
On the road to the palace.
Aaron and his group walked on a special road that had been provided by the Arian royal side for the convenience of the nobles attending the large gathering.
Many luxury jewelry and clothing shops line the streets.
Most of the people who passed through this street were young nobles from other kingdoms who wanted to shop for souvenirs to go downstairs.
"Why did you buy that jewelry at such a high price earlier? Though the magic kingdom did not lack such jewelry. Did you find the secret behind it? " ask Arya to Aaron curiously.
"There's no particular reason, I just feel interested in that thing" Aaron replied faintly.
"Hmm, this is so weird! You usually do not care about jewelry. Why do you suddenly feel interested in that thing? Are you hiding something from us? " timoty said as he looked at Aaron with a suspicious smile on his face.
"Yes right, since yesterday you also look dreamy. What the hell's going on? Is something bothering you? " said Roro with worry.
"No, there's no. I'm doing fine. But your words made me remember something important" Aaron told Roro.
She looked at Arya who was smiling happily while looking at the items she got from the auction.
"What's wrong? Why are you staring at me like that? " arya said after feeling Aaron's gaze at her.
"Hey, it wasn't me who won the fishing contest before. Give me the egg, " said Aaron, extending his hand.
"Haah, Winning? The previous game ended in a draw. Stop fantasizing! " reject Arya firmly.
"There is no such thing as a tie in betting, although the number of fish we both catch is indeed the same. However, the last fish I caught was much bigger than yours.
So, technically I won the bet, quickly give me the egg" Aaron said.
"No, I don't want to! I've decided to raise this little one, I've even prepared a name for her" Arya said.
She hugged her egg tightly like a mother who did not want her child to be forcibly snatched.
"Don't make me look like the bad guy here, you're the one who first made the bet. A true man must admit his defeat with pride. So, stop acting better and hand over the egg" Aaron said.
"No! please, anything other than this one? Aaron, aren't we best friends, I can give you something else. " Said Arya while pleading.
"Unfortunately it cannot be Arya, the blood contract you previously made must not be violated. You have to give the egg away, " said Timoty, patting Arya on the shoulder.
"You've heard that, not that I don't want to grant your request. But, I am also bound by the agreement buddy.
So take your hand off my egg now" Aaron said, seizing Arya's egg.
"No, Gura.., my little baby. " cried Arya looking sad.
"Hoo! So, you named him Gura. Then, I will call you Lil'Gura from now on. Hahahahhah" said Aaron, laughing happily.
Meanwhile, Arya looked very pitiful.
"Hidoi yo! You're so mean Aaron! you could have separated the two of us, even though I already considered Gura as my own child. Hix... Hix... Hiks. " said Arya with a sad tone.
"okay! Okay fine! Stop acting lebay. Instead, I will give you the lizard egg I previously got inside that secret cave" Roro said as she looked at Arya with a disgusted look.
"Lizard eggs? Ahh, you mean that Axolotl egg?" Aryan.
"Yes, whatever the name. So, stop being disgusting now" Roro said in a sarcastic tone.
"Who do you call disgusting? Crazy woman. "Arya answered spontaneously.
"W, you crazy woman? Arya, it seems like I haven't given you a touch of affection in a long time, has it? Then feel this! " said Roro while beating up Arya.
"Ahhh, no. I was wrong to say before, you're the sweetest and prettiest girl in the world, honey. So, stop hitting me. Ukh. " said Arya while enduring the pain of Roro's punch.
'Sorry Arya, I was forced to do this to shift the topic of the previous conversation. Since you are the one who starts to talk about it, then you should also end it.
I hope you can forgive me, my sad friend.' Aaron said in his heart while appreciating the sacrifice his friend had made for him.
Meanwhile, in a narrow alley located not far from the location where Aaron and his friend are currently.
A group of people who covered their entire body in black robes were watching the movements of the small group.
From the curves of those people's bodies, they should all be women.
"Sir, how long will you watch her from this faraway? If you really want to talk to him, we just have to go to him directly" said one of the women in the mysterious group.
"No, I'm too embarrassed to go head-to-head with him. In addition, the clothes I am wearing right now are also not very good" said the princess, shaking her head.
"But if this continues, people will think we're suspicious and security personnel may come to arrest us.
Moreover, what you are doing right now is exactly what the Stalkers are doing. This is the illegal act of Princess Rhinel "the woman said earlier while warning the princess.
"I know it's Eisacle, you don't have to explain it to me. But, what's wrong if I just stare at his face from far away. After all, it doesn't hurt anyone either" Princess Rhinel argued.
Hearing the words of the Princess, Eisakel who was his personal bodyguard could only sigh inwardly and relented.
'Huft... It seems like Rhinel's daughter is no longer helped, love has ruined her mindset. It's all Prince Aaron's fault for polluting the princess's pure and kind mind said Eisakel inwardly cursing Aaron.
In fact, the princess' attitude began to change after her first meeting with Aaron two years ago.
It seemed, the princess started to fall in love from then on and made her a love slave.
The other bodyguards could also only sigh, after seeing the behavior of the princess they had been protecting for a long time changed drastically.
After a while passed, someone wearing the same black robe as the princess group used whispered something to the Eisacle.
"Sorry princess, it looks like the horse carriage awaited has come. We have to go now. "
"Is that so? Huft... Come on, let's go " said Princess Rhinel reluctantly.
"Is the princess sure she doesn't want to greet him before leaving? " ask Eisakel.
Princess Rhinel looked at Aaron who was far away for a while before replying.
"No need, I will meet him next year on my birthday." replied Princess Rhinel as she walked away.
Led by Eisakel, the princess walked towards the horse carriage that had been prepared beforehand.
'I can't wait for our next meeting. My Aaron's! ' Rhinel said inwardly with a smile.
Meanwhile, Aaron who was helping Arya walk after being beaten by Roro all-out felt his heart beating faster for no apparent reason.
'This strange feeling again, what is really going on with me? ' murmured Aaron looked confused.
He looked around to find the reason, but failed to find it.
"That crazy woman, she really didn't hold back when she hit me. Shit, it feels like my body hurts all" said Arya while cursing.
"Be quiet! Are you still not satisfied with being beaten by him? Or maybe, you are actually type M ? " ask Timoty in a mocking tone.
"Who do you call a scoundrel Masochist? I'm a gentleman. Uk... My back! Quickly help me walk my friend" Arya told Timoty.
"Huf... You are truly an honorable man who is very troublesome" Timoty said as he shook his head.
The small group continued on their way to the royal palace of Aria with Arya as an additional troublesome burden.