Glory Hunt's

Little Princess!(fragrand!Part 4's)

"What did you say?" I tried to suppress my anger, especially in front of the princess who now looks confused to see my reaction.

"Oh calm down, I just say, next time be careful because we never know if it offends the wrong person" he replied in a hurry while raising both hands, trying to prove himself has absolutely no ill intentions.

He took two steps back while maintaining his nervous smile, then bowed his body, saluting "Then, I'll go, have a good night!" He exclaimed, running further and further away and finally disappearing behind the crowd.

The princess walked to the side, curious black-haired man with those sunglasses disappeared to where, then turned to me, looking a little worried "Zent is okay?" Ask slowly, afraid that the question will hurt my heart.

At least, that's what I caught from those pair of blue eyes.

"I'm fine princess, thank you for worrying about me" I replied gently as I smiled a sweet smile.

"Zent just relax! Papa is a Duke! The king's confidant! So Zent's in trouble, papa can help!" The kepukas keep trying to calm me with a distinctive smile of his that is able to make the cold of the night into a warmth "Come! The show is about to start!" Exclaimed the princess then pulled my hand to immediately come with her approaching the stage.

Ever since I got here, only this time did I learn of Mr.'s title. Andersons. I've already guessed that he is someone who has a high position, but who would have thought that it turns out to be a Duke.

So, is this town his?

But then, who lives inside the palace?

What good is a Duke to be in the same territory as the King? Wasn't the Duke's title given to guard a royal territory?

Know it?

I won't think of any more heavy things for tonight.

The things that made my brain feel so heavy that my head was nodding to try to keep it steady.

As the suspicious man said earlier, let's enjoy tonight.

Moreover, seeing the princess look as happy as she is now, makes my heart feel more comfortable. To be honest, I am indeed someone who is very weak towards small children. Even small things like this can make me happy.

A happiness so precious, so crucial that I want to keep it in memory forever.

At the same time, just as the computer had a glitch, the scene around me changed several times, showing the same location.

But with the sky black-reddish and lifeless bodies strewn just like that on the streets that once looked neat and beautiful. Now it looked broken and dirty by the pool of blood and the scars of the battle, a great woman.

The magnificent buildings, now just a ruin, have huge pits with some parts still burned by the fire.

When I looked up, not far from where I was standing, a floating island was tilted and was already so close to the ground, only a few meters away before it fell to cover a quarter of the city.

The large ruins seemed to roll down causing a terrible sound like a landslide before creating a strong vibration accompanied by a thunderous sound once it hit the ground.

One of the black iron tubes on the other island, losing most of its body, caused an electrical spark that became the main reason the island was now tilted and slowly fell down, just wait for time before the same thing happens.

Just as I was about to take a step, someone called my name with worry.

As soon as I turned to the side, my eyes widened, jolted at the sight of a small hand grasping my hand without a body, blood dripping one after another, creating a new puddle.

Hurriedly I searched for the owner of the body, finding himself a few meters ahead.

He looked so dirty with a mixture of blood and earth. lying on the ground with his eyes closed, no longer exhaling.

"The zent!"

I gasped, gasping for air, not realizing I had held my breath for how long.

The princess panicked, calling my name repeatedly until it caught the attention of those around her who also began to worry about watching a man appear to be having a heart attack.

Sweat flowed, soaking the face with a mouth that felt so dry as if it had just swallowed sand.

Chest feels tight, painful and torturous.

Thanks to him, I was able to return to normal breathing, exhaling a long breath.

Then gave a gentle smile to the princess who began to tear up, holding back a cry "Master, I'm sorry, I don't know what happened, but I'm fine now" I said softly, kneeling before her and then wiping away the tears that began to flow down those adorable cheeks.

"A-what's hicks.. Is it because of the hyx, because I gave Zent too many snacks? Hyks hyx, papa once said - hix, ka - if you eat too much - hix, snack, teeth will hurt. Hiks hiks, t-but I saw Zent's aching chest, hiks, a-what's wrong papa?"

"No princess, Mr. Anderson was right. If the princess eats a lot of snacks and does not brush her teeth, then the daughter's teeth will hurt. I'm fine, princess, don't be afraid, okay?"

The little girl wiped away the tears, let out a long sigh then looked at me steadily "Zent is right! I am a brave man and a brave man cannot cry!" Exclaims.

The words just now, made me shake my head slowly, disagreeing "It's not like that princess"

"Eh right?" Ask back, looking confused with eyes that are still puffy.

"A brave person is someone who is willing to show their feelings and does not keep them in their heart. It's okay if the princess wants to cry, as long as the princess doesn't become someone too spoiled.

With the princess crying, Zent became aware of the princess's feelings and was able to understand the princess' wishes. The princess take it easy. Look" I lifted him up on his shoulders so he could feel calmer and see the stage better "How? Zent is strong, right? Does the princess now believe Zent is okay?"

The princess nodded quickly, smiling widely with her head turned to her right and left, looking at the world from a new perspective and making her so excited that she forgot about the incident just now.

"Zent Zent! I'm high! I can see everything!!" The thrill of happiness that also makes the people around us laugh to see it, also feel the happiness of the little girl on my shoulders.

Sometimes, I feel a little envious of a child.

How quickly they forget something so that life does not have a problem. I wish I could feel something like that again.

Life is quiet without worrying about the world which also makes me wish the princess did not become an adult. I know it's impossible because every living thing must grow.

But imagining himself learning how rotten the world is behind the colors he felt as a child, makes me not want to lose his cheerful figure full of happiness like the warmth of the sun.

We also spent the night watching the event held while enjoying a variety of food there which was given for free when the traders saw the presence of the princess beside me.

Those who initially looked exhausted, immediately smiled excitedly when the princess came over and gave her the best of the best food while asking the princess to come back to visit them, longing for his boisterous laughter that seemed to warm the atmosphere after so long he did not appear outside of the mansion and only put on a gloomy face.

Of course the princess agreed with sparkling eyes, looking at every free snack she could eat with all her heart.

But the words of the next princesses not only surprised me, but they also "I want my gift to be given to Zent. Zent won't be here long, so I want to give Zent a good memory!" He was proud of his plan.

However, I can hear the sadness hidden behind his carefree tone.

The merchants who were all over the age of 35 looked at me from top to bottom and then back up again, judging whether I deserved the princess's good treatment.

They looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

They came closer, pulled me away after asking permission from the princess who nodded quickly while enjoying her snack "Hey young boy, we have not seen young lady smile like that for a long time. We're sure you're the cause, but.. "

They drew closer, each with a threatening voice "Until you make him sad, we will intervene before Mr. Anderson acted and you should thank me for that, you understand?"

I knew that someday something like this would happen.

Who would have thought it happened so quickly and involved an elderly man.

But, looking at the princess who was like a flower in the middle of the meadow, anyone would have an urge to protect her so I understood why they were so protective as to treat the princess themselves.

"I promise you on my soul I will guard it according to the duty that the princess gave as her personal knight" My answer was full of commitment without taking my eyes off the old man who looked like a leader because he was the only one in control of the direction of the conversation since then.

He also held his gaze as if trying to read me through the eyes, then nodded in agreement.

Either because they have found the answer or because they are just testing me "Alright, we hold your word. Please, take care of the young lady, don't let her get hurt, not after the mother's departure"