The Heir Of The Grand Duke (Official)

11 - A Little Tour

Ben had woken up in a completely different environment from what he had gotten used to in the past couple of months.

Back in the battlefield, he didn't really get much sleep nor did he even time for any, since the war was constant and his sleeping time wouldn't suddenly just put it to a convenient pause.

He had grown accustomed to waking up to the sound of people scrambling, to his aide de camp calling for him, or to even outright stop invasions and ambushes from the Kingdom's Army.

And even if there were days where he was free from those incidents. His tent, albeit the most furnished one in the camp, is still a tent. The floor is dirt, there is no soundproofing, and he can hear the noises of the outdoors constantly. It wasn't exactly that much better as some people would think.

He stretched his arms as he sat up and took in his surroundings. The Ramirez guest room was very extravagant, with the symbols of the Golden Tiger everywhere, and even rare roses dressed in vases and the like.

He stepped out of his covers and a knock came from outside the room. "Come in!" He replied in a shout and the maid came in to check up on him.

"Good Morning, Your Highness." She curtsied. It was the same maid Lady Alejandra had with her yesterday. She was a small brunette, probably of similar age to him, with eyes the color of coffee and a sweet experienced smile formed on her lips. "My name is Teresa Montgomery, I have come by the request of My Lady to give His Highness a small tour of the mansion and estate."

"By all means." Ben thanked the maid's courtesy. "However, if I may request a bit of time to change my clothes?" He pointed to his bare body, which only had a robe to cover the things below his waist.

"Very well." She bowed and left the room without saying another word. Ben raised an eyebrow as she didn't even bother giving him a second glance.

This was new…

A maid who won't be gunning for him every step of the way would be such a blessing. He had often struggled with women his age or older than him trying to seduce or flirt to try their luck at getting an easy up. It was extremely irritating and tiring. He was the Crown Prince after all, and no fear can beat the greedy's desire.

Because of this he's replaced his entire maid staff multiple times already.

He looked at the clothes that were prepared for him in the closet. They were all of high quality fabric and of regal display, something fit for a true royal, and that of which Ben had always disliked wearing.

Growing up under the teachings of Roselia, he often wore nothing but a plain tunic and some pants, cept some armor for the occasions when it was needed for training.

This allowed him to learn to be agile and quick on his feet. He had grown accustomed to simply wearing light weighted and under fashioned clothes not only because they allowed for better mobility, but they are also simply just far more comfortable compared to the lavish coats and suits that are usually offered to him.

He clicked his tongue and picked out the least flashy pair and went out of the room, where Teri, the young maid, greeted him with a bow.

"Hello, Your Highness." She looked up at him and fired a professional smile. "Shall we get going?"

They went around the different places in the estate. Starting from the different rooms and the hallways, then towards the gardens and the stables.

And with each destination, the girl in front of him answered all his questions with little to no difficulty or problem whatsoever.

"How many books are in this library?" He asked gazing upon the many bookshelves lining the aisles and walls.

"Approximately 2,430 different pieces of literature are kept in this library, with an additional expectancy of a couple hundred more arriving soon owing, of course, to the Lady's personal hobby of reading." She explained efficiently and meticulously.