Chapter 47 Reason
Aillenne was so embarrassed to see her favorite character. It would be fine if they saw each other under normal circumference, however thinking back from a moment ago, she couldn't help but burn her ears red.
Goodness! He saw me stuck in there right?! And he's the one who took me from being stuck in the hole right?! Damn! I wanna burry myself again in a hole and never come back.
What will he say to me? My gosh! I did something worth smacking in the head! I did that in front of my favorite character?! Ohh just take me away now!
Aillenne smiled brightly at him masking her embarrassment and moved away from his body. I felt flushed all of a sudden. Why is the body contact making me feel weird? Is it because he's handsome?
The young man is so handsome and looked very mysterious. He and Derrick were of similar age, however he was already the duke of the Alastair duchy.
She quickly but elegantly gave her greetings.
"Greetings your Excellency. This is Aillenne Zannoah Winston."
"Yes, I already knew."
He spoke calmly and scrutinized her body for bruise or scratches. His aura is that of an adult in authority and I couldn't help but feel shivers.
"Thank you for saving me, duke."
He became an orphan at a young age, trained to be a strong and powerful successor to trample those who oppose him. He looked cold like the night but had the aura of raging waters by the ocean.
"My lady, I don't know what you were thinking, but this area is off limits."
"I'm sorry. I wasn't aware."
"Hmm...If I were a beat late, you might be caught in trouble. The emperor is in a very good mood and he doesn't want someone to ruin it. I hope my lady understands."
He said and his expression loosened. His eyes became softer and the tail of his lips slightly arched.
He's so handsome!!! Kyaaa! How could the original Aillenne be blinded by love with the crown prince, when there is this perfect man who took care of her?
Ahhhh...I really like him now. Smile for me again, heart heart.
"I'm thankful for that, Your Excellency. You really saved me."
She said again and expressed her gratitude.
The young duke held her hand and tugged her to continue the walk. They walked around for a moment then the colorful magic butterflies surrounded them. Aillenne smiled and tried catching the butterflies but Damien didn't let her.
"It is meant for decoration, my lady. They are the emperor's property and people are not allowed to touch it other than the wizards who takes care of them. But I suggest that you take this butterfly instead."
Damien drew out his mana to make a much bigger butterfly. It is black with blue dusts and the wings have a much intricate pattern. The lines glitters as the butterfly fluttered then the jewel in its abdomen shines brightly. It landed in Aillenne's arm and she held out her hand to touch it then smiled brightly.
"Thank you."
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It was early in the morning when the Duke's spy went in his room with a folder. It contained a confirmed information that Aillenne will come to the palace for a meal with the crown prince.
"Damn! This bastard!"
Is he doing this to rile me up again? How sick is he?
They were always fighting over something but they would always quickly make up. Their fights were seen as brotherly fights but for the two of them, it isn't.
It had always been a battle and every of their fight has their life at stake. Be it academic or swordmanship, they always fight while putting their best bets over the winner.
It had always been like that, but it will never turn bloody, bot until Aillenne Zannoah Winston, the daughter of Klaude Winston visited the palace. It was for an official meet up with one of the empress to give her blessing.
Nobody knows what blessing it is because many speculated that the blessing the empress mean is something that is not disclosed. However, that meeting became their most fateful encounter.
It was Damien who saw Aillenne first. When she looked around, lost in her way, she stumbled upon Damien who is painting the fountain and the birds bathing and playing in the water.
That is the day where Damien saw the reason to live on after his parents died. Aillenne, who came like a sun gave him light to his path which lead him to where he is now. All of his actions were planned to gain Aillenne.
That's just how crazy he is. However, one crazy individual caught sight of her on that very day.
Phillipsburg who were playing with his servants saw Aillenne who were helping the wounded. She was the first person to scold him of his actions. No one pointed out his wrong since he's a prince, but seeing the little lady with short tongue spewing sermon about conscience and humanity, Phillip fell in love.
It was such a trivial reason, but that's exactly what made them drawn to her. There may be something that changed in her, but Aillenne's still Aillenne. The woman they love and forever want.
But this damn princely bastard is making his move?! He even dared kiss my woman!
The official meeting for lunch draw the noble's attention. Some were even supporting their relationship.
People see this as a favor to the Marquisate for political advances, little did they know that it is for personal interest. The duke crumpled the paper, the servant backed away and went out after bowing.
Damien hated it more than anything else. He quickly made appointment in the palace in the guise of visitation for the emperor. However, his purpose lies in the crown prince palace. He wanted to barge in the greenhouse then and there and hide her, but of course things will be complicated.
I need to quickly take her away from everybody.