The handsome man entered the room, his tan face and sharp chin contrasting with his blonde hair. He stopped in his tracks when he saw Lancelot.
"Ah, Your Majesty the Emperor " the boy greeted him nervously.
The man looked at the Lancelot with hostility and asked me, "Hydrancea, who is this young boy?"
He was my father , the man who played a part in my unfortunate birth but she had no time to be surpised
"Father, this is Lancelot," she replied calmly.
"So? Is he special to you?" he asked with a hint of suspicion , It was a very valid question from Darrius's side . His daughter had changed and now Austina's young heir was in the same room as her , his clothes undone and riddled with leaves , it was evident he crashed into the room.
Lancelot began to sweat and tried to come up with an excuse.
And for the first time , she had the seem power of her father . It wasn't grand or anything but she felt an immense pressure inside her mind . She was sure that whatever Lancelot felt was ten times worse seeing how he faltered.
Turning her attention back to her father, she tried to formulate a single sentence without stuttering
"Father, he is my first friend."
The emperor looked surprised at her response.
"A friend?" he repeated, clearly taken aback.
she continued, "Yes, a few days ago he was practicing teleportation magic and ended up in my room. He saw me alone and wanted to become friends, so I accepted."
My father then began to ask Lancelot a series of questions, including whether he could take care of a family, whether he could cook, use protection magic, and whether he truly loved me.
Lancelot was stunned and looked like he was about to lose his head.
' just say yes if you value your neck,' she said telepathically to Lancelot.
'But...what if I get engaged to you?' Lancelot stammered , she was a little surpised how he could stutter even in his thoughts
'No, that will not happen' I retorted firmly.
'Okay' Lancelot relented, clearly relieved.
"Yes, Your Majesty, I am Lancelot Austina, the eldest son of Duke Austina," he said.
Darrius scrutinized Lancelot carefully and then said, "Okay, then you can get closer to Cea but if you ever do something that hurts , the punishment won't be light even if your mothers falls at my feet"
she was taken aback.
In the political world , everyone had value they created and Hydrancea was sure the prestigious Duchess of the House of Austina was no pushover , so to boldy say something like that to the heir of the Dukedom meant her father had absolute authority .
" Yes , I will ensure that I will keep the princess entertained " he said continuing it in thoughts.
' Like her personal monkey'
' Like my personal monkey , of course ' she joked.