Alice & Alicia: Religious Twin Daughter

Chapter 010: Media Documentation of Science

The Saville Family Trade Union Head Office

"This is a research journal created by the girl named Mainne?" ask a large hooded woman who is busy working in the director's office. There were a lot of papers on his desk. A set of stationery was also lying there, complete with a high-quality wax and ink stamp.

There are large shelves on the right and left side of the room. Each shelf holds so many books of different sizes. There is also a scroll-shaped archive. Everything is neat and beautiful.

"She's a great girl," praised the woman with a happy smile on her face, "It's worth the princess wanting to help her. If the union invests in this girl's research, the union will benefit greatly in the future."

"Would paper research be that great, Miss Maria?" ask a girl who is about her twenties. He also wears a covered dress, just like Maria, President Director of the Saville Trade Union in the Kingdom of El Vierum.

"Of course, Eliz," Mary replied with a morning-bright smile on her lips. He was obviously excited today. "Isn't the union superior to its advances in the fields of financial analysis and accounting? Good analysis allows us to develop the right strategy to compete with other associations or chambers of commerce. The production of quality and cheap paper will be very influential in that."

"Ah, I understand," Eliz nodded lightly. Her full name is Elizabeth Alie. He looked at the paper in his hand carefully. It was a high quality paper imported from the east. If that girl named Mainne could produce it here well, it would certainly be of great help to the guild as well as the kingdom.

"Then, paper is very important for the documentation of science," continued Maria as she stared at the books neatly arranged in her office, "With the massive production of paper, the progress of science will be faster. This is good news for scholars and scientists. I'll send a letter to the princess. Anyway, I have to meet this girl at the party later. Please deliver it later."

"Well, miss," replied Eliz who then immediately resumed his duties.

...***...

Adiratna Park, Pearl Palace

"Anna!" alice shouted startling Anna who had just closed her letter. The twenty-year-old girl also gasped. He stroked the chest looking at this nonanya childish behavior. Well, even though Alice is famous for being an adult in social circles, she is still an ordinary girl.

"No-miss?" Anna fixed her veil and looked at Alice in surprise. Alice looked back at him with an innocent smile. He said, "What is a letter from Mary? How's answer?"

"She agreed to fund it, but we have to see the girl named Mainne first" Anna gave a letter in her hand. For five years he served Alice. How quickly time passes. At the time, Alice was very small.

"Ec ... Miss, you have a meeting with His Majesty King el Vierum today," Anna reminded her of seeing Alice in her pajamas. "Don't you have to get ready?"

"I ran away, hehe," Alice replied casually, "I'm not a puppet that the servants can play with."

Anna smiled understandingly. The servants were indeed very excited when dressing Alice up. They were always trying to make Alice the prettiest in the entire kingdom. In the meeting of the servants of the various families, they would be very proud of their nona.

It was exhausting for Alice. Moreover, she is the type of girl who does not like to preen and flashy. Well, he was already very conspicuous with his standard status and appearance. He was angry many times and asked for something simpler and more comfortable. The overly complicated clothes made him cramped.

"Again, I'll just accompany you today. Uncle wouldn't care too much" Alice added. Anna commented, "It's precisely because of that that you have to get ready immediately."

"Let me deliver," Anna reached out. Alice grabbed him and replied happily, "OK!"

It took more than an hour for Alice to get dressed. Alice was ready with her maroon dress now, just a little styling her hair that was as dark as a reddish night. He was drowsy waiting for her. Even so, he still gracefully closed his eyes without even looking sleepy when dressed.

"Master duke has arrived, Miss," reported a servant. Fortunately, the dress was finished when the father arrived. He could go straight down without making Duke vi Alverio wait any longer.

"Alice," call Duke Cassander vi Alverio as soon as he sees his daughter coming down from the second floor. His face looks tired. He forced himself to work even though lately his health declined.

"Is dad okay?" alice asked worriedly at her father's condition, "Why not just rest? I have to take good care of myself."

"Dad's fine" lied Duke vi Alverio with a wry smile on his face. He said proudly, "This kingdom needs talented people like father and Alice. Therefore, I must not relax for long."

"Hmmm!" Alice turned her face away, pretending to be angry, "Let's just say Dad's too busy. I can take it as long as Dad's okay."

"You are as understanding and sensitive as your mother" Duke vi Alverio said happily. He took Alice by the hand to leave, "Let's go."

...***...

The Royal Throne Room, Ruby Palace

"Safety of His Majesty King Claudius el Vierum II," greetings Duke vi Alverio with a polite bow, "Duke Cassander vi Alverio and Crown Princess Alice vi Alverio to His Majesty the King."

"It is also your salvation, Duke vi Alverio," replied King Claudius, "Bless your head. You are my loyal friend. Let's just talk relaxed. After all, our kinship will be even tighter after Antonio and Alice get married later."

"I accept it with pleasure, Your Majesty," Duke vi Alverio said remaining courteous. Alice beside him just stood waiting. King Claudius said, "How are you, Crown Princess? I heard you were busy preparing for the event at the Pearl Palace lately. Keep a good look out for yourself. Don't get sick."

"So should His Majesty the King and the Prime Minister, too," said Alice subtly, "I hope you all get enough rest."

"Of course we have enough rest, Princess," replied King Claudius casually. Alice again quipped, "Then let me take a walk with my dad for a day. Of course it won't trouble Your Majesty, will it?"

"Unfortunately, I have something to discuss with Prime Minister Alverio" King Claudius said with a light laugh. Piles of documents in his head. In the past, only his two sisters dared to give such blatant warm insinuations. He felt nostalgic now, "Only once the crown prince has arrived. You can just walk with him."

"Eh?" Antonio who was just about to say hello to his father was shocked to see Alice's cold gaze. He let her go and continued to greet King Claudius as usual. After that, he left together with Alice from the throne room.

"Alice, how about we have tea in the garden?" Antonio offers. It is enough to keep distance. The girl walking beside him was spreading a cold aura from earlier.

"Alright," Alice replied briefly, "Anna, come along too."

"Eh?" Antonio looked at Anna in surprise. I don't know since when the nanny was next to Alice. His presence was not felt at all.

Before going to the park, Alice stopped by the library with Anna. Antonio grumbled at it. However, he had no other choice but to follow along and borrow some books as well. The little tea party ended up being a learning event together.

"The future of this kingdom is very bright. Our crown prince and princess are very studious," said the nobles who saw them. It made Antonio feel burdened because all he read was only a legend book.

"You read the babad?" ask Alice later. The sensitivity is high except for the feeling of love.  "That's an educational read. You don't have to feel burdened like that."

"How about we have a discussion after this?" take Alice warm. Antonio accepted it with pleasure, "Sure!"