Failed?

The girl had invited the crowned prince to the garden to chat privately, which was obviously a sign that the meeting had now taken a romantic or intimate turn. I was reluctant to follow them in a situation like this, but my curiosity and desire to know how the situation would pan out prevailed and I decided to follow them.

"This garden is so beautiful,like you"

Corny,that was my first impression, I'm sure that even Alicia agreed with me even though she haven't met me formally yet. She just forcefully smiled and replied

"Aww, thank you your highness"

The crowned prince was pretty bad at his pick up lines,If I would rate it, I'd give it -10/10

The Crowned Prince Davis Deva had tried his best with his corny and cheesy pickup lines, but it was clear that his efforts had been unsuccessful and had only left the girl feeling uncomfortable and uneasy.

However, she had been polite and graceful in her response, simply forcing a smile and giving an empty gesture of gratitude in response to his poorly executed remarks. She had likely been trained and instructed to give a kind and gentle response to the Crowned Prince, regardless of her personal thoughts or feelings.

"S-shall we take a walk in the open forest? there's a great waterfall there"

I really feel sorry for my descendant if it this engagement turns out to be successful.

Alicia's invite was a clear indication that she was trying to keep the engagement going, as she was now inviting the Crowned Prince to take a walk in the open forest and see the nearby waterfall. I could sense that Alicia's discomfort was growing with each passing moment, but it seemed like she didn't really have a choice in the matter and had to comply with Davis's requests.

<<Enemies 3000 detected within the meter range>>

Ces suddenly sensed the presence of multiple enemy assassins lurking nearby, which gave me a huge sense of urgency and alarm.

The enemies were likely planning to ambush and attack Davis and Alicia, who were proceeding deeper into the forest at an alarming speed. I quickly decided to follow right behind them, keeping my distance to not reveal my presence.

<<It seems like they have no killing intent,it is possible that this a act>>

I knew something was fishy from that bastard,I can't leave Alicia to someone like that who earns their trust by faking a heroic scene

I could sense that Ces was right in pointing out that the enemy presence seemed like an act, as their killing intent was non-existent and the situation felt too orchestrated.

Indeed, it seemed like the ambush was likely planned by someone to earn Alicia's trust, which implied that the attackers had already formulated a plan of action and knew of Alicia's presence ahead of time.

The fact the assassins had no killing intent made me even more wary of the situation, as it meant they could have a more sinister plan at hand. I decided to follow the pair very closely and monitor the situation closely as we went deeper into the forest.

I didn't know what would happen next, but I was extremely alert and vigilant, ready to respond to any unexpected surprises.

As we continued to move deeper into the forest, we eventually came upon a stunning and impressive waterfall. The tranquil and serene environment of the waterfall was a stark contrast to the chaotic and tense atmosphere surrounding us.

I couldn't help but feel slightly amazed at the beauty of the waterfall, but my attention was still fully focused on the dangerous situation at hand.

The peaceful and scenic atmosphere of the waterfall was suddenly disrupted by the sudden presence of multiple enemy assassins. I could see several individuals darting their way from all sides, seemingly attempting to surround the Crowned Prince and Alicia.

In a moment, the beautiful scenery of the waterfall turned into a chaotic and dangerous battleground, as the assassins attempted to make their strike and attack the Crowned Prince and Alicia. The ambush was now underway.

"Get behind me Alicia"

The Crowned Prince was swift and decisive, immediately moving his body to shield and protect the girl from any immediate danger. It was clear that he took his duties as Crowned Prince seriously, and he was dedicated to protecting his subjects and betrothed.

Alicia followed the instructions quickly and moved behind the Crowned Prince, as the attack from the assassins began.

I swiftly intervened and used my magic to immobilize the 9 assassins, freezing them in place and causing them to cease their attack.

The Crowned Prince was indeed shocked by this sudden revelation, which he hadn't seen coming at all. He then realized how ineffective his plan had really been, as I had swiftly and efficiently defeated all the enemy assassins in a moment.

"It seems like your 'Heroic' plan was unsuccessful"

The Crowned Prince was left dumbfounded, as he hadn't expected the situation to have been resolved so quickly and easily. He looked at me with a mixture of shock and awe, not knowing how to respond or react to the situation.

