It was in the early morning when she decided to go and finish the book she had been taken an interest to. But being in this family a peaceful time like that is impossible, that why she took this chance as her siblings were too busy with their own thing and what's the perfect place for that if it weren't in the greenhouse where she can enjoy the fresh air and a beautiful scenery full of blooming flowers.
Walking in the garden, the ravenette follow the path leading to the greenhouse. Smelling the scent of the flowers along the way but as she near to the greenhouse she sense multiple presence making her curious as who would be here early in the morning. The greenhouse was also a private area only those who take care of the place and the member of the family are the only ones allowed there.
As she speed up to the greenhouse, she compose herself. Face stoic and dangerous air around her, she calmly enter the greenhouse proving her suspicion there are indeed people inside. looking at them one by one she taking in their appearances but then she cought two pair of blue jeweled eyes already guessing where they're from.
" may I know as to how did you all get in here"
She stated rather than questions, observing their reactions, it seems that they were displeased at her statement to which she raised a brow. then an blonde girl with jeweled eyes approached her which alerted the others as they made their war toward her side except for one who has a black hair and eyes.
"greetings, young miss. The names Athanasia de Alger Obelia, crown princess of the Obelian empire. We are sorry for intruding in your property but we suddenly woke up in here and didn't know where we are" Athanasia says as she slightly bow her head in respect for the other.
"I see. Then do you have any memory before you were all suddenly woke here? She asked to which they answered that they were surrounded by light before this, the lady nodded she then asked another question" then I would like to know what year is it? "to which leave the other confuse but answered nonetheless " umm it the year of xxxx and fourth of xxx. May I ask why? "the princess curiously ask which the other just sighs.
" I'm sorry for not introducing myself earlier your highness and your majesty " she said looking at the father and daughter.
" I'm Lellien Solon Agriche, the first lady of the house Agriche. And as to why I asked that question is that I may have a idea as to why you're here.but for you all to understand please follow me and don't worry I wouldn't harm any of you"
They were slightly hesitant but followed nonetheless and as soon they were out, they were mesmerize at the view. Different type of plants were there some are even rare and at the distance was a castle that's even comparable to the imperial palace.
"I've been meaning to ask young miss but you said that we were at the Agriche's right?" anastacius suddenly asked earning a chuckle. "yes we are at the at the Agriche grand duchy, the only archdukedom in the empire."she said shocking everyone and speechless.
" my lady "as they near at the mansion (castle) they were greeted by servants aligned at the hall bowing at them." "Young miss, the breakfast had been served" said a man in his sixties wearing a butler uniform eyeing the people with their first young miss "would they be joining you for breakfast?".
" yes, and prepare the guest rooms as they will be staying here starting today, treat them as how you treat me." she said which they all bowed to do their lady's order. "oh and don't worry about reporting it to father, I will be discuss this with the others" she said as she walk through the halls the others trailing behind her.
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When they reached the dining room they immediately sat down after Lellien as the maid bring the meals. "as some of you may already guessed, you all are in the past" Lellien started making the other's startled and others flinch at her words.
"w-what do you mean by that?" Janette asked voice trembling to which Lellien ignore as she continue to eat. "it's exactly as you heard" the princess answers her question which earned their attention, "the Agriche family is the only family that earned the title Archduke in the empire" Anastasia says looking at Lellien.
"when I heard your name, I was quite taken aback as there was only one person who bare that name in the whole Agriche" it was Anastacius who continued athanasias's words "Lellien Solon Agriche, the queen of the high society and one who's very respected by common folks also second daughter of Grand Duchess, Medea Solon Agriche the one who made the Solon duchy to rise as an Arhcdukedom the moment she took over hundred years ago ".
The other who don't know of the existence of such outstanding family looked at the former emperor mouth agape" but how come we haven't heard of them then? " Felix asked to which Lellien chuckles." well the only record was in the royal library which is confidential and only one of royal blood can access it "Claude then answered as he look at the direction of the ravenette.
"so.. you know how we got here" the emperor stated looking at the lady in front of him eating her breakfast. Lellien looked at him, she shakes her head "I'm sorry, I don't really know how you all got here... But" she stop for a while deep in thought the other waiting patiently for her to continue.
"but someone might" her answer gave them a slight relief "do you know who they are , young miss?" Lillian said hoping to go back "yes, they are the only one I know who would be able to put up something like these but if it's not them then.." her words trail of to which the other understood the unsaid words.
"is there any other way?"Jennette whisper looking down to which the other heard due the heavy silence." well if there is no way then just make some" the ravenette said confusing them.
"my younger brother is currently out right now. he's probably be back after two or three days, he might have the solution to your problem " she said standing up "then as we wait for him to go back, please feel free to have your way around." she then call for someone "she is Jane, one of the most trusted servants of ours, she will be the one in charge of your needs along with the others in your stay here" she said gesturing to the maid standing in front of the rest who bowed to them "then I will excuse myself".
"miss Lellien,we're sorry for bothering you for this and thank you for helping us. I really appreciate it"
Lellien smiled at athanasia "it's okay your highness. It's only natural to help those who are in need specially for those who deserve it. Then if you all excuse me" giving them a bow respectfully with the elegance and grace deserving the title 'queen of the high society' before she left the room leaving the remnant in awe.
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After the breakfast they were then led to their own rooms to which they really appreciate. Though Felix still continues his job as an imperial knight guarding the emperor's room same as Lillian doing her job as the princess nanny to which athanasia just sigh since she want her mother figure to at least take a break since they're in this situation might as well take advantage of it to rest.
But as athanasia lay on her bed a sudden thought suddenly crossed her mind 'am I forgetting something?' she thought thinking hard but nothing came to mind so she just let herself fall on the bed soon finding herself asleep.
