Chapter 2 - ability to predict

I rolled my eyes around. We are in a spacious room. The Emperor still hugged me, while a young man and two children sat firmly opposite us. There was a butler busy preparing tea while the maids were on one side, bent over and waiting to be ordered. I realized that this place was a tea room. Although this room is spacious there is still a lot of furniture inside such as bookshelves with books, cabinets with cutlery, Next I did I looked up. I was exposed to the expensive and large chandelier with its striking design. The large window that was just across from me also caught my attention. From here is a view of the charming gardens of the Palace. Wow, I just saw it now. Anyway, all this time I was just in the room. Indulging in uninterested toys, and story books that are already scratched. But it's okay to include me in such things so that I can see something new.

"What about Rini, Your Majesty? What is she going to drink? She can't drink tea yet." the youngest of them. Wait, what's his name again?

Instead of answering her son's question, Vencel turned to one of the maids. In my heart I could just wince. Logic, man. Logic! I’m still too young for tea!

Nesta approached and handed something to the Emperor. Bottle of milk! He quietly accepted it and then handed it to me but the support was still there. Hays, I have no choice! I just accepted the milk and then I drank it in front of them. But it's just weird because my brothers' eyes (daw) rolled at what they saw. Hellooo? Have you just seen a child drinking milk? Didn’t he experience it? My goodness!

"She's too small." suddenly said one of the princes. We turned to him. He was drinking tea in front of her. As I got older, he was called Eomund. "I didn't think he was that small than I expected." his statement was still formal.

"You're right, Eomund!" exclaimed the youngest man who was just next to Vencel and me. He turned to us in ecstasy. He gently and carefully held my hand. "Look, the smallness of his hand. It's funny ..." he looked straight into my eyes. "How are you, Princess Rini? I'm Cederic ..." he introduced himself as he played with my hand as if he was happy.

Ah, so his name is Cederic. Cederic Eryndor. Now I know. Haayys, it's a shame I couldn't speak yet. Annoying. I really want to gossip!

Anyway, I looked at the first prince who was quietly drinking tea. Eh, they just seem to have the same personality as the second prince. Of course, I don't know the name of this one yet.

He quietly set the cup down on the table. He formally looked at Vencel who was currently sipping a drink. I just blinked watching and listening to what they were talking about. "He is, Your Majesty ..." he began. "What do you plan to do in the neighboring country? No matter what we do, they don't want to give up."

Before the Emperor could answer he also laid the cup on the table. A blank expression on his face he gave the first prince. "If they don't want to stop their food, I can do nothing but use force on them. I also don't care if the rebels grow up against the Empire."

This father and son used to be very tyrant.

Huh? So it's all about politics? Hays, as usual. What else can I expect? I don't have anyone in modern times who can talk about random things. Well, I am no longer an ordinary person in this world. I am already one of the Emperor's children. But, is it appropriate to talk about that matter? Anyway, they no longer know that I understand them from here since my mind is already thirty years old!

And so on and so forth, they are talking about politics. I can't relate anymore! Instead I looked out the large window of this room. I caught the attention of the different kinds of flowers from the outside. Right, I think this is the way to divert my attention of political talks!

I raised my hands and waved them in the air. "Uh! Uh!" that's all I can say. Never mind, it's my keribels!

Fortunately, I got their attention. They looked puzzled for what I want to convey. I even struggled to create sound and I struggled to point out the garden! Anubaaaa!

Cederic's gaze followed my instruction. "Ah! Looks like he wants to go garden, majesty!" he exclaimed.

"I think so." Eomund was second, looking surprised as well.

Good job, Cederic! What if you were always by my side and became my translator, what?

The princes left their seats to join me. Vencel lowered his gaze to me. "Would you like to go out, dear princess?" he asked gently.

I looked up at them. I blinked both of them in amazement and I heard his gentle question. Even the princes are waiting by their gentle gaze. In a few moments I made them smile.

They seemed to be stoned in front of me. I think their hearts almost broke away from their system just because of my smile. Like, what the hell? Ah, just. I want to go out and breathe some fresh air because I don’t care and they have political talks before!

Suddenly they stood up while the Emperor was still carrying me. "Move the table and chairs to the garden!" he gave strong orders to his men.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" the butler's friendly answer as well as the maids.