I decided to retract from the battlefield and retreat, eager to observe how Alicia would react to the Crowned Prince's setup and whether or not she would still fall for the whole thing.

The Crowned Prince appeared dumbfounded and intimidated by the sudden outburst and rage of the girl. He clearly was not expecting her to react in such a way, as he had become too comfortable with her gentleness and kindness.

"What's the meaning of this? What do you think you can achieve by doing this"

However, his surprise and shock quickly turned into fear and panic when she grabbed him by the collar and pinned him against the nearby tree. Her glare and expression were no longer gentle or soft, but cold and menacing.

"Answer me!"

Alicia's aura burst out and encompassed the whole forest with a menacing and dreadful aura, which truly made Davis fear for his life. It was as if she was a completely different person now, no longer the docile and gentle girl that he had assumed her to be. Instead, she was now a fierce and terrifying force to be reckoned with.

Alicia Calmed down after some time and thought it through,

"Crowned prince,Davis Deva, I believe that this relationship is going nowhere so I suggest that we part ways here"

Davis Deva realized that the romantic engagement between him and Alicia was now officially no longer happening. Her cold and aggressive attitude had swiftly dismantled the hopes and expectations he had for this relationship, and now she was no longer interested in pursuing the whole thing.

She had shut down the idea of their engagement entirely, and now he had no choice but to comply with her wishes.

Alicia walked away from the forest and back to her quarters, seemingly undisturbed by the events that had just transpired. She did not appear upset or angry, but simply accepted the situation as it was and moved on with her life.

Upon returning to her rooms, she was greeted by Lia, who was waiting for her like she had somehow anticipated that the engagement would fail.

"I know that the royal family is no match for you,my lady"

"I agree, they are full of bullshits"

Alicia laughed and agreed with Lia's assessment, calling the royal family "shitheads" and saying that they were no match for her. It seemed like she had finally found a genuine and supportive ally in Lia, who had backed her up and agreed with her decision to turn down the engagement.

At that moment.I teleported to my room but did not conceal my presence,the particles of myself were slowly transferring from place to place. I saw Lia and Alicia chatting in the bed but they seemed to pretend to not notice me.

"Seems like you two are having a great time".

Lia who was chatting was surprised at my presence.

"Young master?! Is that you?"

Lia held my hand and felt my warmth, she sobbed,She really did miss me,even though It was only a brief moment that we had together in this life, I'm sure that she missed me.

"I'm sorry that I left you guys"

"I was worried,"

Alicia who was sitting on the bed got curious and asked

"Who are you? and why is Lia crying?"

Lia seemed quite shocked and surprised by Elliot's appearance, as she hadn't seen his actual form before. However, she still recognized him due to his warmth, which appeared to have touched her deeply.

Alicia did not comprehend the situation at first and was curious as to why Lia was sobbing in the first place, but as soon as she learned the truth, she seemed quite surprised by the revelation.

"I'm Elliot Grande" I said as I leaned near the window.

"So what are you going to do now,my lord? 516 years had passed and people already forgotten your name"

"You're quite right, I need information, Lia. Would you like to be my Informant again?"

My question threw off Lia, who was clearly taken aback by the huge time gap. She still looked exactly the same age despite the time difference, which was baffling.

"Information? You need information about this era...and you want me to be your informant?"

The way that I phrased the question made it seem like this was something they had done multiple times before in the past, as if I could just ask her to be my informant at any moment like this.

"Yes...I need information and you're the only person I can trust,"

My tone was surprisingly straightforward and direct, as if it were a normal thing for me to ask her.

"This kingdom has changed dramatically since I've been gone, and I need to know the current state of affairs. You are familiar with the world since you've been living here for such a long time

I don't have anyone else who can be my informant..."

"I...see,"

Lia's expression had become concerned as she heard my request. She was truly the only person he could trust, as she had lived in this kingdom for so long and had experienced all of the changes that had occurred over time.

Her familiarity with this current era was now what I required, as I needed to know what was happening in this era.

"Very well,I'll tell you everything you want to know..."