POV:- Lucia.
Few hours ago, I was attacked by assassins. My knights were all dead. The strongest knight among then, Leon, commander of Royal Knight order was also outnumbered and defeated. I lost all the hope at that time, when a guy name Allan appeared and saved us.
After that flew away when he saw knights approaching us.
'Huh, why do knights always come at wrong time.'
I sighed.
I was currently in the palace. The news of me being try to be assassinated was already spread in the whole court, and it was already fuss here.
"Lucia!"
"Brother, it's good to see that you are well. Welcome back. How was your journey?"
My brother, who just return from inspecting eastern boundaries of The Kingdom called me out.
Some weeks ago, we were informed that Empire Lufi was going to raid a village around borders, I don't know the details but brother was investigating the case.
"Forgot about me, how are you!? Are you fine? Do you get any injury!? I heard that you were ambushed by assassins."
"Sorry make you worry, brother. I am fine as you can see, thank you for your concerns."
Wow, big brother was really worried. I can't help but think that I really trouble everyone this time.
"Tell me everything. I was informed that everyone died beside you and Leon...And looking at you, it seems like that you really aren't hurt, and Leon was also seem to be unscratched. What happened?"
"Alright, alright I'll tell but at least take a rest. We talk while sitting. Please take a seat."
After that I told brother how we were attacked. How everyone and Leon fight, they all died accept Leon... And how a certain person appeared out of nowhere and saved our life. I also told brother how strong that guy was and defeated everyone in just one blows, and healed Leon from the verge of death.
"Hmm... I see, so what you have said I can understand how capable this guy is, also get an idea how strong he is... But still, only one hit."
He said last part with low voice but it was audible. Brother was anxious about defeating in one blow, but I can understand his concerns as it was still unbelievable to do something amazing.
"What was his name again?"
"Allan, that's what he said. He didn't tell his full name or anything. Yeah, but he can also use flight magic."
"Allan, hmm..."
"Do you know him or anything about him?"
"No, it's the first time I heard this name. But able to use flight and healing magic... He seems to be interesting."
Brother, with serious expression, was talking to himself.
'Hey, why are you thinking about it with that face. Don't tell me you want him to join knight order, I am not going to forgive you for such rudeness.'
"Forget about it brother. Tell me about your journey. You were on the mission on inspecting eastern boundaries of The Kingdom."
"Oh? Ah, yeah. Well you see..."
Brother explained me how when they arrived the village, it was already raided. When they investigate it, they found out that villagers were dead, and a someone made a large grave for them. And how raiders or the knights from Lufi Empire were left unconscious on the ground.
"Hmm, I can't help but feel but for those poor villagers. But to think that raiders were found unconscious, there may be some villagers who fought back and after beating them left the village..."
"Yeah, you are certain correct. I was also thinking the same."
"What about those raiders? What do you do to them?"
"We treated and then capture them, and brought them here with us. They are currently under our custody."
"I see."
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2 weeks later.
I was at the balcony of my room, watching up at the night sky.
"Sigh, stars are so shiny, and how round is the moon."
I muttered.
Since few days, I am just thinking about a certain person. Whenever I close my eyes, his image come in my mind.
It was 2 weeks ago when I was attacked and Allan saved me. Since then I am always thinking about him. I think why?
'Wait. Don't tell me-. I, for him.'
No, no, no. No way, there is no chance that can be true, isn't it!? R-Right!? Yeah. It is just because he saved me that is why I am always think about h-him. I just want to pay him back the gratitude that's it. There is no way, that I have, f-f-feelings for someone l-like him. Yeah. That's Right. It's just I owe him a debt, which I want to pay him back... But, still... Maybe... Just in case...
'Aaaaaww, focus Lucia. You have to focus, there is no way you can fall for someone who you just meet. Yeah, and I don't even know him. I don't know where he came from or what is his background... But. I still want to meet him again... even if it's just once.'
While I was lost in the thoughts, I realized that I was blushing. I covered my face with my hands.
"Ahh, what's with me acting all like 'a Princess in love with his charming prince she dreamt of'. Seriously, It's all his fault that I am acting like this. Yeah."
Wait I am a princess too, aren't I?
"Are you alright Princess?"
"Wh-!? Huh, ah. Nerisa, you startled me! And when did you come in? I didn't noticed you."
"I knocked the door quite a few times and called you out but there was no response. So I came in to check whether you were here or not."
"What? Really? I didn't heard."
"It's because you were lost in thoughts. Were you daydreaming? And wait, why are you blushing!?"
"I-I am not blushing and I was neither daydreaming."
"Really? Then why are you beet red, Princess."
"I-It's just, like that, you see I was out in cold or so long. Y-Yeah, that's it."
"Really?"
"Really, really. And what's with that 'Princess'. I already told you to call me Lucia, just 𝙇𝙐𝙄𝘾𝘼. We are childhood friends, aren't we?"
"Ok ok, then tell me one thing Lucia?"
"What is it?"
"Since few days, it seems like you are lost in your own world. I have caught you daydreaming so many times...Is there something bothering you?"
Nerisa asked in a serious tone. I can feel the pressure in her words. Wait, don't tell me she noticed.
"Wh-?! What are you saying!? See I am fine, look. Hahahaha..."
"I see... You know his majesty the king, her majesty the queen, and even Prince Laren have also noticed that you are acting weird these days. You are lost in thoughts. They are worried about you."
"Wait, seriously!?"
"Lucia, tell me what is it? You are always daydreaming, wait, don't tell me you are in love!"
"Wh-!? Ah! Ha-uh! N-No it's nothing like that. How shameful. Don't say things like that! Narisa, You Are Pervert!!"
"Huh!? Hey, don't say that, and why are you panicking so much? Hehe, maybe I was right."
My face was surely red and it was hot too. I averted my eyes and puffed my checks.
"Alright, alright. If you didn't insist to tell then I wouldn't force you. I have something something to inform you."
"Hm? What is it? Is it something important?"
"His majesty asked me to inform you that Neulon has captured a man. He claims that this guy is the one who is behind the attempt of your assassination and all the fuss in the capital. Tomorrow, he will be presented in the front of his majesty. All the court members, officers and, Prince and her highness are attending."
"Alright, I'll be there. Where is this guy, I am somewhat curious about from where did people like these get enough courage to do lowly things like this. Where is he right now?"
"He is currently under Neulon's custody. Neulon said he will investigating him himself."
"Ok, thanks for informing me."
After that Nerisa left the room.