Ah, finally exposed too! Finally, I can feel the air on my skin as well as the sound of it. I can also inhale the fresh and fragrant smell of the flowers. I also heard the rushing water from the fountain of the Imperial Garden. But I just can't imagine that this place is so vast. Well, expected from the royal family. Other than that I was finally seated without being held by the Emperor now. Even though he touched and loaded me a few times, I was still not used to it. Maybe it’s because I still feel deprived because someone like me who is thirty years old is trapped in the body of a baby!

As the Emperor and the First Prince talked again about politics I noticed that I was no longer irritated. I seem to be ignoring it even though Eomund and Cederic are already playing with me. I looked up at the sky. It's something's touch my heart. It seems like I feel the traquility in this peace that I've never been felt before. It seems like the ideal place for me to write in my previous life.

I slowly closed my eyes. I slowly leaned my back on the chair that was just for me.

"Rini?" astonished call me two. "Do you feel sleepy?"

Yeah, I feel sleepy because of this peaceful place. And I love it.

"Your Majesty, the Princess looks sleepy." even with my eyes closed I heard Cederic's voice.

"Oh!" and Vencel. "He's still too young so he gets tired easily."

Even with my eyes closed I felt like I was being loaded. Even if I wanted to open my eyes, I would not be able to do that. I would rather feel the tranquility of this place. The type where I can still pursue my passion for writing but no one is struggling or chasing time because of the due date. No one bothers me whether I’m done or not so dictates my ideas.

I can't help but smile. I feel like I’m gradually liking it. Maybe this is why I was given another chance to live again.

"She's smiling, Your Majesty ..." I heard Eomund's voice.

"She looks like a beautiful dream." I heard the language of the first prince. "Your Majesty, I realized something as I watched the princess."

"What's that, first prince?"

"Because she is the first princess of the Empire and destined for the Empire to succeed ..." for a few seconds she stopped speaking. "I promise I will do everything to protect my only sister. I will not allow anything bad to happen to her. I will do everything to be an exemplary older sister for her."

"Me too, Your Majesty!" second by Cederic.

"So am I." and Eomund.

"I'm glad to hear those words from you," Vencel said. "Even I, I will not allow anyone to touch him. I will never allow him to be oppressed by the people around us --- around him."

Huh? What?!

* *

I woke up late at night. When the ceiling of the room opened up to me I knew I was already in the room. In my own room. I let out a deep sigh. I did not realize that I had finally fallen asleep in the Emperor's arms. The promises made by the first prince before Vencel flashed through my mind.

I am the first princess and destined for Hell to succeed ... What do they mean there?

Come to think it. Wait, couldn’t it be that when I reincarnated as a baby, when I first saw them their bodies were covered in blood? That I heard the Emperor himself say that he had already killed the people who were trying to take my life? Oh, because of that, I got shiver on my spine. I can actually imagine how merciless he is. He can kill. Of course, he's the head of this Kingdom so he needs to protect himself from danger. However, there are still many questions in my mind.

Oh, well. I'm kinda excited for my happend, for what I want to know in the future. So I have to wait in the right time and in the right place.

Come on, baby. You need to grow up and be well. You need to play detective in this kind of mystery!

My thoughts were interrupted when I heard someone open the door of the room. I can't stand yet so I'm just waiting for someone to show me.

Until I saw the first prince's face. Like what I saw from Vencel, he looks gentle in my eyes. His expressive eyes got me. "Did I wake you up?" he asked gently. "Sorry but this is my only chance to see my younger brother." He beamed at me and reached me. When I was in his arms and he was staring at me intently. He studies me with his eyesight. His cold and bloody amber eyes became warm and peaceful. I blinked with astonishment. What's the problem with this one?

"Maybe I made the right decision." his weak statement. "They are right. You are destined to be the key to success especially the Eryndors."

What do you mean, dude?

"Your eyes are different colors ..." he said.

H-ha?

My eyes are different colors ?! Wait, really ?! My goodness, tell me more, of this, first prince. And I need evidence! Where's the mirror ?! Why didn't the maids even mention anything to me ?!

When we caught sight of the first prince, suddenly something flashed in my sight. As a result, my eyesight narrowed. My mouth opened more because of the shock that my surroundings had changed. Gradually it became dark until I smelled something burning not far from me. Until I heard a noise, cries full of anguish and begging. Shout trace dictation. When I opened my eyes I saw two men. My forehead furrowed because I was familiar with one man who was bloody as he choked on the air, while the other one I didn’t know but he remained standing and he grinned demonically at as he choked the man.

