CHANCES - Battle of Heart: Online
Interludes I. Nina's Heart
...『️Researned wise because this is only fiction, not real️ 』...
That morning, I woke up earlier as usual. Staring at the ceiling of the castle while counting the dust particles visible to my eyes through the gaps of light from behind the windows. Moments passed, as Sebastian's voice knocked one by one the door of the servant's room, my daydream stopped.
18992 Hours have passed since I was ordered to infiltrate this Kingdom. My job is very easy..
Seeing and reporting on the development of the Second Prince of Heart Kingdom.
The position of the child, as a child who was often rumored, shunned and became the servant moons was really very sad, even for me.
His worried mother held a special 'right waitress' election for the boy. Of course my existence is a blessing to him. Unlike the other servants, I don't have any feelings for that child. Not feeling disgusted, not liking.
Not feeling anything.
I have to finish this task and then, what am I going to do?
Looking for a new job, and so on.
It seems like this will be quite a long task, since my Kingdom, the Spade Kingdom is still gathering and training their armies. The king is also still waiting for the growth of the Hero who is the same age as the child.
According to the prophecy of the elder of the Spade Kingdom, that child will be the time bomb in Cyrus. No one understood what he meant, nor did I have any strong guesses regarding it. I actually just don't care.
I put on the maid outfit that had become my home now, while tying my hair to a braid shape and more neatly, I walked out of the servant dormitory area towards the child's room. Every now and then I hear some waiters still talking about the boy, he keeps himself locked up in his room or goes to the library and sleeps for days there without going out at all.
Unlike the First Prince who had to take many classes, martial arts training, studying various ethics and leadership sciences. Even the boy was not seen as one of the future heirs to the throne. This Heart Kingdom was quite strange, they determined the leader just by looking at his physical features. But, what am I thinking of this for is obviously nothing to do with me as well as my duty.
I entered the left-wing territory in this castle. Unlike other castle areas, this part of the castle is very quiet and no one wants to pass or stay here. Even the children of the highest staff who also lived in this castle no one dared to go to play or just to disturb the child.
As if you had the slightest business with that child, then you would be damned.
There was a time when I was always asked by some of the other servants if I wanted to move to the castle cleaning section or provide food. Refused it.
They think because I'm crazy and weird.
At least since then no one has dared to bother me or invite me to talk except about work.
I cross paths with one of the servants who said that all the other members of the Royal family were already present in the dining room. I was ordered to wake the boy up and tell him this.
The Heart Royal Family always ate breakfast together. Every day. It is never missed, unless one of the members is sick or the King is going outside the Kingdom.
Speeding up my steps, I finally got to one of the most corner rooms and knocked on the door.
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"Mr Kyle? Wake up sir, time for breakfast."
I could hear the moans and the mattress shifting, it seemed like the child had just woken up. His small footsteps walked towards the door.
I thought he'd open the door, but after a while. The room was quiet.
I knocked again on the door, that door,
DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK D D D D D D D D D D
"Mr Kyle? Wake up, sir, time for breakfast. Why is the door locked? Mister??" I asked as I tried to turn the gold-plated doorknob.
Did something happen to her?
A little panicked, I tried to open the door while calling out to her. I reached into the key of the room given to me by his mother just in case.
DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK DUK D D D D D D D D D D
"Master? I'll unlock the door, are you okay?" I asked as I opened the door after opening the lock. I heard the sound of someone falling down and saw the boy now sitting at the door.
BRACKET
Why was he standing at the door and not opening it ?
"Oh!", he groaned as his back touched the floor.
"Master?!! Master Kyle?!!! I'm sorry, Sir! Is Master alright?!!" I rushed up to him in a bit of panic and confusion, did anyone attack him last night?
He grimaced and rubbed his buttocks that were hit directly with the floor, while waving his hands towards me.
"It's okay, me.uhh...I'm fine.umm.." his voice sounded a little twisted and stammered.
"I'm really sorry, Mister!" I apologized to him and helped him stand back up.
