The Last Princess of the Kingdom of Verdant

23.

“It looks like you are very close to your bodyguards, either Hans or Kent.” Rein had been paying attention since their first meeting. He was puzzled to see Anne's bodyguards so relaxed in front of the lady they were serving.

“They are very special people to me. They were very loyal and even willing to sacrifice their lives to protect me. I've met many insincere servants serve me, so I easily distinguish them.”

Anne's servants and bodyguards have changed frequently. They did not know that although Anne's vision was poor, she had very sharp hearing. Often Anne caught them secretly talking about her.

Rein did not expect that Anne could be so assertive about her subordinates. He always saw Anne as a fragile child and could break at any time, but he seemed to be wrong.

“I've regarded them like my own family, because they are always there wherever I go. And they happen to be very talented in swordsmanship! Hahaha.”

Good thing Hans walked a little away from them, if Hans heard this he would be very happy. Anne was very proud to have bodyguards like them, who were always diligent in practicing in her spare time. Anne knew they were very serious about her safety.

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“This park is very beautiful and well maintained.”Rein and Anne walked leisurely while enjoying the view in the garden. While Hera had run around playing with her servants and bodyguards. Anne slightly regretted not braiding her hair, which was now a mess from being blown away.

“Mother loves flowers very much, she always pays attention to all the gardens in every Vininn Castle. Although this castle is smaller than others, Yunne Castle has the largest garden.” Anne explained with pride. Although he could not see clearly, he could see the gradation of light blue to white in the park.

Anne believes the garden here is even more beautiful than the gardens in the palace, because her own mother who arranged and thought about it carefully. He still remembers Collin saying that the duchess ordered him to take care of the park carefully.

“Even the selection of planted flowers has been very well thought out, and created a beautiful harmony.” Rein was so amazed to look at the flower bed before him.

“Collin says that when it is summer, this park will give a very different feel. Mother has arranged and combined flowers that bloom in different seasons, so that it will create a different scene in each season.”

“Duchess Voinn is an amazing woman. I can see that everyone loves and admires the duchess.”

Anne's eyes became teary in remembrance of her mother. How he longed for his mother's warm touch and melodious singing. Anne lowered her head, hoping that Rein would not see her grieving anymore.

Rein knelt down and hugged Anne, knowing that Anne was not a weak child, and that she would help Anne get through this as much as she could.

‘What's the miss?” Hans immediately came to see Rein hugging Anne.

“I'm fine brother! A-I just ...” Anne was determined not to be sad anymore, she knew her mother also would not want to see her continue to grieve.

“While the duchess is no longer with us, I am sure she has no regrets left behind. He did his best and was happy all his life. Let your mother go peacefully Anne.”

“ANNE!! What's up, brother! Anne fell? What you did to my friend!” Hera was shocked to see Anne crying in her brother's arms. When she realized they had stopped walking, she immediately ran back and found Anne already crying.

“Thank you Brother Rein, Hera, I've been feeling better now.” Anne wiped her tears and smiled at Hera and Rein. He was so embarrassed

“Come Anne, you better rest in the gazebo only.” Rein wiped away Anne's tears with her handkerchief and led Anne to sit in a nearby gazebo. Rein also asked the servants to bring them warm tea.

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"Miss, here I bring her coat." Nanny comes and helps Anne with her coat.

"Thank you Nanny." Anne answered slowly.

“How's Anne, you've been feeling better? If my only friend continues to grieve like this, with whom should I play?” Hera accompanied Anne to sit down and enjoy tea together.

“Iya just relax Hera. Hehe ...” Anne smiled faintly.

“Don't blame Anne you don't have any other friends,” said Rein sneered.

“Hmm, why doesn't Hera have friends? Wouldn't everyone be so happy to be friends with a princess?”

“It ..., I can't get along with the girls. Don't think about Anne.”

“Hera has never again been invited to the tea show of the nobles since he made trouble.” Rein explained it briefly.

“Hihi,” Anne chuckles to hear Hera.

“Hmm? You still haven't put your magic into my gift necklace?” Rein noticed the necklace Anne was wearing.

“Ah, um. I still can't put my magic into it.”

“Kak Chris also does not know how?”

“It looks like it can, but I always forget to ask it.”

“Hmm, can I try to insert my magic?”

“Of course, please kak.” Anne took out her necklace, but unable to release it, she stuck it out toward Rein.

“Ehm,” Rein approached Anne awkwardly. He was never this close to a woman other than his family.

Actually, he also does not know whether it will work or not, but there is no harm in trying. He tried to channel the magic energy in his body into the gemstone. The gem that was once dark blue turned light blue, but soon returned to deep blue.

“Hmm, seems to have failed. I remember the witch who sold it saying that the gem would still be light blue, but this gem went back to deep blue.” Rein was still confused whether it worked or not. He tried again, but the result was the same.

“The inserted magic can only be issued by the person using the necklace. Anne, try to get the magic out.” Rein could sense that his magic had made it into the necklace, so it might be able to be removed.

“How to get it out?”

“Yes, I'm sorry. I haven't even told you how to use it, hahaha. You just rub the jewel until the magic comes out.” Rein slightly flushed in embarrassment. How could he forget something so important?

“Em ..., should I stand? We don't know what kind of magic it will come out in.”

“Iya, here I help.” Rein clasped Anne's hand and led her out of the gazebo and stood in the open.

“Alright, I'll try it.” Anne began rubbing the gemstone, hoping something would happen. Rein clasped Anne's hand tightly, getting ready for something to happen.

A water bubble slowly formed and broke, soaking the ground in front of them.

“Ah, I think it will be very cool. Buu ...” Hera mocked. He was tired of waiting.

“Jo, let's accompany me to sword practice.” Hera asked for her sword to one of her guards and started playing not far away from them.

“Hey, why did you let him carry the sword?” Rein was surprised to see Hera carrying her sword. He must have wanted to show off his new sword to Anne.

“Sorry your majesty, Princess Hera says that she needs it to protect herself.”

“Hah, instead he will injure himself with that sword. Give me the wooden sword only.”

“Ah! I'll be careful brother!”

“No, quickly return it or you can not play at all.” Rein strictly forbade Hera. He did not understand what his father was thinking when he gave Hera a real sword.

“Huh ..., bad brother.” Hera returned her sword while grumbling. I will need to get used to a real sword, not a toy sword like this!

Hera returned to training with a jo using a wooden sword.

“Sorry Anne, Hera indeed cannot be left alone, she can even destroy the palace overnight.”

“Hahaha. It will not be boring if there is Hera.”

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