RED ROSE | Seungjin

Chapter 11

3RD PERSON POV

The Queen was coughing harshly, the whole palace panicking. Seungmin just stood there, his legs wobbling and lips quivering. "IT WAS POISON!!!" A lady shouted pointing at the potion bottle. The King was angered and ordered, "GUARDS! Bring him to the stadium and I shall do the honor of beheading him!"

The Guards came closer to the panicking boy. Seungmin was crying, he didn't knew that it was poison. He tries to compose himself and accept his unfortunate fate, sniffling his snot back to his nose. The Guards were about to escort him to the execution room but were halted when they all heard a desperate scream.

"Stop! The Queen's fine! Look!" Hyunjin the Prince yelled, obtaining the attention of all. He was pointing at the Queen who was now sitting at her own throne. She was rubbing her throat as she observed the scene below her. But some thing was now much different in her, from her Luscious black hair that captivated the hearts of all especially the King, her hair now is completely silky golden blonde. 

The whole palace stopped, they were bedazzled by the Queen's new appearance. Her new hair complimented her face and her pearl-like skin. The mouth's of the people were wide open in disbelief. How could someone look more beautiful than ever? The Crowd thought. Seungmin stared at the Queen in awe. The King calmed himself and rubbed his temples, stress decreasing within him. The Guards stepped back from Seungmin, letting him move on his own but is still under their supervision.

When the Queen was able to talk, she spoke with concern to her people, "Why was everyone panicking? I just didn't like the taste and the feel of the liquid in my throat.--" She looked at Seungmin and continued speaking, "Horrible gift, by the way. That drink tastes bitter and sour." 

Seungmin frowned at the Queen's statement. The Queen was not aware of her new look hence, one of the royal servants took the initiative to speak, "Excuse me, my Queen. It seems you are not aware of how your drastically changed." 

The servant then took out a mirror incased in gold, giving it to the Queen to prove their claim. The Queen raised her left brow as she took the mirror. Facing the mirror, it covered her face from the people, blocking her face. As she lowered the mirror, she was now the one with the wide mouth. She was in shock for a good 2 minutes until she closed her mouth.

"I take back what I said. I apologize for not giving more faith in you and your present." She unexpectedly said to Seungmin. Seungmin widened his eyes, showing his shock. "I love it! I never knew I looked good in blonde until now!" The Queen happily said as she touched her hair and used the mirror again, checking out herself in the reflection. 

The Roses were held by the Prince as he sniffed the bundle. He smiled at the scent  and looked at Seungmin but immediately frowned as he saw the boy not looking back at him. He already took the liking to the boy since he felt he was heard by him. 

The King coughed and spoke, "Since you already have sent your gifts to the Queen and Prince, You may now introduce yourself in front of the palace."

Almost five seconds have passed but Seungmin just stared at the king, confusion on his face. "Why aren't you speaking, boy?" Rein, the butler asked. Seungmin didn't even notice the man behind him but shrugged it off.

"What should I say?" Seungmin asked.

"Tell them about where you came from, about yourself, even your hobbies." Rein said.

Seungmin faced the King again with confidence in his stance. "I am Kim Seungmin. I am currently seventeen years old but will be eighteen in a few months. I live in Weller town along with my cousin and my mother, the town's savior, Paracia Athens. I like to explore and travel. I have a habit of staring at attractive people." He said as he bit his lower lip, scolding himself from oversharing. He didn't want to let people know that he was a weirdo who likes to stare at people who passed the beauty standard made by Society.

"Very well. We shall now cast our votes." The King started. 

"I said hobbies, not habits. You just embarrassed yourself in front of the King and Queen." Rein scolded Seungmin as he shook his head. Seungmin just rolled his eyes but was later replaced with confusion. Votes? There's a voting process?  Oh, no! What should I say to my mother if I'm not accepted? Why is there even a voting? I'm only attending a meeting so what's the need of  voting? Seungmin's mind was flooded with questions as he waited for the Royalties to speak.

"The Prince will now present his vote." A lady in tuxedo shouted as he leaned to the Prince, letting him whisper at her ear. The lady nodded and went to the Queen's throne, "The Queen will now present her vote." 

It went on until the lady reached the King. Except, she didn't lean but stood behind. The King spoke, "No."

Huh? 'No'?  Seungmin thought.

"The votes have been collected and shall be announced. You, Sir. Kim, have earned two out of three votes from the royal family. You are accepted to join the others in the palace. You may  enter your designated room and rest for now. This commences the start of a new round for he is the last chosen." The Lady in Tuxedo said with formality in her tone. The King went wide eyed and looked at his Queen. The Queen mouthed a 'what' at him and raised her brows. Seungmin wasn't able to see their thrones when he was escorted thorugh a door. Behind, a Royal servant carried his bag and beside him is Rein, quietly walking as Seungmin match his step. 

When they finally reached his room, they all entered. Seungmin observed the room, it has a big comfortable bed, big enough for two or three people. It also has a mini library with a table, earning an amazed reaction from the boy. He didn't even realize that there was a fireplace, radiating soothing heat to the room. 

"There will be a meeting tomorrow at the dining table. You should be ready at eight in the morning." Rein said as he patted the royal servant's shoulder, signifying them to leave first.

Ah, yes. The only reason I came here for. Seungmin thought, feeling relieved to hear that there was indeed a meeting to be held.

"Good night, Sir. Please take a rest." Rein told Seungmin as he left the room with a bow.

Seungmin, felt tired even though it was still six pm and the sun just set. A lot happened today and it took a toll on Seungmin's energy. He rushed to his bag and scattered his clothes to find his pair of pajamas and wore it. He laid on his stomach as he caressed and sniffed the blanket, a smile growing on his face. It smelt like him. Seungmin thought as he remembers the scent of the boy who used him as a snot wiper that night. Huh? Weird. Why do I even remember his smell? He asked himself but was too tired to think. He felt his eyelids push down and soon, snores filled the room.

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A/N:

HELLO, I didn't update yesterday because I was too busy crying about my report card lmfao.

(I'm a scholar and failed this year. I think I'm about to get kicked out of school asdfghjkl)