"Ahem,where can i find the books about the royal family?"
The girl thinks for a moment, "It's in the second floor. Do you want me to help you?"
"No,that's fine."
"[Is it me or does she looks like someone.]"
Ruby takes some books from the shelf but so far she could only find the things Leonardo and Amelia already told her about. Ruby sigh as she start going through other shelves just to be disappointed.
"I totally wasted my time in here."
"Are you leaving?"
"Yes."
"See you later,princess." the girl smiles as she bows down.
"[She is really uncomfortable. I am sure i saw her somewhere.]"
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"Victor?"
"Princess,it's pretty late. We should go to the palace soon."
"Yeah,let's go."
Suddenly,a group of people wearing temple robe passes by them.
"Who are they?"
"They are priests from the holy temple. They must have come for the fund of the temple."
"The king is giving them fund?" Ruby asked looking at the distant priests.
"No,the queen is a very religious person. She is the one who give them the fund. On the contrary,the king is an atheist."
"Maybe i should pay a visit to the temple."
"You are late,princess." Amelia take out some comfortable clothes for Ruby.
"I forgot about the time."
Amelia pout adjusting Ruby's nightgown, "Next time,please don't make such mistake."
"By the way,i am going to the temple tomorrow. Tell Jenkinson to get a carriage ready for me tomorrow at morning."
"I understand. Good night,princess."
The holy temple has been guarding the people of Romaria over the centuries. There are total of four high priests working in the temple. The temple is one of the place where corruption happens everyday. But due to the queen's influence,it is buried most of the time.
A young priest bows, "Greetings,princess."
Ruby give a bag full of gold, "Here."
"Thank you for your generosity,princess."
"By the way,when i came here before,who was the priest that did the procedure?"
"It was high priest Robin." the young boy answered opening the prayers room.
"Is this where i can pray?"
"Yes."
"Victor,you can wait outside."
"Yes,princess."
Ruby cover her face with the veil she got from the priest. Being a religious person is not a sin,but in a world where only corruption exists people can't keep being a good person. Corruption make them forget about the poor situation they were in before. They forget about their creator and make themselves their own God.
Dear lord,
Please help me find the answers i want. Give me the wisdom and strength to fight and make decisions in any dangerous situation. Make my sorrow go away,give me the true happiness i deserve. Oh dear lord,please grant this servant of yours whatever she wishes.
Ruby finish her prayers and tries to persuade the young priest to make her meet the high priest Robin. It isn't easy to meet the high priests. But as long as you are a member of a royal family,you can meet with anyone.
"Here,this is the room of the high priest. I am leaving since i don't want to be responsible for anything."
"High priest,can i come in?"
"Who is it?"
"I am the princess."
The high priest opened the door looking at Ruby with disdainful eyes, "Princess,what are you doing here? I don't think i have any business with you."
Ruby sitting down on the chair take a look around the room, "You really live like a royal,don't you?"
"What do you mean princess?" the high priest frowns.
"Nothing. You shouldn't be so disrespectful to me. I am a princess after all." Ruby smile taking out some papers.
"What are these?"
"This is the contract between you and me." Ruby smirk as she take out her fountain pen.
"What are you talking about? What kind of contract?"
"Oh my. Please don't act like you don't know anything. You have been receiving your fund from the queen lately and now it's time i,as a princess,give you some fund as well."
Hearing about money the high priest immediately change his tone, "Tha-nk you but why are doing this?"
"I am just an illegitimate princess. So,i am sure the nobles will try to do everything to make me exiled in some abandoned place. That's why if the temple sides with me,they won't be able to do anything. After all,a temple is one of the holiest place. No one would dare to go against it."
"[I really thought she is just a stupid princess. But she is really beyond my expectation. I should not waste this chance.]"
"I understand. Here i will sign this."
"Well then see you later."
"By the way,princess is it really ok to believe him?"
"Don't worry. Although he doesn't like me,he won't betray me."
"Princess,welcome."
"Lia,did the Black Eagle come?"
"Oh i totally forgot. They came when you were gone. They have been waiting for you for a while."
"Let's welcome them,shall we?"
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"Greetings,princess."
"Nice to meet you all. I am Ruby,the princess you will be serving."
"I am the captain of Black Eagle,Gilbert."
"Sir Gilbert,shall we make the oath?"
"Yes,her highness."
Ruby takes Gilbert's sword and put it on his shoulder, "Sir Gilbert,do you swear your loyalty to me and defend me in every dangerous situation i may face?"
"I swear princess."
"From now on,you are one of my sword."
"Ha,i was so scared." Ruby flop on the bed.
"I thought you looked cool....hehehe."
"Is that so. I was really scared of that captain. Did you see his eyes? It looked so fierce,i thought i was gonna get ripped apart by him."
"By the way,are you sure about doing a business?"
Ruby smirk, "Why,of course."
"Ugh. Please don't make such a scary face princess."
"Ha,was my face that scary?"
"Gosh,i got chill all over my body."
"Anyway,what business do you think i should do?"
"How about a clothing business?"
"Nah,that's common nowadays."
"Is that so. Then what business do you want to start?"
Ruby chuckle, "Casino."
Amelia almost had a heart attack. She took a deep breath to calm herself down from what she is going to hear next.
"Prin-cess,you are joking right?" Amelia tremble.
"Nope."
"Ahhhhh!"
"Amelia!!!!"
Amelia collapse after screaming like someone who has just seen a ghost. It's a common reaction. Casino was illegal untill the current king legalised it due to his obsession with gambling. Though it's a very profitable business,it takes a lot of money to start it. The west palace didn't get much of a money anyway,so Amelia's reaction was somehow expected.