Chapter 5

I was now in one of the royal rooms, gosh, my foot hurts!

I murmured, leaning against the soft cushions, looking up the chandeliers

So luxurious... I can remember that back in the Kallister, all we had are this small lights in the camp, torches and campfire.

Only the Kallister royal palace have this chandelier, It wasn't even looking this luxurious back in the day..

I sigh, "Tired.." The debutante main event hasn't even started, where the royal princess will have to take the first dance with her partner

Then, the following dances of those who will debut today, Then, the offered dances by the Princess's suitors, That's how it is in Marfester Empire, Leilaly says so

"m'lady, you should change now.." She says, worries on her tone as she sees my now ruined damp dress

"No. Not like my partner will dance with me"I have no partner!

I let out a frustrated sigh, I'm exhausted from thinking all of these, my foot hurts, my head's spinning and the dampness on my dress seems to make the dress heavier

"Leilaly..."

Leilaly looked up at him, curious as she approaches me, "What is it, m'lady?"

"Stay with me.. always"

I don't wanna be alone again.. and risked getting killed

"Yes, m'lady." She said with almost no hesitation, she really cares for Reillana

"...You may go now, I can change on my own"

It has been minutes and I changed into this pinky dress Leilaly gave me. I came out of the room back to the hall. On the corner again.

"lonely?" A baron approaches me. Ugh. Those eyes with lust. The blush Gah. Its disgusting

"I'm afraid I'm not."

"where is your partner?"

I look around, the crown prince sorrounded with lots of women.. hm..

"She's with me." A man spoke, approaching me from behind

"huh?" I turned, seeing a man with his hair up, white hair and green eyes, black brooch

"D-Duke Ren!"

Duke.. who now?!

"Ren..as in Ren Von jinshin?!"

Ren Von Jinshin, literally alive and fresh right before my eyes! The one who slaughtered his own men to end the south war of the Kallister and Marfester! He literally disobyed his Emperor!

"Hello, m'lady.." he smiles

"Uh.. I.. um.." I stutter, his presence was so obvious it makes people gaze fall on us.

"Can I have her lady's first dance?" He says, reaching out a hand for me to take

"Oh.. it's not my debut just yet.." I waved awkwardly

"It is mine. My debut, mlady."

What an obvious lie! You're twenty three you idiot!

"For.. uh.. My lord. I apologize I have to deny your request, I'm afraid I'm not required to dance with you" I bowed

"...It isn't a request m'lady. It's an order from the lead of imperial knight."

"Then, I'm please to be asked by the lead of imperial knight" I say, my hand on his as he led me to the center

His hand on my waist and the other hold my hand, my hand on his shoulder as we danced in that ballroom

There was this step where he have to be behind me and hold me by my stomach, it's the Marfester way of showing affection, but, he doesn't know Reillana. I guess it won't happen.

When he turned me, I accidentally slip, luckily I could save my self with my other foot, I didn't hesitate to do so and stomp my feet to the floor but.. I step on his foot

"You have a knack for stepping on people's feet now? M'lady?" He ask teasingly

I glared at him, letting go of his hand immediately as the dance ended, bowing abruptly, I left the hall, leaving him in daze

Fiesty.

I don't know where I'm going but dang it. Meeting my inspiration was something I had expected but not like this!

Finally, I sat near the maze garden, resting my butt at the fountain, removing the heels to feel some grass

"sigh.. Could this day get any worse?" I murmured

"Haru."

I paused, my movements stilled, Haru.. Haru.. HARU! Someone- recognize..

I sat up properly, my eyes widening as a figure appeared from the shadow, a black cloak, Magician? sorcerer? Assassin?

Magic Burs- eh.. Reillana's body.. doesn't contain magic?.. that means.. I'm powerless to whoever that is-

"Don't be so alarmed..." They say, removing the cloak and stepping out from the darkness.. "..Nee-San.".