Chapter 29

"If the demon is perished, we will be saved."

Saintess Rhis, the saintess who is also from another world, seeks for Avyanna's body.

"The demon is very cruel to enter a body of the blessed woman." A priest said.

"Do not worry. I, the Saintess  will surely to wipe out the demon from that woman's body."

"I wish you a safe journey, Saintess."

"Saintess, we are ready to go."

"Let's go then."

"I'll be taking what is rightfully mine." She whispered with an evil grin formed on her lips.

****

Avyanna arrived at the place where the event will be taking place. All attention was on her because of the knights that escort her.

"Aren't those the uniform of the Royal Knights?"

"So, the rumour about the Princess and that woman is getting better?"

"That's probably for a show."

"They might have an agreement."

"Oh yes. I heard that she was the one who sent the Princess the gowns she wore."

"Isn't that clothes that that woman is wearing familiar?"

"Is it?"

"You have arrived on time again."

Avyanna smiled brightly at the presence of Yelena. Looking at their clothes that matched shocks the whole crowd.

"Oh my! What a very shameless woman!"

"She even copied the Princess' clothes!"

"I didn't expect you'd do this." Yelena's eyes narrowed.

"That woman is finished!"

"Our clothes match perfectly. What if people think that our relationship is very intimate?" She said, however her face turned red. She looked away and crossed her arms together.

"N-not that I don't like it. B-but it is very confusing even if the colors are not alike!"

'Being tsundere must have been in her genes. She's so cute being all red and stuttering!!'

Avyanna covered her mouth just to bite her lower lip.

"Pfft."

"W-what now?! Are you laughing at me?!" Yelena shouted while pointing at Avyanna.

"N-no, My Princess. I apologize. E-ehem."

Avyanna have collected herself so she bent with her hand on her chest.

"I greet the Lady of Royal Duchy."

Yelena did the same.

"I-I greet the Lady of Baron Brooke."

They both rise.

"Should I act more informal now, My Lady?" Avyanna asked.

"S-still mind your manners. J-just call me what you feel like."

Avyanna felt so joyful. Her heart is full of Yelena's cuteness.

She locked her arm around Yelena's arm.

"Then let us go, Yena."

"H-hmph. Let's go."

All nobles was shock at the action of the two ladies who they thought would make an amusement show. But it turned out that the rumours about them was true.

The two ladies who were once rivals are now friends with each other.

And with that, instead of the delegation. Avyanna and Yelena became the hot topic of the party.

*****

"Those two are really getting along." Roshan said, talking to Duke Andie Nathan.

"It was really shocking to see them getting along." Andie answered.

"How about talking about us now?" Roshan stare at Andie who turned red.

"Shut up. We're at the party."

"So, if we weren't in this party. Shall we talk about it?"

"We're not talking about anything." Andie said, determined at his answer.

Roshan lean closer to the latter's ear. "That's not yours to decide." He pulled him, walking away from where the party was.

Avyanna who witness those two smirks because she clearly knows what is happening to those two.

"Did they fight?" Yelena asked Avyanna pertaining to the two men who just walked out.

"Nope. They didn't." Avyanna said.

"Why do they---"

"Yena."

Yelena turn her gaze to Avyanna who is leaning closer to her. Their lips almost touch so she looked away. A lot of eyes are on them. People would think that there is something more about them.

"I'm sorry." Avyanna draw back and the two became awkward. "I felt unpleasant that your attention is on another person."

Yelena felt her heart fluttering. She wanted to deny it but something is telling her that its okay. Its fine.

"W-why would you feel like that?" Yelena asked.

Avyanna looked at her and said, "Indeed. I am not sure as well."

****

"I hate this!" France Gabrielle, the woman who is the friend of Avyanna.

"In so many handsome men, why is it you?!" She irritatedly asked pointing at the man who is in front of her.

"Are you saying I'm handsome?" Prince Arci Rye Hill, a Prince of the Empire who is now arguing with the lady in front of him.

"THAT IS NOT THE POINT, GODDAMNIT!!" France cursed and stood up from being seated.

"Shut your mouth, would you?" Arci irritatedly asked. "We're here because of you."

"WHY ME? Its not me who asked for a dance!"

"But you accepted it."

"With the presence of His Highness, would I be able to not?!"

"Still your fault."

"Fvck you!"

The atmosphere between them are gloomy, like people who have been forced into something.

"I'm gonna fvcking kill you." France hissed again.

"As if you can." Arci gave a playful smirk.

"I hope!" France said with an annoyed smile.

"Prince, Lady Gabrielle. The Emperor ordered that you two should behave for today." A knight said.

"Hmph."

The two turned their backs to each other.

****

"Bow to the presence of the Sun of the Empire."

The Emperor walked out of the tent and the people bow at his presence. The Emperor signals for them to raise their heads.

"Today is the first day of getting ready for the delegation. Monsters is still the main problem of our Empire. Lately, they have been gathering at the Forest. And today, we are on one of the forest where a lot of monsters roam. Because of its beautiful appearance but dangerous wilderness it was named Dark Flower Wilderness. This party is for forming groups to subjugate the monsters, may the Goddess of Moon be with you."

The people clap on the Emperor's speech. However, it didn't ended on that.

"There is another announcement for todays event."

The people silence and they ready their ears to hear it.

"An engagement is formally formed from the Gabrielle Marquisate and the Royal family. I am introducing, Lady France Gabrielle and my son, Prince Arci Rye Hill are now engaged."

France and Arci came up to the stage and everyone were stunned but clapped otherwise to show their support at the presence of the Emperor. Especially Avyanna who is the friend and was not informed at her friend's engagement.

"Well, something was definitely going on with them from when we meet them at the festival." Yelena said.

"Y-yeah. They look perfect together. But why wasn't I informed at my own friend's engagement? I'm kind of frustrated."

Yelena stare at Avyanna and said, "Not everytime, a friend will tell you something happened to their life. It must've been unwanted and she must be thinking that if she tell it to you, you'll hate her. The Prince was once your suitor, is he not?"

Although Yelena said that, Avyanna felt shivers that the question Yelena asked felt like she was being threatened.

"W-well... ahaha.." She avoided her gaze and scratch her cheeks using her finger.