Morning Dew's

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That morning, at the palace of King Bardana busyness has been felt since yesterday afternoon. Chefs in the kitchen make a lot of appetizing food. While the Soldiers were busy guarding every corner of the palace.The Nobles, the friends of Prince Riana walked around to greet the officials and Royal Guests who had just arrived.

The palace hall was already full of people. The dances of the girls are beautifully performed, to fill the time of the invitations waiting for the event to begin.

The clink of plates and glasses clashing, the sound of people chatting and the accompaniment of music played. Unite in the palace hall. It creates its own rhythm that is unique to those who hear.

Yuki sat beside Prince Riana with a tense face. Prince Riana looked indifferent. 

They sat at a special table located on the pulpit. On the left side of King Bardana's singana lies one level above it. They sat on the floor with pillows for the base. On the table, there are a variety of appetizing foods. Fruit, cake and some other treats. Even so Yuki did not touch them at all. He was not lustful because he was too tense.

Yuki is not out of thought with Prince Riana's decision to take him to attend the coronation of the future queen. Meanwhile, he was also uncomfortable with the gazes of the people he was pointing at, either secretly or openly. Several times He saw the invited guests whispering to each other while staring at Yuki with a strange look. Yuki became uncomfortable for him.

"Prince...Prince" whispered Yuki while pulling up the sleeves of the clothes to attract attention. In contrast to Yuki, Prince Riana looked calm. He enjoyed the banquet held by the kingdom of Garduete. Prince Riana who was eating the handle turned her head towards Yuki.

"Are you sure I'm still sitting here ?" Tanya Yuki leaned her body towards Prince Riana. The voice was so noisy, Yuki could barely even hear his own words. "I can sit in a corner or wherever you want" 

"What's up ?" Prince Riana asked Yuki. His eyes explored every corner of the room. Watch out like an eagle stalking its prey. 

"In a moment your queen-to-be will come. What would he say if he saw me sitting here with you ?" Said Yuki in disbelief with Prince Riana's indifference. Though Yuki had heard a lot of stories about how Prince Riana cared for his future queen. But his current attitude was far inversely proportional to the wind news Yuki heard.

Prince Riana did not care if his future queen came and saw him sitting together with another woman.

"You just sit quietly and keep being nice like you are now or you want to stay up all night with me to do what I love to do ?" Prince Riana said as she finally looked at Yuki. There was a flash of seriousness emanated in his eyes. 

Yuki was stunned to hear the threat of Prince Riana. He immediately lowered his head and shifted his seat slightly away from Prince Riana. Yuki was silent, not wanting to argue anymore. He knows the character of Prince Riana. Arguing now would give a bad result to Yuki. Prince Riana will do the thing that Yuki fears the most.

A chief guard came entering the hall and facing in front of King Bardana. The head guard did not say anything and merely nodded his head to answer the question implied in the eyes of King Bardana.

The head guard again lowered his head to pay his respects to King Bardana before finally running over to the crowd. 

Prince Riana's face became tense. She immediately wrapped her hands around Yuki's waist and pulled Yuki closer to her.

As Yuki tried to dodge, Prince Riana immediately looked at Yuki sharply. Makes Yuki petrified in his place. 

There was a gong sound at a loud bang, attracting the attention of everyone in the hall. 

Then followed by a loud shout from outside the Hall, behind the tightly closed door. 

Yuki flinched when she heard him. His heart pounded unruffled until Yuki was worried that he could not control it. 

The door opened slowly from the outside, Yuki's eyes continued to stare towards the door. His heart is still beating fast. Yuki gulped to ease the tension he felt.

At last, time seemed to stop. The figure of Prince Sera appeared from behind the door. Golden blonde hair, tall and slim body. He walked calmly into the hall.

Several ministers whispered to each other with angry faces. Yuki is aware of the tension caused by the arrival of Prince Sera. Obviously, Prince Sera is not the person who is expected to be in a happy moment like now.

Prince Riana clasped Yuki's waist tightly and pulled Yuki closer. His face was flat but his eyes were sharp following Prince Sera.

As Yuki turned to look at Prince Sera, their eyes accidentally met. Prince Sera nodded her head softly while smiling softly at Yuki. It was as if saying how happy Prince Sera was to be able to meet again with Yuki.

Prince Riana again pulled Yuki closer, as if their distance had not been close enough. Distract Yuki. "Submit your gaze" Prince Riana ordered coldly in Yuki's ears.

Yuki instantly turned her face away, staring at the table in front of her. From the corner of Yuki's eyes saw the Queen Mother watching her movements. He seemed to dislike seeing the eye meeting between Yuki and Prince Sera happening. Especially the reaction from Prince Sera to Yuki. Everything looks tense. 

Prince Sera has arrived in front of the pulpit. Facing King Bardana who has been waiting at the Singasana. He bowed his head in salute.

"Greetings to King Bardana, King of Garduete country" greeting Prince Sera politely followed his entourage who stood behind Prince Sera.

King Bardana raised his hand, receiving a greeting from Prince Sera.

"Welcome back to the land of Garduete, Prince Sera of Argueda. I'm quite surprised to see that you like this country so much" King Bardana subtly quipped.

"I heard this banquet was held to confirm and introduce the future queen who was appointed by the god to Prince Riana. As a thank you for the invitation given, as well as my congratulations to the State of Garduete. Please accept a small gift from us representing the country of Argueda" said Prince Sera politely. Prince Sera smiled politely, ignoring King Bardana's insinuations. He looked calm without any offense on his face. His smile still adorned the lips of Prince Sera, melted the hearts of the women who saw him.

A royal servant of Argueda stood up. He carried a tray covered in red cloth with gold thread embroidery. With an ungodly attitude walked over to Prince Sera who had been waiting. Followed by Reverend Naru nearby. 

Reverend Naru pulled the cloth covering the tray. Showing a statue of a woman made of gold, dazzling sparkle. Thirty centimeters tall with a width of ten centimeters. It amazes anyone who looks at it.

The carving is smooth, showing the curves of a woman's body perfectly. It was made by a high-class artist from the kingdom of Argueda. 

Awe-inspiring decaks sounded throughout the hall. The servant Argueda advanced carefully. Handing over a tray containing a statue of a woman to a Minister Garduete who was in charge of receiving her prize. After that the Minister gave to Garduete's servants to be saved.