chapter 9- Training

He opened his palm. I looked over there. My eyes widened again when I saw again the green auras appearing on his palms. I can’t help but marvel there. "Because water surrounds our country water is also the sign and attribute of our power. Especially in our family."

"If water is yours ... What is the power of the north, the south and the east?" my next question.

He looked up, as if thinking. "As far as I know the main power of the Oloisean is the wind element. In the North and South I don't know yet." he looked at me in shock. "Wait, you don't know what characteristic power the Eryndors have?"

I sniffed then my shoulders sagged. "Honestly, I have never seen my brothers, not even the Emperor use the power they have whenever there is punishment. I have also never heard of them relinquishing power whenever there is war." there is a streak of frustration that I tell.

He was even more surprised by my story. "S-seriously? They never once showed or demonstrated their power?" he stroked his chin then bowed a little. "As expected of the Eryndors."

My forehead furrowed. "What do you mean?"

"According to the book I read. Since the Cyan Hell was founded, not once or once, no one knows what power the Eryndors have. Honestly, apart from the Eryndors, there are three more who know what power the Eryndors have. Cyan's only princess. " he said smiling.

I blinked. "Huh? Who else? Oh no!" I was bitten in my mouth.

He chuckled and tilted his head. "I, the Oloisean prince of the East, as well as the Thilawiel prince of the North."

W-w-what ?! They ?!

He smiled bitterly. "Do you remember what I was referring to when we last talked? The one who told me to come here because the Cyan princess could help me?"

I nodded.

"The one who told me that thing was the prince of Thilawiel. That's all, he didn't come when you were baptized until your last birthday. Because he was busy with the wars he waged. That's why he's known as the conquering prince. In in fact, Thilawiel is the second most powerful Empire and is still chasing it. Besides, he doesn't really like to attend festivals, his father does. So no one sees what he looks like. "

"Ohh ..." I nodded. I looked at the sky. That prince is very mysterious. Could it be that he has a wound on his face because of the war so he can no longer attend social gatherings? However, I still couldn't help but wonder what he really looked like. "By the way, the birthday of the prince heir to Oloisean is near. Do you think he will also attend? Will he be able to show up?"

"I don't know but I think his time is loose."

I laughed softly as he wondered. "Hey, let's practice."

I was lying face down on my wide and soft bed. I'm already dressed. All I can do right now is wait. Today is the day we will travel to the West. In Oloisean. He said we would travel only two days before we even arrived. So two days before the celebration we were leaving.

I heard the door to my bed room open. I immediately turned around and looked there. I saw the smiling Nesta standing in the doorway. "Dear princess, the nobles are already outside. They are just waiting for you." he announced.

I did not speak. Instead I hurried to get off the bed. When my feet touched the floor I went out. "Nesta, have I forgotten anything?" I worriedly asked him.

"No more, dear princess. All your luggage is already inside the carriage. The clothes you will use while you stay at the Oloisean Palace are also complete." he replied smiling, he just tailed me.

"Thank you, Nesta." then I smiled.

"I'm honored, dear princess."

Since I have no training now, I calmed myself down. I did not run. Especially Nesta is just behind me, maybe she'll preach to me again because I won't be a princess again. Also, Vencel and the princes might see me.

When I came out of my Palace I saw them all, they also included Calevi, because he was the prince of Severassi. It's up to Vencel to explain in case the guests notice why Calevi is with us. They were outside in a grand and beautiful carriage. The carriage is white with gold ornaments. Even the eight horses in front are also pure whites.

"Rini," they once called to me. They all have smiles on their lips.

A sweet smile flashed on my lips. I quickly attended to them. "Did you wait long?" my sweet question to them.

"Of course not." Vencel answered. He gently stroked my hair. "Even if you stay longer there is no case with us. We will still be waiting for you."

"Thank you, papa."

He held out his palm to me which I immediately accepted as well. He helped me get into the carriage. This is the first time I can ride here. Even when I was a child in my previous life, when I read fairytale books, sometimes I imagine what it feels like when you ride in a very beautiful carriage. But in my second life now, maybe I'm up to tired because I'm a princess in this life.

There are six of us here. I was still laughing a little because my family gave Calevi a sharp look. You'd think they'd grab candy or a lollipop in that situation.

Speaking of lollipop. I did and put him in my white sling bag. I secretly worked in the kitchen of the Palace. I intentionally left the cook so I could make without them knowing. Once again I give it to Calevi. He was delicious. I need sugar in my body especially when I feel tired from practicing archery.

"I can't wait for us to get to Oloisean!" I can't help but ejaculate in front of them.

They laughed softly at my statement. Vencel, on the other hand, had a wide smile. His palm landed on my head. "Of course, this is the first time you can leave the Palace with us."

"Yes, dad!" I nodded again and again.

"Don't worry, Rini. It'll be fun for us to go to Oloisean." Raegan said.

"I'm looking forward to it, brother Raegan!"

