GoE 31
-playlist chapter: Curious by Hayley Kiyoko
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Prince Hector was sitting restlessly in his room. With his chin on his back and staring at the ceiling like a man without enthusiasm, Prince Hector occasionally spoke to himself.
The point is Prince Hector is indecisive and many issues fill his mind. Prince Hector's face said it all. Not a single maid dared to come into Prince Hector's room to clean the room like any other day.
"Enter." Prince Hector ordered, his voice reluctant and slowly rising from the edge of the bed toward the door.
"Preparations are ready, my lord Prince Hector," said Prince Hector's bodyguard.
Dressed in the General's uniform, Prince Hector went with his chosen bodyguards and soldiers to the Imperial Air Base Headquarters. Today was the schedule for Prince Hector to try and witness the trial of the newly arrived plane.
"Wait, Brother Prince Hector," shouted Prince Blaise from afar.
Heading to the Imperial Air Base Headquarters meant passing through Prince Blaise's workplace. Finding it unusual to see Prince Hector busy with so many bodyguards, Prince Blaise suspected that Prince Hector would be going with Prince Ellder.
"Why?" Prince Hector replied flatly.
Of all the things in the palace, the one Prince Hector hated the most was the distractions Prince Blaise made. Like this time.
"Where are you going?"
"There is a plane that just arrived for the Air Force in the North Bank. Do you want to come along?" continued Prince Hector wryly.
Prince Blaise could more or less read the honesty of Prince Hector's words. This time it was true and there was no doubt. Maybe Prince Blaise was too worried that Prince Hector would side with Prince Ellder.
It's no secret that Prince Blaise will soon be crowned Crown Prince and one step closer to becoming the next Solar Galaxy Emperor. And the support of Prince Hector as Young General was another advantageous point.
"Well. Well. I thought you would see Prince Ellder again today."
"What for? Weak humans are not worthy enough to be candidates for bodyguards or soldiers. Why should I think of something that is a waste of time?" said Prince Hector curtly. "You've been too curious lately. My advice, you shouldn't burden yourself too much." continued Hector annoyed.
It wasn't long before Prince Hector left Prince Blaise just like that. No time is free for Prince Hector. If Prince Hector had gone too far into Prince Blaise's ramblings the soldiers might have fled and sided with the other Young Generals.
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The Northern Territory Solar Empire Air Base was one of Prince Hector's power bases. Today is fighter test day. There are no plans for war soon but Prince Hector remains on the alert.
One of the reasons was for Prince Ellder.
"You are Prince Ellder's emissary?" asked Prince Hector when Servant Nine was already standing by the window.
Ninne's maid came stealthily. It should be Prince Ellder who will come. However, because Emperor Paddu suddenly came to Prince Ellder's Palace, Waiter Nine had to replace the Prince.
There was no one else in the palace that Prince Ellder could trust other than Servant Ninne.
"That's right, my lord Prince Hector. Emperor Paddu suddenly came to visit and Prince Ellder has no reason to evade." Servant Ninne replied.
"So. Okay. Anyone is fine. Because I'm just going to show you which plane you can use to escape. It's an old plane and barely used but still works fine. I sometimes use it to disguise myself in remote areas. So when are you guys leaving?" from the tone of his voice Servant Ninne could see that Prince Hector was harboring disappointment.
For reasons that Servant Ninne couldn't figure out, by looking at Prince Hector's gloomy face it could be ascertained that Prince Hector was not in a good mood. Or is Prince Hector awaiting the arrival of Prince Ellder month Servant of Ninne?
"Can I try?" without further ado. Maid Ninne walked straight to the plane that Prince Hector was pointing at.
Hector nodded in agreement and watched Maid Ninne's agile movements from boarding the plane to making sure the plane's panels were functioning properly. No exception Prince Hector continued to watch until Servant Ninne got off the plane.
"What are you thinking about?" whispered Etter who suddenly appeared.
"Who knows. Looks like this plane is still feasible and can take us to Planet Titan 5. Prince Hector is really good. Maybe Prince Ellder's relationship with Prince Hector isn't quite as bad as I've heard so far. They became seen as hostile to each other because of the circumstances. After all, they are still one family. They had the same father, Emperor Paddu." Servant Ninne replied in a whisper.
"You think so?" sighed Etter quite loudly.
If Etter could be seen by others then at this moment Prince Hector would be shocked to the point of falling. The consciousness of Elle or Ninne's Servant while with Etter is one in two different realms.
The cosmic energy that Etter created could neither hear nor see Prince Hector. Only Servant Ninne who has a contract with Etter can hear and talk to Etter. And such a fact could only be known by a handful of people in the Solar Galactic Empire.
"Because you can't feel like real human feelings." Servant Ninne thought shaking her head.
From the start, Servant Ninne knew very well that Etter was not human. And all the things that Servant Ninne experienced can only be accepted without the need for logic. Since finding her husband and child died horribly for no apparent reason, Ninne's maid can no longer believe except in Etter.
"Right. A being like me doesn't need to use felt like a woman. The world isn't lenient enough just to rely on a few feelings-based decisions. None even. You have to start learning to live without mixing feelings and the mission you have to do." said Etter more like warning Servant Ninne.
Ninne's maid could only nod without bothering to reply to Etter's words. Prince Hector was already standing in front of Servant Ninne. Staring at Servant Ninne with a clear wary gaze.
"For me, it's a big problem Ellder can trust you so clearly. I don't understand at all. Or have you guys been in a special relationship?" without further ado Prince Hector asked Servant Ninne.
As a woman, Elle or Servant Ninne recently lost her husband and child so Prince Hector's words automatically made her laugh.
"Do not worry. My Lord, your prejudice will not happen. If the special relationship that My Lord Prince had happened, I was ready to die." Servant Ninne replied without a second thought.
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-TBC-
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