Book 16: Chapter 9


    I looked over my shoulder to Vyvyan, who saw us to the door, and told her, Well be off now, Mom.


    Enjoy yourselves, but remember Mommys curfew. If Mommy doesnt see you back by then, Mommy will go personally search for you and, if Mommy does find you, Mommy will be angry.


    Mom may have waved her hand with a smile, but I knew that, if I didnt heed her warning, then shed definitely enforce the consequences.


    Dont worry about the children. I enjoy being with the girls, and theyre obedient, so theres no need to worry at all. Vyvyan waved to Lucia.


    Lucia smiled then nodded: Understood. Thank you, Your Highness. I feel very reassured to know that you will be with Nona and Vera.


    Thats fantastic, then. Mommy Vyvyan nodded with a smile.


    Lucia and I turned to leave the imperial pce. Mommy Vyvyan watched us from behind until we were out of sight.


    We arrived on the street once again. It had been months since we werest in Duargana. In my previous world, if I didnt go back home during a school break, the sights on the street would vanish by the next time I returned, but the elven city hadnt changed in the slightest. The streets were the same. Not even the stone paths had changed. Despite the stores having somewhat changed, we still needed to check them out, nevertheless.


    Lucia hugged my arm and cheerfully walked with me. She giggled: Your Highness, is there anywhere that youd like to go? Is there anything that you want to buy or eat?


    I looked around. I suddenly noticed that Lucias favourite store was still in business. With a smile, I pointed over to the slowly spinning rack with grilled meat on it. On the rack were rabbit thighs with fatty oils running down it: I remember that you particrly like that stores grilled meat, right? You want a piece?


    Really? It appears that theyre still in business, effused Lucia.


    Lucia wanted to run over and grab a piece to eat.


    Why does she like to eat such fatty grilled meat when weve had lunch? Not to mention shes tiny, I mused.


    Lucia seemed to notice my gaze and, therefore, bashfully stammered, I I I wont get fat! I wont! I just want to eat


    Smiling, I rubbed Lucias head: Its all right. Have some if you like.


    Lucia cheerfully walked over with me. The two of us bought rabbit thighs again. The owner of the store recognised Lucia. Hemented, Its good to see you again. You havent been here in a very long time. I remember you used toe here every day at this time.


    Lucia tightened her arms around mine: Ah I got married, and I have kids now, so I dont have as much time to visit. You probably already know, right? I am married to Prince Troy and have children.


    Really?! Congrattions. So you are the Princess now? asked the owner, revealing a delighted smile. He took out another even fatter rabbit thigh and passed it to me: I am happy for both of you. Although I have only heard of your wedding, I never thought you already have children. I am thrilled to hear that. If we were fortunate enough to see your children, then that would be fantastic.


    I nodded: Youll have the chance to in the future.


    I was aware Mommy Vyvyan and Lucia wouldnt let people see the girls at that point in time. I presume that theyd only see the girls when Vera was older and was dered the sessor to the throne.


    We bid farewell to the owner. Lucia and I then strolled around. Perhaps it was because time passed by slowly for elves that their development rate was also slow. We had been away for several months, yet there are no new stores nor had any stores closed. It was the same faces we were familiar with. While that meant that there would be less new and fascinating things, it meant more nostalgia and touching scenes for us.


    The time to return to the imperial pce eventually came. I sensed Lucia wasnt satisfied yet, but we couldnt help it. Mommy Vyvyan wasnt going to cancel the curfew, and she certainly wasnt going to grant us an extension; hence, I had to do my best to make the most of our time.


    When we arrived back the imperial pce, I saw a group of guards making haste in a specific location, equipped with ropes and weapons. All of them wore focussed expressions and yelled out to chase something. I narrowed my eyes and took an earnest look. I froze for a moment when I sighted them surrounding something in white. I would never mistake that white fur.


    Thats the White Deer King. Thats my steed! How dare they offend my steed!! I can ept having my steed locked up with horses in the stable with stinky grass, albeit grudgingly, but theyre trying to restrain my steed with ropes?! Theyre challenging my dignity and the Gdriel Tribes! I fumed to myself. From a far distance, I belted, Stop!


    The White Deer King vigorously raised her head and peered in my direction. She abruptly lifted her front legs and kicked the soldier in front of it. She then quickly speared the soldier behind her with her sharp horn. The White Deer King cried out as she rushed over to me with the poor soldier still on her horn.


    The White Deer King rushed up to my side and flung the corpse off. She took cover behind me. I was incredibly surprised the haughty White Deer King who disregarded everyone was actually frightened. I didnt know how long they chased her for, but she was foaming at the mouth and even bleeding from a wound inflicted on her. I gently stroked her neck to calm her down.


    Lucia yelled at the approaching soldiers, What are you doing?! This is His Highness steed!! Are youmitting treason?!


    I assumed the soldiers would show some restraint upon hearing my name. To my surprise, they werent fazed in the least. They approached me brandishing their weapons to tried and capture the White Deer King. The leader of the soldiers said, I apologise, Your Highness, we are under Her Highness orders to capture white deer. That white deer has been wandering the imperial pce grounds for a long time. We have to capture it now.


    I said that this is my steed!!


    We are carrying out Her Highness orders!


    After he waved his hand, the soldiers immediately encircle. I noticed that their clothes werent the defence guards uniform. I had never seen them before. They mustve been the elites among the elites. All of them had the gaze of true warriors. Not one of them showed the slightest hint of fear. Even the White Deer King was afraid of them to the point that her took cover behind me and trembled.


    I pressed a hand onto the helmet of a guard in front of me. He lingered and then tilted his head. In the next blink of an eye, bullets of blood whizzed through the air. I sted his head to pieces, sending his flesh, blood and the fragments of his helmet sttering in every direction. I wiped the blood on my face. I red at the group of them and wrathfully warned, I said, this is my steed. I dont care whose orders youre under. If its my moms order, I can guarantee that Ill have her take back her order, but right now, youre disrespecting my steed and me. Are you revolting?! I just killed one. Now, who will be next?


    None of them were afraid. As a matter of fact, they didnt bother to reply. Instead, they raised their des at me! I grabbed Lucia with one arm. She picked up a long sword from the ground and prepared to engage inbat.


    Stop!


    All of the guards were instantly frozen in ice. Mommy Vyvyannded on the ground. She looked at me with a panic-stricken look. I didnt wait for her to speak; instead, I whipped my cloak then grabbed the White Deer Kings reins and walked off. Back facing mom, I dered, Mom, if were not wee here, well take our leave now.