Aftermath

"Phew…..Now that's done… Luna." 

{...}

"Everything. Say everything you know."

[Good luck lol]

{There are 3 Princes and 2 princesses, The oldest prince is the crown prince and the son of the former empress who died, and the 2nd and third princes are from the current empress. 

The twin Princess is from the former empress, and of course, they're the reason she died, the Emperor doesn't blame them though. 

The current empress isn't that ambitious, but her family was, though that's already taken care of, and the said family took a foothold on her second prince's mind. 

The reason why the second prince is so ambitious is because of the empress's family. Oh! Just mention the Lloh Clive family, which is the family of the Emperor so he would know about it.

We're on the time where nothing happened yet so it's best we act now}

"Now? I just got back from my room."

{Chop chop, peaceful life in the future~}

"ugh…"

[Just rest for a while Samuel, I can say that holding off your best from the pressure of a peak 2nd class is very hard on your legs right now, and it's night anyways so rest]

"You heard the man, let's do that tomorrow"

***

Earlier, in the banquet hall. 

Everyone was greeting the 2nd princess Yelena, Helena, on the other hand, was assisting Yelena, after all as the oldest of the twins should help her younger sister. 

"Is the pain subsiding?"

"Somewhat…"

Unlike her younger sister, Helena has no gift when it comes to elements, but rather, she has a gift when it comes to swords, her sword however is a rapier. 

It needs good control from the user, after all, it's a stabbing weapon more than cutting. 

But all of that is useless when she can't protect her younger sister, and right now Helena could only watch her younger sister have some headaches. 

All Helena could do is sigh. 

"Having a hard time, Yelena? Helena?"

An 

"O-oh! Older brother Timothy!"

"I have a medicine here… please drink it, Yelena"

"o-okay"

Timothy is the first prince, and Yelena and Helena are both of the same blood as the Crown prince, Timothy. 

However, 

"Older sister…"

The 2nd Prince came to the follicle of blondes, The second prince didn't inherit the blonde hair of the imperial family, only the eyes. 

"H-here's my gift, I was told to give it personally"

"Thank you, Elle" Expressed Yelena

Timothy always wore a soft smile, something on par with snake-like adults. This scared the 2nd prince whose name is Elle Kurt Vanforth is always scared of his older brother. 

"Now now…"

—Clap! clap!

They all looked at Helena, who clapped twice to grab their attention and motioned her head towards the dancing space where some conservative music was being held. 

"Why not dance with Older brother? Yelena?"

"S-sure!"

Yelena agreed, Timothy reading the room nodded, and held his hand out for Yelena, Yelena seeing this delightfully took his hand and hummed as they walked towards the ongoing music. 

But amidst all that, a pink-haired girl, an Auburn-haired girl, and a black-haired boy, all of who looked like aristocratic children greeted Helena. 

"Greetings your Highness, are you perhaps Yelena?"

Asked the Black haired boy, he was dressed properly and his purple eyes shone with a childish tune. 

"Oh, no. I'm not Yelena, she is currently dancing with the crown prince"

"I see, I apologize if I offended you in any way"

"Don't be"

Helena shook her head and glanced at the two dancing siblings before looking back at them. 

"I would like to go get some snacks since I'm hungry, why won't you talk to my younger brother instead?"

She said as she looked at the confused Young boy with bluish hair. Elle the second Prince looked at them nervously, he never dealt with people. 

"Well then… I'm going~ have fun Elle~"

"S-sister?"

But Helena never gave him a chance and went straight to the long table that was housing food and snacks. 

"Greetings Second prince, my name is Felliard of the Holton Viscounty"

"H-hello"

"Greetings Second prince, my name is Cecile of the Gorden Marquisate"

"Greetings…"

Elle had a hard time with the people greeting him, he was not raised the same as the other children born by the First empress. 

But he wasn't lacking either. He just wasn't used to people, especially what was happening to him with his mother's family. 

"U-uhm… Greetings second prince! I'm Ophelia! From the Sandrei Marquisate"

But somehow, from all the pretty children Elle only stiffened at the sight of bright Ophelia, she seemed to shine like glitters in Elle's eyes. 

To confirm he wasn't seeing things he scrubbed his eyes and looked at her again, just to be greeted with the same scene. 

"u-u-uhm! Hello…"

Instead of nervousness Elle greeted Ophelia with shyness, he didn't know why himself but when Ophelia smiled brightly, Ophelia's smile couldn't help but bring a few curious gazes as she shone brightly. 

After all, that kind of shine was only available to the royal family, that kind of charm, however, was inherited by a few. She inherited her father's shining outlook and the innocent charm of her mother. 

Her etiquette is something too, she almost performs them perfectly. 

"My what do we have he—"

The Crown prince was about to ask a question to Elle but then looked at Ophelia, he too was not safe from her dazzling light. 

The Crown prince would have the same charm since he was of the Royal family. But today he couldn't help but be dazed towards Ophelia. 

"Brother?"

Yelena asked, looking concerned for her brother, Timothy looked at her and shook his head to ease her worry. Then Yelena looked at Ophelia, and she too was caught in a daze. 

"U-uhm… your Highness Yelena… right?"

"Y-yes"

When Ophelia heard the words of confirmation she smiled, her smile managed to make the Crown Prince's heartthrob. 

'H-huh? What is this?'

Due to the people around the capital, Timothy has no choice but to act maturely. He never had the chance to act like a child. And now, he's feeling something different other than responsibility and disappointment. 

"I greet her Highness, I have a gift that I brought. My personal Butler help me in making it so I hope you appreciate it"

"oh! Which is it?"

"It's the box with red ribbon"

"Oh! You mean that?"

Yelena pointed at the pile of gifts on the corner, there is a gift beautifully decorated, a white box laced with red ribbons tied beautifully on a knot. 

"oh, that's cute!"

"I know right!"

The two girls seemingly get along with each other, They were chatting as if they'd known each other for years. 

On the other hand, 

"Ophelia… of the Sandrei Marquisate was it?"

Elle was interested, Timothy who doesn't even spare a glance when it comes to his brother suddenly felt a sudden urge. 

It's like something was being taken away from him, he didn't like that. But why is he feeling that way? Such thoughts crossed Timothy's mind. 

'What am I thinking?'

"Oh! I learned how to tie this knot thanks to my Butler, he's over there!"

Ophelia with her childish antiques forgot etiquette for a moment but then went back to usual. 

She was pointing at a child, seemingly the same age near the walls standing by. His hair is dark as the night and his eyes are dark as obsidian.

"Woah… "

This time it was Yelena who spoke. And this time her awe somehow caused a reaction in Ophelia. 

"..."

They chatted more for a bit before the party went over.