Chapter 3- Murderess Crime

Wait, does that mean I haven't seen them for a few weeks because they're busy with my baptism? So that means, the process of baptizing a blue blood is much longer than that of a commoner. In my old world it was short. And it's up to you if the party is too grand. But in my case, only the right food was prepared when I was baptized. The guests who came were also right but here? Whole kingdom really ?!

"Noble bloods from our Capital will also attend, there will also be from various Kingdoms and Empires of other continents." he added.

My very soul seemed to leave me when I heard that thing.

"Surely the Dear Emperor has prepared everything well for his only princess!"

Yeah, right. It looks like Vencel really intends to spoil me by chance even though I really don't want to. Suddenly something went through my mind. According to Nesta, the Aristocrats and the Nobles from the Capitol will attend. Even the Kings and Queen from the other Kingdom ... And the other nobles from different Empire. Wouldn’t that, there would also be people who wanted to kill me the first night I was in this baby’s body? I mean, can I get to know them? Actually, I'm still not convinced that they already killed or dead.

Never mind, I’ll be bitten and I’ll also find out who the people are who will cause the Eryndors to fall. I really need to find out!

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Aside from Cyan. There's three more Empire. Thilawiel from North, Oloisean from East and Severassi from West. Although we cover the southern part of the Map, the Erydors have the widest scope. We almost have some resources. Especially mines. We have silvers, bronze, gold but we still have the highest value thing that is strained and wants to take from us: rare and common jewels. So I no longer wonder why they want to take over our territory and they want to kill me because I will know what they are planning especially with the skill I have.

Because of what I learned about the Eryndors I have already made a goal that I need to achieve by the time I grow up. That I also have the ability to fight the blood that sticks in my system. To protect Cyan no matter what happens. I would definitely not allow anyone to just grab it. I will never allow it to suddenly collapse that my ancestors worked so hard for. Aba!

I was already dressed in the Christening gown that Vencel actually even made for me. This is it! It's my baptism day and I can meet those people. I have to test, but the only problem is ... Whatever I do to practice my precognition still doesn't really work. How can I make my agenda especially on this important day? Ughh, it's so frustrating!

I looked at my bedroom door when it opened. Vencel entered here, as did my brothers Raegan, Eomund ar Cederic. Emperor Vencel Eryndor is wearing his finest red silk robe with expensive animal fur. Then below of that, he's also wearing an elegant gold-work thread white tunic as his primary dress with precious jewelries and golden threads as a designs. Even his trousers are white with gold-work designs. Even the princes are very elegant in my eyes.

When they entered, they were immediately greeted by the losers and the maids in the room.

"Is the princess ready?" Vencel asked seriously.

"The dear princess is ready, dear emperor." Nesta's polite reply.

Vencel quietly stepped closer to the crib where I am now. So did the princes. If before their faces were serious, it was replaced by a smile. There was a look on their faces that they were very happy to see me even though they hadn't shown me for a long time.

Vencel gently loaded me, not losing the smile on his lips. "You have to be patient with your father and I'm not visiting you. We're just busy." his sincere statement.

"Uh ... Uh ..." I just said. But because of that, all right, I'll just smile. I'm pretty happy to see you too. So, fan service for all of you!

Suddenly the princes were gripped by their chests. It's as if they want to cry without knowing how they look now. Vencel, on the other hand, seemed to be stoned in his position.

"It's like I don't want to show the public how graceful the princess is." said Vencel, tightly closing his eyes.

"We can't do that, Your Majesty." the language is Raegan. "Certainly many of our guests want to see the first princess. They have been waiting a long time for this opportunity."

Vencel sighed, a sign of surrender. Looks like he can't do anything more. He turned to his children who were still carrying me. "In that case, you know what to do by the time we're in the hall."

They nodded as if you thought they understood what it meant. Wait, what's going on? What did they talk about? What?

We quietly walked down the hallway, it was the road to the ballhall. Where my baptism will be held. I was just silent as I rolled my eyes around. I wonder why the carpenters are already lined up in this hallway. Behind us are the princes with smiles on their lips as if they can't wait for what will happen later. Err, I'll just be paid, not dance or anything.

