Chapter 97 - : Saiven Kingdom

The last two days of the journey went so fast, and we didn't realize that we're now entering the gates of the Saiven Kingdom.

"Finally, we're here. I already finished all these medical books. I thought I would be bored to death," Leander grumbled while looking outside the window.

Rufus leaned on me and whispered. "You really won't reconcile with Prince Fraser? What would the Saiven people said if they know that the Crown Prince of the Vrawyth Kingdom and his fiancée is in a cold war?" 

I just elbow Rufus and ignore his question. After my last conversation with Prince Fraser, we didn't interact or talk to each other. It's like we're treating each other like air. 

I don't know if he is still disappointed in me because of what happened that night or if he is honoring our deal that he needs to avoid me. Either way, it will be good for the plot but not in my heart. 

I feel like someone is pinching my heart every time he is avoiding me. But this is what I want, right? I am the reason why he is avoiding me now.

The people of the Saiven Kingdom are already outside their houses and throwing flowers to the carriage while smiling widely at us. 

There are also banners hanging on some of the houses. Welcoming the entourage of the Vrawyth Kingdom and the Illorian City.

I don't know if it's a good thing that the Vrawyth Kingdom arrived at the Saiven Kingdom with the Illorian City. I just hope it won't garner hatred and doubt from the other Kingdoms.

It's also the reason why before we arrived at the Saiven Kingdom, I asked Ruler Laird to move back to the Vrawyth Kingdom. Although I am the Goddaughter of the Great Ruler, I still don't want to put the Vrawyth Kingdom in a tight spot.

Illorian City is the gem that every Kingdom wants to hold, but this gem is so aloof and didn't even want to associate itself with the Kingdoms. 

And with me, becoming the Goddaughter of the Great Ruler will put the Vrawyth Kingdom at risk. I'm sure all the other Kingdoms will envy the Vrawyth now, and that's not what I want. So, to avoid any unnecessary hatred from the other Kingdoms, I decided to move back to the Vrawyth carriage.

I look at Prince Fraser, who is sitting on the opposite side. He is sitting beside the door while I am sitting beside the window. He is really honoring our deal. After I moved to the Vrawyth's carriage, he didn't even glance at me. He just talks to anyone but me. 

"Why are you bearing all of this if you actually want to talk to him. I don't know what happened between the two of you, but you're his fiancée Csille. I don't understand why the two of you are ignoring each other. Do you want the other Kingdoms to notice it?" Rufus whispered again at me. He probably sees me looking at Prince Fraser.

I sigh. It is inevitable. Prince Fraser will end up running away from Csille in the future. So, why not make him get used to it? 

I shrugged my shoulders at Rufus and leaned to him. "Rufus, why are you so nosy? We have a competition that we need to face. What do you want us to do? To prioritize what is happening between us? We can deal with it after this competition, and also it's as if you're not used to it." 

Rufus sigh and shakes his head. "I don't really understand how the two of you think. This is just a competition. I don't understand why are you prioritizing it more than your relationship." 

I look at him and pinch both of his cheeks. Rufus immediately shakes off my hand, causing the rest to look at us. 

I see Prince Fraser looks at us, and he glares at me before looking outside the carriage. Why did he...glared at me? What did I do again?

The carriage stop moving, and a soldier of the Saiven Kingdom opened the door. 

"Greetings, Vrawyth Kingdom. The Saiven Kingdom welcomes you. I hope you all have a great stay here." The soldier said while gesturing his hand to get off the carriage.

Prince Fraser is the first one who gets off the carriage. Behind him is Princess Paislee, who is doing her duty as the personal knight of the Crown Prince. Leander follows them behind.

Rufus looks at me before he went down the carriage. He offered his hand at me and said, "My lady."

I look at Prince Fraser, but he just glanced at me and busied himself talking to the nobles of the Saiven Kingdom. Some nobles of the Saiven are also present greeting the Vrawyth Kingdom and the Illorian City. 

I sigh and accept the hand of Rufus, but the moment my hand touches Rufus' hand, I feel my body freeze. When I tried to move my hands, I realized I couldn't move it on my will.

It's Csille! How can I forget that this Grand Exemplary Competition was also written by me? That means the one who will control this body is the real Csille. 

Csille walks down the carriage gracefully and proudly. Like she is some sort of a Crown Princess of a Kingdom.

The moment Csille steps out of the carriage, a series of gasps can be heard. People start muttering words to each other.

"Who's that young lady?" One of the older ladies asks the other older lady beside her.

"Don't you know who she is? She is the daughter of the Count of the Vrawyth Kingdom, and she is considered as the most beautiful lady in all of the Kingdoms," the other older lady answered her.

Rufus whispered at me. "Aren't you a little famous here?" He then chuckled. 

Csille just looks at him and walks towards the rest. Prince Fraser is currently talking to a man who looks like some sort of high official in the Saiven Kingdom. 

The man looks back at me and smiles. "Oh, is this lady part of your group?" 

Prince Fraser, Leander, and Princess Paislee instantly look back at me. Csille smile at the man and bows her head a little. "This Count's daughter, Csille Lauretré, greets you, Sir?"

The man eye's immediately widened, and he laughs. "Oh, you're the daughter of Count Waltier Lauretré of the Vrawyth Kingdom? The well known daughter of the Count and the fiancée of the Crown Prince Fraser?"

