The Last Princess of the Kingdom of Verdant
16.
The emperor seemed to have not been present in the dining room when they arrived. The empress was seen sitting while conversing with her daughter. Empress Larra looks very graceful with her white dress and wavy brown hair.
“Nona Annette de Voinn and Mr. Christopher Verlant have arrived.”
The commander announced their arrival. For a moment they stopped talking and watched Anne come to the dining table.
“Include me is Annette de Voinn, Thank you for the invitation Your Highness.”
“I am Christopher Verlant, Your Grace.”
They bowed in greeting to Empress Larra. The empress replied with a short nod and allowed them to sit down.
“Hallo Anne, please excuse my noisy children. It seems like having five children is indeed a little excessive.”
“Only noisy Hera actually.” Parlo doesn't want Anne to think of him as noisy as Hera. After finally being able to see Anne's face, Parlo couldn't stop looking at her.
“Are you okay, baby? Do you need help eating? I've heard many stories about you from the duchess,” The Empress asked softly to Anne.
“He can't eat alone bu?” Hera, who had been looking at Anne, was shocked to hear what her mother said.
“No need noble, I can eat by myself with enough lighting.”
“Hera, watch your words. Sorry Anne, Hera did not think before speaking, but she did not mean evil.”
“Iya I understand, your majesty. I have poor eyesight, so I'm sorry if I inconvenienced.”
“Not at all dear, don't hesitate with us. The emperor and I have been close friends with the duke for a long time. I hope they are okay. The Emperor has also sent troops to monitor Verdant's situation and look for your other family.”
“Emperor send troops?” Chris involuntarily let out his thoughts in surprise. It seems he had misjudged Emperor Pitrus.
“Oh you don't know? I also built a camp for the refugees. I just got back from there.” The crown prince, Arthur La Morrete who had been silent from earlier finally spoke.
Anne did not realize that the emperor was paying close attention to her kingdom. He should express his gratitude well later.
“HAH, really them it!” Emperor Pitrus walked into the room while complaining to his personal assistant.
They all stood up and bowed in greeting to the emperor.
“Your dumbbells are so formal? Oh look who's here.”
The emperor walked to his seat in the middle of the table and sat down, all of them sitting back except Anne.
“I invited them to dinner together,” said the empress explained.
“Ah, of course. How could I forget to invite them? Hahaha.”
“Thank you very much, for your generosity for helping the citizens of Verdant.” Anne bowed deeply to the emperor.
“Hmm? how can you know?” The emperor looked confused and looked at his family.
“HAH! The brother who told him!” Hera stood up and pointed at her brother, Arthur. Hoping Arthur will be scolded for leaking secrets.
“Pitrus, you must change the way you speak! Look what you did to Hera!” The empress was shocked to hear Hera exclaiming pointing at her brother.
“Hahahaha” Emperor Pitrus could not help but laugh.
“Dad won't punish sister?” Hera could not believe seeing her father laughing.
“You still haven't forgiven me because of yesterday? Wow, Hera really is like a father.” Arthur soon sees his childish brother.
“Hey, what's the matter when it looks like me?” Emperor Pitrus was looking serious at first glance.
“Ehm. Pitrus. We're. Moderate. There are. Guest.” Empress Larra was already unable to contain her embarrassment.
“How can Annette be more mature than you Hera?” Reinhardt was puzzled by the behavior of his older sister Anne.
The embarrassed Hera finally kept quiet while scolding her brother Reinhardt inwardly. The emperor then raised his hand, as a sign for the servants to start bringing in their dinner dishes.
Although the fragrance of all these dishes was very tasty, Anne did not have *****dining. Can you eat well now? While looking down sluggish Anne started eating slowly.
“Pitrus, we have to help Anne. Should we let him stay here first?” The empress whispered softly to the emperor next to her.
“Indeed it would be alarming if only let him stay alone, better let him decide.”
“Annette dear, you can stay here for a while, until your family comes. How?” The queen asked after they had finished eating.
“Ah, Sa-me …. Thank you for the noble offer, but I better stay at the Voinn residence. They need me there, and I'm more comfortable living there.” Anne was a little shocked because suddenly the empress invited her to speak.
“Alright Annette, this palace will always be open with your presence. Don't hesitate to come visit.”
“She Anne! Let's play together!” Hera looks cheerful to make new friends.
“Tonight you stay here, tomorrow you will return to the duke's residence,” the Emperor suggested. Anne nodded slowly, accepting the emperor's offer. It is not good to refuse the goodwill of the emperor.
“Anne, let's play to my room!” Hera immediately got up from her seat and walked over to Anne, who was sitting opposite her.
“Come!” Hera extended her hand to Anne.
Though initially hesitant, Anne finally accepted her helping hand. It's good if he can make friends in Terra. Hera immediately took him out of the room.
“Hera, be careful yes!” The empress reminded Hera before exiting the dining room.
“Please pay attention to them.” The empress ordered some servants to follow them.
“It's okay Brother Chris, they'll be fine. Let me take you to the guest room, I have something to ask you.” Reinhardt could see Chris who was worried about leaving Anne with Hera.
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“Anne, you can call me Hera, okay? Our age is also not too far.” Hera walked over excitedly while continuing to hold tightly onto Anne's hand.
Anne never walked this fast, but she did not want to look weak in front of others. Although he stumbled several times he still did not dare to say it to Hera, until finally he really fell.
“Anne! You okay?” Hera was shocked to see Anne fall.
“I'm fine ka, uh Hera. I just can't walk as fast as you. Sorry Hera.” Anne was afraid that Hera was upset with her slow self. Although Anne was a lively and cheerful child, Anne rarely hung out with strangers. He was afraid that others would find him strange and would not make friends with him.
“Sorry Anne I don't know. Alright I'll walk slower!” Hera could not wait to show all her toys but she tried to walk more slowly. Ah, it feels like he just wants to carry Anne!
“We're here!!” Hera excitedly showed her room and the various toys and dolls she had.
At first Anne was still awkward and did not talk much, but it turned out that Hera was very friendly. Anne also began to dare to be more open.
“Anne see this doll is very delicate isn't it?”
“Wah yes! I've never felt a doll this smooth! Is this from a bear's fur?”
“It's from snow wolf fur, therefore the color is white. Father caught him while hunting in the mountains of Yull.” Hera explained proudly.
“It's a shame I didn't get to bring my doll here.” Anne remembers a teddy bear from her father left behind on the train.
“Ah, you can have it! Dad gave me quite a lot.”
“Really?! Thank you very much Hera!” Anne happily hugged her new doll.
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