Two Faced Princess
Chapter 30's
But the territory was in vain. His government was chaotic and the land was arid. The province has been left to take care of itself. Without communication with the central government it becomes the advice of thieves and criminals.
“As rumors it's a place filled with criminals and natural disasters happen frequently. The place is very dangerous.” said Sid who had just returned after visiting the province.
“But grandpa gave it to me.”
“Or maybe you still have it because no one else wants it?”
“Maybe.”
But Apollonia still wants to go there and see for herself. He never told anyone about this even Sid, but his grandfather once told him the secret of Lishan Province. His grandfather's words were clearly ringing in his head.
“The most dangerous place. The most unpredictable place for anyone. In that place, I hid part of the kingdom ‘hati’.”
While still alive, Pascal III often said this in front of Apollonia. Sometimes his grandfather hummed the words like a song or muttered as if he was talking to himself. But He never said those words in front of others as if they were for Apollonia only.
The last time Apollonia heard those words was the moment before her grandfather breathed his last. After Gaius killed Ellenia in front of him, Apollonia went into hiding in her grandfather's room. His grandfather comforted him, and among his cries he spoke those words again. It was his last moment with Pascal III. So it was important for Apollonia to visit the province, although dangerous or enigmatic it did not come to fruition.
And if there might be someone he hopes to be his bodyguard.
“Is the magician ready?” Ask Sid.
“Of course. The witch will disguise herself as one of my family.”
Apollonia and Sid smiled.
After his birthday celebration, when He was free to do whatever He wanted, He had to find a way to face the King. If he succeeds in recruiting Uriel Biche, then the initial stages of his plan will be perfect.
A princess birthday celebration ceremony would be an amazing party. Although it will not be as grand as it should be because the King does not like it but still the party will still be luxurious. Apollonia is the only Princess in the Kingdom.
This party had been held not long since the queen's welcoming party, yet the invited nobles were unwilling to miss the opportunity to seek attention towards the influential people. So it is not a surprise to see the many horse carriages running through the palace gates. The mess was pretty good for Apollonia because she had to smuggle a witch.
“It's a pity... I want to start the day by seeing Your Majesty wear a celebration dress.”
“It's just a white dress with some lace.. It's boring.”.
“Not..the dress does not matter but how you look to dress the dress. But why am I so interested in women's dresses?” Sid Laughter.
“Now I am also wearing a dress. What difference?”
“I'm sure there are no women in this kingdom who look ordinary during the ceremony of his birthday celebration like you, Your Majesty.”
Apollonia replied that she had been waiting for this celebration for months. Sid denies it.
“It's different, I'm more interested in being an adult myself than the celebration.”
Sid looks like there's still something he wants to talk about, but he's still quiet. Sid left Star Palace sooner. He thinks Apollonia won't listen to him anymore. Of course, he reminded Apollonia to be wary of Men before.
Actually the warning was not very necessary for someone who spent his life surviving so as not to die at the hands of his cruel father, but Apollonia still thanked him and drove Sid away.
All the preparations for the night had been completed and Apollonia entered the banquet hall on time.
