The Last Princess of the Kingdom of Verdant
8.
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“Excuse me, here I have brought you food and warm water.”
“Good, thank you.”
Kent opened the door and placed a tray of food on the table and took a basin of warm water and put it on another table. Kent gave some money to pay for the food and a little tip for the clerk.
“Nona, I have prepared warm water. It's a towel to wash.”
“Iya, thank you.”
Anne took the towel and washed her face and then washed her hands and feet. Kent felt the need to help Anne, but did not know what to do. He just sat awkwardly waiting for Anne to finish.
“Kent, can you please help Anne remove this protective suit? The bond is very complicated and difficult to remove.”
“Oh, yes good miss.” Kent awkwardly helped Anne.
Kent then helps Anne to sit down and feed her. Anne could eat on her own, but because the lighting in this room was limited to just which lights, Anne could barely see anything.
“It's enough Kent. Kent should also eat something.”
Kent led Anne back to bed, to rest and then he ate.
“Are we going directly to the Terra Empire tomorrow?” Anne asked while lying down.
“It would be better if we could get to the Terra Empire as soon as possible. Miss, you better rest tonight. Tomorrow we'll talk about our next plan.”
After finishing her meal and making sure Anne was asleep, Kent went out to check on her surroundings. After believing nothing was dangerous, Kent locked the doors and windows before finally sleeping on the chair while holding his sword.
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Kent woke up at dawn and went around to monitor the surroundings. When he returned, Kent asked the innkeeper to prepare their breakfast and supplies.
Anne awakens and realizes that Kent is not in the room. Anne was frightened, but tried to calm down and believed that Kent would not leave her alone.
Anne tried to get up and get ready. Anne searches for her protective suit and tries to use it herself, before Kent returns. It would be a shame if Kent had to help her again.
Anne finally gave up, after trying for the third time. Anne sat back in her bed, so she better think of her next plan. While he was in the Kingdom of Crotta, could he ask Crotta for help against the Kingdom of Warts?
Anne may have been a child, but the Kingdom of Crotta and the Kingdom of Verdant had long allied. Anne remembers she had a distant relative who lived in Crotta, otherwise Nanny says that Uncle Verlant lived in Crotta.
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“Ahh, sorry miss. I didn't know miss was up.”
“Nothing Kent, no need to be too rigid.”
“Nona can rest again, now it is still dawn.”
“Kent can we ask for the help of the Kingdom of Crotta to fight the Kingdom of Wart?”
“The kingdom of Crotta seems to have also heard the news about the Wart attack, but I am not sure they can help. Moreover, the lady is still a minor and cannot apply officially.”
“Yeah, we can try it. Anne could ask Uncle Verlant for help. We have to go near Uncle Verlant today.”
“Good miss, I will find out more about the residence Verlant.”
After finishing breakfast, they went to gather information regarding the Residence of Marquis Verlant. Marquis Verlant lives in the capital Crotta, about two hours away. Without waiting any longer, they directly approached the residence of Marquis Verlant.
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They arrived at the House of Verlant at noon. Summer in the Kingdom of Crotta was very hot, probably because Crotta was in the south. Kent no longer wears his robe.
“Is this the residence of Verlant.”
“True, Marquis Verlant is not in place. Have you made an appointment before?”
“Not yet. But this is Miss Annette of the Voinn Family, a distant relative of the Verlant family.”
“Please wait here for a moment, I will report Marchioness Verlant.”
One of the guards of the Verlant residence immediately left to announce Anne's arrival. Verlant's residence wasn't as big as Voinn's castles, but included a castle large enough for a Marquis. Someone came up to them, he looked like the butler of the Verlant residence.
“Please enter Miss Annette. Let me deliver to marchioness.”
Kent clasped Anne's hand and led her in following the butler. The butler was surprised to see Kent's behavior, but decided not to say anything.
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“Oh yes, please enter.”
“Greetings Marchioness Verlant, I am Annette de Voinn, the second daughter of Duke Voinn and this is Kent, my personal bodyguard.” Anne bowed in greeting.
“Annette, Are you okay? I've heard about the Wart Kingdom attack. What's all of a sudden little princess Voinn pays a visit to Crotta?”
“Marchioness, can you help me get help from the Kingdom of Crotta to fight the Kingdom of Wart? I'm afraid the Kingdom of Verdant can't cope with the sudden attack that the Kingdom of Wart.” is under
Anne tried to speak as calmly as possible even though she was very uneasy about the state of the Kingdom of Verdant.
“The situation in Verdant is very chaotic Marchioness, the citizens who do not know anything much are arrested and confiscated his property. The nobles of many who run for shelter, so that the Kingdom of Verdant will not be able to last long.”
Anne was surprised to hear Verlant's butler help her explain. Looks like Marquis Verlant has some intel in the Verdant Kingdom.
“It's been a long time since I went to Verdant. This little miss is already very big and smart now.”
Marchioness Verlant slowly approached Anne and hugged her tightly, looking deeply moved to Anne's courage. He did not expect Anne could grow well even with the shortcomings she had. He still clearly remembered when he had to come to the Kingdom of Verdant to accompany Duchess Voinn who was sad because of Anne's circumstances.
Anne was so shocked that she took off Kent's grip, which she had been holding tightly.
“How about Annette stay here for a while? Verdant matter, indeed being talked about by the Crotta nobles, the Marquis was also going to talk about it with the King.”
“Thank you for the Marchioness' offer, but I must leave immediately for the Terra Empire. My family will be waiting there.”
“Alright, but at least stay overnight. I will try my best so that Crotta can help Verdant.”
Geck, tok
“Mother, are there guests?”
A young man entered the room. He looks quite tall, probably the same age as Kak Verto.
“Oh, Jeremy. This is Annette the second daughter of Duke Voinn of the Kingdom of Verdant.”
“Meet me Annette de Vininn.”
“Oh hi Anne. Are you really blind? I heard it from the waiters.”
“Jeremy!! Don't talk like that!” The Marchioness was shocked to hear her son's words.
“It's okay marchioness. It's true I'm blind.”
“Oh Anne, please forgive Jeremy's words. How can you be so immature! Soon you will be a knight!”
“Well, he's also my distant brother. No need for unimportant talk. How are things in Verdant, Anne?”
“Anne came here to ask Crotta for help in fighting Wart. It's not stable there. So treat Anne well, and don't talk carelessly.”
“Wah, are we going to war? I can finally get into the war! Crotta Kingdom always avoids war, boring.”
“Don't say it like that Jeremy. War is not a pleasant thing, you will regret saying that when facing it.”
“So Anne will stay here?”
“No, Brother Jeremy. I have to go to the Terra Empire as soon as possible.”
“I can get you there, how's bu?”
“No, it's better that your sister accompany Anne. You haven't even officially become a knight.”
“There is no time to wait for the appointment event, I will have successfully passed the test”
“Let's talk again after your father and brother come back. Now take Anne to the guest room to rest and do not disturb Anne.”
“Iya, okay. Come Anne.”
“Thank you so much marchioness.” Anne bowed in greeting again.
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*Anne turns out to be very mature when talking to people other than her family. Anne wants to keep her surname\, no matter what happens to Verdant.*
