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Chapter 27 – Spring Is Busy (2)

Sienna quickly reached the King’s office with a light footstep.

“Greetings, Your Majesty.”

“…What are you doing?”

Aden asked, picking up a pen that had fallen on the floor.

He was surprised by her sudden visit.

It was the same with Sienna, who was awkward. However, since she had come all the way here, she was planning to get things done.

“I have something to tell you.”

“Yes. Tell me.”

He glanced at Sienna as he continued to sign the backlog of papers.

“I want to invite Miss Eleanor Watson as my swordsmanship teacher.”

“If you’re talking about Eleanor, do you mean Duke Watson’s daughter?”

“Yes.”

“I didn’t know you two were friends.”

“We got closer to the debutante.”

“Hmm. Have you finished talking with the Duke?”

“Yes. Miss Eleanor readily agreed.”

“Yes. That’s right.”

The King turned the pen for a moment and asked again. “But, what is the reason you want to learn the sword all of a sudden? It’s probably not a virtue you need.”

“Necessary…”

Sienna groaned a little.

Her father was always like this. He wouldn’t recommend anything other than the bare minimum to learn as a princess.

‘Your place is there, don’t go out, as I warn you.’

As she struggled, Sienna smiled, and her words sharpened.

“It’s not something I shouldn’t do. I really want to learn.”

“…Yes. If you want, you can do it.”

Contrary to the lukewarm reaction, Arden meekly agreed.

“Thank you.”

Sienna was a little puzzled, but she spoke of the purpose of driving this momentum. “And, I want to get permission for one more thing.”

“What?”

“I want to go out for a while.”

The reason that prevented her from going out was because she was weak. However, now that she had grown her stamina to the point where she could dance a few songs, she was no longer a child.

‘Of course, he will allow it, right?’

She waited patiently, but he came back with a firm answer.

“No.”

“Yes…?”

Sienna cleared her startled voice and asked again.

“Please tell me why.”

“It’s dangerous out there. There are even ugly rumors going around these days.”

“A bad rumor?”

“I heard that there is a group against Stern.”

“Father.”

She found his answer a little funny.

“Did anyone get hurt?”

“Not yet.”

“How many people outside the castle do you think know my face? No, would they be interested in a princess who doesn’t even exist?”

“Sienna.”

Although Arden called her in a stern voice, Sienna was not very withdrawn or timid. She’s probably a daughter, but he won’t kill her just because she’s a little annoying.

She wanted to play a little grumpily with such a shallow thought.

‘For this person, I can do that.’

The only answer she could say was ‘yes.’

As of today, the daughter who was obedient is over. She scratched his nerves with an innocent look on her face that she knew nothing.

“I didn’t know Stern was such a dangerous place. Didn’t brother Pierre go to the downtown area the day before his debutante?”

“You and Pierre are different.”

“Yes, it’s different. If the group that Your Majesty is talking about is true, it’s going to target the Crown Prince rather than the princess whom they don’t know whether or not it exists.”

“Don’t talk back to me.”

“I apologize, although if you’re that worried, I’d rather have an escort secretly attached. You would have done that.”

At that, the King paused for a moment and looked at Siena.

“Haaa. Do you really need to go out?”

‘Can’t you just stay still?’

As he exhaled his heavy breath and touched his forehead with a tired expression, her mood subsided. She couldn’t believe that was the face that was really worried about his daughter’s well-being.

Somehow, she was suffocated.

“Then when can I go out?”

“….”

“Is there ever a time when it’s perfectly safe? No, is this castle safe for me in the first place?”

Strict security, an escort knight who always stands by her side, and even barrier magic. Even in this place with all kinds of protection, she had been constantly harassed.

“Your Majesty, do you want me to be confined in a small room for the rest of my life?”

“….”

“You made me do nothing in this place.”

Without realizing it, strength entered her hand that clenched her fist.

The opportunity to meet new people, to find out how the world works, and to think about what she likes and what she can do was blocked.

It wasn’t something she had experienced.

Her heart throbbed even though she was only remembering.

Is the memory subordinate to her body?

Sienna pondered for a moment in a feeling that did not make sense logically. Meanwhile, Aden had a dark face at her sincerity, which Sienna confided in.

He knew it all, and when he heard it in person, he felt like she had made him a worse person.

Where did it go wrong…?

Looking at his daughter looking at him with an expressionless face, he really reluctantly allowed her to go out.

“…Come back before the sun goes down.”

***

The feelings, which had subsided, rose as soon as she stepped out of the castle gate.

Why is the sunlight outside the wall warmer?

“Hmm!”

Arthur asked curiously as he watched Sienna hum her way to the downtown area.

“The princess always looks happy.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

“It’s because I’m alive after being dead, every day is enjoyable and precious.”

“Yes? What is that…”

Sienna smiled as she looked at Arthur’s bewilderment.

“I’m joking. It’s a nice day.”

It was only when she saw her death that she realized it.

Something she would never know with her head. Sadly, there are so many things that people don’t know until they experience it for themselves.

“What kind of joke are you talking about?”

