“Ah”
Axel let out a groan as he felt his hair being pulled hard.
I ignored him completely, grabbed his head and pulled him off the bed.
“Ahh”
“Doom!”
When he rolled off the bed, she kicked him hard in the back.
“Smack!”
Yes! Who's there?! from?!"
Axel shouted madly, pulling the bell rope like a mad rush
A terrified maid ran inside.
“Oh my God, young Axel.”
“There...there's someone here. Someone pulled my hair and kicked me in
My ass!”
"or…. Were you having a nightmare?
“It wasn't a nightmare I swear...”
I crossed my arms and laughed out loud.
Hahaha that was great
Seeing Axel's terrified face made me feel very comfortable.
“If you dare to harass Didi again, you will see worse
Who is this!”
I muttered these words, then quietly crept out of the room, making sure that the maid did not notice me. I wanted it to look like it was just a nightmare that caused all this chaos
Early in the morning…
Deidrick woke up earlier than usual.
There was some noise last night...
He woke up because of the noise, but the girl gently put her hand on him
Chest to calm him down.
Looks like Axel was having a worthy nightmare after he upset you, don’t worry and go back to sleep.”
I stayed by his side until he fell asleep again. Thanks to her, I wake up feeling refreshed
He looked at the closed closet and smiled slightly. Just knowing she was inside made him feel at ease.
Someone who cares about me alone, someone that no one else sees...
Light feelings - joy, possessiveness, perhaps even jealousy - began to stir within him.
He ran his hand softly over the dresser before leaving the room.
He was secretly training for swordsmanship, and he hadn't told her yet.
He wanted to share it, but...
“I still can barely hold the sword properly. It will be.”
That's embarrassing.”
He didn't want to tell her until he was skilled enough to protect her. He wanted to appear to her as the hero of the stories his mother used to read to him, the prince who would appear at the right moment to save her.
“Although I admit...she looks more like a prince now than I do.” But I want to be a prince too.
Or even a princess, I don't mind.....
The feeling of being protected by her was also wonderful.
He smiled at the thought and ran towards the small square on the hill away from the main building.
When he arrived, Jacob was already there waiting for him, greeting him with a calm smile.
Ah, you arrived and found the place easily, right?” Thanks to your guidance... “I didn’t know a place like this existed.”
Daedric wiped the sweat from his brow, surveying the small square with admiration.
“Did anyone follow you?”
“Nobody, but the Grand Duchess will soon find out.”
No matter where Daedric went or what he did, it reached the ears of the Grand Duchess.
Some servants might have seen him leave early this morning
They will report to her. She receives detailed reports on each
His movements.
You will know soon, you may ignore it today…. But if my skills improve, I won't remain silent.
The Grand Duchess would not leave Jacob alone if Daedric's skills began to improve.
Although the Black Hawk Knights were under the command of the Duke, they served Duke Blackwood alone.
Even if she was married to him, the Grand Duchess had no power over them.
“I don't care,” Jacob said firmly. The Black Hawk Knights serve the Duke, not the Grand Duchess.
It was a bold statement, but it was based on real strength. There was no Blackwood without the Blackhawk, and there was no Blackhawk without the Blackwood.
I won't back down. “This is what the leader taught me.”
“...” Seeing Jacob so confident made Daedric stand up straighter.
“Then, I will be under your care.
“Of course, young man. "I might be a little strict during training."
“As long as I get better, I don’t mind.”
Jacob nodded contentedly, noticing the determined gleam in Daedric's blue eyes barely visible beneath his tresses.
This kid was ready, just waiting for his opportunity.
On the way back….
As he descended the hill, Daedric's limbs were shaking with exhaustion.
I didn't expect it to be this cruel...
But that's okay. I can bear it.
He steadied himself, determined to build his endurance by running back to the main palace.
As the morning sun rose, it increased its speed. The girl would wake up soon.
As he reached the entrance of the palace and wiped his sweat, a familiar voice called out to him.
“Oh young man.”
Daedric froze, his body completely tense. He knew that voice well.
It is the voice of Gemma, the Grand Duchess' maid, and one of the women involved in his mother's downfall.
With a look full of sarcasm, Jemma approached him with a condescending smile.
“Where have you been?” she asked, her lips curving into a satisfied smile.
He couldn't respond, just bit his lips hard, until he tasted blood in his mouth.
Gemma watched him with obvious amusement.
“I heard that you've become brighter lately... but it seems that was just an exaggerated rumor.
She approached him and whispered in a soft voice, but it carried the harshest meanings of sarcasm
You look better curvy, young man.
Her voice was soft and sweet, but to Daedric, it sounded more
Cruelty than anything else. He wanted to cover his ears, but instead, he clenched his hands tightly
And endure silently.
He tried to move his legs and move forward, but she stood in front of him again.
“……”
“……”
For a moment Jemma enjoyed seeing Deedric's pale face, then suddenly backed away as if nothing had happened.
“The Grand Duchess requests you, young man.”
“…….”
“Follow me.”
There was no room for refusal. With heavy steps, he followed her, staring at the heel of her shoe moving in front of him.
I don't want to go...”
If only she were here...
He knew it was wrong, but he wanted to depend on her. Even if it bothered her, just….
“Didi!” Where are you?"
As if she had responded to his desires, he heard her voice calling him. He suddenly raised his head, his expression changing for a moment, causing Jemma to glance at him
Suspicious.
“Did something happen?” But when he lowered his head again, she ignored the matter and continued walking.
“Didi!”
He wanted to scream that he was here, but he didn't.
They arrived at the Duchess's reception room.
Gemma opened the door and motioned for him to enter.
She said everything would be fine. “She said things would get better... She said she believed in me.”
Repeating those words in his head, he dragged his feet inside.
The Grand Duchess put the tea cup aside as she greeted him
“Come on, Daedric.”
“…….”
“I'm still as miserable as ever.”
Deidrick stopped awkwardly in the middle of the room, unable to even approach the couch.
The Grand Duchess saw his hesitant bow and did not attempt to hide her disdain.
“Somerset and Axel say you've changed...”
“…”
She narrowed her eyes slightly, staring at him with a cold look.
“They don't seem to know anything. It's still just...”
Her sentence stopped, and she dropped the teacup on the table.
“Buzz!”
The sound of glass shattering made Daedric close his eyes tightly, his body trembling.
“A cowardly person.”