My Knight Rescuer is a Jerk! So Why should I ignore the Prince?
"Always remember, no matter how much a fae may seem like they experience emotions, no matter how human like a fae may behave...a fae can never be a human." The Keybearer. A young maiden from another world foretold by ancient prophesy, destined to collect the seven keys and save the world. Surely that's the kind of story that finds some plucky high schooler dreaming of adventure and whisks them off to find their true love, right? Overworked salary women like Emily have long passed the point where such fantasies can come true, and even if they did, it's not like she'd know the first thing about what to do. ...So of course, nobody even bothered to ask her before dropping her into an entirely new world full of magic and danger. Like the three hungry orcs eyeing her as soon as she wakes up. "What do you mean I can sense the keys if I use magic?! What magic?!" If Emily could, she'd have immediately issued a rejection letter, but unfortunately, the only way back is to finish her quest somehow. But it's not all danger and confusion. The knight who rushed into battle to save her is charming and kind and gorgeous, and the beautiful and lonely prince has a soft and kind smile only for her. If everyone she meets along the way is like them... Well. It can't be that bad, right? "...--I'VE BEEN KIDNAPPED BY A PAINTING?!"
Fifty-Sixth
"Damn orcs..." Kieran grumbled to himself under his breath.
Adrien let out a low sigh as he sat hunched over inside of the cramped carriage, his elbow propped up against one of the seats so that he could hold his chin with his hand, staring off into space in an effort to pass the time.
Kieran muttered curses and threats under his breath under his breath. He kept looking behind the carriage, but the road remained empty.
For the moment.
"...Hey, Adrien?" She ventured. "Do you like these Summits?"
"Of course. It's a vital part of running a country." He said this without a hint of hesitation. "It's critical that we ensure we have positive relations with neighboring countries. Relationships take a great deal of effort to build."
He sighed, adding,