Cardverse Hetalia ~ Kingdom Of Spades ♠️

Chapter 33 - To Tie the knot. Finally.

Things seemed indifferent for the Kingdom, aside from the private matters that seemed to make the bonds stronger between the prince and his servant and soulmate. Alfred was already up and about working on some new business enquiries. A good place to start since it won't be long before he turns from a young Prince to a young King of the spades. A title that will be collared to him until he dies. He was however in a much better mood than he'd ever been before, why? No one except Arthur knew. The silence of the young man working at his desk was broken by three knocks on the door.

"Come in." Alfred called, leading to Fritz entering with a smile. "Good morning, young master." He said in a calm tone. Alfred looked up from his documents with a smile before speaking. "Good morning, Fritz." He said in a relaxed tone. Fritz stood before the prince before speaking. "Young master, I heard from one of the maids that you had requested for my assistance. Is that right?" He asked.

The prince nodded before he stood from his chair and approached his late father's associate. "Yes, and for good reason old friend. I am aware that once the coronation is over, your service by default would be at an end. It would be lonely here without you but I am hoping to ask of your help once more." He elaborated, Fritz agreed before speaking. "Indeed. Arthur and Yao are not aware but I will be sure to see them before my departure, young master. So, what can I do for you?" He asked.

Alfred smiled before speaking. "This is a special request. I would like for you to take Arthur's measurements once more and create an outfit fit for the Coronation. He has been looking much healthier and I feel that his old uniform is a little...clingy on him now." He explained. Fritz couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at him. "How could you tell, Young Master?" He questioned before Alfred answered back. "It's easy to overlook but I know a servant that has looked better than his own pale skeletal appearance when he came here for the first time in chains. I also find that there is no ideal outfits for him as he's still smaller than me and Matthew. So, I would like for him to have his outfit refitted as well as have a brand new constructed outfit for him when I become king." He explained.

"I see." Fritz commented before bowing in acknowledgement. "I understand your reason. I shall do it today when he is available." He claims before resuming his stance. "Thank you, Fritz. It's been a pleasure to have you here with us. I hope wherever you go in the future, you still do good things." He said with a grin before hugging him. A gesture Fritz never experienced before but accepted with gratitude. "Many thanks to you, Master Alfred. It's been an honour. Your mother and father would be proud of you." He said. Alfred pat him on the back but his smile turns to sadness, he felt estranged about his father after everything he's been finding out so far.

Shortly after, Alfred was back at his desk but was lost in thought. He wondered if his parents were proud of him at this point.

In the hallway, Arthur was returning from a garden chore when Fritz gestured to him to follow. They entered the room where Fritz would make all of the clothing for the servants and royals, a room Arthur was familiar with indeed. "I apologise for the disruption to your schedule, It's an order from the young prince to have you re-measured sir." The older man explained. Arthur nodded in acknowledgement before approaching the wardrobe.

"I see. I suppose Master Alfred seems to think I'm getting bigger." He said in a sarcastic tone to which Fritz shook his head. "I wouldn't have said it in that matter but it's more in the sense you are now in a healthier state compared to how you were months ago." He elaborated, a statement that Arthur couldn't disagree with. "I see your point, Fritz." He said calmly. He took off his bowtie and waistcoat but kept the shirt on just in case. "The shirt too, Fritz?" The servant asked just as the elder took up his measuring tape and smiled to the servant. "It would be easier with it off, Arthur so Yes please for having the shirt off too. Do keep your trousers on though." He said.