What Does It Take To Be A Good Ruler?

A knock on the door startled Victoria. She was seated at the dressing table, staring blankly in the mirror. Just as she was about to stand up to walk over and open the door, one of the maids already did so on her behalf. 

Victoria was not used to the royal treatment. She felt like a fish out of water amongst the luxury of the castle. Overnight, she became the ruling monarch of Wolfenheim. Everything was so uncertain. 

"Your Highness, Crown Princess Laina of Kinshearth is here to see you," the maid announced to Victoria. 

Hearing Laina's name, Victoria heaved a sigh of relief. For just a moment, the worry she had written all over her face dissipated. She got up from her seat and instinctively got down on her knees to greet Laina. 

The maids were in shock. Laina quickly stopped Victoria. 

"Victoria, you don't have to greet me like this anymore," Laina chuckled as she helped her up.