"Master, forgive me. But when Mister didn't answer I became a little panicked. Mother Master left Master to me, so for me the safety of Master is very important. Next time, you better be careful and don't stand behind the door."
I finally advised him and he looked at me. Maybe he didn't listen to me, or he'll complain to his mother.
But he's not that kind of kid, he's a kid who chooses silence when treated badly by others. I advised him because I was worried..
Worrying ?
Since when do I feel worried about this kid? Why should I be worried ?
I stopped talking. He still remained silent like a statue. "Mr Kyle? Mr Kyle? Mr Kyle? Your Majesty has already called for breakfast together, sir. Is Mister okay??" I patted his shoulders softly which seemed to be breaking his daydream.
"OHHHH!!!!"
Because as soon as he looked up, he seemed to be amazed and gasp so boisterously when he saw me. I returned his gaze and we were silent looking at each other. However, as if struck by something, his face paled.
"Mr Kyle? Your face is very pale.do I need to tell Your Majesty if you can't have breakfast together?" I asked back with a worried tone. The boy immediately pulled his lips like he was trying to smile thinly with his pale face.
"Please leave me here, whoever you are? I'm not Mr. Kyle but a man named Kaoru Ishikawa. Please leave me, here!" he said with half a shout while smiling coercively and so wide.
What did he say ? Kaoru ? Ishi-Ishika what ?
I looked at the boy with a frown, "What?! Mr Kyle? Is Mister okay?? I-I'll call the Reverend if you're not okay" I said in a pushy tone.
"No! I said leave me alone!!" suddenly, her little hand pushed my body out of the room room and locked the door. I was silent because I was confused and shocked. What is this ?!
If anything happened to him that he missed breakfast, my identity would be discovered I immediately saw the nearest window and quickly, I jumped in through that window.
PREAAANGGGG
I looked at him back looking at me.
"Finely, Mr. Kyle went for breakfast together with Mr.'s family before I was given a sentence. Follow me and call me, Nina," I said calmly and coldly more than usual. This tone was only used to discipline him.Its proof was that he immediately followed me walking out of the room.
Bizarrely.
The boy knows my name, he always calls my name. This time.why did he use that to call my name? Did he forget?
However, His Majesty the King will be angry because I am taking too long, we should hurry up immediately...
He looked towards the clothes he was wearing for a while, before walking back to follow me behind.
Then, he nodded his own head as if he was ready for the third world war. I try to understand his attitude. The boy's aura began to change from then on. But, I don't care.
My job is to pay attention to it.
In this royal corridor room that looked very majestic, just the clattering of steps sounded. I've practiced walking without making a sound and it doesn't seem to be a problem in this Kingdom. They are not suspicious at all. It really is a Kingdom that is too relaxed.
After a while, I did not hear any more of her footsteps, so I turned around and saw her staring at the floor. Why this kid?
Why is he so weird today ?
I walked up to him, "Mr Kyle is okay? Looks like I have to take Master back to the medical room," I gently stroked his shoulder while bowing my body so that my height was as high as his height.
His dark black eyes looked empty but I finally caught his gaze. He then smiled and swung his hand slowly.
"I'm fine, Nina. We'd better hurry to the dining room or father will scold us both" he replied hurriedly while trying to push me weakly.
I stood up straight and started walking towards the dining room. Every now and then I lyricized the boy, he looked all the way around the corridor. Like someone who just set foot here.
Is he really okay ?
The closer we got to the dining room, the more the servants passed us at a glance giving the boy a blatant look of disdain.
I hope this kid's okay...
Ah ! I should immediately tidy up the window that I destroyed earlier...
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"Do I have any training like Brother Myles?" suddenly the boy asked me. Usually after breakfast, he immediately went out and headed for the library. Ah, I must answer, "No sir. During this time, Mr. Kyle was freed in doing various things except getting out of the castle."
