Changing destiny ' White Rose '
CHAPTER 42
Spring continued to pass, I kept to my usual learning routine with Mr. Louise and was accompanied by Albert . The atmosphere of the palace remains the same on the surface, which is different only now more often seen messenger soldiers from the border who passed reporting every 3-7 days .
I spent my time studying and walking in the palace garden with Albert, drinking tea, riding and reading books with the flowers by the lake .
Sometimes I see palace guards passing by to patrol more and more than ever, no matter it was broad daylight or midnight . They do it regularly, I also realize the guard in the palace was getting tight . Maybe the situation at the border is getting gripping .. and Albert seems to understand too, but we never talk about each other . We understand each other in silence ..
Military study with King Damien was very difficult to do, almost every time the father will be in his study taking care of any reports that are increasingly piling up from the border on his desk .
So I was accompanied only by Felix who taught me more smoothly, I also responded with samtai and occasionally enjoyed his handsome face .
The training ground was always full of soldiers training every day, sometimes when I practiced archery with Captain Molly, an arrow that misses the target board will lead to another soldier practicing around him . Fortunately they are highly trained, so they can easily dodge my fucking arrows . But at that time I will feel so embarrassed that I want to run away .
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When the end of the month came and I met Curtis, I left early in the morning . Now the servants do not ask as much as before, they just obey all my words without saying much more .
Curtis and I spent some time riding around the villages around the capital, sometimes we stopped to enjoy the local and typical food in each of those villages, sometimes we will also follow the harvest celebration or certain festivals that happen to be taking place in the surrounding cities .
Curtis accompanied me to do all the things I wanted to do, he didn't limit me to doing anything . I also became myself without the need for me to cover up or pretend to be perfect, and my good-looking brother would comply with all my requests without exception ....
The situation in the village or other cities was neither tense nor confused, as only nobles and influential people knew of the gripping situation on the border of the Kingdom of Versailles and Theodore . The commoners keep having fun and excited through the beautiful summer and spring .
But still, the guards and soldiers in every town or small village were always there for routine patrols . They are more numerous than usual so sometimes arouse suspicion from the locals, and when they ask it will be answered .
" The harvest season is very good this year, His Majesty the King is worried if it raises the mountain bandits who are eyeing . So that His Majesty the King ordered to tighten the patrol roving in every tempan "reply to every soldier or guard who is questioned
And with that the common people will return to calm and trust just like that, even they will sincerely thank His Majesty the King . It seemed like every one of the soldiers and their guards were coordinated with such an answer, so I always heard the same answer .
We were sitting by the window in a simple local restaurant enjoying my favorite pork bolster dish, I spontaneously stopped chewing the meat in my mouth when I heard the chatter from the soldiers as well as some commoners on the streets near the diner .
Curtis who saw me so excitedly before suddenly stopped chewing with an expression that seemed disturbed by something, he asked worriedly .
" What's up ?? is the bone hard ?? " ask Curtis worried
I smiled and shook my head while answering "there is nothing "
" Hmm" Curtis murmured briefly in response
He also returned to enjoy his own dishes, I who saw Curtis so unreacted to the chat was curious to make him . I looked at Curtis who was looking down focused on the piece of meat on his plate, as if unperturbed by my probing gaze .
" His handsome brother, aren't you curious at all ?? " many without cue
Curtis complained, looking at me flat . He raised his eyebrows as if asking 'what ?? '
I who saw him so cold and indifferent sighed harshly, then went back to explaining .
" About those soldiers ?? " i said as I leaned my chin towards the soldier outside who was still engrossed in conversation
Curtis glanced slightly outwards, then looked back down at the plate at the table . I saw him reluctant to ask, so I leaned towards Curtis and whispered fishing .
" His handsome brother, are you really not curious about the border war ?? " mur whispered slowly
Rebellious as I thought, Curtis looked up suddenly and stared at me with tightly furrowed brows as if giving a warning to my words just now .
I was stared at fiercely by Curtis just raising my shoulders no matter .
" It is not necessary that all the nobles knew that a war was really going to take place between the Kingdom of Versailles and the Kingdom of Theodore "I said casually
Curtis still couldn't accept the casual statement I made, so I went into more detail .
" No need to doubt so, besides my family status I certainly know the news . So I don't speak carelessly "obviously me anymore
This time Curtis loosened his expression and believed my words, but he remained silent .
" His handsome brother, aren't you worried about a war ?? " tanyaku prank
Curtis furrowed his brow confused at me and replied "Why ?? after all, the Benedicte Kingdom will not participate in the war, nor will it be "flat
I was surprised and spontaneously replied, "Eh ..?? you know .. ?? "
Curtis looked at me strangely again, then said coldly "what doesn't know ?? at a glance you will know if the soldiers are just on guard, not getting ready for war . And also, don't you already know ?? no more jokes .. "
I who was caught off guard could only laugh awkwardly in response, "hehehe "
" I forgot if my handsome brother is very good at martial arts, you ever said you want to be a Warrior Captain, right ?? " many
" Uhm" muttered Curtis in agreement
" Don't hurry, accompany me a little longer" I said briefly
" Uh ..?? " Curtis looked up surprised at what I said, I just smiled at him ...
Well ... This is the situation outside the palace of the peaceful and tranquil Benedicte Kingdom ...
Maybe temporarily ... because ....