We stopped in front of the large and wide door. I looked up in amazement at the size. There were two knights standing on either side and a man in uniform butler. It seems like he's an announcer.

"You announced." Vencel's serious command.

"Please follow --- Announcement, Your Majesty! The Dear Emperor and the Dear Princes ... With the lone Princess Styriniana Eryndor!"

Gradually the large and wide door opened in front of us. My mouth fell slightly open. Maybe it's because of anticipation and curiousity what's the inside of that room. But I seemed to be blinded by the light that greeted us!

We were exposed to the glittering diamonds around, the golds and diamonds around. I was devastated when I saw the people in that room that caught our attention. Traces on their clothing that they are from the nobility. They are also wearing expensive accessories. Vencel and my siblings started walking again. At the same time the guests bowed and they paid tribute to the arrival of the royal family of the Cyan land. I turned to Vencel seriously and I could see no expression on his face, nor did Raegan, Eomund and Cederic. They raised their foreheads above the people we passed.

Next I looked in the direction we were going. My eyes narrowed because a priest --- no, it looked like the Archbishop was standing there. I mean, he will give it to me. Taray!

The Eryndors stopped when the Archbishop was in front of us. Like guests he bowed to us and smiled.

I was successfully baptized. I am now a full member of the Imperial family. I thought that was over. Even if they attend the party but I'm still wrong. It doesn't end there.

I just kept quiet while Vencel was still carrying me. We walk to a wide balcony of the palace. There were two butlers standing on either side of the door to the balcony as if waiting for our arrival. As we neared there they moved then they opened the door until we reached the balcony.

I gasped when people outside the Palace exposed themselves to me. They screamed at the same time when they saw us here. I could feel the genuine smile and laughs within their voices. It was as if they were happy when I was born into this world. I wanted to know why. It's because I'm the first princess? That I will be the one who could save the Empire like what they said? That I could bring the victory? What?

"Do you see how cute they are, dear princess?" Vencel whispered in my ear. "They're happy because they have something to love besides us."

The astonishment could not be erased from my face. Me? Will they love? Will they love someone like me even if they know I come from this family? This royal family were tyrant and merciless when it comes to kill someone. They never forgive if someones mess up with them. Will it still be expensive?

I could still hear the cheers of happiness in the crowd. They even throw a plenty of flower petals in the air.

"You will also know why they loved you, my princess." he smiled for a second.

I turned my gaze back to the people of Cyan. A smile flashed on my lips and I raised one hand, not perfect but I was still able to wave at them. The screams around got louder. They were even more pleased with my attitude.

After we met the Cyanian outside we went back inside to start the party even though I was actually out of mood. I only have expectations because I can rest in my room but I can't. I almost forgot that I had something important to do today. I need to get to know people from royal families, even the royal family from those other Empires.

They called their names and then presented themselves before us, at the same time they would give their gifts for me. I can't imagine that they are really rich. They brought only jewelry, rare items and expensive clothes for me. Because I can't receive directly from them, only maids and butlers will receive and then be taken to my room. While I was on Vencel's lap. My brothers are on their respective thrones.

Ughh, it's a bit tiring for me to do this. But so far, I haven’t seen anything suspicious. But I won't let my guard down. You may be aware, they are just being nice in front of me but they will just stab me in the back.

"We announce Prince Calevi from the Kingdom of Severassi!"

But suddenly I heard sighing and whispering throughout the room, as if they could not believe what they were seeing. I immediately followed that with a look.

A boy was in front of us. Her attire is pompous. He has a fair skin. But what caught my attention was his dark ash blonde hair, and his ocean blue eyes. His face was serious but I could feel the sadness in his eyes. Huh why?

A man followed him with a small box. They both knelt in front of us. "I'm glad to meet the Eryndor family. Let me introduce myself, I'm Calevi Levanadel from the Severassi Kingdom. I'm glad to be invited to the fancy pleasure of baptism with the only Cyan princess."

