Problems and Sequestration

"Then how can I get the stick back? Do I have to go to Alathas Village to get it?"

"Not. Miss must take the staff back from the hands of the bandit leader."

"Looks like this is going to be difficult."

"Does miss plan to get the staff back?"

"Of course. It belongs to Xavia. That means it's mine too. Of course, I want to get the wand back."

"Then I know what to do, miss."

"What's that?"

"Miss just has to get herself out of the Palace."

"How do you do it, Vamery? Isn't that an impossible thing to do?"

"Miss only has to make the crown prince send you to the place of seclusion on condition of freedom of movement."

"What is seclusion on condition of freedom of movement?"

"That means Miss made a slight mistake so that she had to be exiled somewhere, but Miss can still go anywhere as long as the destination is not close to the Palace area."

"Then do you know how?"

Vamery looked speechless and thought for a while. She thought of a slight mistake but it didn't have a big impact on her or Xavia so she could get a free movement, conditional seclusion sentence.

"Vamery."

"Wait a minute, miss. Let me think for a moment."

Xavia looked at Vamery who was thinking about something.

"Ah! I know!"

"What do you know?"

"As the crown prince and princess also bear the title of future king and queen, of course, ethics is very important. There is also a rule here that prohibited the crown prince and princess from touching before officially becoming husband and wife, including kissing. So-"

"Wait, a minute! Don't tell me you want me to—"

"So true! Miss must kiss prince Quintis!"

"Don't want to! I would never want to kiss that bastard prince!"

"But that's the only way, miss."

"But..."

"Come on, miss. I just want you to kiss him, not sleep with him."

"Damn you Vamery!"

"Hehehe... so how about it, miss?"

Xavia was silent for a moment. Damn it, she didn't want to kiss that person. How will her self-esteem be?

"Is that the only way?"

"Of course. Considering that you two hate each other, it would be easy for Miss to be subjected to seclusion on condition of freedom of movement."

Xavia took a deep breath. What else can we do? If that was the only way, he would have to do it.

"Okay, I'll do it."

"Yes! Okay, now let's find out where the crown prince is."

Vamery closed her eyes to detect the presence of the crown prince. After he received the signal regarding the whereabouts of the crown prince, she immediately pulled Xavia to follow her.

"Where are you taking me?"

"To the Queen's garden. The crown prince is there."

"How do you know?"

"Okay, that's not important. Let's hurry and meet the crown prince."

Xavia sighed. She didn't want to do Vamery's suggestion. But what else can I do? She had to get the scepter of the month.

After arriving at the Queen's garden, Vamery pushed Xavia to approach prince Quintis. Then whispered, "Cheer up, miss!"

"Um..."

"Hmm?"

Prince Quintis turned around and glared at Xavia who was behind him.

"Can I sit beside you?"

Prince Quintis gave Xavia a confused look then he shifted as if letting Xavia sit beside him. Prince Quintis's maids and bodyguards only smiled faintly. They backed away slowly and allowed the future King and Queen to have some space to speak.

Xavia and prince Quintis just stared at each other for a few minutes.

"What is it?"

Because she kept silent, Prince Quintis finally chose to speak first.

Xavia looked into the eyes of prince Quintis. Vice versa. Prince Quintis looked deep into Xavia's eyes.

"Sorry."

"Hmm?"

Xavia immediately leaned forward and closed her eyes. She then kissed prince Quintis.

Prince Quintis, who was kissed suddenly by Xavia could only remain silent. He was too shocked by Xavia's action.

All the maids and bodyguards who witnessed that immediately turned their bodies. Seeing the future king and queen doing that even though it was forbidden was still not to be seen.

They were in that position for a long time until there was a strong wind that separated the two of them.

"Mother Lyra!"

They were both shocked when they found out who had separated them earlier. She is Lyra's concubine. A second-rate concubine in this Palace.

"Your actions are truly disgraceful. You shouldn't do that here. Moreover, you are not officially husband and wife yet."

"We're sorry, Mother Lyra."

Prince Quintis and Xavia said simultaneously.

"Now answer honestly. Who started it first?"

Xavia immediately raised her hand, "Me, Mother."

"Why do you do that?"

"I just want to be closer to my future husband."

"But you shouldn't kiss him. Weren't you taught about the rules of this Palace?"

"Sorry, mother. I got too carried away."

Concubine Lyra sighed, "alright. I will sentence you to seclusion in the Marathas forest in Meiberry Village for one month on condition of freedom of movement. You can go anywhere except the area near the Palace. Do you understand?"

Xavia's heart was already cheering.

"Understood, Mother."

"It's good that you understand. I will-"

"Wait a minute, Mother!"

Suddenly, prince Quintis stopped Lyra's concubine from leaving.

"What's wrong, Azzamar?"

"Why is it only Xavia who gets punished? Why don't I?

"Because she admitted that she kissed you first. So she should be punished."

Prince Quintis looked at Xavia. He knew that the girl was smiling a little. He didn't know what had happened to the girl, but it looked suspicious.

"Then I too should be punished. I let her kiss me, so I'm just as guilty."

Xavia widened her eyes when she heard that. Meanwhile, prince Quintis feels that something is strange with Xavia. So he will follow wherever she goes to find out her plans.

"Not. You stay in the Palace. You should continue your duties as crown prince."

"But..."

"I don't want you to argue with me, Azzamar. Remember, I am in the same position as Afia. This means that I am also your mother whom you must respect and obey. You are also my son whom I must educate well to become the next King. You know how I am, don't you? I do not want to get a rebuttal from my child. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"I understand, Mother. Forgive me."

After that, Lyra's concubine disappeared, leaving the King and Queen candidate pair.

"Then I will excuse myself, prince. Thank you."

Xavia smiled and bowed respectfully, then walked away from the Queen's garden. Her plan and Vamery went smoothly. Now she can move freely to find the moon stick.