The Charm of the Pirate

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Royal Palace, Roseland. April 1500.

Morning at the Royal Palace of Roseland.

Richi kept circling in front of the mirror in her Grandma's study.

Queen Ranee just shook her head looking at her granddaughter's behavior.

"Ekhm..."

"How do I look, Grandma?"

"You always look amazing Richard." Queen Ranee walked over, then patted Richi's wide back.

"Of course." Richi smiled revealing his neat rows of teeth.

"What's wrong with your eyes?" Queen Ranee only realized it after they faced each other. There are large dark circles in Richi's eyes.

"Well.."

"I couldn't sleep last night." Richi scratched his head which was not itchy.

HAHA

Queen Ranee laughed out loud at her grandson's words.

"What are you worried about?"

"I'm scared."

"Fear Mr. Jasper will reject me." Richi looks nervous, sweat accumulating on his forehead.

"What?"

HAHAHAHA

Queen Ranee laughed out loud.

"Who would dare to reject you?"

"You are the most beautiful man in the world!"

"My grandchildren!"

"The grandson I'm so proud of!"

"Nobody can match your greatness." Queen Ranee smiled with great pride.

Richi's back was patted hard once again, Richi just grimaced with the pain.

"Hurry, go."

"Before He went into his garden."

"You're not gonna drive me?"

"Related?"

"Geez!"

"Reflect!"

"Look how big you are!" Queen Ranee walked back to her seat.

"Neek..."

Queen Ranee looked at her Grandson with anxiety.

"Milk.." Richi looked at her Grandma with hope.

"Go Richard!"

"All right, all right." Richi looked back at the mirror, then let out a long sigh before leaving her Grandma.

"Good God, that kid." Queen Ranee shook her head.

Today, Richi is dressed very nicely. He was wearing a white shirt complete with a navy-colored silver-striped suit and shiny black shoes. Richi raised his hair up, yesterday afternoon he took the time to trim his hair even if only a little.

This time He chose Theo as his travel companion to Marquess Jasper's Mansion.

"Be nice Theo."

"Today we will meet my future father-in-law." Richi stroked Theo's fine and long hair.

"Do I look handsome?" Richi looked at Theo seriously.

"...." - ".Theo just stared at him as he continued to eat the grass.

"Alright, alright..."

Richi gives up waiting for Theo's answer, he starts riding his horse, then skates quickly leaving the Istal kingdom.

* * *

Marquess Jasper had finished breakfast, She was already preparing with her gardening clothes.

Spring has arrived, this is the moment she has been waiting for.

"All my wine will bloom again this season."

"Blooming pretty like Sofia."

Marquess Jasper stared out the window with a beaming face.

"Roon!"

"I, Sir.."

Ron quickly approached his master.

"Come with me to the garden!"

"Good, Sir."

"Then, then..."

"I'm sorry."

Ron left Marquess Jasper to prepare a horse carriage that they would use later.

After finishing with his coffee, he left the dining table, then took his equipment to the back shed.

"Sir.."

"Sir.."

Ron ran quickly, then stood behind Jasper with a surprised look on his face.

"What's wrong?"

"That's it, sir."

Jasper raised both eyebrows.

"Your Majesty is on the front porch."

"Your Majesty?"

"Mr Duke.."

Jasper frowned.

"Duke Richard?"

Ron just nodded his head.

Jasper quickly threw his gardening clothes, then picked up the hanging suit and walked quickly to the front porch.

From a distance Richi can recognize his future father-in-law who is walking towards him quickly.

Deg

Deg

Deg

Richi's heart was pounding incoherently. He, never been so tight before.

Jasper returned the greetings of his son's future husband with a smile.

"Your Majesty, please sit down."

"Thank you, sir."

"Call me Richi."

"Well.."

"I don't deserve it, sir."

"No, Sir."

"I'd be very happy if you called me Richi."

"All right.."

"Rich.."

Richi was very relieved and delighted that Marquess Jasper was able to make him comfortable by directly calling out her name.

"What made you come to this shabby house of My Majesty."

"Ah, I mean, Richi."

Richi started to feel tense again. He squeezed both his hands that were already soaked with sweat.

"Richi..?"

"Well.."

"I'm sorry.."

"Can you repeat the question?" Richi was embarrassed to get all of his words out just now. That's a sign he doesn't pay attention to his interlocutor.

"It's okay.."

"I just want to know what your arrival means.." Jasper tried to melt the tense atmosphere there by smiling as gently as possible.

"Well.."

"I'm.."

"I'm here because.."

"Because?"

"Because I'd like to propose to Your Child." Richi said with a single breath.

Marquess Jasper widened her eyes. He could not believe that Master Duke had come alone and conveyed his wishes directly.

".."

Richie tried to calm himself down. He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly.

"Rich.."

"I, Sir.."

"Get Sofia." Those were the only words that came out of Marquess Jasper's mouth.

Richi quickly walked over to Jasper's seat and hugged him tightly.

"I'll do it, Sir!"

Jasper patted Richi's back hard.

"Yes!"

"Try hard."

"Sure!"

Richi sat back down and began to convey his Grandmother's message to Jasper calmly.

"Well.."

"I understand."

"Alright, I'll prepare all the things and directly send them to Pace."

"Good, Sir."

"Thank you for taking the time for me."

"No problem."

"My Time is not limited to you." Once again Marquess Jasper patted Richi on the back.

* * *

The sun is tilting west. It didn't feel like Richi spent a long time talking to Marquess Jasper. Even Jasper invited him to lunch together at the Mansion. They talk about many things, from trivial things to important things about the work that Richi and Jasper are doing.

"It's been a long time that I haven't had a friend to talk to all this time." Marquess Jasper looked at Richi with satisfaction.

"I'm also glad to be able to accompany you, Sir."

"Talking to You makes me feel comfortable."

"Thank God if you feel that way."

"Don't hesitate, come anytime Richi."

"I'll do it, sir."

"Other times I'll take Sofia."

HAHA

Marquess Jasper laughed loudly at Richi's words.

"Of course, of course!"

"You have to bring that bad boy here."

Richi just smiled seeing Jasper laughing happily.

After being satisfied talking, Richi said goodbye to go home.

"I'll be back, sir."

"Go back soon."

"I understand.." Richi leaned over, then walked towards Theo who was eating Ron's grass.

"Come on, man." Richi's whisper in Theo's ear.

Richi climbed onto Theo's back, then patted him. Theo walked slowly, not long after which He dashed quickly leaving the Mansion.

* * *

"Gosh Theo.."

"It looks like I spent 1/4 of my life there."

"You don't know how tense I am."

"Thank God I can drive you home!"

Richi stroked Theo's hair fluttering in the wind.

They had reached Istal, Richi got down and walked Theo in.

"Rest a friend."

"We'll see you later." Richi gives Theo's harness to the guard of Istal.

After finishing with his horse, Richi walks into his room. He massaged his back which was painful because all day people around him always patted him hard.

"An important task has been completed."

"Died waiting for the last assignment." He threw his body onto the warm and comfortable bed. Richi closed both eyes and then fell asleep quickly.