I turned to Vencel who now had a sharp look at what he had bestowed on the prince in front of us. I also shifted my gaze to my siblings who now seem to be holding back for reasons I don’t know. But I only know one thing. They are disgusted. But why are they annoyed when they invite them. Hays, the mess of it too.

"I would like to offer the gift for the dear princess. One of the legacies from our ancestors. The lucky bracelet made of one of our proud gems --- the mermaid's tear." then opened the little box to us.

My mouth fell open at what I saw. I can't deny that that precious stone is beautiful. It looks like a jade with a mix of aquamarine stone.

Once again the nobles murmured throughout the room. Some of them could not believe that such jewelry would be presented to me. The rest of them couldn't believe it either because such a rock still exists today. Aahh, it's becoming eextinct now. So it means, it's a rare item.

I heard Vencel sigh. "We are very grateful that the prince of Severassi brought a very important ... gift." then he smirked. "I will never forget it."

My forehead furrowed in astonishment but eventually I just smiled. Okay, I feel I shall witness a murderous crime at any moment.

I heard another rumor around. I immediately looked at who they were talking about again. Another boy. Like Prince Kalevi of Serevassi, his attire was also pompous. But I feel the dominance of its aura. He have a jet black hair color and ivory white skin. Especially his hazel brown eyes.

"We announce Prince Dilston from the Oloisean Kingdom!"

"Albelin." I heard from Vencel's mouth. That's strong but it looks like he's going to kill again in that situation.

The boy knelt in front of us. Tribute. "Greetings to your Majesty, Emperor Vencel Eryndor, as well as to the princes ... And to the only princess of the Cyan Kingdom." he looked straight at me, a smile flashing on his lips. I was suddenly horrified by that smile! "I am Prince Dilston Albelin, from the Oloisean kingdom of the East. I am sorry that my father could not attend the grand banquet for the baptism of the only princess but we have prepared a beautiful gift for him and the yours too. "

Vencel and the princes in front of us looked up. "Hoo ... I think your father wants to make up for his absence from this celebration. All right, we want to see the gift you have prepared for my only princess, Prince Dilston." he grinned. He looks anticipated, not in the gift, in the murderous way! Jusko!

The prince took out a box and opened it in front of us. It's a shiny ruby ​​jewel brooch! But what's so special about that brooch?

My eyes narrowed as I could see the stone on the brooch slowly glowing. The surroundings were dark. The people around were a bit alarmed. So did Vencel and my siblings. They stood even though the Emperor was still holding me. He tightened his grip on me.

"What does that mean, Prince of Oloisean ?!" strong question of the first prince, Prince Raegan.

I was just stunned to be a little brighter. I rolled my eyes until I looked up. I opened my mouth. My eyes also glaze over at what I see now. Even in my old world I will only see it again now. But in scientific way, not in magical. But here ...

"Uh! Uh!" I said loudly to Vencel. He looked at me with a frown. "Uh! Uh!" at once I pointed to the ceiling of the room.

He followed it with his gaze. Even he could trace on his face the amazement when he saw the stars on the ceiling. It's a planetarium! Even then constellations. What I just didn’t expect was something falling like glitters. It's more than like a pixie dust!

Astonishment has replaced the impression today of the members of the Maharlika. I heard Eomund and Cederic grin on their faces.

In a few moments it was gone. The light is back inside the brooch stone. The surroundings were quiet but only for me. I couldn’t stop myself from clapping and screaming. Because of that, the guests are also applauding because it left a very good impression on me. Vencel smiled at my reaction.

"My son seems to have liked your gift very much, Prince Dilston." formal language of the Emperor to the Prince of Oloisean. "Thank you so much for your wonderful gift."

He smiled and frowned again. "I'm glad the dear princess liked it."

After that he left in front of us. Until one after another we came from the Royal Family of different countries. But I think I missed something. I've been waiting for a while but he never showed up. Yeah, right. The Empire from North, the Thilawiel. I'm waiting who's the representative or a member from that Empire.

"They certainly have no intention of showing up, Your Majesty." Raegan said softly behind me.

