ROYALTY: The Lord of the Glorious Water Element
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR: THE FIRST PLAN FAILED

Suddenly it comes across a bad idea in his brain to forcibly expel Roni from the Andoran Kingdom. "Hehehe, in a moment, you will leave the Andoran Kingdom, Royalty."

Edward then bowed in contemplation, again looking for the right strategy to drive Roni away. Forced efforts are unlikely to succeed, especially since Prince Henry is always with Roni. A gradual approach without direct pressure seems to be more successful; Edward plans to design a situation at the Andoran Palace that harms Roni. With a slow step, he aims to make Roni more and more removed and look negative in the eyes of the royal family.

"Hahaha, it looks like it will work out my plan this time," said Edward.

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It's getting night in Andora Palace. The half moon seemed to decorate in the sky and radiate its dim light. While the small stars scattered in the sky as if to complement the beauty of the night.

After dinner, Roni, Princess Victoria, and Prince Henry were walking through the corridors of the palace. The three people will head to their respective rooms.

"How was your day, Royalty?" ask Princess Victoria.

"I've always been good to Princess Victoria, even very good," replied Roni with a big smile.

They continued their steps in the silence of the palace corridor. A cool night air flowed around them, while the glittering light of the palace lights shone in their steps.

Prince Henry smiled as he looked around. "This palace has always had an incomparable charm on nights like this."

Princess Victoria responded, "Yes, it's beautiful. I feel lucky to call him home."

Roni agreed, "You're right, Princess. And I feel lucky to be a part of this palace."

When Princess Victoria accidentally saw the ring on Roni's ring finger, she asked, "How is my ring Royalty? You likey?"

Roni smiled faintly, closely observing the ring of water waves. "Thank you, Princess. I really like it. This ring is more than just beautiful to express."

"Yes, the ring is special to you." Princess Victoria smiled.

Roni touched the ring feelingly. "I know, Princess. It has deep meaning to me."

Prince Henry smiled observing the two. "It seems like we all have an untold story behind every step we take in this palace."

They arrived at the intersection of the corridor that separated the path to their respective rooms. Princess Victoria paused for a moment, "Thank you, you guys, for this beautiful day. I'll remember him forever."

Roni nodded. "A beautiful day to remember, Princess."

Prince Henry added, "Let's rest well. Tomorrow is a new day."

After saying goodbye, Roni stepped into the room with a mind full of stories and feelings that were imprinted. Roni stared at the beauty of the night sky from behind the window of her spacious room. The moon set foot in the sky as if looking timidly peeked at Roni from behind the dark sky horizon. Little stars seemed to dance around the sky and comfort the moon in its solitude. Roni smiled observing the stunning nature show. Its beauty is not merely a living painting, but an incomparable creation of God.

Silent.

Until then...

"I've been very sleepy, I better go to sleep soon," said Roni while covering her mouth that evaporated.

Although the moon seemed to try to tempt Roni to always look at her beauty, but her eyes were tired, forcing Roni to immediately lay her body on the sea of cotton. Tonight Roni slept quickly and did not realize the door to her room was slightly open. Few enough.

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Edward panicked when he heard the footsteps of the royal soldiers patrolling around the corridor. He quickly hid behind a thick curtain that towered high at the end of the corridor. His breathing rippled quickly, but he was greatly relieved when he managed to dodge the sight of the passing soldier immediately and was unaware of his existence.

"Uh congratulations," he said while stroking the chest.

Then Edward shifted the curtains in front of him carefully then immediately came out, and resumed his steps. Sneaking through the corridors of the palace, he turned towards the right, and headed towards one of the rooms. That room was none other than Roni's.

At Roni's doorstep, Edward paused for a moment. With careful movement, he made sure there were no signs of anyone else around. Then, confidently, he opened the door of the room without making any suspicious sounds.

Edward smiled cunningly behind his mask as he looked at Roni who was fast asleep on the bed. Good chance, that way he can commit his evil intentions to harm Roni.

Yes it harms the Royalty, hahaha, his inner self with an evil laugh.

Then Edward began to step closer to the bed with very slow steps. Spreading his gaze around the room, he scrutinized every item in the room. No valuables at all. There are only flowers in a small pot that become decoration on the table, it is not an important item. Then he looked at the closet. Thinking if maybe Roni's valuables were stored in the closet. Without a second thought, Edward walked slowly closer to the closet. Then he opened the door slowly until it opened wide, and immediately searched the contents in the closet. In fact, there are only clothes belonging to Prince Henry.

"Currently, it's my guess, he's a commoner's son. He got his clothes from Prince Henry's clothes. Lowly boy!" edward said while researching every outfit.

"The boy has no valuables. Then what should I take?" his monologue in a soft voice while researching every corner of the room.

His eyes accidentally saw Roni's left hand, right on his ring finger embedded a sparkling light blue ring.

"It looks like the ring is a valuable item. Ahaha, I'll take it." With a sly smile full of pride, Edward walked slowly closer to Roni who was fast asleep in bed.

Edward determinedly tried to reach for the light blue ring embedded in Roni's finger. However, Roni suddenly woke up with sharp eyes looking directly at Edward. Unaware that behind the mask was Edward, Roni got off the bed and stepped firmly towards him. Making Edward behind his mask feel intimidated and then take a few steps back.

"What are you doing here?" hiss Roni in a low voice but full of threats.

Edward panicked, but he immediately hid the panic behind his mask. "I'm just passing by, there's nothing you need to worry about" he said in a voice trying to stay calm.

Roni smiled, but her smile was full of intelligence. "There's no way anyone's gonna pass by here, this is my room. And you, seem to carry evil intentions."

Edward was silent for a moment, then tried to switch the conversation. "How did you wake up? I'm trying my best not to make any noise."

Roni laughed a little. "Ah, you don't know that I'm an ever-vigilant person. And the ring," he said, pointing to his ring finger embedded in a ring, "Not just any ring. It has a magical power that can wake me up if there's a threat."

Edward's face turned anxious behind his mask, realizing that the situation had changed.

"Go, before I make you suffer in this room. Go quickly!" roni said firmly, "Or I will." He continued, raising his right hand and twirling his index finger. Slowly a small whirlpool was created above his index finger.

Edward was very surprised and did not think that Roni had magic abilities. Then he chose to give up. But he gave Roni a vengeful look before stepping out of the room. Realizing that his first plan had failed miserably, he growled inwardly.

"How does the boy have water element magic!? Aah. I won't give up! Just look at it later!"

After Edward's departure, Roni began to wonder and ponder. "Who is that guy? Why did he get into my room!? If he wasn't a royal, there was no way he could enter the kingdom with such a tight guard."

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