Chapter 238 - Engagement Banquet

Year 4014 Mist Kingdom, Sky Knights Base - Castle 8:30 PM

As Pupillam finished putting on the royal knight attire, she takes one last glance at her reflection in the mirror. Before slipping some extra knives inside her attire and locking the door behind her. It's time. Upon reaching the end of the hallway, she spotted two people. Kyouya and Carlo looked over and nodded. The two wore unusually serious expressions on their faces tonight. Pupillam understood right away that the Prince must have told them. That's right; they have to be on their complete guard tonight.

Upon reaching the hall, Pupillam's sweatdropped as she glanced at her surroundings. This is way too fancy, why is the ceiling tiles suddenly made out of diamonds? And the table that's gold isn't it? Even if she is a member of a wealthy family now, this is really overdoing it in her opinion.

It's been a while since she last saw this scenery though. She left her household to serve the Princess, as one of her close aides - but then she lost her during a mission and met that person and joined the Knights group. Even when she found him, she didn't return to him right away. Because by that point, she found herself not being able to leave those two alone. This will be the first grand ball where she isn't patrolling outside.

Spotting that person, she and the other two lined up behind him. She glanced over and spotted Prince Allen alongside one aide. He really trusts that guy, doesn't he? Yet she also noted Carla at the back alongside a guy with black hair. He also knows that it will get dangerous. Where are those two? Their members of royalty so they should come out here. Still, her gaze remained on Amakaze; she wonders... .why, he has such cold looking eyes even though he is always smiling.

"Now presenting. The roko first princess Roko Camelia."

Snapping her attention back to the door, a beautiful girl with blonde curly hair entered the room. . . That dress is really extravagant, isn't it? Murmurs filled the room instantly.

"I heard she loved dressing up. I guess her habit hasn't changed at all since coming here."

"She just turned 17 years old. Now if she bares a son, the other mistresses child's won't matter."

"Oh, but did he not propose to Lady Pupillam?"

"The weapon makers daughter?"

"She attended in the Knight a tire tonight, but her beauty is still reflected."

. . Beauty huh. Although she hears that compliment towards herself often, Pupillam never knows how to respond to it, even when she's wearing the knight outfit, she stands out? A deep sigh escaped her lips; she really wanted to refrain from standing out as much as possible.

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Celica-dono."

Celica extended her hand out, and Amakaze kissed it.

"The pleasure's mine… she glanced over at the two prince's and seemed to be searching for someone. Yet quickly turned her attention back to the two princes.

"I am the third Prince of the Wind Kingdom current throne, Allen, I am honored to meet you."

"Likewise....Is the second Princess not in attendance tonight? I wanted to greet her since I heard she took great care of my Lord before."

. . 'great care' could it be possible that she knows about it? This woman is that guys fiance.

"She will not be present tonight. I will see to it that your granted time to speak with her at tomorrow's event."

Celica nodded and turned to Prince Zenith, "I am honored to meet you once again, Princess Celica."

"Ah, you must be Prince Zenith. Yes, it has been quite a while. I have not seen you since I was a child. I have changed a lot in the past five years, haven't I?"

"Yes, you have become even more of a beauty."

. . . Hearing a small pfft on her left, Pupillam saw that Kyouya was barely able to contain his laughter. Idiot. But it's indeed rare seeing this guy compliment someone, or rather if he can say those lines so easily then why does he never compliment the Princess?

As the party proceeded though, Pupillam could only make traces of caramel and dark brunette. Those people should be stationed in the outdoor areas; all except Rhys. We've done all this preparation, but she's hoping that nothing will happen. The reason why Prince Andrew did not allow his sister to come here was because it was far too dangerous.

"Doesn't it bother you?"

"Lady Rokoju has always had severe jealousy issues. But as she grew older, I was expecting her to get over them. Turns out that isn't the case, but even so she should have at least greeted you first. Asking to greet another princess… "

Pupillam shook her head, "I'm alright. I'm actually glad she didn't, the proposal is supposed to be fake after all." That's right; it's fake for now. When she properly sorts out her own feelings, she will ask him.

"By the way," Kyoya murmured, "Have you noticed yet? Second couple on the left."

Pupillam looked over, and her eyes widened horrified. Kyoya chuckled, "It seems like you have one more thing to deal with tonight."

A deep sigh escaped her lips, "Why can't she stay put?"

"Good luck, miss, aide."

...

"Princess Lyn, you shouldn't have come here. Your sister will riot, and your eldest brother.." Pupillam found a quiet spot and dragged the Princess over here. Even then Pupillam knew that with people watching her every move, it would be bad to remain with her for long. "You cannot be here, Princess."

Lyn smiled, "It's okay; I'm wearing a mask." Indeed, covering the Princess beautiful face was a gorgeous mask. She really is well hidden; nobody should be able to recognize her.

No, no that's not the point here. Pupillam sighed, "Princess Lyn, you should return..."

"There is no need, we're here on a date," somebody pulled the Princess from her side.

"Rhys!"

"Here's your drink. I got you some food too."

"Thank you, Rhys."

A date? Pupillam glared at Rhys, and Lyn laughed, "Don't worry, I just needed somebody to come with me. Rhys just happened to be free."

"You better take good care of her," Pupillam murmured.

Rhys smiled, "Relax when it comes to Lyn. I'm very good at dealing with her matters. Right, my dear?"

"I'm not yours."

"Yes, yes."

It should be fine right? Pupillam hesitated, but eventually, she left the two be. She didn't want to stay with them too long and draw attention to the Princess. Still, Pupillam looked back at the Princess and Rhys. Wouldn't it be bad if people saw them together?