The Prince's Beloved Servant
The Prince's Beloved Servant
In the drenched conditions due to the lake water, Yuri and Prince were still sitting on the edge of the lake. Griphos was there observing the surroundings. As a trained animal, his instincts and hearing are very sharp. Foreign movements around him can be known. His job is to protect the prince from the threat of evil.
"Your Majesty, you will be cursed by the entire royal family, the nobility, the people, even the gods will curse if you dare to violate the rules that have been in effect since the beginning of this country was formed. Know your position as a Crown Prince, Your Highness .. I'm just an ordinary elf."
"I'll be an ordinary elf with you."
"Your Majesty!" Yuri was still begging the prince to give up on her feelings. A crown prince willing to relinquish his position for the sake of an ordinary elf would be a great shock to the kingdom. Yuri had not expected the prince to think that far.
"You are a wise king-to-be. Many people hope in your good leadership way. Isn't His Majesty's purpose in life to make the people happy?"
"Don't for a woman like me, you're ignoring a noble cause for the good of this people, Your Majesty."
Yurika recalled the contents of the novel she had read. The prince will be a wise king and be loved by the people. He lived happily with Princess Hilda despite not being blessed with a successor. Their love story is so romantic, full of struggles to be together. Princess Hilda as a patient and calm companion, able to face the evil Asteria given to her.
He was amazed at his current position. If in the real world, then he becomes an antagonist who is present in the harmony of the household of the prince and Princess Hilda. In her cool language, Yuri became an actor.
"For me, there is no one choice and sacrificing another. I'll try to do everything I want. I'll fight for everything. But, without you ... why would I do it all?" It is not Prince Adrian if he is not ambitious. He will achieve happiness for his people, the kingdom, also himself and those he loves.
"Then, what should I do?" Yuri. He no longer knew how to deny the prince's feelings for him.
"Stay in the palace with me, be my companion."
Yuri rounded her eyes hearing the prince's wish. The Crown Prince has really been lulled by love. He was not afraid of the royal family and nobles who were there. Even wanted her as a companion. That is, the prince is ready to be demoted as crown prince and future king.
Perhaps with the great influence of the king he would still be able to stay in the palace with the prince. But the talk will always come. It was customary for the royal family and nobles who dared to marry ordinary elves, to be expelled and exiled so as not to embarrass other family members.
Yuri recalls the story of Ezra's parents that was once told to her. Also about Aire, the mother who had given birth to Yuri. They were willing to leave the palace for the peace of various parties.
But, to resist the wishes of the prince who wanted to put it into the palace was a very stupid thing. He had come all the way to the city center to be able to enter the palace. Whatever happens, he must enter the palace to find the book that Aire once mentioned. With that book, he will return to his world.
"I cannot stay in the palace with His Majesty. I can't hurt Princess Hilda's heart" said Yuri.
"Then let's live outside the palace. They will remain happy there and we will also be happy outside the palace."
Yuri thought. He weighs a lot about his purpose and desires and the fate of those around him. Also about the continuity of the elf kingdom. "Your Majesty .. I am willing to accompany you inside the palace. But, there are conditions that you must meet," said Yuri.
"Make me a waiter."
Yuri's request was very far-fetched in the prince's mind. The woman had a special place in her heart, wanting to be made as a couple, not as a servant. "What do you mean?"
"Hide your love for me, Your Majesty. I don't want anyone to know that a Crown Prince loves an ordinary elf. Make me your personal servant. I'm the one who accompanied His Majesty in the palace, but don't hurt Princess Hilda's feelings."
Yuri was laughing at herself in the heart. He had just pleaded as a mistress to the Crown Prince. Really, he realized his actions were very inappropriate. However, it was the easiest way that he could enter the palace and immediately obtain the book. After obtaining it, he would return to his world and let the prince be happy with Princess Hilda.
"You ... don't want your existence to be known to others? You don't want to be known as the woman the Crown Prince loves?" Prince Adrian was astonished to hear Yuri's request. There were many noble women who wanted to be her companion, proud to be close to the prince, but only Yuri did not want to be known by others.
"Right, Your Majesty," Yuri said. "In a few days there will be a competition to be a palace servant. I signed up as a waiter. Your Majesty can give me a little help so that I can be accepted and placed in His Majesty's palace."
At first Yuri was very frustrated preparing to enter the palace as a servant. There were many forms of tests that had to be passed in order for him to pass as one of the ordinary elves who was lucky to be able to stay in the palace. One of them is a test of insight about the territory of the elf kingdom and the genealogy of the royal family and nobles. Of course as a new person in that world, Yuri did not know clearly and definitively. Through the hands of the prince, his steps into the palace would feel easy. It's just, he'll get the possessiveness of love from a Crown Prince.
"Alright if that's what you want, I will grant your wish" the Prince said.
"Thank you for Your Majesty's generosity," Yuri prostrated herself to the prince.
"Bless your head!" The prince asked Yuri to rise from her bow. "Come ... sit on my lap!" doors again.
Yuri complies with the prince's request. He walked to the prince. His hand was pulled down into the prince's lap. He was hugged so gently.
"Do you feel warmer?" ask Prince. "Since then I have been cold. Hugging you like this is warmer." He tightened his embrace.
"You must return immediately to the palace, Your Majesty. You should take a warm bath and change into comfortable clothes." Yuri felt uneasy every time the prince hugged her. He thought he would not be able to manage his own feelings if he continued to get affection from the prince. He may have fallen in love with the prince.
"Will my beloved servant do it for me? I want you to help me take a bath and replace my clothes," seduced the prince.
Yuri just fell silent. His eyes looked at the vast starry sky while contemplating that there was no easy life. Either in his former world or in his present world.
If he could turn back the clock, he wouldn't have chosen the suicide path. He will be a resolute figure despite having to lose his career as an artist.
