Sue's Pov
I'm currently at the commoner's area to visit Pear. Äiti is with Dom they are currently checking for the materials to use in our designs.
Marina was trained at the house by Uncle Isaac's assistant.
"Sue!" She shouted and waved at me.
"Pear I'm so glad to see you I'm sorry if I will no longer be able to visit you." I said in a sad tone.
"Don't worry about it you look dashing I almost did not recognize you." She said.
"My father offered a work for you I would be more please to see you fine and stop working at the sea port." I said.
"I'm fine and I don't want to burden you Sue you've done so much for me." Pear said.
It seems like I can no longer convince her.
"Okay I understand but please accept this." I said while giving her a key.
"What's this?" She asked.
"You'll found out when you open it." I said.
"Greetings I'm Dominique De Morse Lady Sue's older brother. Sue we need to go we'll be late at the Orleans party." Dom said.
"I'll get going now send me a letter okay? Take care pear." I said and hugged her.
We waved each other goodbyes and walk towards our carriage.
"This would be your first gathering so I do hope you'll enjoy it. Isä is already at the party waiting for us." Äiti said excitedly.
(Isä means Father)
Äiti told us to call sir Isaac as Isä.
I notice Dom being silent he seems troubled and nervous.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I felt like this won't end up well." He said.
I saw äiti looking worried at Dom, I understand that he's having a hard time.
I grabbed his hand and smiled.
"You are not alone Dom I also felt the same way but we are no longer Al Verde and Isvicht we are now Marquis De Morse successors." I said.
"Me and your Isä will protect both of you besides the Royal family has approved the legality of adaption." Äiti explained.
He's right and also no one would dare to harm the Marquis heirs.
We arrived at the Count Orleans house and saw some carriages outside the gate.
They have a wide land just like Äiti some servants were walking around giving drinks.
"Marquis Riché Weighs De Morse has arrived with his husband Sir Isaac De Morse. Along with Sir Dominique De Morse and Lady Sue Olivia De Morse." The announcer said.
Some gossips started to spread around the area but our lovely parents are happily talking with each other.
I somehow felt happy I grabbed my brother's arm making him at ease.
"You sure are good at this." He said.
"You are also different on what you look like brother." I smiled.
Someone suddenly approached Isä and greeted him.
"Greetings I'm Countess Deena Orleans your children are lovely Marquis." She said.
"Greetings Countess Deena thank you for the compliment you as well look stunning and lovely." I answered.
"My my they also have been taught with great manners unlike my dear daughter who looks like a ruffian." Countess Deena said and laugh.
"Forgive my silent treatment for I am not used with special gatherings Countess Deena." Dom said in a well manner excuse.
"I'm glad that you are here both of you should take your time and enjoy the party." She said and pushed us inside.
A classical music was played and some youngsters were dancing at the center.
"This place seems boring right?" Dom whispered.
"I agree." I replied and smiled at him.
"I need to go to the restroom stay here Sue." Dom reminded.
I was a bit bored standing so I decided to walk into the upstairs. I feel like I need to refresh myself with cold air.
As I was passing by the hallway at the second floor.
"Get out!" Someone suddenly shouted in the room.
A woman came out crying and her hands were also injured.
What the hell was that?
A young man appeared looking pissed noticed me staring at him.
"Staring is rude." He said arrogantly.
"You are overthinking." I said and walk away.
Before I could proceed he suddenly grabbed my arm and dragged me.
"Hey! It hurts what are you doing!" I shouted while pulling my arm but this guy was too strong.
We arrived at the West wing veranda and he pushed me into the rails.
"You have no manners at all dragging me somewhere without my permission." I said in anger.
"How much did you heard." He said in a cold tone.
"What are you talking about I was just passing by out of boredom!" I answered in anger Dom must be looking for me.
"How dare you speak to me like that." He said while looking at me.
Amazing! He's good at playing victim.
"How dare me? How dare you dragged me here!" I shouted in anger.
I'm so pissed right now that I felt a pain in my chest.
Shit. I almost forgot Dom will be looking for me right now and its a great trouble.
"What's wrong with you." The man asked and walk towards me.
"Stop right there! Don't come any closer." I said glaring at him.
A smirk was formed in his lips and walk closer in front of me.
Damn! His presence are intimidating.
He must be one of the powerful nobles in Philopia.
What did I get myself into?
"Please stay away from me I need to find my brother." I said in a low voice.
The area is starting to get suffocating making me hard to breath.
"Tsk."
He suddenly walked towards me and carried me like a princess.
"You need a doctor right now what are you feeling?" He asked while taking me out of the veranda.
"I-I'm fine." I said.
"Your fine? How about I leave you here alone and die." He said in a sarcastic tone.
I shouldn't have pushed myself too much now I'm getting troubled.
Its painful I unconsciously grip his hand.
"C-can you lend me your hand for a bit." I said cold sweats are running in my face.
Raizel Von Seigfield POV
She looks like in pain I need to take her to a doctor.
"Give me your hand on the left." I said while moving my arm.
She accepted it and crossed our hands.
"Hold tightly." I said and ran ahead.
