Six

They are now at the hospital and Historia was able to speak with the lady. She explained herself to her and Historia was there to listen to every piece of her story. Zion, on the other hand, was just there beside her waiting and listening. His body was leaning against the wall. 

"My Lady, I am begging, please let me in as your maid. I wanted to live. There are things I need to settle with, things that need to be done," the woman bowed half of her body to the ground. Historia helped her to stand up and smiled at her. "It is a foolish request of mine, but I am begging you! There are things I need to do!" she added then clenched her fist. 

Historia then thought about what she said. 'Something she needs to do? I wonder what it is?' she thought to herself while looking at the woman begging in front of her with her eyes closed. 

"I was about to ask that to you, Sally, but I guess I don't have to," Historia replied which made Ram get teary after hearing those words. She cried in front of the lady while Historia just patted her back trying to make her calm. Zion just observed the lady's action and smiled sparingly.

Sally watched Historia walk and look around. She remembers the rumors about her, and when she met the lady, she discovered that the rumors were just that. She can't believe Historia is a kind-hearted woman, despite what everyone has been saying about her. 

They also discuss Historia being greedy and always acting like a crybaby when she doesn't get what she wants, but from the outside, she appears to be playful and kind. A lady who exudes beauty both inside and out.

"Where are you going now?" Zion asks Historia which makes the two ladies look at him. Sally was surprised as the Duke was with them. Sally knew how Zion hates women and doesn't care about any of them at all so she was curious how the lady was able to get his attention. And she can also talk to him casually! 

"I don't know, can you suggest a place?" Historia asks him and looks at him with her puppy eyes. Zion just looks away and looks around. "Oh there!" He was surprised when the lady suddenly screamed and looked at her pointing at the theater that was on the street with kids around watching. Historia wanted to know how entertainment was in this world, since she can be able to strolled around, she should have used this chance! Especially since Duke Zion volunteers himself to walk her around. 

"You want that?" Zion asks her with a doubt. He then looks at the kids around. Historia pouted and thought that Zion might think of her like she was acting like a kid when she shouldn't since she was already old enough. 

"Never mind," Historia said and walked away. However, Zion was able to get her hand quickly and stop her from walking away. 

"Let's go there," Zion says with his cheeks blushing all of a sudden. Sally saw it and was flattered seeing them like that. It was as if both of them were couples in the way they acted. Historia then smiles after what she heard. 

The two ladies were happily watching the show, while Zion remained seated beside the lady. He tries to enjoy the show as well, but he can't! He already knows what will happen at the end because he watched this show many times as a child. But when he looks at the lady, his boredom disappears in an instant. Seeing her heal her inner child was the best gift he could have given her. 

Following the show, the three of them decided to eat near the area. Zion suggested they eat at an outstanding restaurant in the area, but Historia still wanted to try the food on a stick. Zion just let her and promptly paid for the food. Historia insisted on paying for her meals, but Zion refused. Historia can no longer complain and must accept the Duke's treatment. Of course, he also gave Sally exactly what she wanted.

"Lady Historia!" Historia looked behind her to see Lady Vivian in her finest green gown, adorned with emeralds. She also wears an emerald necklace and earrings, which enhance her beauty. Her hair was braided into two with green butterflies and flower clips around it. 

The crown prince stands beside her, looking intently at Duke Ascavel. They just kept staring at each other. Since they were children, they have been enemies. Trim, the crown prince, is unable to compete with Zion in terms of critical thinking and sword fighting. However, Trim is still the strongest person with magical abilities. The practitioner of celestial magic.

What is she doing here? Historia thought to herself. Zion and Sally bowed in respect, while Historia performed the curtsy and greeted her as well. "Crown Princess, it is a pleasure to meet you here," she exclaimed cheerfully. "Greetings also to you, Your Highness!" she added. 

"Greetings, Your Highnesses," Zion speaks to them lifting his head to look at them. 

"Oh, Duke Zion. You are here as well! It seems the two of you are that close, I didn't think the lady and the lord have a fondness for each other!" Lady Vivian said with a smile. 

'Plasticity,' Historia thought to herself again. She really doesn't want Vivian's personality as she can feel something in her. A kind woman in disguise. 'Most people who have an innocent-looking face with a kind-hearted personality and a soft woman are someone you should stay away from!' she thought to herself again. 

"Yes, since the lady is my friend's sister. I guess without a doubt, we will get close quickly," Zion responded to Vivian's statement. 

"Duke Zion is not that hard to get along well," Historia added to Zion's statement which made both the crown prince and princess a bit surprised. Lady Vivian then clapped her hands one time and then smiled. 

"Since you are here, you can come with me to the clothing store I used to go to, Lady Historia! We'll buy some clothes there," Lady Vivian said with a smile. Historia can't refuse it, even if she wanted to, because it would be impolite of her to simply decline the crown princess' invitation.

She can't help but follow the princess. The two of them quickly head inside together with the princess' two maids and Sally while the two men are just there outside, patiently waiting for the two ladies. 

"When did the two of you get close? The last thing I knew is that Lady Historia doesn't get along well with people, especially you, who hate women," Trim directly asks him. 

"My matters are not your business, Your Highness. If you want to talk to me, talk about business matters and the empire's defense and economy," Zion replied without looking at the prince. Trim just keeps on silent and doesn't want to talk anymore. 

He cannot drag Zion down, even though he wishes he could. Zion is the largest empire's asset, as well as the Emperor's favorite person, who has contributed significantly to the empire's success in every war. 

"You're still the Zion I knew since we were kids. I didn't think you'd grow like this, a person with a sharp tongue. Fortunately, there is someone who is protecting you," Trim says, tilting his head slightly to look at Zion. However, Zion did not even bother to look at him. "What an arrogant person," Trim murmurs.

Minutes later, they heard women screaming, which made the two of them nervous and prompted them to rush inside. They saw Vivian terrified and trembling in fear from what had happened. Her maid stood in front of her, attempting to protect her, while Historia sat on the man's back, his face hidden behind a mask and her arms bleeding from the knife. 

"What happened, Vivian?" Trim rushes over to hug her, calming her down and making her feel safe. Then look at Historia's bleeding arm. 

He was perplexed as to what had occurred while both of them guarded the shop's outside, which served as the main door. He was becoming suspicious about the shop; in that case, the owner might have known something. However, he is unable to process what Historia did. How did she manage to beat the man without them realizing there was already a commotion inside? 

Sally rushes toward Historia after running to get a first aid kit to assist her with the treatment. "That was a reckless action on your part, My Lady!" Sally reprimanded Historia, who simply giggled and let Sally treat her.

"Did she just beat that man she was sitting with?" Zion mumbled, looking surprised at Historia, he then looked at the man who had fallen asleep. 

'I'm glad Dad taught me some self-defense because if he didn't, I might die again in this world,' Historia thought to herself as she assisted her arms that were treated by Sally and looked at the man she was sitting next to.