1 Chapter 1

"Our Princess Iris Camellia de Musou has entered the room."

As they announced, a slim figure walked on the blue carpet as she entered the Emperor's Hall. Platinum Hall. A grandiose room. Those white walls and onyx floor that reflect the sunbeam light up to greet the woman walking. Her hair as well as her eyes were as black as the night. There's no doubt she was a Musou. She is the princess who is supposed to be the heir to the throne. However, her uncle was deemed more worthy as the king because he is a man, older, and a war hero on top of that.

"Greeting to the sun of the Lleuelyn Empire. May peace forever be upon you."

She bowed gracefully. As expected from a princess. Her voice was soft and tremble a little. Maybe because of Vanra, Capital of Musou Kingdom was much warmer than Aurinko, the Capital of Lleuelyn. Even though Aurinko was the warmest city in the Lleuelyn. Thanks to Metuselah, the Mage of empire, who cast the spell to make Aurinko warmer.

"You may stand up, Princess."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"How beautiful your eyes are, Princess!" Her eyes lighted like a black opal upon hearing that.

"No more than your beautiful eyes, Your Highness. Greeting for the moon of the Empire. May light always be with you. Greeting to the sun of the empire as well to you, My Prince."

She bowed again. The Empress was delighted to see her. She stood up and approached her. With her white pale skin, she caressed the hair of the Princess. She gasped as the reflection of the sunlight gave her black hair a flicker of sheer colour. It was like a black opal like her eyes. She was amazed.

"Sweetheart let's proceed. This nephew of ours was glaring at me."

"Hmmm, Io, are you rushing to bring the Princess home?" The red-haired prince chuckled from his seat.

"Your highness, I have so much work to do. Please apologize for my rudeness."

"I know. I know. Let's proceed."

"By the power vested in me as the Emperor of Lleuelyn, I pronounce Iowyrthe Lleuelyn, Duke of Callavan and Iris Camellia de Musou, Princess of Musou Kingdom as fiancée. May this union become a mark for good relationship between Musou Kingdom and Lleuelyn Empire. Please continue, Duke Zvai."

"I will read the term. Princess of Musou will stay in the Dukedom until the 13th day. On the 14th day, either the Duke of Callavan or Princess of Musou can decide to take the engagement to full marriage, extension of the engagement, or separation which is not advised as it will hurt the strong relationship of the two countries. Every day, in this courtship phase, the two people engaged should spend a minimum of 1 hour together in supervision of the palace which is represented by Marquis Judah Kvasir. Is there any question?" Duke Zvai of Musou Kingdom read the rules.

"No, I understand."

That soft voice echoing. Followed by the sound of heavy steps of Iowyrthe. He left the hall without hesitation. That's when those black opal eyes followed the steps confused and amazed. His honey-like hair colour, tall build, broad shoulder, and his cold gaze left her. His scent in those moments was like a rain pouring in the 7th month touching the grass. The scent that's so calming but stabbed her directly to the heart.

The Empress and Emperor look at each other with a daze. The Crown Prince Vincenzo opened his eyes wide.

"Io, remember this is the last chance!" The Empress glared at him, but he kept moving with even turning his back, "Aauuh that… thaaattt kid!!"

The Emperor caressed her back, "You should get used to it, Love."

"I will be the one who escorts you Princess." A silver haired tall man approached Princess Iris.

"Thank you Marquis Kvasir."

"Kau tidak bisa kembali." The representative of Musou whispered to Princess ear as she walked past.

"Sure." her voice trembled.

"Pardon?" Marquis Kvasir asked in annoyance.

"No, Marquis, it is just our goodbye."

She walked and never looked back.