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" MILITARY EMERGENCY REPORT .... !!!! "
Loud screams echoed on the main road leading to the main palace, a messenger soldier from the Northern Border shouted to deliver an emergency report .
Seen from his appearance which was filled with dust from top to bottom, he must have ridden horses fast along the road without rest . It proved that the report was very, very urgent and important .
The messenger soldier was immediately directed to the workspace belonging to His Majesty King Damien .
The sound of forks and knives placed simultaneously back on the side of the plate, dinner routine together that was initially delicious and warm was now bland .
The three people who were sitting in front of the large dining table were both speechless, they both understood how serious the report that the messenger soldier from the Northern Border was going to be .
The war has broken out ...
Although it has been predicted to happen sooner or later, but when the facts are really in sight, it is still difficult to accept it .
King Damien sighed and rose to his feet, smiling slightly at Queen Carissa who now seemed very worried and Princess Clea who was daydreaming with her own thoughts .
" It looks like I have to go first, you guys just continue eating it" said King Damien with a smile
I awoke from my daydream when I heard the words of King Damien, Queen Carissa who was very anxious could not help but reach the hand of King Damien to ask for an explanation .
" Your Majesty, is ... "
Queen Carissa's words were cut off in the middle, she was anxious and confused so that she could not speak correctly . King Damien who saw the expression of his companion understood what he wanted to say, King Damien smiled and gently squeezed the fragile hand in his grasp and said slowly .
" Don't worry, nothing happened . There I am here "he said soothingly
The tone of King Damien's voice is not loud and not slow, but contains the momentum of confidence and the authority of a leader . So that anyone who hears it will be convinced by his words earlier, as well as Queen Carissa .
She smiled beautifully again and nodded gently and elegantly, "Yes" she said slowly
I remained silent and sat in my seat while looking at the live drama of the picisan that was in front of me when suddenly King Damien turned towards me meaningfully, I also smiled ostensibly in return .
His Majesty King Damien without speaking again, he passed away with Felic to the study room .
Queen Carissa sat back uninspired, I smiled and grabbed her calming hand .
" Don't worry mom, I've prepared everything carefully" I said
Queen Carissa was a little surprised by what I said, she did not expect that I knew it and my response was much calmer than her . Queen Carissa sighed and said
" Hhhhaaa.
" You don't eat anymore ?? " he asked again trying to find a diversion
I shook my head slowly, and opened my mouth "no, if mother is still hungry "
Queen Carissa shook her head a little and said "Mother is full, if you're done then rest again so as not to be late in the learning of Mr. Louise tomorrow "
I pouted and grumbled in protest, "I don't .. "my whine.
Then I got up and walked over to Queen Carissa and lightly kissed her cheek, saying goodbye .
" I'll get back to rest, good night" I said
" Good night" Queen Carissa replied with a loving smile
I walked down the path to return to my palace with Deenna, I paused for a moment to enjoy the slightly cold autumn air . I closed my eyes for a moment, time passed very quickly...
" Daughter, let's go back soon . The air starts to cool, later you can get the flu" Deenna reminded
" good "my mouth while walking
' It seems like everyone will be busy and crowded tomorrow' my inner
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Once in the morning I woke up to the commotion of the servants in my palace, I got out of bed yawning, I rubbed my eyes trying to gather the remnants of consciousness that were still incomplete .
I walked up to my bedroom door and opened it, 'ckek' the door rang loudly making my personal servants as well as the other little servants outside the room aghast in shock .
" a ... Princess ... "excite them at the same time
I nodded slightly, still with my pillow face . Obviously I haven't gotten enough sleep, and it's too early for me to wake up . The chatty Alice asked innocently to me who still looked sleepy .
" Daughter, it's still too early, why is the Princess already awake ?? " ask Alice
I yawned while closing my mouth slightly as Alice asked, I glanced flatly at her then replied nonchalantly .
" You guys are so crowded in the morning blind, do you think I can still sleep well ?? " let me go back
Alice, Chacha and Blance and the other little servants looked down guilty, they felt guilty for disturbing my sleep and were also afraid that I would punish them . I sighed a little and said again .
" That's it, just make me some tea . And the others, quickly return to your respective work "I appeal to them
" Good Princess !! " answer them simultaneously
I turned around and went back into my bedroom lazily, the servants outside immediately dispersed themselves . I walked towards the large window in my lounge, Chacha came from behind and opened the front window of the tea table overlooking my flower garden which was beginning to fall due to the season
I inhaled a breath of cold air into my lungs, and leaned back leisurely while closing my eyes . Alice came over with my favorite flower tea, I opened my eyes and enjoyed the warm tea in the white porcelain cup .
I lowered my gaze trying not to know about the attitude of my servants who were currently standing uneasy, but Alice and Chacha who kept moving around nudging each other made me pry . So I turned my head to look at them .
" What's up ?? " ask me directly
" Ti . no, there is nothing Princess "chacha replied stammeringly
I raised my brow uncertain, then turned to look at Alice who was now nervously staring at everything around .
" Hah .. if there is anything you want to know, then just ask . If it's not an important secret, maybe I can give the answer "I said casually while enjoying tea in a cup
Alice and Chacha looked at each other hesitantly about to ask or not, and when Alice was about to open her mouth to ask, a voice sounded from behind interrupted her
" Daughter, will there really be a war ?? "
