Alice & Alicia: Religious Twin Daughter

Letter to the Royal Family

"Letter from Derrick?" Queen Clara frowned as Henrietta handed the young duke a wax-stamped letter, "Did he finally decide to get into the capital's social circle?"

"Ck, it's not, it's not" Queen Clara chuckled in disappointment as she read the letter from her talented uncle, "He rebuked me for Antonio's troubles. How did that rumor sound so fast to his ears?"

Henrietta has no intention of commenting at all. He sat down on the sofa with a pile of papers that came with him this morning to be examined. Unfortunately, he could not concentrate on the grunts of Queen Clara. What the queen said made her curious.

"Really," said Queen Clara after chuckling for a while and making Henrietta even more curious, "The boy was very good at praising. I would be amazed if there was sincerity in it. The insinuation is so piercing. Though it is not typical family vi Alverio. She must have imitated the way her mother put words together like this. Alice also has the same characteristics as him. The way a mother educates is very influential for her child, huh?"

"Hm," Henrietta nodded, "That's right, Sire."

"Haha," Queen Clara laughed blandly. Henrietta had unknowingly also insinuated it. "What's wrong with the way I educated Antonio. He was hyperactive since childhood. It's very difficult to control. Is this my fault? No, this is my inability."

"That's not it, Sire," comforted Henrietta, "You've done very well. Prince Antonio received an early education. You don't have to worry."

"I hope you're right," Queen Clara stretched her achy body from sitting in a chair for too long, "But, she always ran away from her lessons. His small duty is often neglected even if I do not rebuke him. I was very curious about the way Duchess Evianna educated her two calm, mature children."

"They are both geniuses of the century, Sire," Henrietta gave an opinion, "The kingdom of el Vierum and the Family vi Alverio have a bright future."

"Well, that's good news for us" Queen Clara agreed, "We must take care of the beautiful buds in order to grow large and bring benefits to many."

"Baginda, Family vi Alverio is a loyal supporter of the Royal Family el Vierum since a long time ago," Henrietta poured out his thoughts upon hearing that phrase from Queen el Vierum, "Their influence is immense and powerful. You don't have to worry about the crown prince and princess because they have strong support."

"That's right," Queen Clara nodded her head in agreement, "Rightly, the power of the Alverio vi Family is greater than the current el Vierum Family, but their loyalty is no less great than their strength. I shouldn't have to worry."

"What do you mean, Sire?" henrietta asked as soon as she saw the expression of Queen Clara who harbored uneasiness.

"Derrick, the Young Duke vi Alverio is currently very affectionate with Crown Princess el Vierum" Queen Clara said, "If until my little An hurts his beloved sister, his views on the el Vierum Family must deteriorate. I'm scared...."

Queen Clara paused for a moment. The look turned out the window. The tall Ruby Palace tower clawed at the sky. The heirloom flag belonging to the Kingdom of el Vierum fluttered gallantly over it.

"If Antonio and Alice's engagement fails, the Vi Alverio family will definitely side with her daughter" Queen Clara continued with a sad eye, "They will not remain silent against the El Vierum Family."

Henrietta became a loyal listener of the queen's outpouring. He left work and focused on listening.

"I don't care if Alice becomes queen without Antonio. That meant, she wasn't quite right, either" Queen Clara now looked at the painting of the twin girls in her room, "I'm just worried that Antonio might ask the Witch Tower for help. Not only did the psychic's influence grow, Alice could also fall in danger if she lost to him later."

"That's just our excessive worry, Sire," Henrietta said confidently. That is his optimism-filled nature. He can always be a supporter of those around him. "Son and crown princess can definitely relate well."

...***...

"Greetings, my cousin, " Antonio read it clearly. He was alone in the room. So, there's nothing to worry about.

"How are you? Hope you're okay there. You're not ditching anymore, are you? That's for sure. You've become Crown Prince el Vierum."

Antonio stopped for a moment. The opening letter from his cousin was clearly insinuating to him. Surprisingly, it did not upset him.

"You're a grown prince. The candidate of a wise and faithful king. The entire kingdom was loyal to the king in charge. You can't afford to waste their loyalty, can you?"

The praise did not reach Antonio's heart. There is clearly no sincerity there. It was more like a warning. Antonio was made to ponder by her.

"My cousin, you are a talented knight. Your sword technique is very powerful according to what I've heard all along. You are the sword genius of your generation. You have great leadership."

Antonio frowned. A lot of people praise him like that. An aspiring swordsman who is talented and authoritative. However, in fact, he was still unable to defeat his senior at all. He did not deserve those compliments.

"I've been hearing the wind lately. The wind was either bringing cold or hot winds. Ah, no. It was just a silly wind sound."

Antonio doesn't understand what that means. He also continued.

"I remember that you would only be loyal to a single Alice, right? Just like the king who was loyal to your mother. However, the wind said that you were crazy about another girl."

"Crazy what? I just want to be friends" said Antonio. He clenched his left hand that was not holding the letter. After all, he had not glanced at the girl since being warned by his mother.

"Well, that's just bird news. My smart cousin definitely didn't do it. I believe you are the same person as King Claudius el Vierum II. You're just his child."

Antonio read the satirical letter lying down. The afternoon sunlight penetrated into his room through the open window vents.

"I just want to remind you. Don't make my sister cry again. I won't let you if that happens. Remember not to act. I don't want any enmity between us."

This is the essence of Derrick's convoluted letter. His cousin is making a threat. He can understand. Alice was a precious princess to many. However, why lately Antonio feels empty to remember.

"Please be good. Do not be easily influenced by the seduction of the devil. The future of this kingdom is in your hands. If you are good, then your whole kingdom is good. So much from me.

Your cousin from the Alverio vi family, Derrick vi Alverio."

Antonio sighed as soon as he finished reading his letter. He put it on the table to reread later. Now he's very tired. His eyes were involuntarily closed. His life evaporated into the subconscious. He fell asleep in the soothing warm sunshine.