Alice & Alicia: Religious Twin Daughter

The Saville Trade Union

Kingdom of el Vierum, 5 Months Before Alice vi Alverio Disappeared

Alice and her entourage were almost at the capital when it was late afternoon. Unblocked by the fortress and buildings, he could see the sun setting in the western horizon.

It was beautiful with that view. The red glow of the sun saga that colors the clouds is so charming. The gentle breeze that accompanied the dancing wheat was very smooth blowing. The atmosphere is so comfortable and reassuring.

"Miss, you look happy this afternoon," commented Anna who saw Alice smiling faintly out the window. Sunlight doused her beautiful face. The wind that infiltrated in calmed his mind. Her hair was waving so happily.

"Yes, I'm happy and missed" Alice said without turning her head. Without realizing it, her tears were dripping down her cheeks. However, the thin smile still did not disappear from her face so Anna could only be silent.

Once again the wind blew Alice's tears. He also realized that he was crying. In a hurry, he rubbed it. Along with the loss of tears, there was also a smile on his face. Only sadness is visible there.

This atmosphere reminded Alice of her mother's last caress. Shortly before he fainted that day from crying too much. When he woke up, his mother's body was already stretched stiff lifeless. A smile was engraved on the shady face of that Scholar of Wisdom.

Alice did not cry anymore to see him. He promised not to mourn his loss. From then on, she became a mature and famous girl cold in front of people who just saw her.

"Let's stop by the Saville Trade Union in the capital" Alice said after being able to control her emotions. The city gate was in sight. They stayed in because of the gate of the nobility that not many people passed.

"What!?" anna did not believe it. A visit to the Saville Trade Union was not on schedule. They should have arrived at the Pearl Palace this afternoon. However, for some reason, they were a little late at the last stop.

"I want to play with Sister Maria" said Alice with her cute face that was as pretty as a flower fairy. Anna exhaled a sigh of resignation. He patted his head for facing something unexpected. Since when was the non-union familiar with the Director of the Saville Trade Union in the capital?

Anna conveys Alice's request to the bodyguard's head and sais right after passing through the gate. They were shocked by Alice's unexpected request, but they were only able to comply. After all, the Saville Trade Union did have a close relationship with the Pearl Palace.

"Mary, the princess wants to pay a visit to the guild. Prepare the best room in the hotel," said Anna after greeting her with her dress. The voice across there seemed hysterical in excitement. Mary asked again to convince. Maybe he was listening wrong or dreaming.

As Anna confirms her nona's arrival, she is heard shouting around her to prepare the best banquet for Crown Princess el Vierum. The atmosphere across there became rowdy so shocked.

"Oh my goodness, Anna. You should have told us in advance so that we could give our best" Mary protested after she finished organizing the people around her. Anna apologized in an innocent tone. It was Alice's impromptu request. So the Saville Trade Union could be more relaxed.

"At the same time the princess was more interested in modern gadgets and devices stored by the union" Anna said, with a smile and nod to Alice. He told me when he asked.

"Is it true that the highest superior has allowed it?" Maria asked doubtfully. He had already thought about what items he would show Alice. It might be a movie for kids or a digital encyclopedia because he heard from Anna that Alice liked it.

"Here you go" replied Anna flatly. He pressed the media paper where his digital screen searched for a decision letter sent by the highest superior a few weeks ago.

"OK, we will definitely prepare the best," exclaimed Maria happily, "Mr Princess take it easy and enjoy your visit."

The Pearl Palace had a stake in the union in the Kingdom of el Vierum and Alice needed more power with her current position as Crown Princess el Vierum. So he wanted to negotiate with that supreme superior.

The power of the Pearl Palace actually lies in its supervisory function. That is Alice's duty as Crown Princess el Vierum. When she was Young Miss vi Alverio, her jurisdiction was only with the Duchy vi Alverio even though she already held the key to the Pearl Palace.

However, since his position back then had still not been solidified and his experience was still severely lacking, his power in the Pearl Palace was restricted. The Pearl Palace was under the supervision of the Queen mother, Marchioness van Ryvat.

With the Saville Trade Union network later, Alice could more freely oversee her kingdom, allowing her to be free from all forms of plans and rebellions, and observe the prosperity of the people, as well as finding solutions to disasters or disasters that may occur.

"Miss wants to negotiate with the highest superior?" Anna made sure her hearing wasn't wrong. Alice nodded, "I'll buy some more shares in the union."

"To my knowledge, the shares owned by the Pearl Palace are already at the highest limit," Anna recalled. That's absolutely true. If the Pearl Palace adds its shares, its power within the Saville Trade Union will increase and it will deviate from the actual function of the construction of the Pearl Palace.

With the current number of shares, Alice is actually able to utilize the Saville Trade Union information network to carry out its function as a supervisor of the Kingdom of el Vierum. However, the delineator was not a union but rather the late Duchess Evianna herself, the previous ruler of the Pearl Palace. Since Duchess Evianna is dead, Alice needs permission from the Marchioness as guardian of the Pearl Palace to exercise her full power.

"Let me try" Alice said before Anna could explain what she knew. The girl continued to insist until finally Anna could only say, "Alright if Miss insists. I'll discuss this with Director Maria later."

Anna forgot to explain her knowledge earlier.

...***...

"Grandfather, where are we going?" ask Lut who followed the old man yesterday to the noble complex. This time, Var came with Lut because he already had no other way. He followed her in wonder while wondering inwardly, "Who is that old geezer?"

"Don't talk much. Just follow me" the old man replied. They continued to walk in the very luxurious noble complex, passing one by one the mansion that was like a small palace there. It is very different from the houses in the commoners complex. It was like crossing into a different world.

The old man, Lut, and Var stopped in front of a huge mansion. The two guards standing at the gate initially looked suspicious. However, after seeing the old man more clearly, they immediately saluted. Lut and Var became convinced that the old man who was with them was not a careless person until the honor of the nobles, but the real test was still waiting inside.

The old man and his entourage were allowed to enter. They were waiting in a very grand living room. The chairs and tables are made of high quality shiny wood. A beautiful flower vase placed on the table adds to the fresh atmosphere there. Shelves containing thick books are displayed not far from a ladder. From the stairs was seen a middle-aged man who came down hurriedly.

"Dad, I'm glad you're finally home. We are very worried" said the middle-aged man. His words made Lut and Var flinch in silence. They had not expected to be walking with the noble elder since earlier. The usual appearance, the rough clothes, and the makeshift footwear were really deceiving both of them.

"By the way, I haven't introduced my name since yesterday huh, Young man," said the old man making the entire room flinch. Lut forgot that since yesterday they had not been acquainted. Var did not expect that his best friend could get help from an unknown noble. While the middle-aged man was astonished his father was willing to come along with two unknown youths.

"My name is Andreas van Ryvat" the old man said. She was the sister of the queen mother, but she did not say, "The Elders in the van Ryvat Family. I'm helping you because we're the same group. So don't worry."

The middle-aged man named Issac van Ryvat nodded in understanding. Lut remembered for a while and smiled thankfully. Only Var did not understand the situation in the room.