The Princess Licorice
Chapter 01

"Father got a proposal from king Philip for his second son."all listened very seriously, the atmosphere of the family hall was silent, because they wanted to know the intention of the arrival of king Philip to the kingdom of Zelda, this afternoon.

"Father can't refuse it, because it's about the peace of the two kingdoms, even more so the Federick kingdom is very strong in the military, I don't want if we go to war with the Federick kingdom." Licorice was silent, she knew she was the one who would marry the second prince of the Federick kingdom.

Licorice is the youngest daughter of Benedict king Ragalv Zelda with his wife Vanessa Braille, she is a great daughter in his academy, she is much admired by the people, she is, her graceful beauty makes everyone jealous of the beauty she has, but now Licorice has to sacrifice herself to be Federick's royal son-in-law, who is somehow she.

Licorice had three other siblings and they were all men, so it was certain that the proposal was for her, as she was her only daughter.

"This father can't be done. I don't approve of it." Noah said firmly, he won't let his sister be sacrificed, even though he knows it's for the sake of peace.

"Right my father didn't agree that Licorice should be sacrificed, I'm against it...." Rafael balked, not expecting his father to agree to King Philip's proposal.

"I can't accept Licorice being the basis of my father's marriage.... Licorice doesn't want this." Arthur interrupted as well.

Since the death of their mother, Licorice's three older brothers have always guarded and protected their only sister, because it was the trust entrusted to their mother's mediation, Vanessa died when Licorice was one year old, and Licorice was still alive, it was a wound for the three princes, and also a wound for king Benedict.

"You may oppose it, but I will continue this, before we listen first, whether Licorice will accept it or not."Benedict will continue this marriage, and make an alliance with the kingdom of Federick, he knows sacrificing is not the best way, but because it has been proposed by the kingdom of Federick, to be made a son-in-law, Benedict can not refuse it, because if that happens then there will be destruction in Zelda's kingdom.

Licorice was still silently glued, what is this? is he dreaming? she could not imagine herself getting married to a man she had never even seen her face, and how her personality was, she did not know at all. And they just want to do that to him? they took away his freedom.

He stared at everything there, his three older brothers could not help him, especially if this had been the order of the king. Licorice thought hard what decision would she give King Philip, accept or refuse? Licorice could not find the answer. Licorice took a deep breath, inevitably she had to answer, because her father was given a week to answer to king Philip.

"Sorry father ...begini, can you give me time to think about this? I need to think for myself, tomorrow I'll give you the exact answer." Licorice was very unhappy if she had to answer directly, she should be able to rethink, but maybe she still could not resist.

"Well father will be waiting for him, remember my daughter for peace, I don't want your answer to make a great war with Federick's kingdom." Benedict reminded Licorice to give answers that did not disappoint him.

"Okay dad, I'll think very well." Licorice could not change anything, if her father had said that, meaning in other words she had to accept the proposal.

"All right, let us have this meeting ..." king Benedict departed from the family hall. Everyone stared at Licorice, they didn't know what to say, especially when their father agreed.

Licorice got up from her seat, her face was unpredictable, but they knew what her sister was thinking now, this was regarding her future, Noah also could not resist even if she was the crown prince, she said,nor could they see Licorice marrying a man who either loved her or didn't, just thinking about it made the three of them frustrated.

"How is this brother?I don't want to see our only sister marry someone we don't know what she looks like." Rafael is upset, who is feared by an older brother is, afraid his younger sister is married to a man who does not love him.

"I also don't know, this is beyond my control, even if I say no, father will continue." Noah couldn't do much, inevitably they had to accept the decision from his father.

Licorice went into her room, sat down at her desk, looked forward, it was hard to know this was going to happen to her, it was not hard to give an answer, even though she said her heart was doubtful.

"Mom how is this? your daughter is going through great difficulties.... Am I going to accept this painful reality?why am I marrying someone I don't know what she looks like." she muttered, Licorice recalled her grandmother's words before she died, advising her to marry someone who truly loved her sincerely, and loved him.