He nodded in understanding and walked out of the dining room while thinking about something seriously. Walking back into his room, he picked up a canvas and some other painting equipment. I helped him with a wooden board and a small chair. We walked with the equipment to the middle of the small garden in front of his room. After thanking me, I was surprised and replied flatly. He smiled and started painting the wildflowers growing around the garden.
After I thought like that, cold sweat poured out from his forehead and he pecked again. I finally asked again in a worried tone, "Is Mister Kyle really alright?"
"Ah, I'm fine...Nina?" He asked again.
"?" I unconsciously tilted my head with a questioning look.
He was silent for a moment and continued, "Do I have a sword that I can use to practice?"
SWOOOSSHS
I stood right in the corner of the garden while watching the boy swing the wooden sword with all his might horizontally. I've never seen him wield a sword, nor seen him practice. This was the first time I had seen him practice the sword outside. All this time, the boy had preferred to spend his time indoors, so this scene was quite strange.
Every now and then, the boy glanced at me like he wanted to make sure I stayed close to him. Does he want to show his ability? I hear kids love to show off their ability to get adult attention. Has the child entered into such a phase?
Is that why he's being weird?
SWUUS
Because his gaze was always distracted at me, the wooden sword in his hand slipped and fell off until it was thrown towards the castle wall.
I tried to hold my laugh.
As he picked up the wooden sword, he glanced again at me like making sure I wasn't laughing at it. Fortunately, my skin was hard and holding back laughter and smiles was not too difficult for me.
However, he looked as if he was disappointed about something.Why ?
Doesn't he want to be laughed at ?
He again swung his sword in any direction for a moment and stopped while paying close attention to the grass before him. He wandered like that for a while.
Seemingly realizing that I was still watching him, he finally walked up to me. "Have you finished practicing, sir?" I asked and he replied with a nod and a smile. I gave her a small towel and water that I prepared earlier.
"Oh, thank you, Nina."
He thanked me again sincerely. As I recall, the boy never opened his mouth as long as I was by his side. He answered only briefly or with gestures. It was only his mother that he spoke a lot.
Why is it that he is now suddenly being nice to me ?
Confused as well as curious, I retorted by nodding and retrieving the wooden sword from his sweaty hand. He drank the water I gave him while drying his hair and neck wet with sweat.
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"How much longer until my guests arrive?" his voice spread out my daydream, he watched the bird alighting on the roof of this red castle while shaking its hands to his face. "54 Minutes away the guest carriage from Diamond Kingdom will soon arrive in front of the gates of Heart Kingdom," I replied calmly after calculating the exact time the group would arrive. Information about their departure I already know from the leader.
He nodded briefly and smiled faintly before walking back towards his room. "Then we better hurry. Nina, please help her to prepare the clothes I need to wear when welcoming them." I replied with a nod and walked following him from behind, "Okay, Mr. Kyle."
Then I will do my best for you.
Entering the room with her, she walked towards the bathroom while I opened her wardrobe which was in the corner of the room. As she entered the bathroom and closed the door, I checked all the clothes she had. I once helped other servants prepare the Prince's clothes. Unlike the first Prince who has many types of clothing and has a bright clothing color. The clothes that the child has are very few, the same style of dress and dark color.
But in my opinion, he looks cooler wearing clothes that are not excessive.
I ended up choosing one outfit that she always wore and one outfit that I thought was perfect for her. I don't know why he rarely wears that suit.
A few moments passed and the boy seemed to be there for too long. Is he asleep ?
DUK DUK DUK
I knocked on the bathroom door and called out to him, "Master Kyle? Twenty minutes' time guests will be here soon."
"Yes, Nina. I'm done soon..." He said before he heard the sound of water spilling and the clattering of footsteps.
He immediately walked out of the bathroom clad in a towel. I noticed him who also saw me as he took off his towel.
Why does he look embarrassed ?
I walked up to him and helped dry his body with a towel. I've always done this since he was a kid. Remembering him running around avoiding towels after bathing when I was going to dry his body became a special memory for me at that time.
