5 I Promise

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A few months went by, and I got accustomed to my new lifestyle. Admittedly, It took some time to get used to it. In the beginning, I hoped that I would wake up in my old body and move on with my boring life.

At times, I would cry for hours. I would miss my parents, my friends, my past life. However, as time flew- I slowly got adjusted to this world, language, and life. Ezra, my uncle, would visit me secretly every month when he had his day off from military training. He would bring me books so that my nanny could read them to me before bedtime. He would also bring me dolls and dresses since the crazy bastard refuses to increase our monthly budget.

From the information that I have gathered, it seems that Ezra is, in fact, the tyrant's brother. They also seem to have a close relationship since he talks so loosely about him to our nanny. Ezra is the third prince of the Giodivonia empire. However, he decided to become the grand commander of the Emerald knights and is the psycho's personal knight.

My nanny is actually a fantastic caretaker. Turns out, she has 4 younger siblings and was always helping her mother raise them. This truly put me at ease.

If I can say one thing, is that Ezra is the complete opposite of the emperor. He is sweet, gentle, and loving to those around him and me. I truly am thankful for his existence. Without him, I am pretty sure I would have died.

"Good morning, my Princess. May the sun, moon, and the stars shine upon the Giodivonia empire."he smiled as he picked me up.

"Dada!"

Everyone froze. Confused faces were surrounding me. Especially Ezra's.

"Uhm... Princess. I am your uncle, I am not your father. How can someone of low status ever father a princess that is as beautiful and lovable as yourself?" he said nervously.

Jeez guy, I just wanted to make you blush. Instead, you insult yourself? Whatever. Just put me down.

"I brought you another book, Princess. This one is trendy among young girls. It is about a prince who saves a princess from a tower. Maybe this book is about you, Princess."

Pft. Yeah, It's called Rapunzel. Except for three things, the witch happens to be my crazy father; I do not have long, golden hair; and I highly doubt I will have a random prince pop out and save me from this hell hole. That is highly unlikely. But sure, I'll be cute and loving. Just for you, Ezra.

I gave him a big smile.

"Look! The Princess just smiled at the commander!"

"She is so precious! The Princess brightens up the room, especially when the Princess smiles!"

"The princess truly is our savior!"

Okay, okay... enough with the ass-kissing. I get it. Living the life of a princess is exhausting. In my previous life, I was invisible. I never had a boyfriend, and my parents were always busy working. For the past 17 years, I was no one. However, these past three months, an hour does not pass where I do not hear a compliment or some type of flattery. It truly is tiresome.

"Any updates, commander?"

"His majesty will be leaving soon. The king of Julendour has fallen ill, and his successor is a young boy who is disabled. He will be going to war and taking over the country as our own. I will not know when we will come back. However, I hope it is soon. In times like this, I wish her highness was still alive. She was highly skilled to take over the emperor's position in times like this."

"Yes, we all wish her majesty was still alive and well. However, how can we ever forget the perfect gift she left behind? The Princess is special. We all know so. There is a good reason why she left this world. Maybe it was for the better."

"Perhaps you are right. That bastard is still off his wits, though. He spends most of his nights locked up in his harem with his concubines."

Marina looked at me, worried as if this is all new. Listen, lady, I could care less about what that lunatic does in his free time. He can hump a wall for all I care.

I have only read about war in history books or in games. Can't that monster go by himself if he wants it that bad? Why must he take my uncle with him? Who cares if that bastard dies! Why risk my uncle getting hurt?!

Oh shit... Don't tell me I'm about to cry. No no! Stop a tiny body! Crap. I'm crying.

"Princess! Why is the princess crying?"

"Grand Commander, what did you do to our princess!?"

"N...nothing! I did nothing! Please, Princess, calm down!"

"Hand the princess over to me, commander. The Princess is a genius. She knows what we are talking about. She is worried about his highness's safety."

I look around to only notice everyone's head nodding in rhythm. Are you all drunk? Me? Worried about that crazy man's safety? I am concerned about my uncle Ezra! EZRA!

I look at Ezra. He looks deep in thought with one finger on his chin, followed by a nod.

"I believe you are right, Marina. Our princess may be the next genius. I had the same exact thought of her being able to understand our conversations. Just last month, when I brought her gifts, I can see she was following my words with her eyes as if she understood. She is clearly worried about his majesty. That lucky bastard does not deserve to have such a caring and well-mannered daughter. Tsk tsk... I am ashamed to call him my brother. Do not worry, Princess, your majesty is a wonderful fighter. He is the most skilled at swordsmanship and is quick. I will bring him home to you in one piece." He said as he kissed my hand.

You damn fool. I really thought highly of you. Now you lost a point.

"We leave in a couple of days. I will make sure to do my best and make this a quick victory to come home to my beautiful Princess. I will be back. I promise on the Giodivonia Gods." He gently caressed the top of my head and left.