3 The crown prince

I'm in front of a gigantic mirror. The colour of my red long dress isn't that bright. My sleeves are quite long. And those...

>>Moira, do you really think I need these shoes? They're going to kill me, you know!<<

I really think that I'm going to fall and break every bone.

My maid is still fixing my dress.

"Of course you going to need them. You're a lady after all. And I know you can walk with them!"

Ah, right. She's always watching me.

>>Wait, were you there too?<<

Moira knew what I meant.

"Yes, but I won't tell anyone."

Ha, that was a nice joke. 'Talk' is a good way of promising not to sign language everything.

>>At least it's not going to last long because I have to meet these two now.<<

-In the big hall-

I slowly went upstairs. Eleven people were waiting for me.

>>I'm really sorry that you have to wait.<<

>>It's alright. I'm very thankful that I have the chance to meet you.<<

A similar and friendly voice.

I look up...

The man from earlier! He's the crown prince!?

>>Me too. Did you have enough sleep? I hope you like the kingdom.<<

>>Oh, right. I'm Asher Zahail Telasya, the crown prince of Telasya. Can I ask you, where your guards are?<<

Shit! I forgot it!

>>I... I don't think I need them. It's not like I underestimate you. Please think that's a sign of trust. Please follow me.<<

We're on the way to the meeting room but I feel a bit nervously and the atmosphere is a bit awkward.

-In the meeting room-

Father is already sitting on is chair.

>>Thank you Livia, I'm very comfortable if you help me.<<

Help? Politics matters should be the duty of an chancellor.

>>I see, were is chancellor Camen?<<

>>He's... very busy.<<

Ah...busy? Isn't this meeting very important? You should be glad that I know what we're going to discuss.

>>If you say so, can you please take a seat, everyone?<<

When we were talking, prince Asher was staring all the time at me.

>>How long do you want to stay here?<<

>>Hmm... About a month maybe? It's very far to travel back to Telasya. But I don't know if it's alright for you.<<

I don't think it's going to be a problem. They could learn more about this country and their people.

It would be very good for us, so there could be no war.

>>Sure, you can take as much time as you want. I hope you would like your stay here.<<

•After the meeting•

-Royal garden-

>>Puh! He was so lucky that I knew what we should discuss... Where is chancellor Camen...?<<

Suddenly I felt someone was behind me. I turned around.

>>Huh!?<<

Asher grabbed my hand.

>>I didn't know, that the crown princess would have very good instincts.<<

It was a test? He wants to know if I could fight.

>>Your Highness, what do you want?<<

It seems like he's trying to remember something.

>>Do you know a young lady named Coral?<<

Oh no, he's searching for me...

He looks at me and he's frowning.

>>Is that you, Coral?<<