The Queen Of The Demon World
122. Invitation(2)

A slightly fluffy white dress, plus some simple accessories.

Ethelyne manages to horrendously fill the hall with her peerless beauty, even. When compared to him, Sela was just a small ant that could be stepped on.

“Wah, what is Lady Virgian?”

“She is as beautiful as Dewi.”

“Woah, very pretty. Even when compared to Miss Sela, Lady Virgian is still the prettiest.”

Ethelyne passed by every nobleman who uttered words of praise, he stopped five steps from the throne. Ethelyne slightly bowed while lifting both ends of her dress gracefully and respectfully. “I'm Ethelyne Virgian, facing you. Your Excellency.”

“Hahaha, you don't have to be so formal. Miss Virgian, thank you for accepting my invitation, please sit down.”

“Thank you, Your Highness.” Ethelyne stood up straight, she walked towards Aelene and sat down beside the girl.

“I'm honored to see you today, Lady Virgian.”

Ethelyne turned towards Aelene, she smiled. “I'm also honored to see you again, Miss Aelene.”

Aelene looked confused. ‘Again?’

“They both look harmonious yes.”

Aelene turned to the direction Ethelyne was looking at. “Ah, correct. They are His Highness the 7th Prince and Miss. ah yes, Miss Emerson.”.

“Nona Emerson?”

“Looks like Lady doesn't know much about this world huh? Lord Duke Emerson is one of the people who sustains this kingdom, the Emerson family has a stronger military power than the kingdom, maybe that's why the 7th Prince married Miss Sela.”

“Ah, so yes.” Ethelyne nodded her head, she looked towards Eadric who was also looking at her. Ethelyne smiled faintly, she opened her mouth and said something without a sound. ‘Congratulations on your wedding, Eadric.’

“Oh yes, earlier I apologize if asking anything impolite. But where have you been all this time? You suddenly disappeared and have never appeared again since that outbreak.”

“Ah, I can't believe you know.” Ethelyne smiled formally.

“Yes, Ayahanda told me about it back then. He said, I also disappeared along with the two princes.”

“So yes.” Ethelyne unintentionally looked at Aliya, the girl appearing to be gesturing. “I excuse me for a minute.”

“Of course, but do you memorize the way in the palace?” aelene asked worriedly.

“You need not worry, I.. know this kingdom quite well.” Ethelyne turned around and walked away.

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“Liya, I didn't think you were a Princess.”

“Sorry for not telling you, Brother Ethelyne.” Aliya looked down with a look of regret.

“You don't have to do that, I'm not mad at you anyway. We've only met for two days, so of course you shouldn't tell me so easily. But since we met here, can I ask?”

Aliya looked up and looked at Ethelyne full of question marks. “Iya.” He nodded his head. “Kakak want to ask what?”

“Why is Liya disguised as a commoner? Whereas if Liya were to walk around with the title of a Princess, Liya would definitely be respected wherever Liya went. Ah, I'm just curious, Liya doesn't need to answer if she doesn't want to.”

“Eh?? So you mean, His Majesty the King.”.

“True. The title of Princess is inappropriate for me, even because Her Majesty the Queen knows I am the bastard child of Her Majesty the King. Her Majesty the Queen directly sent people to finish us off, me and my mother fought for life and accidentally.” Aliya clenched her hands, her eyes flushed red withstanding the unpleasant happenings in her life.

Ethelyne looked at her heart, she hugged Aliya. “What an immoral! What if you're a bastard? Not your desire to be born in this state, why must there be such a wicked human being?.” Ethelyne took off her embrace and looked seriously at Aliya. “Liya, even if others don't acknowledge you. I'll still admit you, if you're in trouble. You can come see me, I'll always protect you from anything. Even if Her Majesty the Queen, I will still take care of you like my own sister!”.

“Darling, if mom is gone. Then mother's spirit will always protect you wherever you are, even though we're bathed in blood today. One day, in this world or another. There will be people who accept us, you don't have to worry. Because if there is no one, I will always trust you.”

Aliya's eyes glazed over, she hugged Ethelyne tightly and cried a mouthful. ‘Mother, mother can calm down now. That's enough, now. There are already people who will really protect me, as Mother did.’

“Already, already. Don't cry anymore, the party is still going on and if someone else sees you with a messed up appearance, you'll be said,” Ethelyne said as she rubbed Aliya's gentle mane, saying, her tears flowed like a waterfall.

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After all the ceremonies were done, it was time for the two brides to exchange rings.

Ethelyne and Aliya have returned in their respective places, both seemingly preoccupied with their respective affairs.

“After exchanging rings, the groom and bride will kiss each other before asking for a blessing on Lady Virgian.”

Ethelyne who was busy chatting with Aelene was stunned, she turned to look at Eadric who looked indifferent. Ethelyne looked down, she clenched her hand. ‘Can't, can't, can't!! Don't bring your feelings to your work, Ethel! You can hold back, don't make this party ruin! You can! I'm sure you can!’

“Please both brides kiss each other.”

Ethelyne's eyes were round, he was about to stand up. But it came to a halt when suddenly two soldiers were thrown in with many injuries.

“Attack! Protect Your Majesty!”

The soldiers who were there instantly evacuated the royal guests and of course the King and Queen, the princes who could fight took their respective swords and were ready with attacking positions.

‘What happened??’ Ethelyne stood up from her seat, her gaze continuously leading to the wide open door of the hall.

“Lady Virgian, we need to get out of here as soon as possible!” said Aelene while pulling Ethelyne's hand.

“Wait a minute, Aelene.” Ethelyne gently removed Aelene's hand grip on her wrist, she stepped forward. “Bring Miss Aelene to evacuate immediately!”

“But, how about you?”

“I'll be fine, try to bring His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen to the safest place!”

“Good, we will immediately execute the order. Come, Miss Aelene.”

“But, Lady Ethelyne-”

Ethelyne turned to Aelene and smiled. “I'll be fine.”

Like a miracle, the anxiety in Aelene's heart was slightly reduced. He nodded his head in doubt. “Please, do not force yourself,” he said before turning around and following the soldiers.

Ethelyne smiled faintly. “You too,” muttered, he turned his gaze toward the hall door that the monster had begun to enter, Ethelyne's forehead wrinkled.”

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