Princess With Magic's
Duke Calle's House

"Hoahmmm.."

Canesta squirmed and sat down. His sight was not very clear yet, as he had just woken up. Canesta looked at her friends who slept as they pleased. Some slept on mattresses with him, some slept on couches, some slept on carpets, some even slept on the floor.

"Good morning, Princess," said Countess Aster.

"Morning," replied the lethargic Canesta.

"I'll prepare the water for the bath."

"Can I bathe my friends too?" ask Canesta.

"of course. But since the Princess' friend is quite a lot, so half of it will be bathing in Princess Flo's room. How's it?"

"It's okay."

The ladies prepared all the needs immediately. Starting from clothes, bath water, today's schedule, and others. And of course they want to bathe the friends of Canesta because they are nobles. If it were commoners, the maids would not want to bathe him.

"The water is ready, Princess," said Viscountess Amelia.

"Hm."

Canesta walks into the bathroom. Then he was bathed by the ladies. Canesta looks sleepy. Of course, last night he and the others went to bed when it was almost morning.

"Mr Princess looks very sleepy" said Marchioness Naya.

"Yes. I slept very late last night" Canesta replied as she yawned.

"I will wash the Princess's face so that it will be refreshed" said Viscountess Amelia.

Viscountess Amelia washed Canesta's face with cold water. Then she put a special cream and cucumber cut in the eye and massaged Canesta's face.

"It's so safe.." murmured Canesta.

"It is good that the Princess is satisfied."

After the shower, Canesta put on a towel and walked out. There's Arabelle who's up but still loading.

"Arabelle, it's your turn to take a shower" Canesta said. Arabelle awakens from his daydream.

"Eh? What can?" tanyakanya.

"Of course."

Arabelle walked to the bathroom and was bathed by the ladies, while the other ladies dressed up for Canesta. A simple white dress with only a few gems and a ponytail hairdo.

"Wake the other one up" Canesta pinta. The ladies woke Flo up and Canesta's friends. One by one they wake up and take a shower. Half a bath in Canesta's room and half in Flo's.

"alright. Since everyone's taking a shower, let's have breakfast" Canesta said.

The seven of them went to the dining room. Arabelle, Vizche, Jane, Kara, and Luna are nervous about having a meal with the King and Queen.

"Look easy. We don't eat people" the Queen joked.

"Haha. We know," replied Arabelle.

"But your faces look nervous."

"sorry. This is the first time we've eaten with His Majesty the King and Queen."

"Because you have become friends, you may eat with us often" smiled Queen Bertha.

"Haha. Of course."

After breakfast, they go to Duke Calle's house, aka the house of Arabelle.

"Your father isn't fierce, is he?" ask Luna who is most anti with people who are fierce and angry.

"Of course not. My father was kind and gentle. So is the mother" replied Arabelle to calm Luna down.

Arriving at Duke Calle's house, the seven of them got off the horse-drawn carriage. Of course the guards immediately allowed them to enter because there was Arabelle as the daughter of Duke Calle, and the two Princesses of Calast kingdom.

"Ah, welcome my daughter. You finally came home. And welcome princess and noble ladies," Duke Calle welcomed. Apparently he's been waiting since.

"of course. Please sit down."

Canesta et al sat on the sofa after Duke Calle invited them. The waiter came and brought tea with cookies.

"So what did the Princess come here for?" ask Duke Calle.

"We intend to help Duchess Calle find Viscount Neil who was reportedly kidnapped by bandits" Flo said.

"Oh Viscount Neil apparently. I was sad to hear the news of my sister-in-law. But in my opinion, the bandits should have been too stupid to kidnap him. Viscount Neil is a smart man. How could bandits kidnap him?"

"I have an opinion that Viscount Neil was not kidnapped" Canesta said. Everyone looked surprised.

"What's? How come??" ask Duke Calle.

"Yes. But that is still my opinion and all of that will be proven if the Viscount is successfully found."

The mood was silent for a moment. Everyone that Viscount Neil was kidnapped, and so far there has been no opinion that he was not kidnapped.

"That's why I came here. I wanted to scrape up some information to make the search easier" Canesta said.

"certain. I'll answer anything. But it's better to ask the Duchess, because she knows more about Viscount Neil," the Duke said. He asked the waiter to call the Duchess.

Before long, Duchess Calle arrived. His face looked a bit pale. His health declined as he kept thinking about the Viscount's safety. The bandits are bad guys. She doesn't even know if her sister's still alive out there.

"Pardon my appearance, Princess," the Duchess said as she lifted her dress and sat down beside the Duke.

"It's okay. You must be very worried about Viscount."

"Yes. He is my only brother. I love him very much."

"We would like to request some information to make the search for the Viscount easier. What can?" asked Vizche who was tired of being quiet from earlier.

"certain. I'll answer any questions."

"alright. Can you explain the Viscount's habits?" ask Canesta.

"He is a free-spirited man like a bird. Viscount was very dislike to be restrained and wanted to do anything according to his heart. He doesn't want to be regulated, but he's a good person" explains Duchess Calle.

"Hm. So yeah. Does the Viscount like to travel?" ask Canesta again.

"Yes. He always asked permission before leaving. And I always assign bodyguards to look after her because I'm afraid something's going on."

"What kind of place does the Viscount like?"

"He likes all challenging places."

"This is the last question. Did the Viscount ever want to go somewhere but didn't have time to go there or did you forbid it?"

"I once forbade him to go to Mount Alast. Because the mountain is notoriously dangerous with many strange animals roaming about" Duchess Calle replied.

"alright. Thank you, Duke and Duchess Calle. Sorry distracting. We will soon be looking for Viscount Neil" Canesta said standing up. Everyone in the room stood up.

"Together, Princess. Say anything and we'll help" Duke Calle said.

"Thank you, Duke. But this information alone is enough."

Canesta, Flo, and his friends head home to the palace. They're gonna be ready to go find Viscount Neil.

"Prepare my seven beloved white horses and supplies for two weeks. We will go to Mount Calast without bodyguards" Canesta ordered.

"But the Princess can't leave unattended."

"We'll be fine. Please ask the King's permission as well. He'll let it."

"Good Princess."

After the seven horses and supplies were ready, Canesta et al went to Mount Alast with prayers from the palace people. Sure oes. Because if anything happens to Canesta and Flo, then their kingdom has no successor.

"Good congratulations, Princess" said Viscountess Amelia. Canesta looked back and smiled then spurred the horse faster...

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