Chapter 78

Ludwig Hatches a Plot

Heavenly moons, why is this person in this place?

Regaining consciousness, Mia turns to Dion, who was standing in front of her.

“How are you feeling? Your Highness Princess Mia”

With a friendly smile, Dion bowed.

“It seems this is the first time we have been acquainted. I am Dion Alaia. I am in command of the Imperial Army dispatched here.”

His smile was perfect. It didn’t show off a single shred of hostility. However, Mia only felt horror seeing his smile. It was as if that smile pierced through her. Looking at his face, she seems to recall the feeling of a cold blade on the nape of her neck....

“What’s wrong? Your Highness Princess”

Being called, Mia raised her head and came face to face with Dion. The sight of him was so terrifying as if he was looking straight to Mia’s heart.

“Hiiii! Eeeeek!”

She started swooning to faint! Luckily the large vice-captain was nearby and caught her.

“Are you okay Your Highness? Did the carriage ride make you sick?”

She didn’t even hear the vice-captains’ words of concern for her. She couldn’t take her eyes off Dion. Dion raised an eyebrow.

“Is there something on my face?”

“No, it’s nothing. This, this vice-captain of yours is like a bear. He is scary.”

“Haha, I’m a bear, huh? Well, I’m sure the princess is scared of my face.”

The vice-captain gave out a hearty laugh. However, Dion was calmly observing Mia.

It’s a lie. This kid has been scared of me since she arrived.

“Do you want to take it off? The armor that is a proof of the royal guard’s pride...”

“If we have to do that, then we will do it. It’s our pride to follow Her Highness. Everyone, disarm! Take off your armor! Carry only your swords and continue to follow Her Highness!”

With a cheerful smile, the captain of the Princess Guards orders. The rest of the Princess Guards obeyed the orders without any hesitation. Dion’s eyes open with amazement. Speaking of the royal guards, it is an elite group known for their fierce loyalty and strength, but they are also known for their supreme pride. Nevertheless, their behavior...

“...no way... Does this mean that their devotion to Princess Mia is even greater than their pride?”

Dion silently mutters.

“That’s enough, Captain of the Princess Guards. You have made your point by showing your loyalty to Her Highness. But you have to come with us as a distraction for Viscount Bellman.”

“But! Sir!”

“Two men. They will accompany Her Highness and Dion. The rest will be with us heading to the Viscount’s residence.”

Then Ludwig turned towards Dion.

“So, Captain, will that be fine?”

“Ah, hmm, well, if that’s the case, I guess it can’t be helped.”

Dion answered with a voice of resignation. The way Ludwig handled the conversation barely gave him room to negotiate. Besides, he was getting a little interested to the little Princess who commanded such devotion to her guards.

“Perfect. I guess that’s everything Your Highness!”

On the other hand, Mia...

Perfect? What is perfect with this, you four-eyes!

She was in a sensitive situation where she couldn’t join in the conversation or put her opinions forward...

It’s not good at all! You did not even let me have my say, stupid four-eyes.

She screamed her frustrations inside her heart.