My eyes widened when I realized who was choking. The Emperor! My attention was also drawn to the three bloody men lying lifeless on the floor of the Palace! My brothers!

A-what ... The Emperial is going to fall ?!

"Rini?" call me the first prince. Concern and fear were on his face.

I just feel water running down my cheek.

"H-don't cry, dear princess!" he exclaimed then he was confused comforting me. "I'm sorry if I did or said anything to you."

According to him, I have different eye color. And I saw just now ... It means, I have precognition? I have an ability to predict see what will happend in the future?

"Come home, Rini ..." the first prince comforted me in confusion. He made me. She cradles me, she dares me to settle down from crying.

But I was unable to settle down because of what I had seen before. It seems like, I got traumatized! I can’t believe I’ll see those things for the future! I can't bear to see the Eryndors in that state! I can never see the blood scattered around me! I never thought they could taste the downfall in the hands of that man!

"Rini ..." I heard the vibration of her voice, as if she didn't know what she should do to stop me from crying. "Please ..."

I barely stopped crying. I stared at him with sadness in my eyes. I don’t know why but I raised one hand, reaching for his face. Looks like he got what I wanted to happen. He brought me closer to his face until my palm gently landed on his cheek.

"What's happening?!" I heard Nesta's loud voice approaching us, a hint of concern in her voice. I also heard his sigh when he also saw the first prince here in my room. Because of that he paid tribute. "Y-here you are, dear prince ... Prince Raegan ..."

"I just visited to see the princess." his tone and posture became formal when he faced Nesta. "He seemed to wake up when he felt the arrival of his older brother." then he turned to me. What I just didn’t expect was he gave me a sweet smile.

I blinked as I stared at him.

He took his eyes off me and then put me back in my crib. He gently patted my head. My eyes widened when he even kissed my forehead! I think all my blood went up to my head! What the hell ?!

"May your dream be beautiful, our princess." he said softly. He walked away from the crib and he spoke again. "I will order the soldiers to tighten the guard in the princess's room even more."

"I understand, dear prince Raegan." Nesta replied.

I heard the door close. Nesta immediately attended to me with concern on her face. She gave me a soft and sweet smile. He stroked my head.

"The princess is lovely so I can't stop the majesty from visiting for you, dear princess ..." he said softly. "You need to sleep now, Your Majesty." then he turned off the lights in the room.

**

A few weeks ago since I bonded with the Eryndors as well as the visit to me of the first prince Raegan. After that it was gone. I no longer receive any news from them. Maybe it’s because they’re already busy about politics like I heard in the conversation between Vencel and Raegan. My two older siblings, Eomund and Cederic, are probably busy studying or rehearsing. I understand them. They are the pillars of this Empire.

I can't count how many times I hardly shut my eyes. I'm practicing how to see what more will happend in the future. What is the root cause of why the Eryndor Empire will not fall in the future. Who are the people behind it? Who are the opponents or who are the allies?

I dropped my back on my crib. Ugh, whatever I do I don’t want to. Don’t want to show me what I need to know more! Annoying. I have to solve them before I grow up or am of the right age, so that I can contribute. What's the point of me being a princess if I'm just staring, right?

"Dear princess, your dinner is ready." smiling Nesta said when she appeared in my sight. He carried me then we attended the sofa. He sat there and hugged me. Another maid approached with two bowls. He handed it to Nesta, he accepted it. When I saw what was in it, my jaw almost dropped in no time. What I saw is baby food! WTH ?!

"The Emperor summoned the most famous physician in the whole Empire. He examined what foods the dear princess could eat except milk. And this is what he said you could eat." he was happy to tell me stories as he cooked me food.

I deliberately opened my mouth until I tasted the food. If before I had no interest, now it has caught my attention. I could taste a banana. Wait, is this a crushed banana? Hmm, that's fine. I also missed the pure milk I was tasting. Finally, I could taste some foods other that milk. And finally, I'm human in this situation.

"By the way, dear princess. There's a big occasion coming to the Empire." he recounts again. I looked at him with astonishment. What does he mean? "The Dear Emperor has announced the imminent baptism of the dear princess. And you will also soon be introduced to the whole kingdom!" trace the excitement in him as he recounts the event.

I seemed to be stoned in my seat when I heard the news. What !? Am I going to be baptized ?! And will I be introduced to the audience? Seriously ?!