2. Lively Lucy

The atmosphere of the Diamond Kingdom today is very busy. Royce was supposed to monitor the diamond farm and mining, the man wanted to oversee the entire performance of the servants. Because all the servants are arranging and decorating every corner of the royal area.

Many colorful ribbons are displayed at certain points. And the little kids from the village helped make lots of lanterns.

Of course Royce would rather be a foreman today. He loved observing the many people who worked in his parents' palace. The man smiled, and every time Royce smiled, all the young women couldn't stop glancing at him.

Royce does have a sweet smile. Makes the hearts of young women always beat fast when they see it. Not only his sweet smile, his height and weight are also ideal. Royce has sharp eyes, both eyes are light brown. His hair is blonde brown.

"Prince Royce!!" A woman in her simple dress ran up to Royce.

Royce immediately turned to the woman. "What is it, Athena?"

"Ah, Princess Lucy fell off the horse. She sprained her leg. I'm sorry, I was careless in watching her." Said the woman named Athena. The girl lowered her head in fear, her breath ragged and she was sweating a little from running over to Royce.

But Royce chuckled softly. "I know it's not your fault, Athena. My sister is always acting a lot. Is she still on the equestrian field?"

Athena nodded her head.

"Okay, let's go over there. Has she been treated?"

"Not yet, prince. Princess Lucy just wants to be treated by you." Athena said.

Royce chuckled again and he nodded. "Ouh, poor little girl! When her leg heals, don't let her ride again, Athena. And I allow you to scold her."

Athena who heard the order from Royce, her forehead immediately furrowed. Of course Athena was confused, does an older brother really like to see his sister being scolded by other people?

The two of them quickly walked towards the horse field. Of course there were several other people on horseback in the field. And those who practice horse riding are some of the royal soldiers. It was useful to train their physical strength while riding a horse.

Some of them also rode while archery. The soldiers practiced riding very seriously, while shooting arrows at a predetermined point.

Royce took a deep breath. He also chuckled annoyed when he saw his sister just sitting on the rocks. Lucy was not accompanied by anyone, because the girl was deliberately waiting for her brother to approach her.

"You really can't listen to anyone's advice. Mother and father have said a hundred times, that you don't need to ride. And you haven't heard anything from me either!! Starting tomorrow, don't set foot in this area. You are a girl and---"

"And a girl like me should be in the library or studying manners with Athena. You must be saying that, right?" Lucy actually dared to cut her brother's words and talk like that. The girl looked annoyed and her hands crossed her chest.

Royce immediately squatted in front of his sister. He gently grabbed Lucy's sprained left leg. "Now you're good at talking and cutting me off."

"That's because I already know what you're going to say that to me!! I'm tired of living like a princess. I really want to be good at riding, archery, fighting, I even want to swim in the ocean!!" said Lucy who was very enthusiastic about her wish.

Athena chuckled softly at Lucy's words. Lucy is a girl who is only twelve years old. And Athena also understood that Lucy was at an age of many desires.

"Miss Lucy, you are a royal princess. Although you will not occupy the first throne in this kingdom, but in the future you will also be seen as great by many people, especially the villagers. So, you must be able to become an elegant princess, classy, ​​well versed in manners, and also good at knowledge and history of this kingdom. You just need to study, sit down, and do light activities like painting, sewing, or picking pretty flowers in the garden. I'll---"

"Ah, Athena!! I'm not interested in all that stuff! Look at me, even I don't like blooming dresses like this. It makes me unable to move and run freely. This dress also sprains my legs." Lucy said again which now cut off Athena's words.

Royce shook his head because he was so surprised to see Lucy's behavior. "It's obvious that you're in the wrong. If you want to ride, you should change clothes first. Not wearing a dress like this!!"

"You're the one who forbade me to ride!! So I forced myself and purposely kept riding even though I was wearing this dress!!" Lucy replied to Royce's words in annoyance.

Then Athena crouched down beside Royce. "Princess Lucy, calm down. You'd better go back into the palace now and go to your bedroom. Prince Royce will carry you on his back. After that, I'll compress your feet with a towel and warm water." Athena said softly and smiled sweetly.

Athena's words were able to make Lucy feel calm, her anger also subsided. This made Royce turn around but still crouch. The man told Lucy to get on his back immediately.

Lucy smiled happily and looked spoiled. Athena helped him change places to be able to grab Royce's back. And Lucy was finally up on her brother's broad back.

Royce immediately stood up. Carrying Lucy on his back was not difficult. Even Lucy's weight felt like a sleeping pillow to him. While Athena continued to walk beside Royce's right, the three of them chatted and laughed with each other.

From a distance, at the entrance to the royal hall, Bella was observing the three of them. The woman looked displeased when she saw Athena getting too close to Royce and Lucy.

"You really are a temptress, Athena! You always approach Prince Royce every day. Are you that close to him that easily?! I should be the one with them, not you!" Bella said with an annoyed look on her face.

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