THE AUTHOR OF DESTINY

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"Well Givelda, it looks like you're starving" Hazzel said

"Ah..that is, if I may know where everyone is?" Ask Lucy while switching the conversation

"As I said earlier, in this castle there is no one but me. At first I had a personal servant named Ella, she was the only one who cared for me and cared for me, until the end of her life she had spent with me in this castle. I have looked at her like my own mother. Then, since his departure, I can only take care of myself, cook, and everything else I do myself" Hazzel explained

"Ah like that..." Lucy said not expecting

"Surprisingly, I think this is a common thing and out there" said the suspicious Hazzel

"Excuse my noble ignorance" Lucy replied

"That's it, than that let me cook dinner for us. Let's just say this is my welcome to you" Hazzel said

"I am not worthy of your majesty" Lucy replied

"There is no need to be afraid. Just so you want to accompany me even if it's only temporary, it's more than enough" Hazzel told him

.....

Lucy helps Hazel start cooking. After cooking, they eat it together.

"It's okay if you eat a table with me?" Ask Lucy

"Just relax, you don't have to be so respectful to me, no one usually cares" Hazzel replied

.....

That word made the atmosphere awkward. To dilute the atmosphere, Hazzel asked Lucy to take him to the terrace of the castle on the second floor. He wants to show Lucy the night view of Valdimora.

"Do you know the reason I'm not so sad despite being locked up in this castle? That's because every night I get to see this beautiful sight" Hazzel said

While enjoying the view, suddenly the white dots fall. It turned out that night it was snowing.

"It hasn't been snowing for a long time" said Hazzel

"You should rest immediately, otherwise you can get sick" said Lucy

"Before a moment" replied Hazzel

The first night Lucy disguised herself as a bodyguard is over. And it's been a week since Lucy was in Valdimora's kingdom.

"I've been here a week, but the information I've gotten is a little. If this could be my disguise in vain." Lucy said in frustration

"You?!" Said Lucy in surprise

"Do you need my help? Lucy Dallveon?" Said Hazzel who turned out to have known the real identity of Lucy

"How about you" said Lucy who was cut off

"How do I know your identity? Easy enough, your black hair and purple eyes are the hallmarks of the royal lineage of Dallveon. Other than you, no one else has these characteristics" replied Hazzel

"What?!" *My eyes! Ready it!! I forgot to take eye color changing drugs!* Inner Lucy

"You don't have to worry, I won't tell anyone. Besides, even if I told you no one would believe me." Hazzel

"For what?" Ask Lucy

"'For what?'" Hazzel's words reverse Lucy's question

"I can kill you easily, then why should I obey you?" Lucy said as she pulled out her sword

"It's true you could have killed me so easily. Even if you wanted to, you could have killed me since you first met me. But you can't do it" said Hazzel

"Why not?" Lucy asked as she pointed her sword at Hazzel

"That's because your purpose in coming here was to get information about the weakness of the Valdimora kingdom. And the only person who can help you get that information is me." Hazzel

"Why can you help me?" Ask Lucy

"First of all, put down your sword first" said Hazzel

"Cihh!" Lucy said, then pulled back her sword

"Tell me what your plan is" Lucy asked

"Esok night will be held a royal meeting that will be attended by all members of the kingdom accompanied by their respective personal guards. Which means I'll also come to the meeting. You can pretend to be my personal bodyguard, and that could be your chance to get the information you want." Hazzel explained

"How can I be sure you won't reveal my identity? Then what advantage do you get from forming?" Ask Lucy

"First, as I said earlier, even if I exposed your identity no one would believe me. Second, do you think after the treatment I got from them, do I still have to be loyal?" Hazzel told me the reason

*After all, this is all I can do to make up for my crimes with you. To you* said Hazzel in heart

"All right, I accept your offer. Besides, I don't feel at home here for long" said Lucy who agreed with Hazzel's offer