Chapter 465

Chapter 465

One of my Best Friends: One of = Best Friend?

Wow, that’s the person Sion goes to school with... Princess Mia Luna Tearmoon, the Great Wisdom of the Empire...

Echard was shocked by how mature and calm she was. She was polite when the king apologized, and then she went right back to eating as if nothing had happened.

If father was watching them eat, most people would be lucky not to throw up. How can she keep her cool?

Echard had never left the country. He thought that the Kingdom of Sunkland was the whole world, and that its king was the most powerful person in the world. No one who had ever eaten with his father had been completely at ease. There was always some strain that could be felt. For nobles like Count Lampron, who cared about custom, it went even further and almost reached a level of respect. Even Echard, the king’s own son, would sometimes avoid him because he was so scary.

Look at her, though. She is only eating. And having fun! Like this was just another meal!

As the talk went on, his surprise would soon turn into amazement. CHeCk for new stories on no/v/el/bin(.)c0m

“If I’m being honest, I have a few retainers who think Tearmoon is stockpiling food for a war to take over more land.”

When his father, the King of Sunkland, said that, he might as well have drawn a sword. It was definitely a challenge, and it wasn’t a friendly one.

Mia’s answer was simple: “That’s a slaphappy way of thinking.” For her, war was slaphappy. She had also meant it. She didn’t sound or act like she had any doubts.

The Great Wisdom of the Empire...Count Lampron always complained that what happened with the Wind Crows was just a series of accidents, but...

Echard tried to sneak a quick look at what his father was thinking. He saw interest and kindness.

Father thinks of her highly...

His brother Sion thought of this person as a friend. Sion, with all his gifts and skills, thought she was smart and praised her without any reservations. Sion...was most likely right. Echard had just seen how smart and witty she was for himself.

Craaaack!

He thought he could hear the sound of broken glass. The blazing brightness of his brother and this young wisdom had finally melted the last lock in his heart. The dam gave way. Out came defeat, and with it came contempt.

Only one phrase could be heard in the silence...

“Put him in his place. Really, it’s for his sake.”

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Oh, I just can’t anymore... I’m feeling bad...

At the same time, Esmeralda was so worried that she was about to pass out. As soon as she felt the king’s intimidating presence, her scared heart began to beat fast, and it hadn’t stopped since. For all she knew, the food could have been plates of sand. She didn’t even know where she was or what she was eating. She couldn’t breathe because of the fear, doubt, and confusion that were pressing on her chest.

Oh no, I feel like I’m going to pass out...

Just as she was about to lose the last bit of control she had, she heard Mia’s words.

“I’m here because one of my best friends, Esmeralda, has been asked to marry someone, and I thought it was important to find out how good he is.”

The beat in her heart skipped. Had she been fooled by her ears? No, she had heard it for sure. Mia clearly said she was her “best friend.”

I’m Miss Mia’s best friend, that’s right!

That thought cleared her mind like a fresh breeze in the morning. She remembered all of a sudden who she was and why she was there.

What a shame! Esmeralda Etoile Greenmoon, get a grip on yourself! You’re a proud Etoiline, the oldest girl in your family, and, most importantly, Mia-sama’s best friend. This is not the time to act like a fool.

She got a hold of herself literally by holding herself at the hips with her arms out in front of her. Then she looked at the person who might become her husband for the first time.

He has such a cute face! He also seems very smart. I don’t know why he’s staring in the space like that... He must be shy, that’s why. Oh, that’s so cute. I have to say that this boy has a lot of promise. I’m sure he’ll look as good as his brother does one day.

Esmeralda, lover of good looks, was back in action!