The entrance of the Empire's Royal Family was welcomed in tumultuous applause. Who would applaud the very descendants of the people who colonized your country and forced your rulers to bend the knee. No one. I know that's what everyone thought but they still clapped and shouted. And I know its a shame but I clapped alongside them.
All Royal descents have golden hair and it doesn't matter what commoner blood is mixed with it, the gold never washes out.
Just like any other ceremony, the Emperor gave his speech while we listened, nodded and smiled like what he said was brilliant.
"It is no secret that I am getting old and finally, it's my children's turn to usher our empire to a bright and better future. I present to you the crown prince, Acteaon Algeria!"
Like all any other man living in luxury where all you need to do is exist, you're bound to be radiant. And like any prince, charming and handsome in white and red cape. Prince Acteaon is perhaps the most beautiful man in the empire and to add, the richest and most powerful.
The king's announcement merely set his position in stone.
"Ladies and gents! It's my honor to lead along with the noblest people in our kingdom. Blah blah blah"
The speech was boring. All political speeches are. The flowering promises, fake smile and hypocritical empathy.
"After tonight, invitations shall be given to all ladies aspiring to stand beside me and become the mother of our nation. On this very night, the Empress Selection shall commence!"
The ball officially started with the Prince's opening words. I wandered the mansion for sometime before deciding to call it a night. I have no intention of connecting with the various people at the party. The person whom I was looking forward to meet was nowhere to be found.
"How was the party Princess?" A tall middle aged man with light brown hair greeted me on the way out. The eyes behind his monocles were smiling. The Silveria's crest glistened on his chest.
"Not much, Simon." I shrugged.
"Didn't you get a dance with a handsome lad?" He said while opening the door to the carriage. "I heard the prince was there too."
"He was." I reached for his outstretched hand and made my way inside the carriage.
"I heard he was handsome." Simon made a small teasing laugh.
"That's what I heard too." I grinned at him then shut the door.
This is boring.