CHAPTER 22 ALLIANCE.

The Week for the Hunting Competition had finally come all I need to do is choose my attire for the event.

The letter arrived really late considering that there is a storm in the Drizlea and it affects the magic towers as well, so sending and accepting letters have been really a problem that no matter how advanced they are they cannot make a solution to it.

There isn't a device like phones here though.

'My dear cousin Yurianna, First let me congratulate you for passing the succession classes.

How do I know? Secret.

I did expect that King wouldn't let go of your engagement to that Bastard Crown Prince in the first place if you need anything just go to the 6th street tavern and hand the bartender the pin that I gave you along with this letter.

I'm sorry that we can't make it to the Hunting Competition because of Monsters that appeared near the territory. Don't worry the Territory and it's people are safe. We're currently making the barrier stronger than ever and fixing the magic tower.

The rule didn't emphasize that the Maternal Side can't help the successor.

Do tell your father Duke Hazzlet that their rules is completely outdated, Making you do jobs on your own, Should we just kidnap you and take you back here?

Aize said that in midnight when the moon is on it's peak there's a package for you so get out of the veranda to claim it.

See you soon my dear cousin and take care always.

- Missing you always,

Triana

Triana sent servants from the Drizlea to aide me for preparing since the Hazzlet my father cannot and wouldn't bend the rules.

The dressing room was bustling with people and some where moving clothes that I didn't know that I have and some where cleaning the palace I'm staying in.

Since I've become too busy the last circle I attended is the party where I met Eliria.

Just how much larger this dressing room is?

"My lady, This design should also go with the competition."

Madam Rebecca is also here to asked me what design I should wear for the Competition. Triana sent her here and there's already a boutique in the Capital that she brought for Rebecca.

I know that the Maternal side is rich but I didn't know that their loaded.

I didn't know that having a magic tower is a big thing in the Kingdom and my maternal family have four of those towers and my father the duke also have two magic towers rented by the Imperial Family.

"Madam Rebecca, this would do, but allow me to make some changes in the uniform let's add a cape. " I held the pen and started to adjust some fabric to use since it going to be winter soon I would like to stay warm.

"Oh using fur is the best choice since it's going to be cold because Winter is around the corner. That's wonderful Lady Yurianna."

I added the insignia of the Hazzlets in my cape while the color of Drizlea is embedded in my uniform.

Royal Blue and White.

"This shows that I am the daughter of the two families and strengthen my position."

"That's brilliant the final arrangements will arrive the day before the competition begins."

"I'll be waiting then."

"Yana! I brought Arthur and Altair is already on his way here!" Eliria decided to come here more often.

"Madam Rebecca this is my friend, Lady Eliria Flammel from the County."

"Oh the one who's famous for her light magic and a beautiful Muse too."

Eliria blushed. "Thank Madam, I'm flattered."

"Just call me like the Lady does My lady."

"Okay, and you can also call me by my name Madam Rebecca."

After greeting each other Madam Rebecca also arranged a dress for Eliria which I insisted.

Altair and Arthur also joined in.

"Princess! The Crown prince is heading to your palace right now!" A maid came running so I breath in and remain my composure.

"Thank you for Informing me and you should calm down first."

"Y-yes Princess."

"Altair where is my father right now?"

"The butler told me that he was summoned in the Imperial Palace this morning."

Those bastards. Making me feel like I was cornered and have to faced them. I heaved a big sigh.

"If you want it I can tell the Prince that your currently busy with you succession classes."

"That's completely uneccessary Altair, I know that the Prince will bother Eli again if I didn't show my face."

"The Princess can't go." Eliria stepped up.

"Eli, I would like to apologize because our time together have been interrupted. I'll be back after I faced the Crown Prince."

"But.."

Arthur consoles Eli to stepped down and she did.

"Arthur,Im leaving Eli to you so enjoy yourselves in the palace for a while. I'll be sending servants to bring you anything you need."

"Sure leave it to me."

I prepared to face them both, Sir Kylus is by the Crown Prince's side by the time I entered the room.

"What brought you here all of a sudden Crown Prince?" There's no pleasantries since I'll become the successor of the Duke.

"Lady Yurianna." So he's not calling me Lady Hazzlet anymore? How funny.

"There's no need to call me by my name anymore Crown Prince because our engagement will be nullified by the time I'll inherit the Duchy."

Successors such as Dukes cannot and wouldn't marry to the Royal Family if they were the only ones to inherit the Duchy.

Since I was the only daughter of my father and I posses characteristics fitting to the position I'll become one in the Future so the Royal Family can't force me anymore to become the Prince's bride.

"I see, So what should I call you from now on?" It's surprising that he's calm but there's definitely something on his eyes.

"Calling me Lady Hazzlet as you did back then is fine, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

This is tiring.

"I'll do as you wish Lady Hazzlet."

"So, what does your highness wants this time?"

Yes, visiting without my father is a major concern of mine.

"His Highness wants you to reconsider being the muse for the Hunting Festival." Kylus butted in.

I chuckled. The previous Yurianna loved the Prince so much and it's obvious that the Prince didn't love her from the start as to choose Eliria over her.

"Your highness I appreciate the thought but I'm very sad to say that I too will be participating for the upcoming Hunting Festival."

So words didn't get out that I'll be participating this year huh.

"I came here hoping that I could change your decision. This is an Important matter to me Lady Hazzlet." His voice is commanding as always.

"Is that an order that I must comply to, your highness?" I sipped my tea and I can see that he's contemplating.

"No, but."

"So it is a request but I'll respectfully decline your offer because THIS is an Important matter to me and to my house Your highness." I pointed out.

"But the position must be you and yours alone Yurianna."

"Sir Kylus would you mind leaving us alone for a moment?"

Kylus is now in pinch and I think he cannot withstand the pressure building up to this room, being stuck up in this room must have felt suffocating enough for him.

"Yes, Princess. Call me if you need anything your highness."

After Kylus left, I stopped sipping my tea.

"Enough pretending that you want me to be your partner for the Competition Crown Prince. It's very amusing but let's just stop here shall we?"

"You really changed Lady Yurianna." as he sighed.

"Yes, I changed for the better so what was really the purpose of your visit?"

"I would like to propose an alliance."

"I'm listening." As I grinned.