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After she put on the underwear, I displayed the two clothes I had chosen before her. He watched every piece of clothing in my hand carefully and occasionally watched me.
In the end, she chose the clothes that I chose specifically for her, not the clothes that she always used.
She looked up after wearing that outfit.
Of course it suits him well.
Proudly, I snorted softly with a small smile. She looked at me and smiled as she asked me to help her pick her clothes again. I just nodded in understanding and turned around to walk out of the room.
Hehehe, he asked me for help...
However, the boy was forbidden to meet guests who came because they were afraid that he would bring bad luck.
It was common for me to hear that at any moment there would be guests visiting the castle, but this time, I somehow felt uneasy...
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The next day, he started the morning by running around the park. I watched him with his usual sculpting from the corner of the garden.
Ah, today the sun is quite blazing...
When the morning sun hit my face, he suddenly asked me to stand in a shady place...
Is this kid worried about me? Surprisingly, his kindness made me feel relieved.
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"Nina's? Have I prepared a birthday present for my sister?" after the day ended, he asked me that. I nodded my head, "Of course, sir. Two weeks ago, Master asked me to go to a famous forger in the city and buy a new sword for Mr. Myles."
Why did he ask as if he had forgotten ?
"Is there a problem, sir?" i asked.
"No problem, just lately I'm a little forgetful. Please help again, Nina. Thanks in advance." She smiled at me slightly to show her gratitude. I replied with a nod and my usual expression.
I want to smile at him..
No, that means I chose to establish a connection with this child. I have to carry out my duties as best I can without having any connection with the subject.
"Am I going to attend my sister's birthday party tomorrow?" He finally asked in a doubtful tone. I replied briefly after recalling the King's words to me, "His Majesty the King asked me to prepare clothes for Master because you are allowed to attend tomorrow's event."
His face instantly brightened and his eyes twinkled.
"really??? Well, surely the clothes Nina chose for me will look appropriate for me. Is this the clothes I've ever worn?" sahut vigorously.
He finally acted like a child his age.
I nodded my head and I guess this time I couldn't help but smile completely, "Master will be wearing the clothes that you were wearing when you want to greet guests. That's the best outfit for sir."
He chuckled and nodded his head, "No problem, I also like the clothes. Thanks again for your hard work, Nina. Hope tomorrow's sister's birthday is going well."
I was silent for a moment looking at her who looked happy and excited. Usually he would be a little savory when there would be a party organized within the castle.
It seems like I can see the boy becoming more and more mature and accepting his position as a Prince.
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"Nina, who are the guests I need to recognize at the party?" she asked as she held the Light Magic book on her brother's birthday party day. I walked up to him from my corner and replied calmly, "At this year's event, to welcome Prince Myles to 9 years old, His Majesty the King summoned the four Kingdoms to come attend this crucial event."
His eyebrows shot up like surprise, "Fourth? Means Diamond Kingdom, Club Kingdom and Spade Kingdom?" I nodded my head, "Right, the entire Royal representative will be attending this event. As long as the Heart Kingdom and the Spade Kingdom are currently in a state of truce, His Majesty asked the heirs to the throne of the Kingdom to come just to introduce themselves before becoming leaders in his future. Currently, only representatives from the Diamond Kingdom and the Royal Club have come."
After realizing I answered him at length, he thrust water at me, "Would Nina drink first, then what about the representative? Is there only a Royal family?"
I refused the drinking water he offered but subconsciously I felt a slight smile, "Not only the members of the Royal family are coming, but the biggest noble families in every Kingdom are attending this event. Arguably this event was the largest event held first by the Kingdom of Heart." He nodded in understanding and let me go take his lunch before the event started.
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"If I don't want to kneel apologizing, then what? What would you, a nobody, do? Whine to your mother?" the voice of the child was heard throughout the Hall.
I saw him grinning as he was almost humiliated by my Royal Princess's retainer.
Ah, it seems like my Master has started to change.
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...「 Interludes I. Nina's Heart 〈 finished 〉」...