyes. I can see through his eyes how anxious he is right now. "Csille, tell . Are you even resting? I already checked you, and I don't see anything wrong aside from you're just fatigued. Are you overworking yourself again? How many tis would I have told you that doing that is not healthy for you?" He then shakes his head.
I look at him and sigh. I suddenly feel guilty for making him worry. I only plan to just waste so ti, so I wouldn't have to face Prince Fraser. However, I didn't expect things will turn out this way. I forgot that I didn't get much sleep the other night. It's probably the reason why I was so exhausted after climbing up Mt. Carn.
"I'm sorry, Brother. Trust , I was trying not to overwork myself, but I couldn't help it. I have a lot of work to do in the Foundation, and I don't want to interrupt Mister Bertrand anymore. That's why I didn't get much sleep the other night. I'm sorry for making you worry."
Brother Pascal sighed and gently caressed my head. "Don't do that again. Also, if you're going to co here, make sure to bring with you so I can be assured that nothing like this will happen to you again."
I nod my head. I was about to say sothing to him when soone spoke behind us. "The two of you are really close, aren't you?" The two of us look at Lady Nahale, who is looking at us with a warm smile. "I'm sorry for interrupting, but so people are here to visit Da Csille. They were worried about her and wanted to check how she was doing now. I just want to ask if you want to et them, or should I send them ho?"
Brother Pascal heaves a sigh before he looks at . "Are you okay now? Do you want to et those people? You don't have to force yourself if you still feel weak."
Before I can even answer Brother Pascal, Lady Nahale cuts off. "I'm sure they will all understand if you decline to see them. I already told them that you are still sick and might not see anyone. They just want to check on you."
The reason why I ca here is not just because I am avoiding Prince Fraser but because I also want to et the lovely people of Mt. Carn. The last ti Brother Pascal and I stayed here. They were so warm and loving to us that I couldn't help but bond with them. I also promised them before that I would try to help them. I just still haven't made a plan on how I can help them. Maybe I should create a plan for them once we return to the capital.
"Da Csille? Should I just send them ho? I know I shouldn't ask this because you're still recovering, but I know how you bonded with them last ti and thought you might want to see them again."
I look at Lady Nahale and smile at her. "I will see them. Thank you for informing , Lady Nahale, and I apologize for bothering you."
Lady Nahale shakes her head at . "Da Csille, it was an honor for us to have you here. So, why would I complain? Also, I have seen how people were happy to know you are here. As the chieftess of Mt. Carn, how can I not welco the person my people love?" She then looks behind her. "If that is the case, I will go inform them that you will see them. I'm sure they will be happy with the news. Also, I have prepared clothing for you in the room where you have stayed. You can wear it if you want. I'm sure you already feel uncomfortable with your clothing. But I will also understand it if you don't. I don't have any clothing that is similar to yours."
Their clothing is different than the clothing we use in the capital. So, I understand why she is worried I wouldn't wear that thing.
"Thank you for the inconvenience. I will be freshening up myself first and will see them in a few monts."
Lady Nahale nods her head before she heads out to inform her people. I raised my eyebrows when I noticed how she simply looked at Brother Pascal, who was standing beside .
Did I see that right? Did she really look at Brother Pascal? I look at my oblivious Brother, who is still looking in the direction where Lady Nahale went. I really think these two will make a good couple. ________________________________
"Da Csille, are you sure you will leave Mt. Carn today? You just recovered. Wouldn't that be bad for your health?"
Lady Nahale said it's the people's tradition in welcoming visitors. They will set up tables and chairs outside and do fun activities. There is singing and dancing. They even share so funny stories to keep the visitors entertained. They said the festival usually lasts for the whole day, but because I just recovered from sickness, Lady Nahale reminded the people to do it until lunchti, and now we are all eating our lunch while talking.
I smile at the old woman who is holding my hand tightly. She is one of the elderly in Mt. Carn who went to see this morning. After the conversation I had with them, they invited to a small festival. Lady Nahale said it's the people's tradition in welcoming visitors. They will set up tables and chairs outside and do fun activities. There is singing and dancing. They even share so funny stories to keep the visitors entertained. They said the festival usually lasts for the whole day, but because I just recovered from sickness, Lady Nahale reminded the people to do it until lunchti, and now we are all eating our lunch while talking.
"As much as I want to stay here for another day, I couldn't do that. I still have a Foundation to run. Also, haven't I promised you all that I would help you? I need to return to the capital now so I can create a plan for Mt. Carn. Don't worry. I will definitely return here."
The old woman heaves a sigh and smiles at . I could see the disappointnt in her eyes, but she still made sure that she was smiling when talking to . "You are really an angel, Da Csille. Mt. Carn people couldn't wait for the day you would beco the Queen. I'm sure if that happens, the Vrawyth Kingdom will soon to noticed our existence." She then smiles sadly at .
I heard from Lady Nahale that they hadn't received much help from the Kingdom. It's probably because of their location. It's difficult to get here. That's why they were almost forgotten.
I hold the old woman's hand and smile reassuringly at her. Although I wouldn't be the Queen of the Vrawyth Kingdom, I will make sure that I will do sothing for them before I turn my back against the Kingdom.
"Don't worry, once I arrive at the capital. I will create a plan for Mt. Carn. I will also open this up to my Father and his majesty to see what they can do for all of you."
The old woman cried when she heard what I said. She is about to say sothing when soone cuts her off.
"It is really our fortune to welco a visitor like you, Da Csille. I should probably thank Grandmother Ulla because if not because of her, you wouldn't be able to co up here. What they said is true. The Vrawyth Kingdom will definitely prosper when you beco the Queen."
I stand up and smile at her. "You are flattering , Lady Nahale. I am only doing what I should be doing. Also, I should be the one thanking you for welcoming to Mt. Carn."
Lady Nahale smiled at before she offered her hands to , which I gladly accepted. She then looks around the people of Mt. Carn. "Listen, everyone. As the chieftess of Mt. Carn, I will appoint Da Csille as the secondary chieftess of Mt. Carn."
I imdiately looked at Lady Nahale when I heard what she said. Secondary Chieftess? I don't think that's a good idea. I was about to complain, but my words got stuck in my throat when I heard the people cheer loudly. It's as if they were happy with Lady Nahale's decision.
A mont after, she claps her hand, and everyone becos quiet again. "Starting from now, Da Csille Lauretré will be the secondary chieftess of Mt. Carn. However, she wouldn't have any work to do. All the responsibilities will still be made by . But she will still have the sa authority as I have. I want you to treat Da Csille the way you treat . Is that clear?"
Everyone cheered loudly. So even raised their goblet for a toast. I look at Brother Pascal, who looks like he also couldn't believe what happened. "I hope you wouldn't mind, Da Csille."
I was startled when I heard soone whisper to . I look back and find Lady Nahale smiling at .
I do mind, okay? But how can I complain? If you already announced to everyone that I would be the secondary chieftess of Mt. Carn?
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