Chapter 10 - Before the magic examination (part 3)

"..."

Miriette glanced at her flustered attendant and steeled her resolve.

*thump*

"...?"

She opened the drawer of her desk and pulled out a small silver box and deliberately put it on the desk forcefully enough for it to make a sound loud enough to get her attendant's attention.

"My lady...?"

Zoemi shook his head to clear his mind and focused on the beautiful box.

"Is this maybe a hair accessory of some sort? Do you want me to style your hair around it?"

The black-haired boy asked politely with sparks of curiosity glistening in his eyes.

"Mm-mm~"

Miriette held back a smile and lightly shook her head.

"No, this is not for me."

She declared proudly.

"Ah! Then it's something for the first prince!"

"..."

The scarred attendant became excited and this time Miriette had to hold back a long sigh.

"No, Horeo doesn't need a thing such as this."

"...?"

That perplexed Zoemi...

"Then is it something for your pare...?"

"Oh, just get it right already! It's for you!"