XLIV

"Where's him?", Claudia asked herself.

She's been wandering around just to find the prince. He is not even in his room. She needs to face him no matter what. She'll forget the fact that she was really shy to meet him before, for the sake of her friend being happy. Not long after that, she saw someone at the grand hall. Sitting alone with a cup in his hand.

"What is he doing here? The ritual will begin soon and this is where it took place!" Claudia murmurs full of anger.

"Prince Khai Chester! What are you doing here?!", Claudia asked.

"Nothing, just have some drink," he replied with his eyes wilding around.

Claudia noticed that he somehow is drunk. The sweet smile coming from the cup confirmed it. The black shade underneath his eye is showing.

"Are you drunk?!", Claudia was furious and raised her voice a bit.

"A bit. Why?", he asked

How can a prince, disobey the rule, get himself drunk out of nowhere and didn't feel guilty about his action?