The reason for the execution of Serafina's mother, the former queen, was that she cursed and wanted to kill Vilian, the half-brother of the same father but different mother, who had a romantic relationship with the former king.
Serafina grew up watching her mother's unhappiness due to her father and father's lover Melansa. Therefore, she believed that her mother's behavior was not surprising.
The noble Princess Caselet was mocked by her husband's lover, the illegitimate child of the Duke of Brienne. Serafina could see it clearly, her mother's elegant and dignified expression occasionally crumbling.
After the mother passed away, Serafina's world changed.
People say who would ignore the noble princess of the royal family, but the queen was executed in the most ignoble way, deliberately neglected by her father the king, and Serafina was isolated in the palace.
With the king's tacit consent, the arrogant and aloof members of the royal family's desires could be disregarded. People did not resist this base temptation. Even the 'maids' who were supposed to be of noble birth quit their jobs and were waited on by the maids. However, the maids lacked the ability to fulfill the duties of the royal family, and in order to please Melansa, they did not serve Serafina carefully.
Father passed away. With the unanimous consent of the nobles, the half-brother Vilian inherited the throne. In this situation, the abandoned princess was powerless. Serafina wanted to break free from the royal family and live like an ordinary person. But Melansa would not let her go.
At the age of 25, Serafina decided to go to the monastery. According to the temple's regulations, people over the age of 25 can seek refuge in the monastery without the permission of the royal family. This is the most effective way for members of the royal family who give up their right to inherit the throne to protect their own safety. The temple will protect her.
In addition, if done well, Serafina can spend the rest of her life in the temple of Caselet in her mother's country.
Her mother has family in Caselet. There is also Noah, a younger brother of the exiled Serafina.
Serafina's hope lies there.
Perhaps, if she is very lucky, she may encounter her lovely younger brother.
In fact, if the royal family allows it, Serafina can go to the monastery earlier. But King Vilian strongly opposes.
Serafina, before I came to the palace, you were already a princess. Although I am your incompetent brother who shares half of your blood, I don't want to drive you away. I don't want you to be unhappy. The environment in the monastery is much worse than you think. Do you know that? I didn't threaten your life, nor did I respect your wishes to marry.
....
After the age of 25, it's up to you. Before that, you should calmly consider your future here.
Vilian was always indecisive, but not at that moment. His blue eyes were calm, and his tone was resolute. You don't want to be known as the king who drove away your sister. Serafina cynically thought, in fact, he knew Vilian's true feelings.
Since childhood, I have been familiar with the easy-going personality of my half-brother with the same father but different mother. My indecisive brother does not want to hurt his loved ones.
Why is Noah still alive? The reason Noah can survive until now, even in threatening situations in the future, must be because of Vilian.
Anyway, due to Vilian's gentle personality, although Serafina was neglected, she was not threatened with her life in the palace. Anyway, she received the treatment of a princess and was not forced to marry anyone.
This is the reason. Serafina decided to live in the palace until the age of 25 according to the wishes of her half-brother with the same father but different mother. This degree is achievable.
But now, this plan seems to have been disrupted.
Serafina, who opened her eyes, was enveloped in filthy emotions. Her body was wiped clean, but the pain between her legs was very clear.
Serafina's mind, which was dominated by desire, is now astonishingly clear. The feeling of anxiety has also disappeared. Serafina bites her lip and lifts her skirt. As expected, there is nothing underneath the skirt. She recalls the voice of that man, as he whispered passionately with a warm breath.
Princess.
Serafina wrapped her head.
Ha ... ...
She only just realized what had happened. She had slept with the man.
Purity is no more important than life. I just don't want the monastery to know. Of course, the monastery is very conservative, they refuse all sorts of messy people. ... More embarrassing is ... ...
Who are you having sex with?
