"About your identity?", Edel released her wrist. The lady just realized he's been holding her. "Your Highness. My apologies that it is something I cannot discuss with you. You may chop off my head if you want to", she said with a serious tone. "Neit...
Raleigh rested in the shaded area after having to spare with some of the knights. Since the Captain and the Knight of the Prince were away, he was the one left to keep the men in shape. They were sheltered knights who never experienced long battles and wars. He's not in the position to judge since he was also the same. In the wings of his family name, he was protected by the walls of the Empire. When the Royal Family was overthrown, he was also treated like garbage. His father's head was displayed in the Capital gate as a warning and as a trophy to the ones who orchestrated the rebellion.
"They're getting better every time I pass by", Eliade sat with him. Raleigh flinched and moved to the side. "You're jumpy, aren't you? Sir Raleigh, your sister talks highly about you", the princess gave a short laugh. "Your Highness, where are your servants?", the man looked around and saw that they were far behind. "Since my brother isn't here, I can't go to the capital to sneak out. Duke Sinclair isn't also here to visit me and tell amusing stories", the lady stretched and gave a small pout. "You are getting comfortable with Duke Sinclair. Your Highness, he is your enemy before. If not because of his absence, I doubt Sir Kirstein would be able to take the Emperor's head", Raleigh said without hesitation. It was not known that the person who led the hero of Arden was the one they feared the most. "You're right. He WAS our enemy. You were as well but look at us. We're both basking under the same sun", Eliade smiled.
"Your Highness. What was it in Duke Sinclair that you found attractive? When I look at your eyes, it doesn't seem that you are doing this for political purposes. As you spoke of him just a while ago, I see your face brighten up", the redhead found his confidence to ask. The princess covered her face and felt embarrassed about being figured out. The lady cleared her throat and finally regained her composure. Eliade paused for a while and looked at Raleigh's scarlet eyes. "There's something about those eyes that amuses me a lot. Sir Kirstein also has it. Even with his mask on, I can say that there's so much happening within him. The same is true with Duke Sinclair", the princess sighed deeply. "Duke Sinclair is so much conflicted. I know he doesn't love me but for whatever reason he is pursuing the position to be my betrothed, I know it is really important to him. For someone to risk being with someone he doesn't love in exchange for achieving a certain goal isn't that easy to do", the lady kept a resting smile. "And you still want to marry someone who is just using you, if what you're saying is true?", Raleigh's eyes sharpened not agreeing with the idea. "If I will be the one who will fulfill that goal, I'm happy to serve that purpose. Aren't marriages in the royal family expected to be like this?", Eliade stood and fixed her dress. She raised her hands stopping the servants from assisting her. "Isn't that the worse?", he just realized what he had forced Sienna to do. "But then, Sir Scarlet. Even though I am a pawn in his game, I truly love him. What are the odds that he'll learn to love me along the journey? Mom and Dad were the same. Probably, my brother as well", Eliade chuckled and raised her hand like an oath. "Suppose Duke Sinclair asks me for marriage, I'll work my way for him to love me as well", the lady said with a playful tone. Raleigh knelt and bowed his head. "Her Highness isn't that hard to love", he assured.
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