"That's also what I notice, first prince." Vencel agrees that his voice is also weak. "I won't be surprised if they take the next step."

One of my eyebrows fluttered. What step do they say? So, it means ... The Northern Empire is really their enemy? Is that where the man I see in my precognition skills comes from? The man who strangled Vencel? Is that man from that area? Which would be the reason why the Empire would fall on the Cyan nation?

Vencel rose from his throne. A small smile flashed on his lips. "First of all, I want to thank you for attending this very important day for the Empire especially my only daughter Styriniana. We will never forget it." he told the guests.

They applauded, at the same time the music was played from the side where the groups of musicians rented by the Palace were. I feel like there were more people when they were scattered on the dance floor. They have their own partners. I couldn’t help but smile as I watched the couples happily dance the waltz. It’s like I’m back in high school or at the JS Prom when I watch a cutillion dance.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!" suddenly called my two brothers Eomund and Cederic who were now in front of us. There was a look of pleasure on their faces.

"What's that, second and third prince?" its formal question to them.

"Can we dance the princess?" Cederic asked.

Vencel did not answer immediately. Instead he looked at me, he was watching me. Wait, don't tell me will you let me dance in this mood? Understand Vencel, I'm too young and I'm too dangerous to dance!

"Raegan," he suddenly called to our older brother.

Raegan got up from his seat. He bowed himself slightly so he could hear us. "What's that, Your Majesty?"

"Do you think that's why our princess danced?" he asked seriously, unable to take his eyes off me. Wait, is he really serious ?!

"Hmmm ..." Raegan couldn't answer right away, he was still rubbing his chin. "I'll take care of him dancing with him, Your Majesty."

"Hmm, oh okay." and he actually handed me over to Raegan! What the eff ?!

Raegan is currently holding me with a wide smile, as if he can’t believe he can hold me. It was as if he was waiting for this opportunity! Don't you say you too, Raegan? My bones are too dangerous! I know you're a tyrant too but please, don't be hard on me.

Raegan walked towards the dance floor as he carried me. Eomund and Cederic followed us, with joy etched on their faces.

But seriously, he made me dance even though my feet were not on the floor. You know the imagination that you have a partner but clothes? That's it! That’s what Raegan does to me! He was so close that you thought you could feel the music inside the hall!

I was just shocked when I noticed something. Even though Raegan and I were in that position I could feel him taking care of me. Because I'm still dangerous about it. Even so, I didn't feel any pain or anything. He danced me so carefully, as if he was saying that I would enjoy this day too.

I can't help but smile. I thought it was just a fairytale. I will also experience this thing even if I had a second life --- even if my world is different now.

He stared then he looked straight into my eyes. "I hope you grow up soon, our dear princess so we can dance you well." he smiled then he touched both my waists. He lifted me into the air and then turned me around.

"Hahaha!" I couldn't help but laugh when older brother Raegan did that thing again. "I'm dizzy, brother!" I exclaimed.

"I will only repay it no matter how many times you step on my foot, our princess." he laughed out loud.

"Hi-I won't do it again. Hahaha!" my laughter is still going on.

When he had done me down I was still not satisfied. I ran away from the first prince, I needed him to escape even though I was actually still laughing because of my clumsiness.

"Rini! Don't run! You might stumble!" he still disobeyed me but he still managed to chase.

I saw Vencel in front and he was just smiling sitting on the golden throne. I didn’t hesitate to approach him even though I was still running. I crawled until I was sitting on his lap.

"My princess looks happy." he said laughing, admitting he knew why I was running.

I hugged him with a wide smile. "I'm sorry, papa. I didn't accidentally step on brother Raegan's feet while dancing. I'm still lacking in rehearsal before I get ready for today."

He stroked my hair. "We're not perfect, my child. You still have time to rehearse. I hope you enjoy the celebration we have prepared for you." then he kissed my forehead. "Happy birthday, Rini."

I hugged him tighter. "Thank you so much, papa!"

Time is too fast. I was unaware that I was seven years old.