The carriage began to move out of the Palace. They mentioned to me that we would spend two consecutive nights in the territory of a duke and a bisconde. They were already looking forward to our arrival. Because the window was just next to me I couldn't take my eyes off it. The route I used was different when I first went out so it was new to me. Until we reached a part of the Capitol. Wait, I didn’t see it when I came out, ah.

Unable to restrain the curiosity rising in my system no one said I knelt right in my seat. I applied my palms to the glass. I had a great view of what was happening outside. I gasped when I saw that the people of Cyan had stopped what they were doing and without saying a word they knelt down and saluted the carriage. Wait, I mean, do they know who's riding in this car?

I barely moved. I suddenly opened the window and lifted it. I knew they would be surprised at what I would do. I just slipped my upper body through the window.

"Rini!" they call me out loud.

I was happy to shake hands with people. "How are youooooo ?!" I even raised my voice to greet them.

I can see how they are hooked on what I am doing.

"Rini ....!" at once they pull me back.

I still keep waving at people. "May we prosper on our journey!" I'll chase more.

Because of that, the people of Cyan shouted, amino they won a battle. There were even children chasing us. They happily took us out of the Capitol.

"Be careful, Your Majesty!" happy children’s language that also waves me back.

I pressed my palm to one of my cheeks. "You too!" I answered loudly then I went back inside the carriage.

Paddy fields that I can see from here inside the carriage. I also see people busy harvesting. We also have a passable person who has passed by the side that is just a finger count. There is no denying that this place called Corbin is already a province. Right now we are on our way to the Manor owned by the former Baron who has now been assigned as one of the Biscondes: the Stodge family. The eldest and only child I found out whose name was Maria, the girl who defended me against chocolate and espasol. It’s just fun because with them we’re going to spend the night tonight after one of the dukes.

A smile flashed on my lips as I looked at the family the bisconde, his wife, their children as well as their servants who were now outside such a Manor, they seemed to be looking forward and preparing for our arrival.

When the carriage stopped in front of them we waited for the driver to open the door. One by one we went out until my feet stepped on the paved or bricks road again. When we successfully descended they greeted us and paid tribute.

"Welcome and we are pleased to greet the Imperial Family. We are pleased that you have chosen our home to spend the night in the middle of your journey. We are also honored to serve you while you are here in our little home, our majesty." Bisconde Stodge spoke. He is not really old in my eyes. He still looks young actually, maybe as old as Vencel. He just looks old because of the simplicity and he seems to burden the world all the time.

"Thank you very much for the reception, Bisconde Stodge." Vencel's formal response to him. "I hope you're in good shape, as is your family."

Shame gripped him. "I can't quite imagine that our family would give me such a great blessing, dear Emperor."

"You deserve to be granted that thing, Bisconde."

"Thank you very much." he looked at me and then bowed to pay his respects to me. "Especially to you, dear Princess. Thank you so much for defending my eldest daughter Maria."

"Nothing, Bisconde." then I bowed to him too. My eyes search for what they call Mary. I spotted him next to his mother. He was embarrassed to look at me. Maybe he was even overwhelmed by our presence. "How are you, Miss Mary?"

Before she could answer me, she took care of her skirt on both sides, lifted it a little and then bent down. "I'm fine, dear princess. I'm glad to see you again ..." even though she was still embarrassed.

"He, let's go in, gentlemen. The bedrooms are ready for you." happy invitation of the bisconde.

We also introduced them to Prince Calevi. Like us, they gave him respect because they also had a blue blood in front of him even though he was from another place.

We entered the Manor one after another. I can’t deny that she is beautiful. I prefer this place than the houses of the blue-bloods in the Capitol. Even the inside of the house is clean and they organize their equipment here. I also saw an organ in their living room. They also have a fire place. The Stodge waiters, on the other hand, helped carry our belongings even though they were there and we brought our own butler.

The bisconde pointed out to me where we would sleep. Because we were six it was three rooms they lent us. We decided that I would sleep with Vencel. Raegan and Eomund will use the second room, while Cederic and Prince Calevi will sleep in the last room.

When I entered the room I fixed my gaze on the room. I held on to the wall as if I had studied how old this place was. I smiled when I realized how humble the Stodge family was. Although his homeland is in a remote province, the area is rich in history. Next I attended was the window. My palms touched the glass. I can see from here the creek just next to the big trees. But something more caught my attention. There was a child dancing between the tree and the creek.

I turned to the side of the bed. He was busy taking off his coat. I approached him. "Papa?" I call him tenderly.

He stopped what he was doing. He sat on the side of the bed then looked at me. "Why, Rini? Do you need anything?" he asked gently.

I gave him a sweet smile. "From here, how many more hours will we travel before we finally reach Oloisean?" my innocent question.

"Maybe more than ten hours. Why, my youngest? Are you tired of our trip? Do you want us to go back to the Palace?" why did he ask so many questions ?!

