"WE ARE THE ROYAL GUARDS THIRD TROOPS, OPEN THE GATE FOR THE EMPEROR" I hear Tigreals voice from outside , If only I'm not in this close carriage. I've been peeking outside since we reach the South's village and its quite busy lots of people greets our group seeing the flag and the symbol of the Royal family .
"GREETINGS SIRE " The leader of the patrolling guards of the gate I assume is the one whose in charge talking ." " OPEN THE GATE FOR HIS MAJESTY" said the same voice followed by two more voice of accepting the command.
After hearing the gates opening, the carriage continue in its motion.
Here comes the South, at this hour of the day when I am on the palace I should be on the training ground with the soldiers. As I think of training I unconciously put my hands on my hips in where my swords supposed to be intact just to feel nothing . How uncomfortable it is living without my sword by my side.
"We arrive ! Assist your Majesty and the Lady " finally I can get out of here I didn't waste more time and made my way out of the carriage.
" WELCOME YOUR Majesty"
" WELCOME PRINCESS"
As I step out of the carriage, although before coming here I already see my soldiers and our maidens greet me , greetings from new people seems to be different.
The maidens and runners of the South palace are all in line bowing for us . I followed the Emperor as he walk forward he covered my view to what's ahead of us but I'm assuming that the South's royal family with the crown prince are the one's waiting for us.
I care less about them though I am aware of my sorroundings atleast I'm sure there's no threat anywhere. I glance at Tigreal with the two guards with him and nod a bit that no one can notice they do the same.
Before our arrival I already send a runner in here to inform them about this visit as preparation of this visit since anyone whose against the Emperor might take this chance to attack. That's why even with this princess attire I am gonna do my duty at all times.
"Your Majesty Welcome , We are Honored of your presence" I peek in front and I'm right at my guess a lady with two maidens at her back greets the Emperor.
" I'm glad to be here Lady Selena , I see that the crown prince is not here ." the Emperor says. I move a bit on his right to see the lady as expected on the second Empress her beauty is flawless as the rumors said.
" I'm afraid his not, your Majesty, please forgive your son is out to hunt in the forest with the prince's of the East and West whose here in the palace as well" The lady said.
" Ahhh very well! my son seems to be very active I'm glad to here that" the Emperor said .
" Please let me show you to your room your Majesty , also princess I ask my maidens to lead you to your room " she said while smiling at me.
" thank you Lady Selena" I bow at her while putting my both hand on my forehead . The second empress cannot be called Empress for it only belongs to the first Empress though her title is being known to all and everyone respects her specially because she's the mother of the crown prince whose gonna be the next emperor once your Majesty decides to pass the title to him.
Knowing that the prince is engaged in hunting activities I'm quite glad for he also might be good at fighting . Being one of the royal family means your life is at risk to be able to defend himself at any moment it is very helpful.
Going to hunt seems to get his son's attention better than welcoming his majesty on his palace. I just hope that the crown prince won't make it hard for his majesty or else I myself might do something against his majesty to knock some sense on his son.
The maidens lead me somewhere in the palace we made three turns before they stop.
" Princess this will be your room and here is Maiden Helda to be your maiden. Ask anything you want from her" she said .
" thank you I would like to rest a bit can I stay in my room for a while ? " I ask.
" as you wish princess , I will inform his majesty of this " I nod at her before she left.
I went inside the room when I notice Helda whose still bowing her haid outside.
" Please come inside Helda accompany me " I think I startled her that she almost jump and look at me.
" Y...yes Princess" I can't help but laugh at her. Which somewhat made her more nervous.
" Please I prefer you call me Lady .. Lady Miya . Princess is a bit off for me" I smiled genuinely at her which made her relax a bit.
" As you wish Lady Miya" she said finally smiling while giving a bow .
" I won't really stay long in here I want to go out and have a look arround the palace would you mind giving me a tour?" I ask which made her smile even more .
" Of course Lady Miya it's my honor to show you arround" she said" I'm sorry if I'm a bit nervous my Lady "
" Dont worry about it it's normal when youre about to face someone you don't know well, just be at ease arround me I'm not really a tyrant Lady you know and I definitely wont bite as well" I joke at her which made her giggle.
" Of course my Lady . I know now that your a very nice Lady and I'm happy to serve you" she said.
As we talk I can say that we become friends in an instant. After a while I decided to walk arround already to familiarize myself on this place. I still need to find Tigreal soon and also will need to talk to the Emperor.
I just don't expect to meet some people along the walk we made in an accident.