"Will I be able to live the same life as here? will I be strong with everything?." Licorice kept thinking, will everything go as she wished? will fate make a different path?

Licorice opened her notebook, in which she wrote down her heart's unrest and uneasiness, she always poured everything into it, for it was only there that she could express her heart, which one cannot know his feelings.

He wrote down everything he was feeling, and he would continue to tell me in this notebook until the end of his life. After writing for a long time, it did not feel like the time was near midnight, and Licorice missed dinner, this is what she used to do, because she was engrossed in her own world.

Tok......

"Come in." she answered softly.

"Sorry princess has interrupted your activities, I'm delivering dinner, you've missed your dinner." her name is Mary she's the waitress who takes care of all the necessities Licorice needs, she said, she was very affectionate and so considerate, she was a few years older than Licorice, she was married but unfortunately her husband died in the war a few years ago, so she decided to serve in the kingdom.

"I'm not hungry Mary.."In short, tonight she had no appetite, everything was bland. Tomorrow Licorice should have the answer.

"No princess... let's eat a little, I'll feed you, how?."persuade Mary, she could not see her daughter's master did not eat, did not eat, because he promised the queen Vanessa to take good care of Licorice.

"All right.." Licorice finally listened to Mary. Licorice's face was calm, without a smile on her lips, Mary knew what her daughter's master was feeling.

"Mary..... Would I be happy if I accepted the proposal? I was afraid of an even more bitter reality." asked Licorice, her face now visibly enduring the pain, which was hard to explain. Mary smiled softly, Licorice is already like a daughter to her.

She placed the bowl containing Licorice's food, Mary holding the princess's beautiful hand, looking at her with complete calmness. "I'm sure the lady will be fine, getting married is not as bad as others say, do your best for the one who will be your husband's daughter, I will always pray for your happiness here."

The words were full of affection, my dear face made Licorice calm and her heart peaceful. She was his mother's surrogate when Licorice needed a shoulder to lean on, she never got a mother's affection, because after the birth of Licorice, the queen of Vanessa became often ill, where the pain is difficult to cure.

Licorice hugged Mary tightly, she couldn't hold back her tears, she's been holding her back since. Mary gently stroked the hair of her daughter's master, Mary knew that even though her three brothers were very affectionate, Licorice kept her own wounds hidden, because she did not want to make them worry.

"Cry with the satisfied princess, so that your heart may be relieved, do not hold it, I am ready to be your shoulder." Licorice cried in silence, her body trembling.

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The next morning......

Licorice is getting ready for her daily dress. This was the day that Licorice had to be ready with everything, the answer she would give to the entire royal family.

"Greetings father....."

"Sit down, we've been waiting for you." Licorice looked around, as indeed this concerns an alliance with the Federick kingdom, so there will be representatives from the royal council.

Licorice sat down gracefully, there was no usual ornate smile, her three brothers looked on compassionately at her. For the sake of his sister's kingdom that will sacrifice everything.

"We're waiting for your answer, Princess Licorice." Licorice got up from her seat, she stood up and saluted everyone present.

"I am the last princess of the kingdom of Zelda stated, I will receive a proposal from the kingdom of Federick." concisely dense and clear, there was no doubt when Licorice said the word of the agreement.

Like being stabbed with a long spear, his three brothers felt tight right then and there, the long spear seemed to be right about their heart.

"This alliance will be the beginning of a good foundation for our kingdom, princess Licorice has agreed to this marriage" royal general Zelda said loudly.

"Congratulations on your daughter's first marriage starting." Archduke Ferdinand pleased over first marriage of daughter of king Benedict.

All smiling happily, on top of the wound Licorice was now feeling, she hated all this, but she had to accept it with grace. One's gaze is very focused on Licorice, a view with a slashed heart.

"What is this is the end of the princess........"