I went too far. "No, papa. I still don't want to go back to the Palace. I just want to know because I'm excited about what Oloisean looks like." my answer. I moved closer to him and then sat on his lap. "But, papa ... Have you been there at least once?"

"I rarely get to Oloisen, like on an occasion like this. Dad prefers to stay at the Palace. My life is more secure there."

I was a bit taken aback. I stared at her, especially into her ruby-like eyes. I can read sincerity there. Even in the tone of his speech. Or is he just an introvert? "Dad prefers to be alone?" almost none of my own question.

A small smile etched on his lips. He gently stroked my hair. "We can say that. But when I met them, the world I lived in was changing. My life cycle changed even more when you came into my life, Rini." then he kissed my senses. "I'll do everything for you, Rini. We're your siblings."

I leaned my head on his shoulder. "Me too, papa. My life has become more colorful now that you are my family." I can't help but say those words.

And because of you, I no longer feel like being alone.

Then we rest. We have also regained strength somehow. Dad and I left the room and went down for dinner. We found the waiters of the Stodes were busy preparing the table. My gaze also shifted to the Living Room. I see there the bisconde’s wife sitting in a rocking chair. He was in front of the fire place. I heard her humming. I decided to approach her. I could see that he was gently stroking his tyan. He looked away as if he felt I was just behind him.

"M-dear princess ..." he stood up to greet me but I stopped him. He looked at me curiously.

I smiled. "Don't. You'd better sit down." I said softly. He could do nothing but go back to sitting. I came even closer to him. "I didn't notice you were pregnant." my introduction.

He smiled back at me. "Yes, dear princess. The doctor said that Stodge's youngest will be out in two months." he still continues to rub his tyan. "We can't wait to see him."

I just quietly listened to him in his story. I'm a bit unrelated because in my previous life I was single and most of all I'm still a virgin! I had a relationship once, but all of a sudden he disappeared like a bubble. That was my first heartbreak. After n'on, no more. I lost my mind to argue more. But as I watched him, I noticed a hint in him that he was really anxious to see their future son of the bisconde. Apart from that, he also told me what their love story is. It just stopped when Raegan was looking for me to ask him to eat. Of course, I never left the bisconde’s wife. Raegan and I supported him until we reached the dining room table. We happily shared delicious and nutritious food that also came directly from their harvest. Good thing, no mixed political talks are taking place here.

After we ate, my mother told Prince Calevi that we would visit Maria who was currently washing the dishes. They were even surprised when they saw us. They thought we had gone upstairs to digest what we had eaten and to go to sleep.

"Dear princess, dear prince, do you need anything? A drink? A snack?" he asked us confused.

I immediately shook. I spotted the dry cloth just next to him. I immediately picked it up and then took a wet plate that had just been washed. I dried it with a cloth.

"Oh, dear princess. H-don't do that ..." she seemed to cry. "You can't do that."

"Don't worry, you won't be punished if I do this. And one more thing, the dear Emperor is already on high, as are the princes." I turned to Prince Calevi. "Dear prince, maybe you want to help too?"

"Turn it on ..." he also looked for a dry cloth to help me dry the dishes.

"Miss Mary," I called to her.

"Why, dear princess?" he asked nervously.

I smiled back at what I was doing. "You know how to dance." I suddenly said. I heard her sigh. "Don't worry, your dancing is beautiful and pleasing to the eye. If I'm not mistaken, ballet?"

He sighed again. "A-you know ballet?"

I nodded. "I can only read him in books in the library at the Palace but I haven't watched it once because it's still too busy, especially when I'm practicing archery." I tilted my head. "And Prince Calevi teaches me."

He turned to Calevi, drawing amazement on his face. "Really? The prince is teaching you how to fight?"

I nodded again. "If you only saw how he settled the arrow, you would surely be even more amazed!" I will continue.

"P-Princess ..." the prince called me shyly.

I laughed but also stopped. I laid my hands on the table. I took his hand next. "All I want to convey is don't give up if you want to get somewhere. If your real passion is dancing, I can help you get into a school that teaches ballet."

He bowed. "Thank you very much, dear princess. You have helped us so much." it was as if she would cry again.

"You deserve help, Miss Mary."

That same morning we said goodbye to the Stodge family and then left the manor. I told Maria that she would write to me if she wanted to. I also promised him that when I had more time, I would invite him to the Palace for a vacation. It also seems vague to have another tea party because of what happened then. So that's a cross out for Vencel and the princes.

"Looks like Rini has found the right friend, ma'am." smiling Eomund said. "The only problem is that it's too far away. Besides, the Stodges have no plans to move to the Capitol even after their rank as an officer has risen."

"It doesn't matter if he's far away, brother Eomund." smiling I turned to him. "By the time we're of legal age, we'll meet often."

They looked at me curiously. "She loves to dance and she loves it very much. I decided to send her to school with the money you give me, after all, I have nothing to use for it."

They laughed softly. Cederic messed up my hair. "You are very kind, our princess. You have just found a true friend in the person of Lady Mary."

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