Susi Ironclow, a second daughter of the Duke Ironclaw, and also seraphine best Friend comes to her room
"Ah Susi, you come here, why I am not know?"
Susi Ironclaw was a captivating presence, known for her striking yellow hair that flowed like molten gold and her radiant blue eyes that sparkled like sapphires. Her fair complexion was accentuated by her regal bearing, and she moved with a grace that turned heads wherever she went. A confident and outspoken young woman, she was both the envy and admiration of many in the southern Wolferein Kingdom. She is Wildan's Chilhood Friend
Susi Pouted, "I've been looking all over the palace for you, Wildan. Are you that engrossed in these documents that you'd hole up in your room?"
"I guess I needed some time alone with these reports. You know how it is, Susi." He gestured to the documents scattered on his desk.
Susi couldn't help but tease Wildan as she approached her friend.
"You really are the only one I know who seeks solace among stacks of papers. Now, are you done with your paperwork, or do I have to drag you out of here?"
Wildan laughed, placing his quill down.
"I suppose I could use a break. It's been one long day."
"Dealing with the nobility again, I presume? They never make it easy, do they?"
Wildan nodded, a hint of exasperation in his voice.
"You know them well, Susi. They're always a handful. But we've got something more pressing to discuss."
"Is it about the reports?"
"The situation in Ebonridge is getting worse. I need to find a way to put an end to it."
Susi studied her friend, concern in her eyes. "Do you have a plan?"
Wildan leaned back in his chair and sighed.
"Not yet, but I'm thinking about recruiting the person behind 'the corps,' the organization that's been holding Ebonridge together. They've been doing impressive work in the town."
Susi nodded thoughtfully.
"A commoner creating an organization that can rival the nobility? That's intriguing. But can you trust them?"
"I don't know, but we need someone who can navigate these treacherous waters and has the town's trust. I've sent a request to meet with this individual."
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Susi couldn't help but grin as she brought up the topic.
"I heard from my dad that you've become quite the target for potential suitors. He even mentioned how he saved you once from that shameless Cendrina. She really knows how to wine and dine, doesn't she?"
Wildan laughed, recalling the amusing incident.
"Oh, Cedrina. She did try to impress me with a dish of 'swan with black tofu' once."
"Women like him are all show and no substance."
"You're right, Susi. I've had my fair share of interesting suitors lately."
"Well, don't worry too much. My father will always be on your side."
"And what about your own dreams of love? Any special someone catching your eye?"
Susi looked at a picture on Wildan's desk, a picture of the red-haired woman who led 'the corps.'
"Ah, my dear Wildan, you know very well that my heart is still free. But what about you?
You've been regaling me with your dream of this magnificent and exceptional women in the past 10 years ?, She Point out the Red Haired women picture that being hanged in Wildan's room
Wildan's face turned Shock as he avoided making direct eye contact with his best friend.
"Well, she's... still a part of my dreams."
Back when they were 10
When Wildan and Susi were just ten years old, they would often spend their free time playing together in the royal palace gardens. On one sunny afternoon, as they were lounging under a massive oak tree, Wildan gazed up at the fluffy white clouds drifting across the blue sky.
"Susi, have I ever told you about my princess?" Wildan suddenly asked, his eyes twinkling with excitement.
Susi looked over at her friend, curious. "Your princess? What princess?"
Wildan sat up and began to recount the story he had often repeated to himself in the privacy of his dreams. "I have dreams, Susi, wonderful dreams. In these dreams, there's a beautiful, daring princess with fiery red hair. She's always there to protect me, to rescue me from danger. And she's so charming, so dashing."
"Wow, that sounds like a thrilling dream, Wildan. Tell me more about your princess!"
Wildan's voice filled with enthusiasm as he described his dream princess. He spoke of how she would fight off monstrous creatures, scale tall towers to reach him, and whisk him away to far-off lands on daring adventures. His storytelling painted a vivid picture of this princess who could only exist in his dreams.
Susi listened intently to her friend's storytelling, captivated by the vivid and fantastical tale. She could see the sparkle in Wildan's eyes as he recounted each thrilling detail.
As Wildan finished his tale, he turned to Susi and said, "One day, Susi, I hope to meet my princess for real. I believe she's out there somewhere, waiting for me."
Susi gave a reassuring smile.
"I hope you do, Wildan. Your princess sounds amazing. But, in the meantime, are you sure she's not a ghost?"
Over the years, Wildan continued to recount his dream encounters with the red-haired woman to Susi. Susi, though always slightly skeptical, listened with fascination and a hint of amusement, savoring the vivid descriptions of Wildan's dreamworld love.
"Wildan, you're really persistent with this dream princess of yours," Susi would often remark, teasing her friend. "How many epic adventures have you shared with her by now? I've lost count!"
Wildan would simply smile, his affection for his mysterious dream companion unwavering. "Susi, you may never fully believe it, but these dreams have been my secret solace. In my heart, she's very much real, and she's a part of me."
As the years passed, the story of Wildan and his dream princess became a cherished and enduring bond between the two friends, a testament to the unbreakable connection they shared. Despite her initial doubts, Susi couldn't help but admire the loyalty and love that Wildan held for the woman who, to him, existed only in the realm of dreams.
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Susi remembered the past and couldn't help but laugh.
Pointing at the drawings, she inquired, "Wildan, how do you manage to draw such a perfect woman without ever having seen her in person? The way you depict her eyes, her aura... It's as if you've memorized every detail."
Wildan sighed wistfully, his gaze fixed on the images. "It's like she's imprinted in my mind, Susi. I can't explain it. It's as if she's always been a part of my life, even though I've never met her."
"Just remember, Wildan, while it's important to follow your heart, it's equally important to stay grounded in reality. You're the empress, and there are responsibilities you can't ignore." She said while pouted. talk about ghost, why don'ts you talk about me. this dense men.
Wildan acknowledged Susi's wisdom with a nod.
"You're right, as always. I'll keep my dreams and my duties in balance."
"Hey, Wildan, we will go to Ebonridge town tomorrow. Let's buy and prepare for the trip."
"Yeah, let's go."
As they left the room, Wildan couldn't help but smile, appreciating the lightheartedness that Susi brought into his life. Despite the challenges he faced as the empress of the southern Wolferein Kingdom, he knew that having a friend like Susi by his side made it all a bit easier.