I am the daughter of the demon lord.
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"I'll fetch you something to eat, Your Highness. Please don't move…."
Why is she trying to warn me not to move when I obviously can't do that?
Freesia went somewhere. I was never incorrect when it came to her. She is caring compared to the other maid who nearly killed me. Where did they find that girl anyway?
I stared at the ground. If I recall, the
Why not try walking then?
I once peered at the entryway, and it seemed the nanny was not done with the food. I will show them that I can walk at this young age.
They don't know how brilliant I am because I never tried to talk.
Since I'm on the sofa, I merely need to reach the ground if I walk successfully.
I'm sure they will be pleased to see me walking, and indeed the whole kingdom will be an alarm for the daughter of Luan Guo is brighter than the sun.
So, instead of being idle and waiting for my nanny. I reached the ground, and it was a bit hard for me because I'm so short.
Though, It's typical for a baby to be this short. It's just frustrating. I want to progress fast.
Soon, I successfully put my two tiny feet on the ground. I can't quit smiling because of this sign.
Now. I just need to slide forward to the door on the other side.
I'm confident I can achieve that.
Scarlet is bright, and my parents will be pleased with me.
However, this is challenging since going there needs to unhand the sofa. I'm terrified of stumbling on the floor. If I get tripped right here, it'll be unpleasant.
I gulped deeply.
Get hold of yourself, Scarlet.
Why are you a coward now? I'm sure you can do it.
I breathe heavily. This is not what normal children do, yet here I go.
I released my hand that was grabbing the sofa, moving in the direction of the door. Looking down at the ground again, I cautiously observed my little feet taking advantage of the hard-rock floor.
I focused on my goal and kept on moving little by little.
I was soothed taking modest steps when someone quickly called my name, "Scarlet?"
Raising my head, I realized that my father is looking at me with confusion, leading me to unbalance.
I'm going to fall!
I don't want to see myself hurting, so instead of glancing down, I closed my eyes.
However, father caught my tiny body into his arms and opted to carry me.
"Silly. Don't you realize falling to the ground face first will be painful? Where is your maid? Why are you trying to walk all by yourself?"
Lifting my head, I saw his calm, smiling face peeking over mine. I blinked my eyes numerous times. Why do I feel shy around him all of this sudden?
"...Gugugu-" even though I tried my hardest to talk, all the words that were coming out were nothing but a beat.
"Hm? Are you attempting to speak? Hmm…" Father then faced the mirror, and there I saw myself and him. But I was astonished when I saw my eyes. Compared to my father's eyes which are significantly different from mine.
I also have this funny-looking hair color. I don't resemble my father at all.
"The doctors once mentioned that you are exceptional for a kid. Kids at your age can already speak , let alone walk, but in your state, I don't understand. Maybe you lack something that I can't figure out?"
I was astonished when I heard that from him. "Gugugu!"
How could that be, then, this indicates I am a slow learner? I assumed that I was bright all this time, but hearing this now to my father is disappointing.
I sobbed and turned to him. He made a face that looked all surprised when he saw it.
"Uh, what is it? Are you frustrated because you can't do the same? Don't worry. You are a Princess, and no one will blame you. If they even dare, I will not tolerate them." Father was charming to me.
Patting my head enthusiastically, he expresses the same devotion to me as he does with my mother.
"Y-your Majesty!"
Freesia arrived with a shocked gaze. She probably didn't expect to see him here.
"Oh, you are finally here. I shall be taking out the princess with me."
Woah, I didn't expect that. I smiled cheerfully.
"Yes. Your Majesty."
Father then brought me to a vast garden. There was water and trees everywhere I laid my eyes. This kingdom is undoubtedly immense even outside.
"Your Majesty. I'm pleased to see you out with the princess."
Mother is also here, and she was cheerfully looking at us. She went closer, "Can I have our baby girl?" widening her arms, ready to get me.
However, father abruptly frowned and turned back at mother.
"What? I'm holding her right now, can't you see?"
Mother was a bit shocked because of his remark. Her look changed into a pout while frowning this time.
"Eh. But I thought you don't want to expose your soft side to others? So, let me hold our lovely daughter."
A curved smile showed on her face again, but father couldn't be stopped as he continued hiding me from mother.
These two, seriously, they don't have to fight over me.
"Not this time. I want to spend some time with my princess."
"Alright, alright. I won't go to get her this time. However, Your Majesty?"
"Hm?"
The beautiful atmosphere gradually shifted when Mother talked about something important.
"Have you heard? The stories about the princess being cursed are swiftly circulating across the kingdom. I'm scared that this might have a huge impact on the princess's emotions. She is still growing and all. I don't want her to suffer because of this false charge."
I looked at my father's face, his mood altered so significantly. He is also disturbed by the rumors. I also heard it from Rebecca yesterday, but I'm wondering what makes me seem cursed.
"Don't worry. I shall make a royal order. I won't tolerate anyone who will talk poorly to our beloved baby."
Well, that's my Father!