The Princess Licorice
Chapter 08

Her night.....

After the end of the dinner all the family no longer roam, this also includes the rules of the Federick royal family, the party will be held directly later when the wedding with the prince Christopher, the royal family, and now that the king was discussing this with the other royal councils, including the representative of the Zelda kingdom, Viscount Gian Alva Bougenville, he was sent to negotiate how this marriage would be performed.

"All will prepare from now on, the date will be set soon, so I will send the invitation to the kingdom of Zelda, so you do not have to worry Viscount Gian." explained Archduke Wiliam, who was the leader of the party, he'll send you a letter about the wedding date of Princess Licorice and prince Christopher.

"Alright Archduke Wiliam I understand, I will convey this to the king." the meeting continued well until it was over, because it was late at night the Viscount was welcome to stay over, because lately many bandits roam the city's borders at night, this is still under investigation, and for security no one can go at night.

"You are not allowed to leave tonight Viscount Gian, actually the border town is in trouble, many bandits are wandering there, this is my advice, you better stay here." Archduke Wiliam doesn't want any casualties.

"Bandits? has the case plagued the kingdom of Federick for a long time?." asked Gian curious, even though the Federick kingdom's military is very strong and invincible.

"That's what makes me weird. Some are secretly playing with Federick's empire, they're underestimating our forces, because every time we're going after them, there's always no trace of certainty." clearly, he took another sip of his cigarette, they were talking together in the attic after the meeting was over.

"It seems like it was Archduke Wiliam, hopefully the bandit was caught before the princess's wedding to the prince." Gian's wish for his royal daughter. William smiled at Gian's attention, even though he was only a Viscount, he loved his kingdom so much.

How not Viscount Gian has been helped by the king Benedict, he owes a lot to him, and for Gian the king is very meritorious in his life, so he wants the event of his royal daughter to run smoothly.

"Why are you the representative for this negotiation Viscount? where's Archduke Ferdinand? isn't this important?." asked Wiliam, it's actually a very important negotiation.

"Oh Archduke Ferdinand is busy at the moment, he is running a newly launched royal business, maybe he will also come here to offer it."

"What kind of business is Viscount Gian? is it that important?." Wiliam was curious about the business being launched by the kingdom of Zelda.

"The new wine we made from the fermented flowers of the rose will probably be the most quality wine there." the Zelda kingdom is indeed famous for its high quality wine for the royal family and noble families, because of the fertile land of the kingdom of Zelda, in the kingdom there was never a shortage of wine-making materials, from fruit to flowers, the kingdom of Zelda was very adept at making it.

"That's great, your majesty King Benedict, it could be a very lucrative business opportunity, maybe our kingdom could work together on this." even if they do not cooperate, the Federick kingdom will remain in contact with the Zelda kingdom, because of the alliance marriage that will soon take place.

Actually the two kingdoms established a relationship for mutual benefit, the kingdom of Zelda is famous for its highly developed agriculture, because of the fertile land of the kingdom of Zelda, Zelda, zelda's royal farmers could grow anything like fruits, vegetables, spices and also medicines, therefore the kingdom of Zelda was known as emerald granary, where the kingdom would not lack food supply, so the kingdom would not be, while the Federick kingdom was a kingdom with a large military force as well as its politics, and was very great, it was no wonder king Benedict and king Philip wanted to establish a close relationship, because this was for mutual benefit.

Where the kingdom of Zelda needs troops to be able to maintain security in his kingdom, while the kingdom of Federick needs food supplies and also a lot of drugs, so the two are mutually beneficial to each other.

"You are indeed Archduke Wiliam, but I still doubt Archduke Ferdinand, I fear that he will be greedy with it, that is the fear I am feeling right now, he said, I'm afraid that Zelda's kingdom is broken." Viscount Gian was well aware, the feeling he was still hesitant to be able to trust Ferdinand, would he not abuse his power?.

"Ah sorry Archduke Wiliam, I seem to have talked a lot."

"It's okay Viscount Gian, I know how that feels, indeed that kind of thing we should not just trust let alone the rank he has is very high, he also includes the king's confidant right?."

"It's just my opinion that I believe more or less what the king does."

"Truly, we are indeed human beings where everyone will have different opinions." Wiliam. knows what Gian feels, he understands being a subordinate who can not act too far.

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Princess Licorice was still awake, she heard the talk earlier, she could not sleep, and decided to take a walk outside her room, but accidentally heard Viscount Gian clustered with Archduke William. He walked slowly with his blank stare, thinking about Archduke Ferdinand, he knew he was a man who in his view did not deserve to be an Archduke, because sometimes he was only concerned with his ego.

"Hopefully nothing bad happened there." he murmured, as it was getting late, Licorice decided to return to her room.

Princess Licorice walked to her room, the atmosphere was indeed quiet there were only a few guards who were on night patrol, prince Christopher did not invite her to talk at all, did not even meet her, maybe he was resting, he said, or it's busy, because Princess Licorice knows that Prince Christopher is the general of Federick.

Arriving in the hallway of his room, only a candlelight illuminates, he is eager to talk with prince Christopher, yes to familiarize himself, even though Licorice knows if the prince must have rejected him, but at least he can talk for a while. Princess Licorice passed through Prince Christopher's room, as it was a special room for princesses and princes, so guarding was also carried out outside the hallway.

The night wind did not stop blowing as if to bring him into silence, though dark and quiet Licorice liked it very much, she walked into her room, she opened the big door of her room, until the inside of the room was seen, so that, he looked at the shadow of someone sitting on his bed, there was a sudden fear approaching.

Then slowly he got up from his seat, and walking towards him, Licorice was just stunned, because she knew if someone was a prince, her steps were getting closer to him, and now her face was clearly visible. Christopher standing not far from her, Licorice only smiled wryly, even after the proposal, the prince Christopher still dodged her.

"P-Prince."." whispered Licorice who was still clearly heard in Christopher's ear, they stood face to face, their shadows clearly visible on the walls of Licorice's room.

"Don't be a big head princess.I'm here because there's something I want to talk about." Princess Licorice just stayed put, it felt heavy enough to just get close to her.

"Remember this is just a political marriage, another month the marriage will be carried out, but why did it have to come out of the mouth of his fiancee, even though Licorice did not have feelings for the prince, but still hurt.

"I hope you can keep your limits princess." The night wind roared into Licorice's room, because the balcony door had not been closed, especially the door of her room was still open, and princess Licorice was still standing in the doorway.

"What kind of boundaries is a prince?." Licorice was curious as to what Christopher meant, what limits should she keep? did he make a fatal mistake, so had to keep his limits?.

"You'll know for yourself later, it's just a warning to you, so you can be aware of your position." Licorice was stunned to hear this, what was the meaning of the word position on their relationship? where should Licorice really be aware that she's not the woman she wants to be?.

Licorice simply bowed down, she did not know what to answer, while the prince was still questioning about Licorice's current position.

"Don't forget about it. "in short and just walk away, not knowing what Licorice is feeling, without realizing that her tears have drenched her smooth cheeks.

After the departure of the prince Licorice's body sat on the floor, he seemed to have been defeated in the battlefield, where when he had just raised his weapon, his body had been hit by thousands of arrows, and lost without a fight.

"True prince, I should have been able to be aware of my position, that there would be no room for me in your heart."

Perhaps after this Licorice will put in even more effort, she will still continue this marriage alliance, for the sake of her father and her kingdom, she will survive even with a fragile heart, she said, he was sure there would be a glimmer of hope in his tired spot.

"Even I have fallen before the war........ "

#Princess Licorice