Chapter 84 - The Silver Shapeshifter (Part 8)

Episode 78

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After getting out of the restricted section…

"I will go now. I have some work to do."

Daniel said with a smile.

I didn't ask you to tell me though. 

"I don't really care."

I said with an aloof expression. Then started heading out of the library.

"Bye, then."

Daniel smiled and waved his hand.

After getting out of the Royal Library, I started walking in the Hallway to return to my room.

Aghh*

My head hurts. It's probably because I didn't sleep last night.

Hmm. I need to ask Anne for a cup of ginger tea.

"Greetings, Her Highness the first Princess."

Albert said with a bow. He seems to be walking towards the Royal Library. And he is wearing a glass it seems.

"Hmm. Get up."

"Thank you."

Albert replied politely.

Hmm. He looks tired. Well, he is busy doing all of Mathias's work. 

Hmm. Does he know where Mathias is?

"Albert."

"..."

Albert flinched hearing Isabella calling his name. He dazed at Isabella with wide eyes without saying anything. 

What is wrong with him?

"Albert?"

He still didn't reply. Is he so tired that his head stopped working or something?

"Hey, Albert."

I said while poking his right arm with my finger. 

"Ah. I-I apologize, Princess."

Albert said with a flustered face.

"It doesn't matter. You probably lost your mind taking care of all the Emperor's work."

"Ah. That's my duty."

"Is that so?"

I asked with an aloof expression.

"Yes."

"Whatever you say."

I bet you do Mathias's work better than he does.

"Anyways, I have a question."

"Yes. Please ask me anything."

"Do you know where Mathias went?"

"Huh?"

Albert asked with a confused smile as if he didn't understand what I just said.

"Huh?"

Why is he looking at me like that? Did I ask something wrong?

There was silence for a moment.

"Princess. What did you just say?"

Albert asked with a smile but his lips are definitely twitching.

"Ah that… I asked where the Emperor went."

Aghh! My head also stopped working! I mistakenly called him by his name.

"No. You definitely called the Emperor by his name."

Haaa~! I guess I have no choice.

"Wha~t? How can you say tha~t? Sob* How can someone like Me dare to take the Emperor's name? Sob*"

I sobbed with tearful eyes. I have to act pitiful.

"Ah. Princess…"

"I can't believe you think I called His Majesty by his name. Sob* Me? How dare I? Sob* Well, I guess... It doesn't matter. If you think I did, you can kill me right here. Such sin! Sob*"

I sobbed while covering my mouth.

"What?! No way, Princess. I-I must have misheard it."

"Sob* You definitely did. Sob*"

"Yes. It's my fault."

"Sob*"

I can't believe Rubena's trick would help me someday. 

"Please stop crying. I will tell you where the Emperor went."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"You don't have to. But if you insist."

I said while wiping my tears.

"He went to the SHADOWMOSS territory."

"I see. I was just worried that His Majesty won't be able to attend Rubena's birthday banquet. She will be so upset."

"Ah. Yes…"

Albert replied with a look as if his soul already left his body thinking about that.

"Anyways I don't want to bother you. So I will take my leave now."

Saying that I hurriedly walked toward my room without looking back. Aghh! I hope he forgets about our conversation today.

Albert watched the running figure of Isabella from behind. 

"Pfft* Hahahaha~"

Albert burst into tears after he couldn't see Isabella's back in the hallway anymore.

'She definitely did call him Mathias. I can't believe I let her slip out of my hand. It was a good opportunity to make her owe me one. And to think I was flustered seeing her crying. Although I know it was fake...'

Albert thought while removing his glass.

"Weird… I didn't hate it for some reason… Those fake tears... If anything... It was cut-"

'N-No way! What did I just say?!'

Albert thought while putting the fingers of his hand on his mouth.

Hah!*

Albert chuckled.

"Anyways she looked like a squirrel running away after stealing a nut…"

Albert said with a smirk.

"The First Princess…"

Albert said while sweeping his hair back with one hand.

'To think she also hates that bastard…'

"Interesting…"

Albert said in a daze. His dark eyes seemed to be glowing.

'Anyways, I should get going. I have to deal with that troublesome Princess after all.'

Thinking that Albert put on his glass and put his hair down. Then continued walking.

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"Ah. My Lady! You are here."

Anne said, running towards me. She just got out of my room.

"..."

"I was just going to look for you, My Lady."

"Why? What is it?"

"Oh. The dresses from the Desantis Boutique have arrived."

Anne said with a smile.

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

"Alright let's go. Oh, go prepare a cup of ginger-tea for me."

"Huh? Ah. As you wish, My Lady."

Saying that Anne bowed and headed towards the kitchen. And I entered my room.

