Raizel Von Lochs POV
I really enjoyed pissing her off I could even see her doll-like face turning red in anger.
"What's your intention with my sister?" Dominique asked directly.
Even thou they are not related in blood I could feel how protective this man towards her.
How about I'll try provoking him?
"Why are you so worried your not even blood related-"
He suddenly grabbed me in the collar and look at me in the eye dangerously.
"I wouldn't hesitate to kill you right now even if thats the price just to protect Sue. You don't know her, you have any idea how she suffer, you don't know how she cried every time I check her when asleep. Leave my sister alone Raizel if you haven't saw her other side." He said and pushed me back to the couch.
Seeing how Dominique reacted made me speechless and excited.
Interesting.
"My apologies sir Dominique but I didn't mean it that way. I was just worried about Lady Sue." I said while fixing my collar.
"Worried? Don't make me laugh." He said in a sarcasm.
"I saw her at the south border that night and told me he knows someone about this." I said and showed him the brooch.
"This is the East Cove's brooch created for the nobles." He said looking at the brooch.
"Thats right they've been coming in and out from the nobles area and commoners area without notice." I said.
I was just using this to catch his trust I'm starting to get bored from those useless trash.
"You mean my sister met one of them?" He asked.
"Yes, she told me that he was indebted to one of the intruders thats why I suspected her and decided to take her in the palace. We still don't have any idea what are there intentions as much as I wanted to make a move I can't. I'm still not on the throne yet thats why I drag her into the palace to watch her." I explained.
Thats actually half lie and half truth.
I was a bit surprise on how he acted and became paler.
"I just made a damn chain for that design I didn't even recognize it." He blurted.
What is he talking about?
"What are you talking about?" I asked.
He suddenly grabbed some paper and a pen.
Dominique drew a necklace sketch which made me confuse until it made me realize what it was.
"Catch this goddamn person who owned this necklace I'm pretty sure Sue already made this design for him." He said.
I was a bit amused on the sketch so that woman has a great talent.
"This is a great clue Sir Dominique I don't know how to thank you." I said.
Dominique kneeled his right leg and bowed towards me."
"Forgive me your highness for doubting your capabilities and intention. I Dominique De Morse is indebted with Prince Raizel Von Lochs from the last breath of my life I'll stand for the crown prince. Will you accept my oath your highness?" He asked.
"Sir Domique I decline your offer please rise think about your decisions first. Giving an oath like that is serious we are talking about your life and loyalty towards your master." I said.
Is he dumb why would he give me an oath I was just thanking him.
"As what I have told you your highness my life is under my sister, I'll do anything just to protect her even if I have to pay the price." Dominique said in a serious tone.
"You still have a long way to be a knight sir Dominique as for now take good care of your family." I said.
Because I am going to ruin it.
"Thank you your highness I'll keep that in mind." He said.
We talked for a while about the Philopia's current situation and the unexpected move if the spies.
"Your highness, the emperor is asking for both of your presence in the dinning room." My head butler announced.
Our conversation was cut and both of us proceed at the dinning room.
I saw the Marquis and Lady Sue talking to the emperor while Lady Astrid was silent.
Hmm.
"Now that Raizel is here I wanted to continue our conversation Marquis De Morse." The emperor said.
"Regarding about the information you provided me I'll be asking the researchers to conduct observation about the plants. Your daughter was not just beautiful but also wise it would be a shame if she'll be lock up by the De Morse." The emperor said.
Lock up?
I look at Lady Sue who was a bit surprise while the Marquis has a hesitating look.
"Your highness you must have mistaken my family never intended to lock me. I decided not to be involve with marriage due to personal circumstances they are very supportive in every decision I've made." Lady Sue answered with a gloomy expression.
She immediately changes her attitude what's wrong with her.
"I see, I understand Lady Sue was still young and has a lot of fears to hesitate. A crown will definitely perfect in your head." The emperor praises.
He praised her.
It was the first time grandfather praised someone and its not me.
I saw her look at my way but immediately remove her gaze.
She's showing me a guilty expression which made me confuse.
"Its not pity?" I thought.
"Lady Astrid seems to be quiet did something happened." I asked.
I'm not interested with her at all but she looks so nervous right now.
"I h-have n-nothing to say your highness." Lady Astrid replied stuttering.
The emperor didn't even look at her, did he finally change his mind?
After finishing our lunch I decided to excuse Lady Sue.
"Why are you dragging me in the garden?!" She's been complaining for A couple of minutes already.
I didn't mind her and walk towards the maze garden.
When we arrived at the center I immediately remove my hands at her.
Disgusting.
"You know what your rude behavior was so unpleasant." She said and stood herself up.
"I know thank you for the compliment." I answered.
"Why did you drag me here you idiot!" She said in anger.
"Because I wanted to." I replied.
"You are pissing me off." She said.
I know.
