"Your highness, it appears that while we're traveling through this estate held by Duke Selene Ursel, she notices that you're on a city tour and invites you and the princess to take a cup of tea."
The four Dukes are the Amorite Kingdom's pillars; they are the most powerful Demons, second only to the Demon King himself, and it is stated that they could easily demolish a normal city.
North, south, east, and west divide the four Dukes.
Duke Malphas Grenville, who is in command of battle tactics, is in the north.
On the west is Duke Zephyr Egmond, who is said to be a skilled swordsman. He is also in charge of the Kingdom's defense against any unexpected invasion, as the West Continent is home to Human Kingdoms and Empires.
On the east lies the youngest Duke, Duke Axel Chasteler, who is claimed to have only been a Duke for 300 years. I'm not sure what his duty as Duke is, but I do know that he is powerful simply by holding the title genius of the Kingdom.
Finally, Duke Selene Ursel, the lady who invited us for tea, was assigned to the South. She is the Kingdom's only female Duke, but that didn't bother her because Demons respected strong people, and she is strong. She is also one of the Kingdom's oldest Dukes, and her job is to oversee the Kingdom's internal affairs.
I'm not sure why she's in the capital, but I don't mind because I'm still a nine-year-old.
"Tell her to wait for a minute Agares." I spoke to Agares.
"Yes, Your Highness."
"Zzzzzz," Hearing someone's breathing in their sleep, I look to my right side and saw that my little sister, at some point has fallen asleep.
I then told the maid to carry her and exited the carriage.
As I entered the large mansion, I was greeted by numerous servants, and in front of me stood a hazel-haired woman with mature beauty, who could be described as a lone milf.
Despite the fact that this is my first encounter with her, I immediately recognize her as Duke Selene, possibly due to men's instincts.
"It's a pleasure to meet the Kingdom's Prince Afron and Princess Lilin."
A sweet feminine voice jolted me awake from my thoughts.
"It was also a joy to meet Duke Selene Ursel, who is regarded as one of the Kingdom's pillars."
I spoke while straightening my back and not even bending a little, because bowing to anyone other than the Demon King himself signifies decreasing your status as a prince and the next Demon King.
"Heh..."As she glanced at me, Duke Selene smiled a seductive smile.
She then shifted her gaze to the maid who was holding Lilin in her arms.
"I see the Princess is sleeping, so come with me, Prince; I've already prepared something delicious for us to enjoy."
As she began walking towards the mansion's interior, she flashed a quick seductive smile.
'Gulp'
'She means tea right? a tea right?'
"Ah yes, yes."
We then began walking, with Agares and Berith close behind, as well as the four maids, one of whom is holding Lilin in her arms.
After a minute of walking, we arrived in front of a large round table with a variety of foods and drinks already prepared.
"Please take a seat wherever you choose. Alfred guide the maids from the royal family to the guest room, so that the Princess can enjoy her sleep." Duke Selene spoke as she looked at me, as if she was seeking approval.
I then nodded to the maids before shifting my gaze to Berith.
"You go with them, Berith." I spoke.
"Yes, Your Highness." Berith then bowed and walk with the maids and the butler named Alfred.
I then shifted my focus to Duke Selene, who sat across from me.
"So what do you want to talk about?" I said with an emotionless face.
"Hehe~ So you're a straight shooter, huh." She spoke while laughing seductively making the two Mt. Everest move up and down.
'Gulp'
'I'm still a nine-year-old kid you know?'
"Heh..." She smiled looking at me clearly seeing where my gaze was focus at, and spoke.
"I only want to see the Prince and, of course, be the first to support the next Demon King."
I keep staring at her as I eat part of the food that has been prepared on the table, trying to figure out what she actually wants.
"Is there something wrong with my face Prince Afron? Or do you want me to be your 'Quee-'."
*Cough* *Cough*
I immediately grab a glass of water from beside me and begin to sip it as if I hadn't had any for a week.
"Is the food not to your liking, Prince?" Asked by Duke Selene while making a slight worried expression.
"No, it's okay, and the food is good." Looking at her, I forced a smile.
'Is this woman's mind twisted or what?' I pondered this as I continued to smile at her.
"Then you can eat some more, and if there isn't enough, I can have the cook make some more." She spoke.
"No, I believe we should return home because it is getting late." I said this while motioning to Agares to get the carriage ready.
"That's a pity; I wish we could have more time to talk in future."
"I also wish for that to happen Duke Selene Ursel."
After saying our goodbyes, we boarded the carriage and returned to the castle.
Lilin was still sleeping when I checked on her, so we had no choice but to carry her again because I didn't want to wake her up.
We arrived at the castle after an hour in the carriage, and I could see my Mom and Dad waiting for us outside the castle door.
As I glanced at the massive castle in front of me, an unconsciously smile formed on my face.
"So this is what feels like to have home huh." I murmured quietly.
"Did you say something Your Highness?" With a slight smile, a maid sat across from me inquired.
"Ah, it's nothing." When I turned my head to my right, I saw a cute and fragile little girl sleeping with her head on my lap.
"Little Lilin we're home." I spoke.
"Mhm... Big Brother?" As she opened her adorable little eyes, Lilin responded.
We then stepped out of the carriage and made our way to where my parents were waiting for us.
As the distance between our parents and us narrows, Lilin runs towards our father and is also embraced by him.
*Yawn*
Lilin yawned and rested her little head on our father's shoulder.
"Did something happened sweetie?" My Mom asked Lilin as she looked at her.
"Tired." My sister respond in a cute voice.
"Hahahaha." My Dad laugh lightly as he heard my sister's respond.
He then turned his head towards me.
"We're back." I said with a smile.
"Welcome back." Both my Mom and Dad said as they looked at me with a smile.
POV: Duke Selene Ursel
A woman dressed in an elegant gown sits in a throne chair in a large mansion, beside her is the butler named Alfred.
"Lady Selene, may I inquire as to why you invited the Prince and Princess?" Alfred spoke.
"I've just heard that the Prince has changed in the last few months, and I'd like to see it for myself.
He normally does not interact or converse with anyone, but now he is different." Duke Selene responded.
Alfred, the butler, just stood there silently watching the Duke's seductive expression.