at the down, the sun rays started to peep from the horizon. the night fading in the bright sun, creating a magenta layer in the sky.
this meant that Lennoxs' day has reached its' end. he went back to his darkroom, the thick black curtain covers all the windows. even the slightest light couldn't get through. he threw himself into the bed, rolling on the sheets.
once Lennox closed his eyes falling into deep dreams, another pair of emerald eyes opened. Everly stared at the roof before she jumped out of the bed.
she was clean and her hair was brushed. she began discovering her surroundings when she found a vast neat bathroom on the side of her bedroom. the huge round tub allured her. immediately she took off her nightwear and leapt into the water.
while Everly was enjoying her bath time, a blond maid walked in. once she glanced the small figure, she said with a riotous tone:" ooh~, just as his majesty said, you sure are a lively child".
Everly asked wondering: "what did his Majesty say?!".
the maid placed the clothes she was carrying on a table at the corner, Rachel (maid):" he said that you wake up too early, and ordered to check on you right after the sun rises".
Everly: "sorry to disturb your sleeping ".
Rachel(maid):" not at all. in fact, I am from the night shift. so this is supposed to be the end of my day.
Everly got out of the tube, and with confusion said: "night shift?".
after the Everly passed out last night, Jennings instructed that she should be informed about the daily routine at the palace, the rooms and quarters. also to meet with all the servants and workers.
yet he said nothing about her position or duties.
Rachel wrapped a towel around Everly, then took another one to cover her hair. Rachel (maid):" well, for some reasons our prince is a bit different–".
Everly:" different? why?".
Rachel (maid): "I don't know what to say exactly, it's just that the prince hates the sunlight. but he is fine with other types like candles and torches. and because of that, the prince starts his day at night and ends it at the down".
Rachel reached the clothes on the table, she took a white shirt. then she said: "and since he is a prince, there should be someone to take care of his needy requests".
Everly stayed quiet for a while, the moment she was done wearing her trousers she said:" does the sun hurts him?".
Rachel (maid):" we thought so, but the royal physician said there was nothing wrong with him".
next, she took the little skirt and the belt. Rachel (maid): "it came to my mind that he might be cursed, but that's impossible right?".
without knowing that she had just thrown a bomb in Everlys' head. Rachel took the towels and the nightwear folded them and placed them on the table.
she shooked her head once, then said:" come, I will do your hair".
Later on, Everly invaded the kitchen and the cook's hearts as well. with her I-am-a-good-child face, she managed to get some cookies then ran off to the next target.
from the kitchen to the stables, library, maids residence, soldiers training field, royal physicians' research building. she went to them all, and at each place, Everly would get a head-pats and hugs or candies and flowers.
It might seem that she is deceiving them. but no, her IQ level won't let her so. but actually, she was stupidly wandering, and adorably acting like a little cute baby knight.
However, the main reason that all of them were fond of her is that she is a normal (as it seems to them).
Jennings as an emperor has two heirs, a Princess {Annasophy} and a prince {Lennox}.
Annasophy is older than Lennox by 10 years, she was born when Jennings was 20 only. her mother was a concubine and died giving birth to her.
Around the whole Empire, no. even the continent. it's known that Annasophy is the most beloved person to the emperor. the pampered Princess, and the untouchable flower of Sitia.
On the other hand, Lennox is the crown prince of Sitia. his birth mother is the empress, and a Princess of Majin Empire.
no one ever had doubted his skills or intelligent. he could be an outstanding ruler, if not for his character. at that young age, he managed to obtain a fearful reputation. rumours of him being a devil born with a human face, a heartless little scum bastard or whatever. he actually enjoyed listening to that shit about him.
With those two different types of people living together, an internal war is sure to erupt. And the image of the lovely cutesy relationship of the siblings shattered into dust. And now, seeing the gregarious and stupid Everly. They can't help but be attracted to her.
Completing her search for god knows who, Everly caught a glimpse of the old gardener taking care of the Azalea flowers. Near them a line of Oak trees surrounded by the walls. Everly dashed towards him, she took a deep breath then said loudly: "Hello sir, I am Everly. I am from the imperial gourds, And you sir?".
Feramgash laughed like the old men do, then said slowly: "ho-ho-ho, such a young girl like you can fight? ho-ho-ho".
Everly leant on the tree and puffed her cheeks, she said proudly: "I am strong, even his majesty said that".
Feramgash said with a smile: "ho-ho-ho then I am counting on you, little soldier. ho-ho-ho".
Everly sparkled and said all excited: "I will do my best_".
At that moment she felt a little tap on her shoulder, she turned her head.
There was a BUG!! A HUGE ONE!!!
In this world only 10% of the females who are not afraid of insects. however, Everly IS NOT ONE OF THEM!!