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Chapter 71

A big fort was seen by means of the window. Rising up, Leona had solely seen the fort from a distance as a result of commoners had been prohibited from coming into the Imperial Palace.

‘It’s the Imperial Palace that I couldn’t even dream of approaching.’

“We have now to verify that that is Duke Petri’s carriage. Might I open the door?”

The Duke, who had been watching Rere for some time, slowly rose from his seat.

“Open it.”

As quickly because the door opened, the grandiose Imperial Palace was totally revealed.

I had by no means stepped into the Imperial Palace earlier than, so I felt extremely nervous as I noticed the luxurious constructing in entrance of me.

“Huge Bunny! My bunny!”

“Uh, yeah? What’s the matter?”

“Why are you trembling a lot?”

“I’m not trembling.”

“Cease trembling, it makes me dizzy!”

Her tiny physique was additionally trembling as she stated that. The 2 of us had been shaking like frightened rabbits.

“Rere can also be trembling.”

“No! I’m not nervous in any respect! Ah, that is…as a result of…I’m trembling as a result of it’s chilly!”

“Mother can also be chilly!”

At the moment, whereas I used to be making an attempt to loosen up the strain with a crappy lie, the Duke chimed in.

“…Is there something to be nervous about?”

Someway, the way in which he casually requested was annoying. He may not be nervous as a result of he got here right here typically, nevertheless it was the primary time for us. I used to be even apprehensive on the celebration.

“Simply take it simple and benefit from the second. That method, I’m positive you can be much less anxious than now.”

What am I alleged to take pleasure in? How unfortunate!

A minimum of, because of his ineffective encouragement, my pressure was relieved!

“Listening to you makes me rather less nervous.”

“I assume you want my voice rather a lot.”

“You could suppose as you want.”

It was the primary time he ever turned a helpful human. I assumed I ought to let him say no matter he likes.

In the meantime, Rere wrinkled her face on the Duke as if she had an analogous thought to me.

“Rere will say thanks to Daddy.”

“Huh? What are you thanking me for? Is it as a result of I introduced you right here?”

“No. Thanks for rambling nonsense to assist me chill out.”

“R-Rambling nonsense?”

“Simply say something. The extra Daddy talks, the much less nervous I’m!”

Rere smiled so brightly.

“…I’m not simply rambling nonsense!”

“Hurry up and do what you simply did! I get offended each time Daddy opens his mouth, so I change into much less nervous.”

Rere poured out her thoughts with out holding again. The Duke appeared a bit of damage by her harshness, however he simply mumbled quietly and checked out Rere with unhappy eyes.

“Rere…what did you simply say…”

“Now that we’ve got Daddy who can’t cease rambling nonsense, let’s get out now!”

“That’s proper. Let’s get going now. We will meet His Majesty quickly.”

Though he was fairly shocked by Rere’s phrases, he obediently exited the carriage first simply as Rere urged. Then Rere rapidly adopted him.

“Maintain my hand.”

“No! Mother! Rere will maintain Mother’s hand. Right here, maintain my hand!”

Maybe she needed to mimic the Duke, Rere raised each of her arms towards me which made her neck shrink like a turtle.

However my hand couldn’t attain her regardless of her efforts.

“Rere, let me do it since you’re too brief. Again off!”

“No thanks! I can attain it!”

The Duke tried to cease Rere, however the issue lay in his method of talking. It’d be nice if he may say, ‘Daddy will maintain you so we will maintain arms collectively’.

Luca would undoubtedly have stated that, however the Duke solely shook his head as if he didn’t wish to lose to his personal daughter.

‘At occasions like this, they’re like uncle and nephew relatively than father and daughter!’

Now that uncle and nephew competed for me.

Within the meantime, because of the 2 bickering individuals, my pressure was washed away.

I’m right here with the Duke and Rere, so what am I so nervous about? I didn’t come right here to play or to entertain the Emperor.

I’m right here to guard my daughter. I needed to stop Rere from turning evil sooner or later.

So my gaze naturally turned to Rere.

So what if Rere’s arms are a bit of brief? It’s superb as a result of my arms are lengthy.

Slowly stepping down from the carriage alone, I leaned over to carry Rere’s hand.

“Thanks, Rere.”

“I knew my mother would select me!”

Rere smiled brightly and hugged me as if she was actually in an excellent temper.

“…Let’s not do that right here! His Majesty will probably be ready for us.”

The Duke murmured bitterly as he held out once more the hand that I had purposely ignored earlier.

“Let’s go.”

“Rere will maintain Mother’s hand and go!”

“Okay!”

I held Rere’s hand tightly earlier than receiving his hand. On the sight of us able to go, the servant bowed and guided us.

The within of the Imperial Palace was extra majestic than even indicated by its exterior. There have been many portraits of nice figures on the wall, and the ground was lined with a pink carpet.

Rere was busy trying across the environment as if she was additionally charmed by the luxurious Imperial Palace.

How lengthy did we stroll? It didn’t appear to be 5 minutes had handed, however we already arrived at our vacation spot.

“We’ve arrived. I’ll announce your arrival to His Majesty the Emperor first.”

“Announce it!”

“Sure.”

