Behind The Castle's
**BY FRANCIA**
"Coret the names so as not to follow the discussion in any meeting as long as His Highness has not returned"
Carl furrowed his brows as he glanced at Lucas who had just entered carrying a tea tray. The trays were definitely new between Diana to where they are now. Their secret place.
"But Your Highness, this will offend them"
"That's my max"
Lucas confusedly began pouring tea into the Victorian cup that was already on his tattoo
"You'll look like you're beating a war drum on them, Your Highness. Especially in these names..." Carl slightly shifted the paper with six names that Victoria wrote. "They're dangerous"
Victoria seemed to not want to argue with Carl's worries and just lifted her cup gracefully. Carl took a deep breath and looked back at the two papers in his hand.
One paper contains the names of people involved in the Albany purge in addition to the 'dog' of the King. And one more paper contains six surnames that had a role in triggering the burning sound to reject Victoria. Adam's name was there, and he started protesting yesterday by not responding and not coming to the meeting Victoria made. They were also the brains of the Victoria abuse incident. Either Victoria already knew or not about the latter but, all this made Carl worried and anxious, especially at this time Fredrick was not there and King George was getting harder and harder to get out of his room. Carl's instinct is that Victoria could be in danger, either now or later
"Sorry Your Highness, but, can you think about it again"
Lucas made a sound that Carl immediately looked at him, in their gazes, they immediately shared their anxiety. Not only did Carl's instincts go off right away but Lucas did too.
"My decision remains the same. You just need to protect me"
Carl groaned with Lucas who instantly furrowed his brows deeply. What game does Victoria really want to play? The question instantly filled the heads of the two knights.
"So morning the letter from Albany had arrived" On the table, Victoria shifted the envelope still sealed in Albany's stamp towards the two men in front of her. "Let's leave it to His Majesty and this too" Victoria swiped an envelope again with a stamp that had been torn and it was Stamp... A larina?
"Your Highness this...."
Carl's eyes immediately rounded, Lucas who also saw the envelope was no less surprised to look at Victoria with his mouth slightly open
Calmly and grabbing her biscuits Victoria nodded to convince Lucas that Carl
"really. Please leave it to His Majesty and wait for the answer"
Lucas immediately nodded and put the letter into his vest.
"You guys look so surprised. Why?"
With a huff Carl nodded slowly
"It's okay Your Highness"
In disbelief, Victoria looked at the two men in front of her full of probing
"I heard something happened in Larina. Do you know what it is?"
Although Victoria's tone of voice sounded relaxed but, the content of the question on the tone of voice was very disturbing Carl and Lucas, they were getting more riled up. And, Victoria took care of it all.
"We don't know Your Highness, really. The story about Larina and her contents is that only the important heads in the palace know"
'All right, that means I have to find out for myself'
While sipping the contents of the ring, Victoria muttered in her bath. He did not expect to get an answer from them, rather. He knew that only the people on the throne had the answer to that question.
There are several empty seats, a sign if the available seats are not used. Of course, because the invitation given by Victoria for the meeting this time did not reach all the people who used to attend. Although at the beginning of a new meeting, questions arose but Victoria did not care and did not intend to explain why the chairs could be empty.
The meeting continues with the defense agenda. Honestly, Victoria had tried to learn about defense but it seemed like she could not understand it very well, like now, when Marquess Mincheas and the other gentlemen were discussing it. Victoria just listened quietly without being able to open her voice and give input let alone to make a decision. Victoria took a deep breath
Marquess Mincheas who had realized Victoria's inertness was especially because of the sound of Victoria's breath that sounded beside her, stopped her speech and looked at Victoria
"Do you have any other opinions Your Highness?"
With a meyesal face Victoria stared at all the faces in the room.
"I'm sorry, I honestly don't really understand this. Not that I don't listen to the plans, inputs and arguments of the gentlemen but I just can't really understand the defense, the division of supervision, the protocol of safety and defense and the description of what should and will be in the role of soldiers and knights. Again forgive me"
Marquess Mincheas looked at Victoria with a nod of understanding, many heads were also seen to understand the lack of Victoria. The real Earl Xenas who did not seem surprised also nodded in understanding. For this kind of business it must have direct experience and must see directly, while Victoria who usually argue by relying on insight and intelligence will not be able to describe all their words.
"It's okay Your Highness, we can understand. But as time goes by, I'm sure you'll be able to understand all about the power of the kingdom"
With a friendly face and a calm tone of voice, Duke Argentt tried to explain the thoughts of most of the men there. Because, Victoria who previously always led meetings like a lioness beta leader, currently her movements look like an ordinary lioness pride member in a herd of lions who are experienced in hunting.
"Thank you for understanding. I hope you are willing to guide me who still has many of these shortcomings"
Victoria lowered her head
Hearing and seeing Victoria humble herself, herself who had a title and status higher than them, moreover, her future title would be a beta to the entire kingdom that would be undeniable, making them all instantly self-conscious and bowing their heads respectfully
"It's our duty Your highness princess Victoria"
After the full apology of Victoria's drama, the meeting resumed with Victoria who put her ears and head in seriousness. Absorbs, studies and remembers well into his head. Until the meeting was finally over, leaving four people there. Victoria, Marquess Mincheas, Earl Xenas and Carl.
"This result will be discussed again with Mr. Edward, Your Highness. Usually if His Highness Prince Fredrick is not there or still not too sure to give a decision stamp then, Mr. Edward will be the one we will invite to choose to take the final decision"
Ahh so so so... Victoria just understood everything now. It was only fitting that Edward could be such an important person in the palace, his duty was not just to be a 'dog' the highest in the palace but also has many important roles in taking care of the affairs of all matters related to royal power.
After Marquess Mincheas came out of the meeting room. In front of the table are Earl Xenas and Victoria. With her distinctive flat face, Victoria received the papers that Earl Xenas gave her.
"Earl Xenas"
Earl Xenas raised his gaze from the paper on the table and looked at Victoria without answering. Seeing that there was no hospitality from Earl Xenas yet, Victoria was increasingly convinced to speak her mind first, before they began work as a Crown Prince's wife and an important adviser to the King
"Before we start all this, I'd like to say if. I know if you don't like me, but I hope, we can work well together because I will seriously receive guidance from you, Earl"
"James" Earl Xenas directly chimed in on Victoria's words that raised both of Victoria's eyebrows. Earl Xenas continued his words. "Use my name, Your Highness. And of course I will do my best. I will not be childish for this is all for the sake of Francia, our Work"
Although the tone of Earl Xenas' voice heard in Victoria's words was very unfriendly but, the contents of Earl Xenas' words immediately made Victoria nod in agreement
"Deal, James"
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