I groaned internally as I stood behind other men who were composed and enthusiastically waiting for the princess.
According to mother, she's the doted princess as her 3 brothers are spoiling her and being protective from any men who want to come close to her.
" I think, Lord Henry Bruxe of Duke's manor would be chosen. He's perfect for the princess. " A man with brushed off hair murmured.
I glanced at the person they were talking too. He's standing firm and has a manly handsome face with broad shoulders.
'It would be better if he would be chosen than my stupid brother'
That stupid one run away after my mother declared him to come. I sighed and closed my eyes.
" Our youngest princess has arrived." The priest announced.
Her blonde straight hair flowed as she was escorted by his 2 brothers side by side. She's wearing a skyblue sundress full of details. My body froze as I gazed at her nonchalantly face that scanned every man they passed.
'Quinoa'
She may have different hair colors but her face is the same as my ex-girlfriend,Quinoa.
My heart ached on the memories. She's gone, I shouldn't compare them.They were different ones.
Mother said she's a cheerful one and happy go lucky type but why would her expression seem blunt. While her brother's aura can be terrifying.
" Lord Henry, nice to meet you,here" the princess uttered as the man bowed respectfully.
Everyone here are expecting him to be chosen. This men were just trying to made brave faces for their family but you can tell that Henry is different.
Dressed in simple dark blue suit not showing extravagant and arrogance in his stature.
He's famous for being capable of everything. They were also childhood friends and her brother trusted him.
" Nice to meet you too, princess and greetings to the princes." He answered.
"If you choose him, princess. Given the status and abilities. Lord Henry has already given it in birth. " The priest butted in.
She's contemplating as she scanned her eyes and found me staring at her as well.
' Wrong move'
I instantly look away and act naturally.
" I'm sorry, I'm still undecided,high priest" she answered.
I can sense shocked from the crowd.
They walked through the way again.
When they passed my spot the princess stopped and gazed at me.
" Are you good in swordsmanship?" She asked making me stunned.
" No,I don't"
I'd rather stay away from her. I shouldn't meddle in her new life. She's happy and is protected with her brothers. She's totally different from Quinoa,I know.
"Hmm, how about business related?"
" I'm sorry princess. I'm a fool and stupid person and do not deserve your questions" I formally bowed and answered respectfully.
Her brother's eyes were killing me but I'm not afraid of them. I smiled understandingly. It's given as they don't want their princess choice to go wrong.
I can see how they love her and I'm grateful that this life. She's living peacefully and happily. She deserved better.
" I want him"
Everyone gasps and grimaced on the decision.
" Princess why you're choosing him. He's a disgrace in his family and nothing good you can get from him " Prince Wenox, the third prince said.
" Wenox is right,you should choose someone else " Prince Geone,the second prince, added.
" The princes were right, princess. He caused troubles in his family a few days ago." The priest stated.
I just calmly stand and observe them silently.
" I'm choosing him. I, Princess Quinoa Dynez Rupert will be betrothed to him and if you badmouth him then you're also doing to me." She declared making my eyes widen.
Her brothers's mouth hung down on her declaration. Want to argue back but to their dismay the princess holds my hand.
" I-I beg your pardon, princess -"I stuttered my heart fell on the ground when she pulled me towards her.
" I'm going to be your wife, Vion " she whispered making me freeze.
'How did she know?'
The news spread out fast reaching the empire's wall.
After reading two letters that came from the capital and his state, Commander General groaned in annoyance.
" I received an announcement and according to the information, the king will prepare the wedding for the youngest princess with your son" a middle aged man wearing armored attire walked in.
" I know, my wife sent a letter as well the youngest princess."
" Then you should go. We can handle the war for the mean time. Just ask the king for reinforcement while you're gone. " He said as he sit in front of him.
" The princess ordered me to go back. Even I don't plan on attending my son's wedding. He's a disgrace"
" Sons are really stupid opposite to daughters. If Vion turned out to be a man ,she would be perfect for my daughter,or swing on that path I'll surely support them ha ha ha. "
He really wants Vion to be a man instead of his twin who is weak and disgrace to the family. Vion has clever mind that's good in strategic planning. He already seen that side of her at the young age.
Sadly that kid is marrying the royal family and bound to be tied in the capital.
" It would be better she's married with your daughter,Arthur." He sighed.He can't tell the story of his useless son running away or his family would be in trouble.
" So you agreed as well,ha ha ha. Such a waste as she closed herself to everyone after the humiliation."
" I'm not against that matter" he sighed again and made the other notice.
"Don't worry, I'll prepare 2 battalions to escort you home. Just relaxed, it's your son's marriage"he added smiled.
" I'll let you handle everything here then,Arthur. "
" No problem, we'll do outrageously strong defense even those Dracos keep attacking us.Trained hard and make everything will be in order.We can still hold the war until you get back. Just say my regards to the king for reinforcement " he said assuring everything will be fine.
" Thanks, Arthur"
" You don't need to thank us, we've been friends for centuries and I owe you my life. So doing the best for our empire is my duty" he smiled.
" Then I'll be going home"he decided.