Csille nods her head and smiles widely at the man before she walks beside Prince Fraser. "Indeed, that is me who you are talking about. May I know who is this gentleman I am talking to?"

The man laughs. "Oh, sorry for my bad manners. I am just delighted to see the daughter of my old friend. I am Count Barret Harrisone. I am a friend of your father. I actually visited your residence in the Vrawyth Kingdom a couple of times. Have you forgotten me?"

Csille smile awkwardly at him. Although the real Csille is an innately intelligent person but she is terrible at recalling people whom she met once or just a few times, and that includes the Count of the Saiven Kingdom.

"I'm sorry, Count Harrisone, but I couldn't recall you. I'm probably still young when you last visited," Csille said in a shy voice.

I want to roll my eyes at her. You cannot recall because you're bad at remembering people you only met a few times. Also, what's with the voice? Really? 

Count Harrisone just laughs and looks at Prince Fraser, who is standing beside me. "The two of you look so good together. Crown Prince Fraser, I hope you can take care of the daughter of my friend." He then put his hand at Prince Fraser's shoulder.

Before Prince Fraser could even answer Count Harrisone, Csille put his hand at Prince Fraser's arm and look at Count Harrisone. "You don't need to worry, Count Harrisone. Prince Fraser is taking good care of me."

Count Harrisone laughs at Csille's response. "Good, good. Where are the other members of your group?" 

Prince Fraser inconspicuously breaks off from Csille's hold. He then gestured his hand at Princess Paislee, who is standing behind him. Csille follows Prince Fraser's hand and glares at Princess Paislee.

Whoah! Whoah! Calm down, will you? What does Princess Paislee do with you to make you hate her that much? She is already in a man's clothing. Why are you acting like that, Csille?

But come to think of it. I am the reason why the real Csille is treating Princess Paislee this way. So, why am I questioning her? 

If I could mess my hair right now, I would mess it out of frustration. But since I am a soul currently trap in Csille's body, I cannot do anything because the real Csille is the one who is in control.

When I write this novel, I am not thinking about these complicated things. Also, I made Csille as an immature and selfish person. This results for her to have distorted reasoning. For Csille, it doesn't matter if the person is a boy or a girl. As long as that person takes up Prince Fraser's time, she would be mad at them. 

What Csille has for Prince Fraser is toxic love. Csille got so obsessed with the idea that she would end up with Prince Fraser that's why when Prince Fraser decided to cancel their engagement, she lost it. She lost all her reasoning and did those horrible things. 

"This is Sir Farren Brichagnac, a Knight of the Vrawyth Kingdom and also my personal knight. He is also a student of the Vrawyth High School of the Nobles and was chosen to represent the Vrawyth in the Physique category." Princess Paislee just nods his head at Count Harrisone.

Prince Fraser gestured his hand at Leander, who is standing beside Princess Paislee. "This is Leander Smythe, the son of the two of the greatest Royal Physicians of the Vrawyth Kingdom, and he will join us in representing Vrawyth in the intellect category."

Prince Fraser then gestured his hand at Rufus, who is standing beside me, but before he could even introduce Rufus to Count Harrisone, the Count cuts him off.

"Rufus Astalieu, the son of the Duke of the Vrawyth Kingdom. How can I not recognize you? The Vrawyth has two people who can be recognized by anyone. First is Lady Lauretré here, who has purple eyes and purple hair, and the second is Rufus Astalieu, who has red eyes and red hair. It's nice to meet you, Prince Rufus."

Rufus scratches his nape and nods his head a lion at the Count as a sign of respect. "Count Harrisone, the pleasure is all mine. I've been wanting to meet the Count of the Saiven Kingdom for quite some time now."

Count Harrisone laughs and looks at all of us. "It was nice meeting the group of delegates of the Vrawyth Kingdom. We have been waiting for your arrival. I hope the journey isn't that exhausting for all of you. We already made preparation beforehand. We assigned a residence for all of you. I just hope you wouldn't find it too shabby for your preference."

Count Harrisone said joyfully. Although he is welcoming us warmly but I notice how he often looks at our back. It seems like he is looking for someone else? 

Prince Fraser also noticed that and immediately asked the Count to show the residence to us. He is probably looking for the Great Ruler.

Illorian City stops in the forest for a while so we wouldn't be put in a tight situation. Great Ruler also knows that it would be bad for us to let the other Kingdoms see the relationship we have with the Illorian City.

The Great Ruler also is thinking about the Strzalka. We still don't know if they are already in here. So they decided to stay behind first so they could think of a plan and to observe the surroundings first. They will arrive at the Saiven later this afternoon. It's noon now.

Throughout the way to the residence, Count Harrisone keeps talking non stop. He is saying how worried the Saiven Kingdom was when the Vrawyth Kingdom supposed arrival was delayed. They thought something happened to the entourage, and they feel relieved when they received a letter from the Illorian City. It's the letter Ruler Laird sent to Saiven to ask for the postponement of the date of the Competition.

Prince Fraser listens carefully to the Count's words while Csille keeps her forced smile and nods her head. After a few short talks with Prince Fraser, Count Harrisone talk to the teachers and the Doctors of the Vrawyth Kingdom before leaving the residence.