Ashamed of letting anyone, especially the empress, know about his dark past, he agreed to my request for help.
"Don't be so down Sir Aiden, because I will help you on some things as well when we are done"
"I doubt someone like you can help me with my problems"
"Oh, really? Then, you don't want to know what her majesty's favorite food actually is? Her real favorite tea? The things she likes and dislike?"
"No. Because I will find out about it one by one myself. I am courting her majesty. Means I will win her heart without relying on anyone but myself to prove my feelings for her"
"You... you are courting her?"
"Yes. Anything wrong with that?"
I actually thought they got engaged with each other seeing that they had intercourse. Knowing their status I don't think they would have kept it a secret, especially with empress Lucia's personality.
The ball was nearing its end when her majesty herself came up to my table and sat down beside me.
"It seems like a lot of men are interested on you lady Emond"
"I would rather not attract any attention if it will only bring about bad endings"
Empress Lucia kept on glancing behind us. The majority of the nobles were looking at us with great curiosity.
Of course, after seeing that so many well known aristocrats came up to me today, it would leave an impression on them that I am more than capable enough to acquire all the attention I am getting in such a short amount of time.
"Your majesty, did you found it? The Akashic records"
"Yes. Just like what you've said it was indeed 'there' but obtaining the book proves to be impossible just as you have said"
As if they would be able to get the Akashic records without Uziel and Gabriel's help.
"This is why I told you not to try anything yet"
"So you do know a way to get it"
"I do. But that does not mean I have all of it right now"
"By any chance, does it involve the people you are requesting for me to look for"
"If I said yes, will you take them away?"
The two of us stared into each other's eyes without moving.
No one would want a losing deal nor do anyone wants to have a poisoned golden apple.
She leaned back and scoff with a grin of amusement.
"You are more fun than this empire and I don't want to get rid of someone like you, so no. You wanted them and I gave my word in exchange for information. That is all. Satisfied?"
"Very"
The banquet ended without any problem.
The nobles who live in the capital or has a house in the capital went back to their homes while those who don't went to the ruby palace, the place they will be staying at for the next seven nights until the prince's coming of age ceremony ends.
"My lady"
"Yes?"
"Her majesty is asking for you to come to her office"
"Okay. Thank you Laura"
I got along with Laura very well who is the empress' second secretary ever since I prescribed her some medicine to drink when she get headaches due to overworking too much.
I went to the empress' office as ordered and saw everyone was inside. Her majesty, Sir Aiden, John, Samuel, prince Diego and prince Henry.
Almas run to me and climb into my shoulder as soon as seeing me.
'I get why they are here but why is Samuel also here?'
- I do not know master. They just suddenly talk and as him to come here.
'Ask? Not ordered?'
-That is correct.
I took my sit, facing them all.
Samuel stood up and knelt down in front of me while her majesty also stood up and unsheathed her sword. She then toss the sword which pierced the sofa right beside me.
It was the imperial sword, one of the seven national treasures of the imperial family.
"Take it"
I raise a brow, don't know what they are talking about. But then,
"Ninth prince of the kingdom of Mheodure, Samuel de Mheodure. Do you swear an oath before me, the empress and ruler of the Vanifi empire, Empress Lucia Arte Vanifi that you will be a loyal knight to Lady Dianna Emond?"
"I do"
What? What is going on here?
"Do you swear to protect her from all evil to the best of your abilities?"
"I do"
No, no, no! In this world, a knight's vow is eternal! Why the hell is he doing something as bothersome as this?!
"Do you swear to give your life for the sake of your new master?"
"I do"
They set me up!
I cannot possibly go and walk out. There are a lot of people here who knows the two of us. Not to mention, if I do walk out now it will most likely, no, it will definitely leave a huge scar on Samuel's remaining pride.
This damn empress!
"With my authority as the empress of the Vanifi empire, I now bestow upon you the title of knight. Make sure to serve your master well"
"I will, your majesty"
"Very well. From now on, you will no longer be a prince of the kingdom of Mheodure but a knight under lady Dianna Emond"
I want to facepalm myself.
They all then looked at me as if waiting for an answer.
"Do you, Dianna Emond, accept Samuel's oath to you? If you do, give him a new surname to use"
"Sigh... 'Neumman'. That is the surname I give you"
Splat.
Tears started to fall down. He was crying. A lot more than when he red his foster father's letter for him.
He smiled warmly with great emotion.
It shows how important and sincere his oath just now was.
"I am Samuel Neumman. I am at your service, my lady!"
It hurts. I only gave him a surname thinking that it would protect his pride and confidence so that he won't have a mental breakdown when he was laying down his life.
I don't deserve his loyalty.
Without saying anything I opened my arms and hugged him. He reciprocated and hug me back.
The other's clap for the joyous occasion.
Ping!
A black, digital like interface, board showed up in front of me.
[Transmigrator 'Amy', Welcome to the world
Situation:
-You have possess the body of the villainess of the story that was created by someone other than the author. You have changed the story line in a large scale and have changed your own fate. However! The true color of the world
Objective:
-Survive for the next fifteen years
Upon failing the objective:
-Death
Upon completing the objective:
-You will have the right to go back to your world or stay here in this world
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Confused.
That was the best word I can used to ascertain the situation.
The other's were looking at me, don't know what happened. They weren't able to see the black board in front of me.
Thump!
The second prince fell to the floor.
I look to him and my eyes widened.