After the incident with Lancelot, Cea's father started visiting her more frequently. He seemed concerned about her wellbeing, and he wanted to ensure that she had friends to talk to.
Mary, her faithful maid, had been a great comfort to her, bringing her chocolate cake every day and listening to her problems.
" Cea , I have wanted you to have friends of your own age, preferably from influential families , at leas then , when I can't protect you or when the Imperial Family cannot protect you , they can "
And so the day came when he arrived with a large book in his hands , it was gold-plated and had lavish calligraphy .
" it contains the names of all children belonging to the current generation of the Empire"
Her father handed her the book, and she started flipping through the pages. She saw the names of many children from powerful families, such as Duke Elrod, Duke Austina, and Countess Rose.
' Lancelot is already on list so I should just ignore the Austina Dukedom. Luke Elrod seemed like a profound scholar, and Su Juri, the daughter of Marquess Arin, and her mother from Jinchuo, the eastern continent, seemed like a good option as well'.
Meanwhile, Cea's suitors, Ares, Luke, and Elias, were having a conversation with their father about their mission to gain her love.
" You doofuses ! Have you no sense ? Reon's son already attempted to court the princess , while you three hunks sit around all day and do nothing !? I swear upon my Life , If anyone of you three skunks successfully court the princess I will left you leave the dukedom !?"
Now , for the Three children this was quite the offer , why ? Because they all wanted to escape from the extreme regime of work that their father imposed on them , Especially Ares .
Ares spoke up
" But we are older and what if the princess finds us intimidating or too old. Honestly Lancelot would be a better fit for her since he excels in most areas, and more importantly his father was known for his ability to woo women, so it would make sense if Lancelot courted her , You on the other hand took three WHOLE years to ask mother to marry you and Bless her soul because if she said no , you would still be a bachelor "
Elias whispered to Ares for
"Nice save brother but run now"