Chapter 28

I've got only two days. Two days left before I'll get married to him.

"What to do?"

In terms of pieces of jewelry, I've chosen items that'll last me days. The clothes are all in check. I just reserve two. Maybe I'll just get one since I'll be wearing these clothing making it two.

Why is it that ancient wedding dresses are so heavy and difficult?

But to get out... I should be with someone else. There's no way I can escape his guards.

"Just this time."

One last time I'll wait for the Overlord only this time. This will be the last.

But...

"...."

ML really has no decency and just came into my room, sleeping next to me. In his eyes, we're officially married.

I can't risk staring outside the window for long hours.

I slowly slip out of our blanket and fully covered it for him. Besides, this blanket is wide enough for both of us.

My footsteps were as quiet as I could. I carefully opened the door making sure that I can't be heard and looked outside, dark as midnight.

"Hah."

Such a nice whiff, cold and refreshing. Weirdly, I miss the different smells in the city and the blaring noises of cars. An image popped into my mind.

My friends.

Not like I'm close to them since I always had my mask on the show. But I wonder what they might be thinking now? Do they know I disappeared or did they momentarily forget me? I smiled sadly. They must be cursing me for all I know.

Well, I'm the type to be easily forgotten. Maybe after another week or so they will truly forget me.

*twit*

Hmm?

*twit* *twit*

Just know this bird leaps from branches to branches. What's interesting is it's only leaping up and down, left and right with only one tree as if wants to be noticed by me. Right then it landed on the ground tilting its head at me.

A dove?

"Beautiful."

Strange, I thought it was a pigeon it's not the usual white I usually see before

I had the urge to let the bird come to me.

"Here birdie. Come here."

Lol, I'm beckoning the bird like a dog.

But for some reason, it flew towards me. Huh. "Pretty."

Someone must have thought this bird how to act with humans. If not, it would have flown away from me as fast as possible.

The bird made a sound as it lands on my finger moving forward as it opened its beak. This feels familiar, my eyes narrowed as I opened my mouth slightly making sure nothing will be seen by those whose guarding us.

"Ahhh."

I felt it land on my tongue.

Kissing the bird it flew away. For about an hour I stayed outside staring at the place the dove flew and just walk leisurely not going too far from where we were located.

"Cold."

I think that's enough faking, I slowly closed the door and went back to my room and pretended to yawn dropping my head low, sharing a blanket with the ML. My heart was pumping furiously as I turned around and carefully opened it.

'Tree'

Tree?

I immediately put it in my breast, no, I slip it into my loin.

Tree... What tree? There are so many trees that were planted here.

Which one?

My thoughts instantly went blank as strong firm hands pulled me close to his chest wrapping me in his arms.

Keep it cool bish.

Keep it cool.

M'kay?

I resigned. I'll think about it more tomorrow. I should probably try to relax and get some sleep first. Maybe then, I can discover where that tree is.

-A few hours later-

"..."

Fvck.

I can't sleep with him hugging me this close!

This is disturbing.

I can't. My head is also full of numerous stomping trees.

Slowly and carefully I removed his hands from my waist until I was finally free.

Thank goodness.

That was intense.

I'd rather sleep on the floor.

Grabbing the extra bed sheets that were reserved I placed them on the wooden floor and made myself comfortable.

Ahh. Even if it's a bit cold this is better.

Aiyo, much better. Now, now, let's get rid of those trees and chained arms that wrap around me. Yes, just like that, sleep.

...

"Ugh."

I gradually opened my eyes. That was a good short sleep.

"Eh?"

I'm on my bed?

When I look at my side ML was not there.

"Hmm."

Did he carry me back here?

"Nevermind."

I opened the window and looked in front of me. The word tree was stuck in my mind even when I fell asleep.

Tree...

"Greetings Your Highness, we had prepared your bath."

I turned back and nodded.

"Alright. Where is His Highness?"

"His Highness is currently with the Crown Prince."

"I see."

Those two never bode well. They always compete on who's mask is the better one. Hayst.

After doing all the necessities and eating by myself I went out and casually tilted my head on the branches of the trees.

