Princess Layla

While the banquet is going on and everyone is having fun and merry, the orchestras suddenly change the flow of the tunes they are playing, and one after the other, the attention of everyone was drawn to the gorgeous lady on the stairway of the banquet hall, dressed in an elegant ocean blue gown that flows freely around her while maintaining a perfect body fit and sparkling with crystal stones and gems.

Her smooth round face and hazel eyes look so pure yet very deep to make a man lose himself in it, her light pink untainted lips curve in a gentle smile melting the smile of some men, but sending a chill down the spine of those who are close to her, making them interpret is as "you better catch up quickly if you don't want to be left behind in the dust" where other sees a beautiful and elegant lady, they see terror in human form. Her golden hair is in bouncy curls that reach her middle back well styled with glittering stones.

She walks elegantly down the stairways, each step she takes in the rhythm of a gentle airflow, flowing down like a crystal lake. Everyon invited to the banquet is mesmerized and could not look away from her – following the rhythm of her steps until she gets to the high platform where the Kandeke and her husband sit.

This person, of course, is no other than Layla the Kandake granddaughter who advance to Tier 3 at the age of 16.

"You are already growing into an irresistible beauty" the Kandake commented as Layla bowed to greet her.

"I took after your beauty Your Majesty" Layla replied.

"Hmm, that's a compliment coming from you there, it seems you are also learning how to sweet talk people along with your training," the Kandake said with a smile.

"What I said is true Your Majesty and not ordinary words to flatter you" Layla replied.

"Enough of all the formality, come and sit here beside me, you are the one in the spotlight of today and I won't be taking that from you." The Kandake said smiling as she drags Layla close to her side to sit down beside her.

After sitting down, very important people at the banquet came one after another to give her their wishes and congratulate her on her advancement in the realm, throwing flattering words here and there, some young men also joined in congratulating her but were held back by their parent so they won't embarrass themselves since most of them are being led by their hormones which will end up getting them into trouble if they are not careful.

Some young ladies look at her, taking note of her attire, a clear indication that her dress was going to become a trend among the young ladies in the upper echelon of society while some envied her and her achievement but couldn't do shit about it.

After the important guests were done congratulating her, the Kandake said, "go and meet your peer, being in the high place is a stress on its own and I'm sure they are also waiting for you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty," Layla replied

As soon as she left the high platform where she sat, she was swarmed on both sides by young men and women who were unable to approach the high platform where she was sitting before, they struggled to gain her attention and make her notice them.

With smiles on her face, a little struggle and endurance, she was able to excuse herself from the encirclement and approached one of the tables with five youths sitting there.

"How does it feel to have some extra attention?" One of the youths sitting at the table said, seeming to ask another one sitting next to her.

"We can ask the Princess here since she just experience it firsthand." She replied

"I won't give in to your attics this time," Layla said picking a glass of water and gulping it all.

"Looks like we got ourselves an answer, don't you think so Gabriella?" Kiara asked

"Yea, mentally draining and physically patched," Gabriella said nodding her head while examining Layla

"It can't be helped, my saliva gland is already screaming for help." Layla said before realizing she has fallen into their trap. "You two" She said helplessly. Kiara and Gabriella laughed enjoying their time teasing Layla.

"You two are beyond saving," Klaus said, a young man fitted in a suit, looking refreshed and handsome with dark brown curly hair and honey eyes with a refined face.

"See the one who almost became the Prince in shining armour coming to the rescue of the Princess in distress talking." Kiara said rolling her eyes at Klaus. Klaus's face turns beat red like a lump of burning coal.

Another round of laughter went on the table and this time it wasn't only Kiara and Gabriella as others also joined them.

"Why do you always leave an opportunity for Kiara to get at you Klaus, you need to grow a thick skin for yourself if you want to survive her." Carl said.

"As if she can be guarded against, don't you also usually fall for are tricks?" Klaus replied Carl.

"But not as much as you Klaus, it's like she has the guarantee of a perfect score when it comes to you." He replied him.

"Thanks for the intention Klaus, unlike someone here who gains amusement from the misery of others." Layla said.

While they are talking and joking around, the Kandake raised her flute hitting it with a cutlery to call people's attention to herself.

"The Kandake wants to make an announcement. Do you by chance what it's about?" Kiara asked Layla

"I don't know." She replied

"Maybe the Kandake has a surprise for you." Gabriella said.

When the hall is quiet and everyone is paying attention to her, she begins to talk.

"I will like to thank every one of you here for honouring my invitation to celebrate the advancement of my little Princess to Tier 3 at such a young age. The banquet continues and I enjoin you all to enjoy yourself to whatever extent you want.

I won't bore you all with long talk and allow you to go back to your fun. Today as we are celebrating my little Princess, I have a surprise for her and it is also a challenge for her.

I have gained the approval to the exploration of an Uncharted zone in the Spirit Realm, and it will be your own if you can conquer the zone. Do you think you are up for the task Layla?

The whole banquet hall became so quiet that the sound of a needle dropping can be heard. This news is as shocking as Princess Layla advancing to Tier 3 at her age.

#Edited by CiCi

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