Rose stood elegantly outside her manor, awaiting the arrival of Viscount Albert. As he approached the entrance, she greeted him with a smile and a warm reception. "Ah, Viscount Albert, welcome," she said graciously, gesturing for him to enter.
Her demeanor was composed and majestic, masking any traces of the concerns she had pondered just moments ago. In this moment, she showed the role of a leader, presenting a composed facade for her respected visitor, while within her mind, she still thingking about the whole future of the Solomon Kingdom.
"Your majesty... Thank you for your invitation, this humble self were glad of this meeting."
"No.. The pleasure was mine... And by the way who is this little angel? "
"Aah.. This is my daughter florest, say something to her majesty.. "
"Umm.. Your majesty, m-my name is florest... N-nice to meet you"
"Hello there florest... Your so cute.... Come, lets head inside, you and your father must be tired right? "
"Y-yes thank you.. "
As Rose, Albert, and his shy daughter, Florest, made their way inside the manor, Rose could sense the young girl's discomfort. With a warm and welcoming smile, she approached Florest, trying to ease her. "Florest, it's a great pleasure to meet you," Rose said, her tone soothing and comforting.
"There's no need to be shy. We are glad to have you here." She gently took Florest's hand, giving it a supportive squeeze, hoping to reassure her and make her feel more at ease in the majestic surroundings of the manor.
As they continued forward, Rose, Albert, and Florest, found themselves in the grand dining hall, the atmosphere filled with a sense of anticipation.
Rose had invited them to share a meal, an opportunity for them to get to know each other better and to discuss matters that concerned their kingdom. Taking a seat at the beautifully set table, Rose gestured for Albert and Florest to join her, a warm smile gracing her lips.
"Please, have a seat," she said graciously. "I have arranged for a splendid feast, so let's enjoy our meal while discussing the matters at hand."
As Albert observed Rose, he noticed something strikingly different about her demeanor. The rumors that circling in the kindom is a woman who was timid, shy, and unconfident about herself, quite unlikely the elegant and confident person he saw before him right now.
This contrast intrigued him, sparking his curiosity as he pondered what could have brought about such a transformation of such person, or the rumours were already false from the very beginning.
"Whats wrong? Do I look that different than the rumours? "
"Y-yes... That is right your majesty. "
Hearing this Rose took a moment to reflect on the changes she had undergone, realizing that the rumors circulating about her personality were correct but not entirely accurate.
When her husband King Arthazia casted that mysterious spell, inside of her dream she recalled her previous self from her days as a princess, and how her demeanor is.
The dreams she had experienced recently seemed to have awakened a sense of who she once was before, perhaps bringing back the self confidence of her earlier self.
"It might be because I'm too rely on with my husband, and I believe the fact about I didn't show my self in the public just made that rumours becomes worsen right? "
"Yes your majesty... So in that regard, I'm sorry for my rudeness"
"It's fine... Please enjoy our dining, do the foods was your liking? "
"Yes it is... These foods was incredibles, this isn't flattering, but this is the truth"
"I felt like, it might be the best foods I ever had your majesty"
"Haha thank you.. These foods is from my recipes by the way"
"Really!? What a honor to able to tastes something this good. "
"Back in the days when I was still a princess, I'm a chefs who wins many prizes, and also regarded as the youngest genius chef ever born"
"Wooow.. That's so c-cool... Can I be as beautiful and elegant like you, your m-majesty? Can I be that good chef? "
"Sure florest.... You could be like that when you're grow up, just made sure to train for it.. Okay? "
"Y-yrs..."
As they continued to savor the delicious feast laid out before them, Rose, Albert, and Florest delved into lighthearted conversations about their everyday lives. They shared stories of their joys, hobbies, and their favorit festivals, the atmosphere feeling relaxed and warm.
They laughed together, finding common ground in each other's experiences. In this moment, they simply people who enjoying each other's company over a shared meal.
After a while.
Once their delightful conversation had come to an end, they moved on to a more serious matter - the upcoming wars. To discuss this gravely important topic in a more private manner, they decided to talk about it in the Rose's office.
Igor also there watching and accompany them regarding the issue, meanwhile florest was being told to play in the gardens with the maids.
"How far do you know about the war sir Albert? "
Albert took a moment to collect his thoughts before responding to Rose's question.
"The war has been raging for quite some time now,"
"For the past 4 years it has cost us dearly in every aspect, especially with the logistics, I think we lack the necessity resources to hold our enemies "
"The villages who responsible for providing food supplies to the front lines are also facing an unjust burden"
"The higher the taxation they are forced to pay, has left them struggling to make it out at the ends of the days. They are barely able to provide for their own family your majesty...
"I think it just a matter of times we lose this never ended wars, but... we will win if we strike while they didn't expect it"
Hearing this, Rose realize the outcome of the wars was very uncertain, that's why these past few days she always pondered on how to reach an agreement of peace.
"I am considering sending off a peace envoy to our enemies. But the question remains, will they accept it albert? ."
" I think it possible, but let me ask a question what would they ask for the peace to be accepted your majesty? "
"That's something I'm thinking about, our kingdom wasn't very rich from the begin with, to be honest I didn't want war to happen at all.."
"There is to much blood had been spilled, and not to mention my hometown kingdom Eurasia was also destroyed by the wars"
"Yes.. I'm agree your majesty there is to much blood had been spilled already"
As the room fell into eerie silent, both Rose and Albert were lost in their own thoughts, each carried the weight of their own loss and grief.
They knows how painful is the feelings of losing their loved ones and it weighed heavily upon them. It is truly a silent reminder of the sacrifices they had felt and it just strengthen their will to stop this unforgiving war.
"Your majesty...im sorry for my rudeness, does his majesty is really missing? "
Hearing this sudden question, rose cant help to be astonished with a puzzled expression. She turned her gaze toward igor, seeking help through the eyes contact.
It could be clearly be seen with her expression " What should I do!? Should I told him!?"
Igor, seeing Rose's hesitation, responded with a subtle nod of his head, indicating his support. His calm demeanor suggested that they should proceed with caution but with honesty.
This nonverbal clue reassured Rose, letting her know that they could trust Albert with the truth.
"Yes it is true... My king, his majesty is indeed missing"
As Albert took in the confirmation of the rumors regarding the king's disappearance, his heart sank with a sense of disbelief and dread. "Deep within me, I desperatly hoped that this rumor was untrue" he confessed, his voice filled with a mixture of regret and worry.
"This situation is incredibly dangerous, our kingdom could be doomed with it."
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