Doesn't remember the other person. Because Serafina completely lost her mind, her body was feverish, and she was seducing herself. Although she doesn't remember anything, she knows that the other person is panicked. The only reason she knows this is because she almost entangled a man's body. The man's stiff body made him hesitate when he put his hand on himself.
Serafina supported her forehead and remembered last night.
Really terrible... ... No way.
Regarding this situation, apart from being terrifying, I also remember that the feeling of making love at that time was not unexpectedly terrible.
At first, she felt repulsed by the taboo of sleeping with a man, but not by the act itself. On the contrary, she vaguely remembered how good it felt when he solemnly embraced her hand, so she candidly said, 'Please touch me more.' It felt warm and loved, and she enjoyed the fullness of emotions at that moment.
That's also quite good. Hopefully, this annoying Asmodius curse has finally come to an end. Because of self-esteem, fear, aversion, and even unbearable suffering, I only regret it now.
The question is whether this man spread rumors... ... ...
I was dizzy and dazzled by fragmented memories. When the man finished his work, she spoke as if she was enchanted. What worried me the most was the rumor. ... How did the man respond at that time ... ...
If you are willing, I will always be by your side.
The man spoke while kissing Serafina's cheek, whispering softly. She still remembered, at that time she was still smiling and touching the warm lips beside her cheek. Afterwards, Serafina might have felt uneasy, constantly asking the man to keep it a secret, but the man reassured her, saying, 'I will.'
As a spouse, he treated the queen faithfully, but he resented the happiness she brought. In the end, he put her to death. The face of the mother, with her neck hanging down, was not the beautiful face she knew. Looking at that terrible face, Serafina felt unforgettable for eternity.
Therefore, she had to assume the worst case. She pulled the rope with trembling hands, and the maid came out to greet her.
What's the matter, Princess?
When did I come back?
I remember it was early morning.
Serafina glanced at the maid's face, without any signs of mockery. She wasn't even surprised by the questions she asked.
How did I come back? Did I walk over? What was my state at that time?
Serafina asked about Sally, a little maid who is not good at hiding her emotions.
It was brought back by Sir Zachary.
What?
The princess said she fainted from the pain, so he carried the princess over.
Ward · Zachary? Why is it him? Serafina widened her eyes. The maid understood her surprise.
It is said that the princess fell in the courtyard.
...
The jazzman said, 'Don't call me Senator, keep silent. Is there anything wrong?'
Serafina's heart was pounding. Ward brought himself here? Asking the maid not to call the senator? So, the man from last night was Ward?
However, Serafina knows Ward very well. He is known as a loyal and noble knight, and is not suitable for mingling with her privately.
But from the situation, Ward is the person.
Serafina bit her lip. She needed to make sure.
*
That princess is also very rude. Call the captain during working hours.
Paul.
Can you come find me in person?
Looking at the ward who is polishing the sword, the knights complained. The ward's dark red eyes only gazed at another of its own doppelgängers - the sword.
A man, like a steel sword in hand, is heavy and tough. It seems that you can feel the cool and heavy touch of steel just by touching it with your hand. This man is the first knight of Dieterles, the captain of the Red Knights directly under the emperor, Ward.
Do not be disrespectful to the princess, be cautious in your words.
The captain's amnesia was swift. Do you not remember that princess insulting him when he joined the team?
Ward looked up. The knights' eyes only showed disrespect for the royal family, not loyalty.
Just because the captain is a member of the Moon Clan, did they refuse the position of the guardian knight and drive him away?
The rude behavior of that peculiar princess is well known to us knights.
The White Knight Order and the Black Knight Order should be the same.
Although other reports did not say, they seemed to agree. Ward silently watched them. Just staring at them could feel the coldness in his eyes.
So during this time, did you neglect the princess's protection?
What does this mean?
No, nothing.
ward is wearing the iconic red cape of the Knights, and he stands up from his seat and walks outside.
The knights sighed. Ward Zachary, although not of noble birth, was the role model for all knights. However, he was too foolish. Sometimes we need to understand the truth of the world.
