Rowena laughed loudly like crazy when she heard Diego's explanation. "No wonder no one from Odelette is looking for my mother or me. It turns out that crazy bastard and that demoness have hidden the whole truth. It's funny to hear them talk nonsense like that."
"What do you mean, Rowena?"
Rowena ruffled her hair in frustration and began to recount all the sad things she had experienced in the past while in Edelle with her mother. Diego, who heard the story seriously, unconsciously brought tears to his eyes. He never once thought that this beautiful and strong young girl would have to live a cruel, different from the princesses of the kingdom or other noble girls.
It didn't feel like the day had started. Because it was cool to tell the two of them so they were not aware of the time. They both decided to return to their respective homes. They first put their prey on the horse and then it was their turn. After that they rode their horses to get out of the forest.
But strange things started to happen, they couldn't find a way out at all. Apart from being dark, they also felt that they were just circling around the forest area. Even the two of them couldn't use magic at all. Therefore neither Rowena nor Diego could use their teleportation magic to get out of the forest. Inevitably they were forced to ride their horses while looking for a way out together.
"In a few days I will return to Odelette. Don't you want to come back with me to Odelette, Rowena? If we tell the truth to father and aunt, they will definitely help you get your revenge," said Diego.
Rowena shook her head. "No, I have something to do in Sunverro first. After my business is done I promise to return to Odelette."
"Okay if that's what you want. I will remain faithfully waiting for your arrival at Odelette. Besides that I hope that at that time you will not hesitate to leave Sunverro because of your feelings for Helios," Diego replied.
Rowena frowned and glared at Diego. "What do you mean, Diego?"
"Don't you realize that Diego loves you very much?" Diego asked bluntly.
Rowena's brow furrowed even more after hearing Diego's nonsensical question. "Have you lost your mind, Diego? Why would a crown prince of a great Empire like Sunverro like me? He treats me the same way he treats Cedric and Damian."
"Aren't you the narrow-minded one? Anyone who saw the look in Diego's eyes when they saw you would have immediately realized that the guy likes you. If you're not sure, we can put that fact aside first. What I want to ask is if Helios really likes you and asked you to be his wife, what will you do? Will you still return to Odelette or stay in Sunverro as crown princess?" said Diego.
Rowena smiled hearing Diego's very long words. "Diego, I think you must know that the Sunverro Empire allows men to have more than one wife whether it's commoners, nobles, or members of the imperial family. This Empire has very different rules from Odelette which only allows one man to have one wife only. ."
"Suppose I accept Helios' proposal and when he ascends the throne, I will automatically become Sunverro's Empress. At that time the other nobles will definitely send their daughters to Helios. Most likely Helios will definitely like one of the noble's daughters who have been sent her as a concubine. If I had a child, the concubine that Helios loved would definitely instigate him to get rid of me and my child. Didn't I just repeat what happened to me and my mother in the past?" added Rowena.
"It's good that you're not that stupid," Diego complimented.
"I wouldn't be that stupid and I've never believed anything in love again since the death of my mother, Diego. My heart has been frozen like ice for a long time," Rowena replied.
"Then how about you become Odelette's empress? Isn't that a very good position compared to being the disreputable Grand Duchess of Sunverro?" Diego said casually.
Suddenly two sword blades appeared from the tall grass clinging to Diego's neck. Prince Helios, Si Damian, and Sir Cedric, as well as the red troops emerged from the tall grass and bushes. The sword stuck to Diego's neck was Helios's.
"I didn't know that Crown Prince Odelette's arrival this time was to find a partner. As the crown prince of Sunverro I can help you find a suitable partner throughout the Sunverro Empire as long as this Grand Duchess of mine doesn't attract your attention for you to make Odelette's empress," said the Prince. Helios suddenly used formal language and lowered his sword from Diego's neck.
Diego just smiled and didn't respond to Prince Helios' words. Diego also pointed to one of the members of the red army and ordered that person to lead him out of the Delarice forest.
"Then see you, Rowena. I'll visit your house in a few days to hear your answer," Diego said before riding his horse and leaving them all.
"Why are you here? I don't think it's possible that you want to hunt animals in this forest," asked Rowena.
"Of course not. Why are we hunting at night and in a place like this. We are here because we are worried about your condition," replied Sir Damian who immediately approached his beloved sister.
"Are you worried?" said Rowena unsure.
"Of course I'm worried not even just ordinary worry but very very worried. Whereas earlier I went to your mansion to take you for a walk in the market and buy some dresses for you, but your butler told me that you were hunting in the Delarice forest," said Sir Damian.
"How can you go here alone? Don't you know that Delarice forest is dubbed the forest of death? If you want to hunt here at least take me or Damian," said Sir Cedric.
"Besides, how come you were with Diego all night in a dark forest like Delarice forest. Even that madman proposed to you. Oh my God, that one human is really crazy," said Prince Helios, who was ruffling his own hair in frustration.
"Never mind all of you too fussy. Let's go home, I'm already very hungry," complained Rowena.
Rowena, Sir Damian, Sir Cedric, Prince Helios and all the members of the red army rushed out of the Delarice forest area. Arriving outside the forest, Sir Cedric ordered the members of the Red Army to return to their dormitories. Meanwhile, the four of them decided to fill their stomachs first at one of the most luxurious restaurants in the capital.