A Land Of Secrets: ATALANTE

Act XXI- Événement De Chasse

Meira's POV

Today is the day that the awaited hunting event begins. I am very excited about this event since this is the first time I'll be participating in this kind of event.

"Meira, are you ready?" I heard Al called me. Helen is helping me finish up the dressing. I am wearing an evening gown right now. It is inspired by butterflies and flowers, it also has a flowy feel. There will be an evening ball later at the venue to celebrate the hunting formally.

"Wait a minute, I'm not yet done," I told him. Helen then placed my earrings on my ears and the necklace on my neck. 

"Wow, you look more gorgeous right now," Helen said while tying my hair up in a messy braid. Adding fake butterfly clips on my hair which compliments my dress.

"Thanks, Helen, it's all thanks to you." I thanked her. Helen smiled confidently as if she was proud of me. She then placed a brooch on my coat as a finishing touch. 

"Ah, I just remembered. You're coming too right?" I asked her. She nodded. 

"Yes, I'll be riding on a different carriage," Helen answered. "Alright, you're good to go. Good luck, Your Highness! Enjoy the moment."

I nodded in reply and bid my goodbye. I took the gun I got from Zeke and placed it in a box before leaving. After exiting my bedroom, Al is standing outside my door, waiting.

"Sorry for the wait, Al." I apologized. He looked at me stunned, I was nervous about what he was thinking. Why is he so quiet?

I faked a cough to get his attention.

"Oh! Right, I didn't expect that you would wear pants. But you look gorgeous Meira, I was speechless for a second there." Al said. I smiled at him, looking at him getting all shy suddenly. Cute.

"Well, you look handsome in your new outfit. You're participating in this event too right? I'll be cheering for you." I told him. His cheeks reddened as he put his gaze away.

"Thanks but aren't you competing too? So that means we are opponents." He worriedly said. I rolled my eyes at his answer.

"I'm not competing to win, Al. And even if we are opponents, I don't mind cheering for you." I replied. He chuckled as he offered his hand.

"You're really kind. His Majesty is waiting for you in the carriage, let me escort you." Al said and I accepted his offer. We walked away as I followed him, a carriage with a Lapeidonia Flag was waiting just outside the dorm.

It's fascinating as always.

Al opened the door for me, I immediately saw my Father sitting in the carriage. His face immediately lit up when he saw me.

I sat in front of my Father as Al sat beside me. And so, the carriage started to move.

"You look beautiful, the dress really brightens up your aura. My dear Meira really breathtaking right now." Father showered me in compliments. I felt my cheeks heat up as I suddenly felt shy. Father is overreacting...

"Father, I'm glad you let me participate. After what happened on Erstonia island, I was worried..." I told him. He smiled in reply. I'm really glad he kept the end of his bargain. I was kind of expecting that he would somehow do something to stop me.

"Well, I got something to give you," Father said as he looked for something. He then gave me a bag to me. Curious, I opened the bag and inside, there were bullets. It especially looked unusual than normal bullets. They look rounder and kind of transparent.