Arch-Sabre: The Inheritor of The Blade

Chapter 17: The Everlasting Sword, Dominia

------------------------------- Elea -------------------------------

Being a princess is not as easy as one can think. I have a lot to pay attention too and of course, it's including myself. As a princess, I need to be super attentive to my dignified appearance, looks, social, friends and lifestyle. I wish I can be free. But as a first-born princess, I need to hold myself, better than anyone. It is expected from the princess of the empire to be on top of everything be it academics, sports, and of course, magic. I need to be a perfect person for the sake of the image of the empire.

My door room is knocked twice.

"Kreek..."

"Princess, the dinner is ready."

"Yes, I will be there."

-------------------- [Royal Castle Dining Hall] --------------------

"Ah, I'm full!! Thanks for the food!"

"Our pleasure your highness," The chefs replied.

"Can I get back to my room now father, mother?" I asked.

"Wait Eleanor, I heard you win the second stage of the tournament! You did great!" Mother congratulated me.

"Yes. Thank you, mother!"

"That much is expected from my eldest daughter my dear, make sure you win for tomorrow too, Eleanor," Father added.

"Yes father, I will succeed," I replied.

"Richard, you can go to the academy tomorrow in my place, I have some urgent matter to attend to."

"Yes father, I have prepared for tomorrow," Richard answered to father.

"That's my son."

"Father, you would not come tomorrow?" I ask to father.

"Yes Eleanor, I have an urgent matter with our nobility branch and the army commander."

"But tomorrow is the last day of the Blade Festival and I will have my final battle..."

"Elea–" mom tried to say something but was cut off by father.

"Elea. You already 20 years old. Why are you try to be childish like this?"

...

"I understand, father. I'm sorry."

"Eleanor, don't be sad okay, your little brother will be there to cheer for you, right Richard?" Mother tried to comfort me.

"Of course, sister! I would be cheering for you!" Richard added.

"Thank you, Richard..."

Ah... what a disappointment. I thought at least dad could be there to watch me. I guess I don't have any values in my father's eye. Since that time...

Ah! I don't want to think about it!

-------------------- [Grand Arena] --------------------

The arena is full of people more than ever for today. A musical ensemble has prepared to play for the grand opening music for the arrival for the prince. I guess everyone already knew that the emperor will not be coming. Evans stood beside me, looking at his smartphone while Quinn is... um... is he nervous?

"Are you okay Quinn?" I asked to him.

"O-of course!!" he replied.

"Why you look so nervous though?"

"E-e-eh, no, of course not!" he stuttered.

"Okay then..."

I think he's nervous but that's weird. He usually seems cool and collected during first and second day. Perhaps it's because today is the last day for the tournament and he will need to fight by himself. I need to be ready myself.