Chapter 19 Can't reveal

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Third Person's Pov

All the prince's are already on the banquet hall along with the ministers and other higher officials. They are now waiting for the emperor's presence along with Lady Selena and Lady Miya . The crown prince is sitting on the right side of the hall nearest to the emperor's sit. On his side is prince Roger of the North, followed by prince Roger of the West and prince Valir of the East. The sit opposite the crown prince is still empty it is where Lady Miya will be sitting.

Lady Miya's Pov

It's now time for the banquet and Hilda really did work well on dressing me up. As I see look in the mirror I almost didn't recognize myself just like when I first wear a dress.

This time she put more accessories on my head and also put make up on. The dress she chose for me is a dark blue one which matches my eyes well. I know I'm not good at seeing beautiful things but for the first time I think I can even say that what I see right now can be called beautiful.

" Hilda tell me what magic did you use for me to look like this" I can't help but utter.

" My Lady I don't need magic for this" she giggled " I just want you to see that what I always say that your beautiful is true you just don't see it" she said while smiling brightly at me.

" I can't believe that right now I feel like believing your words " I said I raise my right hand as I slowly poke my check just to check if what I'm seeing is really me.

" My Lady accept it already just believe in me you'll be the most beautiful Lady on tonight's banquet, that's for sure" she said while looking so excited. I feel blood rushing on my face for some reason the way she looks at me makes me feel so embarrassed.

" Stop teasing me I might as well make an excuse to not attend this banquet" I said .

" Ohh you know that his Majesty won't let you" she answered. She's right , his majesty will know I'm just making an excuse and he will also do anything for me to attend the banquet.

I sighed " since when were you able to know his majesty well" I asked .

" I've seen how he treats my Lady well just like his own daughter since we are in the south territory" she said.

Our conversation was cut by the know on the door.

" My lady his majesty wants to see you before going to the banquet hall" said the one who knocks on the door.

" We need to go now Hilda" I said.

" Yes my Lady" she walk first to open the door for me. As we walk outside my room I see the eunuch waiting outside.

" Lead the way to his Majesty" I said to the eunuch which he acknowledged and he starts to lead the way for us.

After few minutes of walking we arrive on his majesty's study.

"Your Majesty Lady Miya is here now" the eunuch announce.

" Let her in" his Majesty answered.

Hilda is still following bwhind me since she already knows my identity she is also allowed to enter with me as my personal maiden.

" Good evening your Majesty" I greet him. Hilda nows alongside me.

" Enough with the formality, Miya Let this old man see your face" he said. As I look up to see his Majesty. I can't help but feel ashamed and embarrassed again.

" Oh my, you look lovely my dear" Lady Selena said happily.

The emperor also laughs " as expected of my friends daughter you really got your parents good looks" he proudly said while nodding his head.

" Please, Hilda just work hard for me to look decent your Majesty and my Lady. You both are the once who look marvelous as always" I said.

" This child really " his majesty mumbled.

" Anyway you might be wondering as to why I called here before going to the banquet hall" his Majesty said to change the subject.

" Yes indeed your Majesty" I answered. I do have an idea it may be about the mission since we already arrive. Can't wait for him to say that I can now reveal everything since the mission is already done.

" If you're thinking about the last mission, it is indeed related to that" he said smiling as if he can read my mind right now. I also smiled at that.

" The mission is just half way through" he said which confuse me.

" What do you mean your Majesty?" I asked. I have a bad feeling on this.

" Since the crown prince just arrive and all the other prince's are here the enemies won't stop. They may still attack anytime. So....." He stop mid way which make me gulp nervously.

" I'll ask you to keep on hiding your identity. Another reason for this is those who came along with us here on the capital might also spy on us. Your identity as the third troops commander which is the strongest among our army can't be expose right now" he added. Even if I want to say something against this what he said is true.

The empires safety is my priority and even if we have strong army we can't take any risk right now since we also have the other highness's here to protect. Assassination attemps might also increase if the enemy found my real identify.

We believe that everyone in the palace and my own troops who knows my identity will be able to keep my secret as his Majesty's order. Some higher officials whose loyal to his Majesty also knows about it.

" I understand your Majesty , I'll do my best to keep it , however I will ask your permission for me to be able to train with the soldiers from time to time" I said.

He nods then say this words " just like I thought you will ask , you can make an schedule for that and you may wear your mask during your training with them as for archery just like before you may train openly whenever you want".

" Thank you your Majesty" I said.

" You may now go to the banquet hall well follow soon" he said. I smiled to them "Then see you at the hall your Majesty and Lady Selena" I answered back then bowed to them along with Hilda before we leave.

As we walk towards the banquet hall. I can't help but sigh " my dream of having my old life back is cancelled ".

" My Lady I do like for you to be able to do what you want however forgive me right now I am happy that I'll still be able to attend to your needs as Lady Miya. Once you go back to being the commander I'll missed choosing beautiful dresses and accessories for you " she said .

" Your forgiven" I just answered. Hilda is really weird. " Soon you will also see how good preparing comfortable dresses for a commander is" I added.

" Anyway whatever my Lady wears is fine since your beautiful" she said proudly.

I giggled to her silliness.

Soon we arrive at the banquet hall. Their are four guards in front of the door and there are also guards along the hallway.

" Lady Miya whom given princess title by his majesty will enter the hall" the eunuch announced.

After the announcement the two guards open the soor for us to enter.

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