The west wing is a bit far so I really need to ran right now.
"Anyone! Help!" I shouted.
A man came out from the room and look at our way.
"Sue!" He exclaimed and ran towards us.
"She acted weirdly at the veranda like she was in pain." I explained.
"I'm his brother can you take her in the room first? I'll call the our parents their must be a doctor here." He said and left.
I got in the room and laid her in the bed, I slowly removed her hands and kneel to hold her right hand.
"I c-can't breath." She said.
I'm starting to get panic on what to do, how did I end up in this state?!
The door opened and showed Marquis Riché De Morse and his brother.
"Please save my daughter." He said in a worried voice.
"Your highness, I'll handle her I need you all to be out of the room please." The doctor said.
I look at her and nodded she slowly loosen her hands.
As we got out the Count and his wife were also outside looking surprised to see me.
"Who are you?" The count asked.
"My apologies." I said and removed my masked I saw them gasped and immediately bowed.
"Your highness I'm sorry for not being able to recognize you." They said.
"Tell me if she finally get recovered I'll be leaving don't hesitate to ask me for help." I said to the Marquis.
"T-thank you your highness." The marquis replied.
"Excuse me." I said and walked downstairs Gin arrived midway and approached me.
"We need to go your highness." He informed.
I checked my time watch and nodded.
We arrived at the Mid-class area in the hidden manor of Deers.
"How is it going?" I asked.
"The new ships are a bit suspicious they are from the East Cove Kingdom." Viscount Raven said.
"Your highness I've been keeping an eye at the area I notice an unfamiliar people and followed them yet they manage to escape leaving this." Sir Caleb said and showed the spiral brooch.
"If I'm not mistaken this spiral gem symbolize the kingdom of East Cove this is a great clue Sir Caleb. We can used this to reveal the rank of the intruders." I said while looking at the brooch.
I once visited the kingdom of East Cove their main is Seafood specialties. Their land is also near the seashore the Nobles in their land is different here in Philopia.
They wear the black spiral brooch as the sign of nobility, their ranks are based on the the stones.
But I won't be the the judge regarding about that we need a jeweler critic.
"Provide me the list of gem critics keep this movement as a secret." I said.
"Yes your highness."
It was already past midnight when I arrived at the palace, I took off my coat and laid in the bed.
Being the royal heir is exhausting I have a lot of responsibilities in my shoulders.
If only I could ran away again and reverse the clock.
"I'm worried about my decisions what if I failed, what if I'm not worth it, what if I got lost?" I said in a worried voice.
"If that happens I'll lend you my hand to correct your mistakes, I'll hold your hand tightly to remind you its worth it. If you got lost I'll use my hand to guide you from the right path Rai." She said.
"Can you lend me your hand?" I asked.
I felt her soft warm hand in my hands.
"Of course my beloved Rai."
I was awakened by the knock of the door I felt the sweat in my forehead.
"Come in." I said.
"Your highness your grandfather is waiting at the table." My butler said.
Some servants got in and fixed my stuffs.
"I'll get myself ready." I said and signed him away.
"I heard you've been busy lately." He said while eating his breakfast.
"Yes, I've been checking the reports of the viscount regarding with the finances. I heard that the factions are getting themselves feisty now that I'm coming to the right age on inheriting the throne." I said.
"Right, regarding about the next Queen have you visit Lady Astrid in the Duke's Mansion?" He asked.
"That is no longer my business grandfather I accepted being the heir because of Oly. Without her I'll leave the Queen's seat empty." I said and dropped the fork.
My attention was caught by the knife making me smile.
"I haven't seen a knife for a while I'll take this please excuse me." I said and stood up.
"Your highness the knife." Gin said in a worried look.
I sighed. "Fine."
I gave the knife to him and heard him sigh in relief.
"Aren't you heading to the Duke's mansion? Lady Astrid have been sending you a lot of letter." Gin informed.
"Just send her gifts and let her stay out of my sight I guess that will work." I replied without any interest.
As I was about to walk outside I was taken back by the incoming person.
"Greetings Prince Raizel Von Lochs allow me to introduce myself. Prince Arch Dim Virtanen of East Cove Kingdom I've been called by the old King." He said with a smirk in his face.
I look at him without any expression I'm not surprise nor happy about it.
"I see then good luck." I said and walk passed him.
"What kind of manners was that." One of his sides said.
Before I knew it the man is already lying in the floor with pain.
"Refrain yourself Gin they are guests it would be better if you'll cut your mouth mere servant." I said and continued to walk.
I heard a sudden laugh from him making me stopped.
"You've got the attitude as the prince of Philopia." He said.
"And you've got the guts to laugh as a child of a prostitute." I smiled at him.
I saw him gripped his sword tightly and does a fake laugh.
"Pure blood with dirty hands are more unpleasant." He replied.
So in the first day of our meet up this is how you are going to act.
"Really? Be my guest then." I said and walked away.
I could feel his hatred in behind me, in the first place he shouldn't try to provoke his master.
"What do you want me to do your highness?" Gin asked.
"Nothing he'll use his hands about it." I answered.
Before we knew it that servant would be killed by his own Prince.