"What do you know about the brooch." I said.
"I told you many times already I don't have informations that you-"
I showed her the sketch and saw her eyes widened.
"Spill it or Die." I said pointing the sword in her neck.
"Do you think I'm scared to die?" She blurted.
"Do you think I do care about that? What a waste your violet eyes will be useless if I kill you." I said pushing the sword in her neck.
"You have a lot of dirty tricks in your sleeve your highness as what I have told you I'm indebted to that man. He saved my life so I repaid his kindness what he's a mere stranger to me." She answered.
I could feel she's not lying how boring.
"Alright." I said and removed my sword.
I saw her covered her neck and glared at me.
Her neck has a small cut from my sharp sword.
"I really hate you." She blurted.
I smiled and walks towards her I grabbed her right hand and touched her neck and licked her blood.
"Hmm it taste sweet." I said and take out my handkerchief to cover her neck.
"You are not just rude but also a pervert!" She exclaimed while pushing me with her weak strength.
"You are too noisy." I said and grabbed her back to the palace.
On our way Lady Astrid stop in front of us but I just passed at her.
I'm so fed up with her face.
"Hey why would you do that?" Lady Sue suddenly hit me in the shoulder.
"I don't like her not one little bit stop hitting me or else." I warned her.
"Or else what? If you don't like her does it mean you like me?" She blurted.
I stop and pinned her in the wall.
"Are you expecting me to like you Lady Sue?" I asked.
"I didn't mean it that way! I just wanted to know why are you pestering me in front of the future empress." She said looking away.
"Why are you looking away look at me in the eye." I demanded.
"Does it matter!" She exclaimed.
"It does." I said moving her chin towards me.
"No kissing in the hallway." Gin said.
"We're not!" She said and ran away.
"Hey!" I exclaimed but Gin grabbed me.
"What do you think are you doing?" He asked.
"I was just fooling around." I said.
"Raizel are you interested with her?" He asked.
"Of course she's very interesting as my plaything." I replied.
"Brother she's different." He said.
I was surprise to hear that from Gin he barely add compliments nor praise someone.
"What made you change your mind Gin? they are all the same just a bit of affection and lies did you actually believe her?" I said in a different tone.
"No, I observed her." He answered.
As always you have a soft heart Gin.
"Pretty talks are much likely a lie Gin don't let your guard down because of words. The only person you can trust is me and so am I to you they are just a bunch of foolish people." I said.
"Forgive me brother." He said.
Sue Olivia De Morse POV
Arggggh!
That guy is a douche bag!
A nasty attitude a hot pervert-
I messed my hair in frustration he's just good looking Sue fix yourself.
"What are you doing pieni sis? There is a letter from father." Dom said.
Isä?
We walked together downstairs and saw Äiti holding a letter and some boxes.
"Oh there you are here your father gifted you something and Sue he told me it was indeed helpful now they are using the trees very well." Äiti said.
"Thats great those people won't be starve anymore." I said and opened the box.
It was a beautiful Violet gloves and Coat.
"Its beautiful where did father get this Mom?" I asked.
"Cordovia has a lot of great fabric Sue I once studied there when I was at your age. They are magnificent tailors however its too hot staying in that place." Äiti said.
"This is the Cordovians chocolate dew for pastry father is great!" Dominique exclaimed in joy.
"Oh dear he's losing it again." Äiti laughed looking at Dom.
"Your birthday is coming Sue your father told me he might not be able to come. I wanted to properly introduce both of you in that day so I'll be preparing a bigger celebration is that fine with you?" Äiti asked.
"I'm fine with it äiti." I said.
The house of De Morse was so busy preparing my coming of age party.
Äiti has been bothering me with the dresses while Dom was controlling the whole kitchen.
I've been hiding in the garden to avoid them.
"Geez I wanted to see Arch its frustrating here!!!" I thought.
"Sue where have you been you must taste this cupcakes and tell me which one is good." Dominique said.
"Ahh everything's good brother." I said and look for äiti.
"Sue there you are I have finished your outfit for tomorrow you must try it." Äiti said in excitement.
Oh no!
"Mom? Is it okay if I take a break and go out?" I asked.
"Oh right you must be exhausted darling go on I'll take over here." He said.
I ran outside excitedly and rode in the carriage.
"Please take me to the train station." I said.
I do hope I can meet him there hopefully.
I arrived at the South look around some people were looking at me but I didn't mind them.
"I forgot to bring my mask I don't think Arch can recognize me." I said to myself and roam around.
"Miss do you want to buy crab cakes?"
"How about pins?"
The market was crowded too.
"Sue is that you??"
I immediately look around and saw Pear waving at me.
"Pear!!!!" I exclaimed and ran towards her.
"What are you doing here and with that outfit? Do you want to get robbed?" She nagged.
"I forgot? How are you?" I asked.
She looks better now than before I'm so happy to see her.