There is no need to treat the abandoned princess like that.
Ward carefully dressed up as if he was going to meet his beloved woman. But this is precisely why Ward Zachary is respected. He is a model of a faithful and serious knight who takes everything seriously. Despite his biggest weakness being his background, he has won the respect of the knights today.
*
The place Serafina invited was a tea room. To Ward, who was completely oblivious, it was quite unusual for her to invite him for tea. Ward's lifestyle was far from leisurely tea-drinking. He had even declined an invitation to Queen Melansa's tea party.
ward squinted and looked at the princess's residence, without noticing the expression of the maid leading the way. The princess's secondary palace, located in the most remote part of the palace, was still sparsely populated. ward walked to her tea room.
This is the place.
Dim wooden door, too simple. It formed a sharp contrast with Queen Wang's overly luxurious residence. The maid knocked on the door and called out for the princess, and soon a soft voice was heard. Her voice was as delicate as a flower, but also had the resonant echo of a tree.
The door opened, and when Ward entered, Princess Serafina was still looking out the window. Her fiery red hair was tied with a deep blue ribbon, and her white neck line could be seen between her hair. Her face was marked with bruises from falling and lost in deep thought, which was completely different from the disheveled appearance he saw last night. But this was also the princess he knew.
Pay respects to the princess.
After a while, she sighed lightly and shifted her gaze away from the window. Her lake-blue eyes looked at Ward. The princess was wearing a light sky-blue dress, which made her frail body appear even more delicate.
Welcome, Mr. Zachary.
The princess did not put on the 'social' expression that the nobles are good at. Ward sat opposite her, facing the princess's gaze. As soon as he sat down, she got straight to the point.
Yesterday, I heard that you escorted me back to the room.
Yes.
Ward saw the hand pouring tea. Although he was a noble, he was not used to the etiquette of drinking tea. The princess stared at his face as he drank tea, as if trying to read his thoughts.
First of all, I want to express my gratitude.
This is just what should be done
...
How is your body? Does it still hurt?
... ... The body is fine.
According to the instructions, I won't mention a word about the secret.
Secret ?
Ward found Serafina stunned.
What's wrong with you?
Ward asked.
Princess, what's the matter? Please tell me.
Serafina exerted force with her hand. Serafina's gaze met Ward's. Now using the word 'secret', does it still mean this person? She explored Ward while drinking tea. However, straightforward Ward has never revealed any insincere words.
From a certain perspective, he is a person who is better at managing expressions than the nobles. No matter what he says, his expression is the same, making it difficult to know what he is really thinking. Serafina felt depressed and couldn't bear to speak it out.
Princess, I am a knight. I am the royal sword that swears loyalty with blood. I am absolutely loyal to the royal family and will never lie.
Serafina felt surprised. She had never met Ward before, except for that one time in the past, which was the first and last time. Also, didn't she insult Ward? But his sudden reason for saying the 'oath' was clear... This must be...
You are not a sword, you are a person, how can you treat a person as a sword. I am a little curious. After that time, you should not like me very much. Are you now carrying a lowly mentality of wanting to know my secrets? Or ... ...
Serafina and Ward's mouths opened simultaneously.
Because you want me to say the words of having sex with you out loud?
The princess is not an insult to me, but a favor...
Serafina's words made Ward unable to continue speaking. He couldn't immediately explain the words spoken by Serafina.
Is making love together a blessing?
Serafina was infuriated by the words spoken by Ward. Is making love to a princess a blessing for a knight? She became somewhat ridiculous.
Both of us said we enjoyed it. I think you also liked it very much. It's great that you can keep it a secret.
The knight who was silent and expressionless was suddenly panicked as he looked at her. A hint of shock appeared in his dark red eyes, and he gently bit his tongue.
The princess and I sleep together, what do you mean?
Guessed wrong.
She chose a fatal wrong answer.