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A while later.
After a long walk on horseback, Alice and Delbert finally reached the palace. Delbert got off his horse first, and he helped Alice.
They both entered the palace.
Inside Alice has been greeted by Empress Ella and her servant. Delbert said goodbye to leave, as he had a promise to meet King Dorothy.
Now Alice and Empress Ella walked together to Elena's residence, followed by several servants from the Empress.
"Alice what are your plans ahead ?" ask Empress Ella.
"Plan ? What does His Majesty mean ?" ask Alice kindly.
"Are you going to keep going like this. Be the guardian of my daughter." replied Empress Ella.
"But it is my duty, Your Majesty." replied Alice.
"It's not always you have to be like this." replied Empress Ella.
"You have to get married" he continued.
Alice was surprised to hear that. "Married ?"
"Yes, married. Are you thinking about getting married ?" the Empress asked.
"Not Your Majesty." replied Alice.
Empress Ella smiled. "It's up to you. My daughter has accepted Crown Prince Arlie's proposal. While my son also wants to get married, but he wants to marry his Girl."
Empress Ella looked at Alice. "Alice do you want to be my daughter-in-law ?"
"Eh ?" Alice surprised.
"Do you want to marry my son, Alice ?" ask Empress Ella.
Alice was silent, she could not answer. He wanted to refuse, because his heart said that he liked other men. It was very desirable to say that, but if he refused, it would be the same as hurting Empress Ella's feelings.
Empress Ella smiled at Alice who did not answer, she could see that this girl did not like her Son. "Alice I'm not forcing you. I'm just offering you. Let's just say my success was a joke."
Alice smiled awkwardly. He feels bad. Empress Ella kept smiling even though her heart was a little disappointed because she did not like her son.
Empress Ella sighed. He understood that the heart could not be forced. And I don't know if this girl's heart doesn't like special relationships or has liked other men.
The two of them walked towards Elena's residence. No more talking. From their distance, it could be seen Elena who had been waiting for the arrival of the two of them.
Ella's daughter bade them leave, followed by her servants.
As usual Elena walked first, and Alice walked behind her. They headed to the palace garden.
"Are we good ?" elena wondered.
"Exercise ?" guess Alice. As usual, Elena, when she was with Alice, would have invited her to practice.
"I don't want to practice anymore, do we go to the city ?" elena asked for advice.
Alice surprised. Tal usually Elena is like that. "Don't want to practice", it's not the Elena he knows. Alice already understood the nature of Elena who always asked her to practice together.
"Well, let's go for a walk" said Elena, not waiting for Alice to give her advice first. Elena walked first.
Alice took her breath. Then he immediately caught up with Elena who was already walking quickly in front.
"You want to go for a walk ? Then in town you want nothing but a walk. I don't want you to make a fuss." said Alice, who had walked beside Elena.
Just about to get out of the palace, there was a sound that made the footsteps of the two of them stop.
"Where are you going ?" ask Empress Ella. Ua walked up to the two girls, and was followed by her servants.
"We're going out for a walk to the capital city" Elena replied.
"Aren't you going again ?" empress Ella asked, trying to find a lie.
"No, me and Alice just went for a walk into town, I got tired of the practice" Elena replied.
Empress Ella was surprised, only this time hearing her daughter's words. "Bored of training" he never heard from his daughter's mouth. As a mother, she understood the nature of her daughter.
Elena loved exercise, her nature was like a man. Just this time, Empress Ella heard from her own daughter. He also saw no lies from his daughter.
Then Empress Ella looked at Alice. As if he were asking "what happened ?" . Alice, who understood Empress Ella's gaze on her, shook her head.
"Can you come with me ?" ask Empress Ella.
"Sure." replied Elena.
It turned out that only Alice was confused by Elena's attitude, but Empress Ella was also astonished. Suddenly Empress Ella remembered.
Yes, yesterday, after Elena came home, she scolded him. And Empress Ella threatened to Elena, she would seal her great Sword if she still wanted to go to the forest.
And right, now he saw the Princess who had begun to change. Maybe he was too hard yesterday, but it's okay, at least his daughter is slowly throwing away his bad habits.
After all, Elena had also received Crown Prince Arlie's proposal. Of course, Elena had to eliminate her ugly nature before she got married.
Elena's side.
Actually, he really wanted to practice. But now and then, he had to change his nature. Because he did not want his beloved sword sealed by his mother.
They had passed through the palace gate. They walked on foot to the Kingdom city. Occasionally Elena and Empress Ella spoke and laughed. Alice who saw him smiled.
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Other Side.
The Kingdom of Dorothy.
Reynal is on his way. He bought snacks on the side of the road. While walking, he ate his snacks.
Not having any activities, it is better he chose to walk in the city. To find his Uncle, he put it aside first. There's no harm, he wants to go for a walk. Reynal recalled, when he and his family were traveling in the city of Wan Kingdom.
This time, many people stared at him. Their eyes were either good or bad. Maybe he has been easily known since the previous match when fighting with Delbert.
Reynal chose a fool with their gaze. For him, taking care of yourself is already dizzy let alone taking care of the affairs of others. Thinking of a way to find and capture his uncle had also made him dizzy.
Suddenly a voice called out his name. Reynal. He saw 3 women he knew, one of whom called his name.
"Reynal, come here !" call Alice.
Reynal smiled, then he walked up to the three women and her entourage.
"You take a walk yourself ?" ask Elena.
"Yes, I just want to go for a walk." replied Reynal.
Reynal, Alice, and Elena already looked familiar. The three of them spoke as if they were close. That was the view that Empress Ella saw.
But here the Empress could see Reynal and Alice's gaze was completely different. Empress Ella could guess there was something between Alice and Reynal.
But he was surprised to see his daughter. His daughter is familiar with Reynal, since when ? But his mind was fixed on Alice and Reynal. They look very close.