The servant, who entered by means of a aspect door, slowly opened the principle door in entrance of us.

Eventually, I met probably the most highly effective man within the ebook. The Emperor.

“I see His Majesty the Emperor.”

“I see His Majesty the Emperor….”

“I see His Majesty.”

Beginning with the Duke, Rere and I uttered our greeting one after one other. As if fearing the launch of a shock assault, the Emperor sat awkwardly in a room with just one desk current.

“Oho! Duke! Welcome! Come and sit right here!”

At his behest, the Duke didn’t hesitate to hurry us to the desk.

Solely then may I see the Emperor correctly. A person with a dignified aura appeared like he was ten years older than the Duke. His glistening golden hair clearly introduced he was of noble beginning.

And that very man’s consideration turned to me and Rere.

“I all the time needed to see you once more, so I’m very delighted! It’s been some time for the reason that final time I met Princess Rebecca, however she appears to be rising so nicely. Furthermore, I’m actually happy to see the Duchess as nicely.”

“I’m more than happy to see you, too.”

In my ignorance of court docket etiquette, there was nothing I may do besides bow my head as quickly as our eyes met.

“Hoho! No must be so scared, Duchess. The Duke is extra like a detailed pal of mine, so you could be snug with me.”

“However…”

“I’m not a scary individual! I hope the Duchess can really feel comfy with me.”

“How can I…with Your Majesty….”

“It’s much more uncomfortable if you happen to firmly draw a line like this.”

At his remark, I raised my head instantly.

For those who say so, then I’ll take it simple.

“Thanks on your sort phrases, Your Majesty. I’m nervous that I would make a mistake as a result of I haven’t totally realized court docket etiquette but.”

“It’s okay. I’m not an individual who can be so inflexible towards my pal’s spouse.”

“Thanks.”

At this level, he’ll bear with me it doesn’t matter what I say.

Nonetheless, because of my dedication to keep away from the worst situation, I stretched my shoulders extra confidently than ever. Extra importantly, my earlier stress and pressure subsided once I noticed the Emperor.

‘Is it as a result of he’s only a character in a ebook? Or….’

For some unknown purpose, I used to be feeling snug and peaceable once I confronted the Emperor.

“How has the Princess been? It’s been some time since I noticed you final.”

“You’ve seen her when she was youthful. So Rere gained’t bear in mind, Your Majesty.”

“Is that so? Now that I give it some thought, she’s gotten greater.”

“It’s already been three years since Your Majesty noticed Rere.”

“I see. However I really feel just like the Princess is greater than children her age.”

“Is that so? She’s nonetheless a small youngster to me.”

The Duke checked out Rere. I assumed Rere can be as nervous as I used to be, however Rere didn’t appear to thoughts a lot. The kid’s eyes turned to the Emperor.

“Princess. I heard that you simply had a celebration not too long ago.”

“Yeah! Oops, I imply, sure! We had a celebration!”

“Rere, it’s important to preserve your courtesy.”

“Sure.”

Whatever the time and place, the Duke stared at Rere as if scolding her.

The kid simply met somebody who was larger in standing than herself. A five-year-old child. That form of mistake was nothing critical, however the Duke didn’t take his sharp gaze away from Rere.

“It’s okay, Duke! Kids ought to simply develop up like youngsters. You could discuss comfortably, Princess.”

“Actually?”

“In fact. You’ll be able to discuss comfortably. My son is on the identical age as you, so that you will be snug with me similar to your father.”

Rere’s eyes glistened at his phrases.

“I heard you had a celebration not too long ago. As I recall the Princess by no means held a celebration earlier than as a result of she wasn’t . Even when I invited you, you didn’t wish to attend.”

“Yeah! That’s proper! However now Rere has a mother! That’s why we had a celebration!”

“Oh, in order that’s the way it was. Then, If I ship an invite to the Imperial celebration subsequent time, would you attend then?”

“Sure! Please invite me with my mother!”

The kid smiled brightly as she appeared as much as me.

“The Princess appears to cherish the brand new Duchess rather a lot.”

“Sure. My youngster cherishes her rather a lot, Your Majesty.” the Duke responded,

“You appear to cherish her as nicely, Duke.”

“That’s…..”

The Duke hesitated for some time and glanced at me.

“You don’t must reply all my questions. I didn’t imply to embarrass the Duke. Let’s sit down first. I can’t depart my treasured visitors standing!”

Someway, Rere gave the impression to be having enjoyable when the Emperor’s eyes had been on her.

As anticipated, Rere was such a tricky child.

However that thought didn’t final lengthy. As quickly as we sat down, he rapidly took his gaze off Rere when the tea was served. The Emperor was busy speaking to the Duke, so we needed to sit nonetheless and quietly sip the tea.

I felt uncomfortable and bored. It was already robust for me to endure, so it have to be worse for Rere.

Simply as depicted within the novel, Rere stamped her toes below the desk. After about half an hour and the tea had cooled, the Emperor exclaimed as if he had simply forgotten one thing.

“Oh my! The Princess should have been so bored! I nonetheless have rather a lot to debate with the Duke.”

“Yeah…”

“If it’s alright, would you prefer to go to the backyard and play there? There are a whole lot of issues to see there.”

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