"Greetings, Princess."

Kelvin bowed and greeted calmly.

Carlotta: "Greetings."

I see Carlotta brought the dresses herself.

"Get up."

Saying that I sit on the couch.

"Princess, I have brought the dresses you ordered."

"Good."

"I will show them to you."

Saying that Kelvin clapped his hand and some maids entered the room with a rack of dresses.

Wow~

They really are beautiful. Some of them are more beautiful than the Aristocrat Boutique. 

Well, I guess the Aristocats' pride doesn't let them buy dresses from a Commoner's shop.

"Kelvin."

"Yes, Princess?"

"Did you send the payment for the dresses?"

"Yes, My Lady."

"Good."

"The dresses of your boutique are beautiful."

I said looking at Carlotta.

"T-Thank you, Princess. I hope you will buy more dresses from us."

These dresses are more than enough for me to wear before going to Fellmirr.

"Sure~"

If I stay here that is…

"Anyways you can excuse yourself."

I said while waving my hand. 

"Yes."

Then both Kelvin and Carlotta bowed and left my room.

Sigh~

I am so tired.

Let's lay down for a while. 

I got up from the couch and lay on the bed. 

Haa~

It never felt better. 

And within a minute, I fell asleep. 

Knock* Knock*

"My Lady. May I come in?"

Anne knocked from outside. 

"..."

But there was no response.

"My Lady?"

'Did something happen? Why isn't she saying anything? Should I go and check? But what if she gets angry?'

Anne pondered.

"Aghh. Let's just go."

'If she gets angry, I will just say that I thought she permitted me to enter.'

Thinking that Anne entered Isabella's room.

"My Lady, I-"

'Huh? The butler and that boutique owner already left. But where is My Lady?'

Thinking that Anne looked around. Then she looked at the bed.

There a peaceful Isabella was seen sleeping.

'Huh? She is sleeping? She looks so pretty. Like an angel. D*mn! I never thought there would be a day when I would think she is pretty. Her sleeping face looks so innocent. Haaah~ I wish she were like that in her waking state too. Nowadays, there's always a frown on her face. She gets angry easily too… Haa~'

"Anyway, I should let her sleep. She will definitely get angry if I try to wake her up."

'But it's already noon. What about her lunch?'

"Nevermind I will wake her up after an hour. Anyways, what should I prepare for her lunch?"

'She seems to be enjoying meat nowadays. A dish of…. …. ….'

While thinking about what dish she should prepare for Isabella's lunch, Anne slowly left the room without making any noise.

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Haa~

I got up from bed while stretching my arms.

I had a good sleep. 

Hmm…

What time is it?

I looked outside. I can see the red glow of the sun.

It's afternoon already?

Sigh~

I am hungry. 

Ring* Ring*

I took the bell that was on the table beside the bed and rang it.

Soon after Anne entered the room.

"My Lady, you woke up?"

"I am hungry."

"Ah. I see."

'That's obvious. You didn't eat your lunch after all.'

Anne sighed and thought about what happened two hours ago...

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"My Lady."

Anne slowly called Isabella.

"..."

"My Lady…"

"Ughh. Go away."

"My Lady, you have to eat your lunch."

"Tch. I will eat later. So just go."

Isabella clicked her tongue and said with annoyance.

"Huh? But the physician asked you to-"

"Don't bother me, Anne."

Isabella said in a drowsy state.

Haa~

While sighing, Anne left the room.

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"I will prepare your food right away."

Saying that Anne bowed and left the room.

Anyways, I have to go to Grandfather's Library tonight. I have to read that book. 

Hmm…

Now that I remember, Daniel said he went there when he was little. Did Grandfather take him? 

But then I should have seen him. Why don't I remember?

Or perhaps Grandfather took him secretly to the Library without letting me know.

Hah!

It's funny because that sounds true. If it was before, I would have never doubted him.

Well, just a little bit more…

I Have to wait just a little more… I will remember my memories soon.

Then your secrets too… Grandfather.

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~ Chapter Extra ~

Hi there guys! It's Ella.

Did you miss me? 

Hoho~

Although you will continue to. Anyways today I am not here with the main story. Just some stuff to let you know.

Did you ever wonder how Me, Cande or that witch finds out whenever the Princess rings the bell? 

I will tell you. It's because of a magic spell. 

It's cast on the bell and us(The Princess's Personal Maids). So no matter where we are, whenever the Princess rings the bell, we will always be able to hear it right away.

Anyways that's all for today. 

If you are wondering when I will officially be in the story…

I will give you a hint…

It's after all the Secrets of Loire has been revealed. (Whisper)

Anyways bye~

~ End Of Chapter Extra ~

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