Thanks to reading Sherlock Holmes another crime fiction and non-fiction story with a lot of detective actions I've figured there must be something about the 'tree' mentioned in the paper.

My eyes brightened.

"Ohohoho!"

Nest! I saw a nest!

"Princess?"

Oops. I pulled her close as we went outside. This was the tree that the dove landed last night. I see so that's why it was doing that. Oh, Overlord, you had my warmest gratitude.

"Can you help me?"

I ushered her to kneel pointing at the nest above us which she quickly understood.

"Just a moment."

I told her stepping on her clasp hand so I could get the nest.

"Of course, Mistress."

Thankfully the bird's nest is within my reach. There were birds' eggs and underneath it was a conspicuous cloth that doesn't differ from the egg's color.

This must be it. Taking the nest I carefully went down.

"As expected there are eggs in it, thank you for assisting me."

"This servant is happy to help my Misstress."

Yeah. Yeah.

"Let me hold it for you, Your Highness."

"It's fine. It's not that heavy."

I told her and carried the nest with five eggs inside my room.

"Do give me a cloth to wipe these eggs. Make sure it's the softest clothing."

"Understood."

When she went away I quickly took out the conspicuous white cloth and unwrapped what was hidden.

"A seal?"

This... The last name of the Overlord is written into it.

I smiled happily.

"Good."

Even if he won't be the one assisting me, I have his seal. That's alright. I hid it underneath my clothes and put the eggs back in their place.

Now what's left is going to that monk. After wiping the eggs and marking them as if I found a bird pet I let the maid put the eggs back in the tree. I don't have any plan to cook it.

"Can you lead me to where your Master is?"

The maid nodded. Gosh, they're so obedient...to the ML's order of course. If not, I may be just like any manhwa that was abused by servants.

"Alright, then kindly help me change to some simple dress first."

"Yes, Mistress."

Not long after I followed the maid and entered my brother's abode. I spun my head seeing the ML and my brother in the garden talking leisurely. But, is it leisurely?

"Brother! Dear!"

I sad running up to them and hugging the ML.

Ah~ firm arms. Hm. Hmm.

"Sister."

I smiled at Li Jing before turning back at ML with excitement.

"Let's go! Play! Play! Play!"

I tugged the hem of his sleeve, making eye contact as he gazed down upon me.

Seeing how he grinned widely, he caught up with my words.

"Do pardon me, Your Highness. I'll have to play with my wife."

The first prince nodded. "Of course."

"Sorry for troubling you."

"No, it's alright. Besides, she's my precious sister, it's not troubling at all."

Both of them made a bow as ML and I left. Naturally, I hugged Li Jing saying goodbye to him and telling him that he should play with me next time too.

"Li Jia Ying would want to speak with you."

"Let's talk here."

He ushered me to sit under the tree with him.

"Don't worry no one will hear us here."

"Quite cautious of you."

His smile never left his facade.

"As it should be."

"Then, before the day of our wedding. Can you take me first to the Temple of Kad? Li Jia Ying would want to ensure something."

For a moment I saw his smile become stiff before turning back to its usual form. Hm, that's fast. What's up with this guy? Was there a conflict between the Temple of Kad for him to react that way? No, he must be just surprised. As to why let's not be curious about that.

"And who would you like to meet?"

"Li Jia Ying wants to pray."

What? Do you want to refute?

Of course, after praying that I'll find my way to the modern world I'll search for the priest.

"No, if possible can we go now? If you don't mind. If that happens we will arrive here at midnight."

I said thinking deeply.

If my plan doesn't work along the way and I have to marry him then I must make haste on the day of our marriage when there are too many people attending our ridiculous marriage that he will display.

I was thinking deeply, snapping back sensing he was just looking at me.

"Yes?"

"Alright."

What took you long to answer?

"Prepare the palanquin."

Wow.

"Oh and dear wife,"

He leaned closer to me.

"Be good."

Don't dare escape, that's what he meant.

I laughed it off, "Yes, this wife obeys."

Maybe, I'll provide compensation as if this was a deal lest he'll be the one to ask for something far unexpected than what I have in mind.