Chapter 5: Afternoon
Elia took her last bite, and while chewing, she slowly dabbed her mouth with the napkin, which was laying on her lap. Afterward, she then excused herself out of the dining hall since the air was becoming uncomfortable for her, though she didn’t show it on her face. After all, it was the last place she wanted to be.
Moving to her next agenda, she changed into training clothes, which was a suit for won. After changing into her suit, she took an hour’s rest before her sword training. For a woman to use, the sword was unusual and difficult, but Elia decided to wield the sword, especially when the ti cos. She didn’t want to rely on others protecting her.
"Your Highness, it is ti," said the maid with her head lowered as she spoke with a low tone. Sitting by the window, Elia nodded her head and grabbed her scabbard that was hidden in the corner of her bedroom. As she made her way to the training grounds, she tied her hair in a ponytail, using a blue ribbon.
But suddenly, the blue ribbon slipped away from her hand. And as she was about to catch it, a strong wind blew into the opposite direction, blowing the blue ribbon away from her. She dazed up the sky and smiled herself from the sudden ray of light. The maid who went alone with her asked if she needed another ribbon. Elia told her there was no need to bring her another one.
Arriving on the knights’ training grounds, there was a man who stood tall on both feet who greeted Elia while bowing. That man is the general commander, Argus Gebrat. The youngest commander-general in the history of the Redodel Empire. Not to ntion he is one of those who respect Elia for who she is. However, he is the exact opposite of Elia.
Famous for his good looks and personality, many won swarm over him and dream of being with him. However, he rejects them every ti one of them would confess to him. So say that his heart only belongs to her. But the truth is, he isn’t interested in finding soone right at the mont. Especially since war could rage at any mont.
"How are you, Argus?" asked Elia as she watched Argus walking towards her. With a smile, Argus answered, "I’m doing well, Your Highness." His gentle feature in the palace is different from how he is on the battlefield. The Vivan Empire soldiers call him the black knight.
"Let’s start, shall we?" Elia asked as she swung her sword out of her scabbard. With a smirk, Argus replied, "Please go easy on ."
The sounds of the swords clashed with each other, and slowly without realizing it, other knights ca to watch the intense fight between both of them. Rather than a sword training, it beca a match. It always ends up like this.
The knights whispered to each other about how amazing the skills of the princess were. She was unlike any other noble ladies who dare not to wield a sword. There are female knights. However, they are treated as the lowest of the low amongst the knight. But Elia was an exception because she is a princess. Soone who has a higher status than them.
"How long have the two been sparring?" asked a knight to another.
"I don’t know. The general commander is not backing down, neither is Her Highness."
"Her Highness isn’t like any other woman, and sotis it’s scary. Imagine if your future spouse knows how to wield the sword and kills you while you’re asleep."
"Hey! Don’t say that. What if Her Highness hears this?"
They both felt a glare looking towards them as they looked around to see who it was. It was coming from Argus, who heard everything they just said. The sounds of the swords clashing stopped, and he made his way to the two knights. With a low tone and cold look, Argues asked, "What are you two talking about? You both should be ashad for speaking behind Princess Elia’s back."
Both of them flinched as they felt imnse pressure weighing on their shoulders. Not only that, but they felt their stomach twisting and twirling. One of the two knights looked at Elia, who gave them a nonchalant look and shifted her eyes away from them. As if she was telling them both to leave and not repeat it again.
"W-we apologize. Please excuse us."
"Where do you think are you going? Run around the city until the night completely falls. Report to
once you are done," Argus glared at the both, scaring them as they made their way to follow his commands.
Argus sighed out loud as he thought of what he should say to Elia. This empire doesn’t respect females to add on, not even the princess will be getting respect. And Argus was one of the few that understood that they are not tools ant for n. He turned his back, looking at Elia, then apologized, "On behalf of my subordinates, I apologize. I punished them for their wrongdoings." He looked at Elia, who didn’t answer but instead, he sees her lonely and sad eyes. Her beautiful green eyes but not as illumine as an erald anymore.
Elia placed her sword back into her scabbard and looks at the other knights who ca to watch the both of them. She then spoke out loud to them, "If you have a problem with . I don’t mind sparring my sword with you. That is if you dare."
The knights who were present at that ti took a step back and went back to their post. They didn’t want to spar with her since, in terms of skill, Elia was much better than them. If won and n were equal, then she would be very respected. But in her case, it isn’t going to happen, ever.
"May I escort you back?" Argus asked with a hint of sha and hope on his face.
"It’s alright. Stay safe on your departure," said Elia as she turned her back, departing back to her own chamber.
As she walked to the open hallway, she clenched her fist. She was furious by the fact that the n in this empire can’t accept won doing what they want. Is it wrong for soone to do what they want?
’This empire is stupid.’
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