After pondering her answer for a moment, Arthur came to an erroneous conclusion. “Heh. I guess I should have been born as a princess, too.”

“Huh? Hahaha.”

“I’m serious.”

After laughing for a while, Siena suddenly became worried and asked.

“Are you having any difficulties?”

“It’s not that, isn’t it? There is no end to human greed? Even if there’s nothing lacking, if the sword with the knight next to you looks expensive, you feel like that for no reason.”

“I know. I know it very well. There is no end to human greed.”

Sienna nodded her head in empathy.

She thought it would be nice to just say hello, but she wants to talk, then hold hands, and…

“Why is your face red?”

“No.”

“It’s red, absolutely.”

“It isn’t.”

While the two of them had an arrogant argument, they arrived at the downtown area.

“Wow!”

Varennes, the Capital of Stern.

The downtown of Varennes, located in front of the castle, was a place of trade where goods from various countries were gathered. Thanks to this, fashion changes quickly, and it is always lively.

‘…It was written as is.’

As stated in the book, it was a really noisy place.

“Pretty girl over there. How about a crepe?”

Sienna walked as if bewitched by the street vendor. Thinking that she wanted to start by eating one of these, she started her steps. However, Arthur grabbed her bag first.

“Why?”

“You’ll get sick when you eat anything.”

“I want to eat…”

“Not possible.”

Arthur, who was hardly determined, just dragged her away from the street vendor.

‘No…!’

There were colorful fresh fruits, sparkling candies, and sizzling grilled clams. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and voluminous sandwiches are also available.

After passing the market full of all kinds of temptation, the street became quiet in an instant.

The two entered an alley lined with jewelry stores and boutiques in an antique brick building.

“Where’s Madame Lang’s boutique?”

“It’s the third store in the alley.”

“As expected.”

At first glance, it was more extensive and more colorful than the store next door.

After recognizing it, she saw a small logo written in the corner. Upon entering the door, Madame Lang greeted her as if she had been waiting for Sienna.

There was no one inside the store.

No way…

“It is an honor to have the Princess.”

“The store is so quiet.”

“I left it empty because I didn’t want the Princess to feel uncomfortable.”

“Why are you…”

“No. It’s a great honor, and I’m proud of it.”

She kindly guided Sienna.

Inside the store, the things she ordered were already neatly prepared.

“I thought it would take a long time.”

“Because it’s been a while since I’ve been so motivated. It’s our first time making Rabbit’s clothes.”

The rabbit.

Laughter burst out at the strange and cute expression.

“It’s so cute! Shushu will love it.”

She’s not a child, and she’s late to the idea that she’s going to sound crazy, but Lang, who is also a brilliant businessman, smiles with a happy smile.

Sienna looked at the gouache and tried on the dress she ordered.

“I really like it. It’s like you’ve entered my heart. It’s so cool!”

“Oh my! How joyous!”

She hugged Sienna tightly.

Sienna panicked for a moment, but she gave her cheek to hers. Lang knows a lot and she is good at speaking, so when they’re together, she can’t stop laughing.

She wanted to talk a little more, but she hurried a little because she had to go back before the sun went down.

“Here are the things the Princess asked for.”

Sienna received a note from Lang. A brief map and name were written on it, but fortunately, it was not far from here.

“Thank you.”

She sent the extra purchases in the carriage, and Sienna walked her way, admiring the beautiful streets.

Of course…

“What is this?”

“That’s pretty, too.”

“Arthur!”

Although she had to stop every few steps.

Sienna, who had lived locked in the castle during all the time the mountains and rivers changed. For her, the world is bound to be full of all kinds of strange and interesting things.

Meanwhile, Arthur, who initially rushed, gave up quickly and began to hang out with Sienna.

It was when the two of them squatted and looked at the strange flowers in the flower bed.

“Isn’t this the Princess?”

A splendid carriage comparable to the King’s carriage stopped in front of the two of them. The old man greeted her without getting out of the carriage, knowing who she was.

Sienna’s body stiffened as she looked at his face.

The faded blonde hair, long drooping eyes, and familiar deep blue eyes.

‘That person…’

The wealthiest nobleman in Stern.

The one with the greatest power under the King.

“…… Lord Ludwig.”

Emmet Ludwig.

He was Pierre’s grandfather.

It was this man who contributed the most to Pierre becoming a monster. From an early age, he gave Pierre a rigorous education to become a king, and mentally pushed him. As a result, Pierre became more and more anxious and sensitive.

If it wasn’t Pierre who killed her in the future, there was a good chance it would be this old man in front of her.

He removed everything that interfered with his path.

‘It was this person who later tormented Eleanor the most.

The really scary person wasn’t like Pierre.

After all, he’s just Emmet’s puppet.

‘Ha.’

All in all, he has encountered the person whom she least wanted to meet.

‘Is this really a coincidence…?’

She hopes it is.

Sienna was not naive enough to accept all of this as a coincidence.

‘Damn it.’

Her head was already pounding. Her doubts, which she had been putting off so much, kept sticking out in her head.

There was a spy.

And, that person was also very close to her.

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