Hanging out with the princess and queen

Note: My people, there is little left for the canon to begin, only this last mission of the King would be missing.

If there is an error, it is because I am taking something while I write.

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When everyone heard his words, there was a brief silence. I could see how the others felt somewhat embarrassed, and I myself felt a bit ashamed. You see, those books, like most of the ones I had written, were simply copies where I put my name as the author.

Although in this world, no one would know that I am perhaps the biggest thief there is, I still felt a tinge of shame because I became known for texts that weren't truly mine. But it doesn't matter. Let's not dwell on that, as I've only done what anyone else would have done. I have no reason to be ashamed.

So, I decided to respond, "To your question, let me tell you that I do know him, and believe it or not, he's the same age as your brother."

As soon as they heard me, everyone was astonished. They couldn't believe that a boy of nearly 15 years old could create such works. The books each of them had read had a great depth and a very complex way of thinking.

"Do you really know him? Could I meet him? I would love to have him sign a book for me," exclaimed the king's daughter excitedly.

"Well, there shouldn't be any problems, but he doesn't like being in such prominent places as he feels uncomfortable. Instead, he prefers quieter locations. If you'd like, I can arrange for them to meet at a nearby store for a conversation," I responded in a gentle tone.

"But how will we know if he's truly the author?" asked August, the king's eldest son, with some doubts.

Everyone looked at me with the same doubts.

"I understand your concern, but I assure you that I have no intention of lying to the king's daughter. As for verifying the authenticity, it's simple. You should know that it's customary to bring a gift when meeting someone for the first time. In this case, I'll let him know to bring along some books that I know would interest the queen, such as an advanced volume of her favorite poetry book, for example..."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. That was settled.

After that, I didn't spend much more time talking to the king as everyone else was occupied, except for the king's daughter and mother, who left excitedly to read, knowing they would meet their favorite author tomorrow.

The main reason I did this was purely for amusement, as I thought it would be entertaining to see August's reaction at the academy in the future.

As for the mission they had given me, I would carry it out after meeting them tomorrow.

The next day, I took off the mask from my face and put on a beautiful white robe with some silver details that matched the color of my eyes. I must admit, I am quite handsome, the kind that can bring chaos to a city.

"Being so good-looking and talented is such a difficult task," I thought to myself as I looked at the mirror.

Before leaving, I took four books - two for the princess and the queen, and two for the king and the prince. After that, I vanished from my room and reappeared in one of the reserved seats for the meeting.

This place was an exclusive tea shop that only a few people could visit. The type of tea and the food they offer here are unique.

I was able to secure reservations at this place because it belongs to my organization, or in simpler terms, I was the owner. So, it was easy to arrange. One of the great advantages is that it has outdoor seating, providing a beautiful view on sunny days.

"How can I create the best atmosphere when they arrive?" I asked myself. I wanted to make a lasting impression, so I pondered until a brilliant idea struck me.

Using my shape-shifting magic, I created a beautiful cherry blossom tree near our table. I made its branches cover us, and I changed my expression to that of a calm and serene person, with a hint of sadness in my eyes.

"Hehehe, I'm a genius," I thought to myself.

When I noticed that only the queen and the princess had arrived, I wasn't surprised, as the king and the crown prince were likely busy. So, I continued with my act. While sipping tea, I made the wind blow, causing some cherry blossom petals to gently fall around me.

The moment they saw me, they were greatly surprised. The scene was incredibly beautiful, and with me included, it embodied every girl's fantasy. I could see the stars in their eyes and the blush on the princess's cheeks.

Although the mother was surprised, it wasn't for the same reason as her daughter. She was surprised because I appeared older than I am, but not in a negative sense. I am currently around 1.78 meters tall, which is taller than the queen herself.

She also noticed my calm expression with a trace of nostalgia in my eyes, which could truly make her believe that I am the poet who writes the poems she reads every month.

After a moment, they finally approached the table and elegantly sat down.

"It's a great pleasure to meet you, Queen Julia and Princess May, if it's not bothersome for me to address you that way," I began the conversation by greeting them politely.

"It's no problem at all, and the pleasure is ours to be able to meet you. I must admit, I really didn't think someone so young could write such beautiful poems, but it seems I was mistaken," said the queen.

"A pleasure... to meet you," said the princess with a flushed face.

"I'm glad that you enjoyed my books. I was also surprised when I was told that you wanted to meet me. I never expected my poems to resonate with someone so much," I humbly responded.

In the next moment, we started talking about many things, including some of my books, and they shared their interpretations of some poems. The little princess gradually began to speak more and started talking about the books she liked.

Time flew by as we enjoyed the pleasant moment. As it was getting dark, a gentle breeze started blowing, and both the queen and the princess were about to fetch a vest to shield themselves from the wind.

However, it turned out that the princess, in her excitement, had forgotten to bring one. Realizing this, I stood up, took off the vest I was wearing, and handed it to her so that she wouldn't catch a cold. At that moment, the princess had a flushed face. I didn't pay much attention to it since I'm not interested in younger girls, at least not at their age.

Little did I know that the princess was stealing glances at me. When I took off the vest, my fitted shirt became visible, showing off my well-toned physique.

The queen also noticed it, but if her daughter could conceal her reaction, she could do the same.

Seeing that it was already dark, I decided to bid farewell, promising that we would meet again sometime. I took the opportunity to give them the books I had prepared, and they happily accepted.

Before leaving, I felt someone tugging at my shirt. When I turned around, I noticed it was the princess, so I knelt down slightly to see what she wanted.

"What's the matter?" I asked softly, ensuring that only she and I could hear.

"Are you... engaged?" she asked with a deeply flushed face.

I didn't understand her question, and it puzzled me that a 10-year-old girl would ask about that. But perhaps that's how daughters of important people are. I didn't pay much attention to it and decided to tease her a little.

"Although I'm not engaged yet since I'm not of legal age, I have three girlfriends..."

When she heard me, a glimmer of disappointment appeared in her eyes.

"But if it really doesn't matter to you... I wouldn't have any problem waiting for you in the future."

Upon hearing that, a new glimmer shone in her eyes. But I didn't pay much attention to it since it's likely that she would forget about it as time passed.

After that moment, I vanished from the place as I had to continue training to make the most of the remaining months before returning home. Additionally, I had to fulfill the mission requested by the King.

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In the carriage where the princess and the queen were returning to the castle, it was evident that the little princess was very happy.

"What's the matter, May? Have you fallen in love with the boy Ryu?" her mother asked with a smile on her lips.

Little May blushed but looked at her mother with determined eyes as she nodded.

"But you should know that he is older than you," her mother said again.

"I don't mind. Besides, it's only a four-year age difference. You and Dad have a five-year age gap, so it shouldn't be a problem," May stubbornly responded.

Her mother could only sigh in response. She didn't know what to think because she understood why her daughter had fallen in love. To be honest, what girl wouldn't fall for someone like him? Perhaps at her age, she would have felt the same way.