"That's disappointing." Ruby yawned.
"Is it? She didn't let down her pride untill she left." Leonardo shook his head trying to remember more about the witch.
Ruby however wasn't very interested in the witch, "Can we learn more about the kingdom teacher?"
"Ahem,then let's start with the first king of Romaria..."
The class continued untill it was time for lunch. Ruby tried to study more but this time Leonardo forbid her due to the last incident that almost took away Ruby's life. He told her to rest and left hurriedly. Back then at the village,Ruby would work with her mother at the farmland. They would work untill it was afternoon. Then at night,her mother would teach her all kinds of things. They were mostly history,geography,mathematics and magic. She never understood how her mother,who used to be a maid taught her such things. She was a very studious person and tried her best at the village school to make her mother happy. But that's when her mother who was fine suddenly caught a contagious disease.
"There is nothing in here."
Amelia taking one of the book, "The witch of the Romaria?"
"I am trying to know more about the witch."
"The crimson witch?"
"You know about her?"
"Of course. My mother used to tell me about her stories all the time."
"Oh?"
"She was a benefactor to the commoners. If it wasn't not for her,many poor people would have died of poverty."
"That was very kind of her."
"Oh,there was another story about her."
"Another story?"
"Yes,people used to gossip that she put a love spell on the king. That's one of the reason,the king listened to whatever she said. Although even i am not sure if it was true."
Ruby take a sip from her tea, "Is that why they pushed for the execution?"
"But it's actually strange if you think about it." Amelia crossed her arms.
"How so?"
"Usually there need to be some kind of evidence submitted for the excution. But when it was decided for the witch's execution,there was no evidence against her."
Ruby take another sip of her tea. Amelia had an excellent tea skill. She always enjoyed drinking tea which Amelia made by care. But for some reason,she couldn't enjoy it today.
Ruby finish rest of the tea silently.
"Let me finish the books. You can go now."
Amelia left without saying anything but the things she said made Ruby more interested in the witch. A witch who had the same red hair and eyes. Someone who also suffered because they thought she put a spell on the king. Ruby wanted to find out more about the crimson witch.
The next day,Ruby spent her time searching about the witch. Had it been not for Leonardo and Amelia,Ruby wouldn't have been interested in the witch.
Ruby take another book from the shelf, "I have finished reading almost half of the history books from the library but there is nothing about her."
"Princess,i got some invitations for you."
"For me? I didn't even debutante in the society."
"I am sure everyone knows by now about your existence."
"Let me see the invitations."
As Amelia pour tea,she remember it has been half a month since Ruby has come to the palace. During this time,neither the young ladies nor anyone sent her any letters or invitations. But they started sending it after last week.
"Here is your tea. Most of these tea parties are arranged by the noble ladies from duke or count house."
"If i don't attend,they will spread malicious rumours about me,won't they?"
"Then which one will you attend?"
Ruby went through the invitations and chose four of them. First one was the daughter of duke Phantom,second one was the daughter of count Orlando,third one was the daughter of count Rodrigo and fourth one was daughter of baron Leofold.
Amelia take the invitation from the table, "A baron's daughter sent you a invitation?"
"It's strange right?"
"Why would she even do that?"
"I have heard that baron Leofold found a mine recently and become rich."
"Then the reason for the invita-
"Yes,it's to show everyone that she is also now equal to those duke and count daughter or maybe someone else send it for other purposes. She is sure that i would accept her invitation."
"I also find it strange. Why are you accepting her invitation?"
"Do you know about the counsil meeting the king had after it was proved that i am a princess?"
"I know,the king brought up about you through the meeting."
"Yes. After the meeting,i called Darren to know more about the nobles opinion. Surprisingly,most of the nobles supported me and the reason was baron Leofold."
Amelia pour another cup of tea, "So,the one who wants to talk to you through the invitation is the baron."
"Bingo."
"But what does he want from you?"
"That is something even i don't know."
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"You have been pretty busy lately."
"Forgive me,your majesty. I was recovering and the doctor told me not to go out too much."
"So,is that true someone tried to kill you?"
"Yes,it is. I am pretty sure the culprit was a woman with short hair."
"What about the people at your palace? She could be one of them."
"Well,i have seen all of my servants. Almost none of them possess the skill of a fighter or assassin. The one who tried to kill me had a strong force those of assassins."
"Then the reason you came here?"
"I would like to have more knights. As you probably know,i only have Victor as my personal knight but i need to have a group of individuals who can protect me all the time whether it's inside or outside."
"That's true. I will give you the Black Eagle then."
Ruby feel a chill down her spine, "The Black Eagle?"
The Black Eagle is a group of talented fighters. They are thirty in total but can wipe down hundreds of people. They are such a monsters that even the royal knights are afraid of them.
Ruby gulped, "Are you seriously giving me the Black Eagle?"
The king chuckled, "You can take care of them,can't you?"
"[He is testing me.]"
"I will gladly accept them then."
"Excellent."
Ruby take a sip from the tea, "The aroma is good but not the tea."
"It's not that bad though."
"Maybe. I want something else from you as well."
"Oh?"
"It's not that hard of a request."
"What is it?" the king asked.
"I want to visit the royal library."
"Suddenly?"
"[Should i tell him the truth that i want to know more about the crimson witch. Nah,he will definitely get angry and won't let me pass.]"
"For some study materials,i need to use it."
"Darren will help you. As for the Black Eagle,they will be sent to the west palace tomorrow."
"Thank you very much,your majesty."
A intelligent looking girl bows taking some papers from her desk, "Welcome."
"She is the royal librarian. You can ask her for anything."
Darren excuse himself leaving Ruby behind.