THE REINCARNATION OF THE DARK LORD
3. Maturity Feast

The atmosphere stiffened, no one expected Aileen to boldly chase away the Crown Prince.

“What do you mean, Aileen! How dare you insult the Crown Prince!” firmly Mr. Ryder.

“Do you think, sir? Do I have to take this matter to the court of the palace?”

The Crown Prince had been silent since, as if he had no voice. Seeing the different figure of Aileen in front of him, made the Crown Prince realize that his actions were indeed wrong.

Seeing the two people who broke the door to his room just kept quiet, not intending to leave from there. Aileen with a firm step was now standing before them. His gaze explained that he disliked them so much.

“Have you never taken your class, Crown Prince?” aileen said right in front of the Crown Prince.

“Do I really need to expel you disrespectfully and bring this matter to the court of the palace?” continued.

The Crown Prince clenched his hands tightly, trying to contain his anger and embarrassment.

“I think you've crossed your line, Lady Aileen. I can punish you for insulting a member of the royal family.” The Crown Prince now looked back at Aileen sharply, not accepting if he was humiliated even if it was his fault.

“Really? Okay, sorry for insulting you. Now can you go? I don't want to really bring this matter to the palace. Will it shake your position?” said Aileen coldly, she was really fed up with this young man before her.

“Ka-you!” The Crown Prince just left because he felt he could not win from Aileen, even though his position was higher. It remains unsettled the fact that he secured his position due to Mr Ryder's support.

Mr. Ryder followed in the footsteps of the Crown Prince with an unrelenting feeling, perhaps this could be the end of his goal.

The atmosphere was silent again as the two left with their guards, now only Aileen and Via, the loyal servant were standing at the door.

“Go rest, no need to call people to fix it. I can do this myself.” Aileen walked into her room after moving her hands in empty air for a moment, in an instant the broken door returned to its original state.

While Aileen resumed her meditation, the atmosphere in the courtyard of the mansion looked murky. The aura emitted by the Crown Prince was so smoldering, he did not even hold back his pressure in the slightest. Made some of the soldiers who were there feel so pans that their skin was flushed red.

“I'm sorry Aileen, Your Honor. There may be something that puts him in a bad state,” said Mr Ryder apologizing, he was afraid the Crown Prince reported this to the Emperor.

“Nothing to forgive, Mr Ryder. I had to listen when the waiter forbade. I'd better go back now, ” said the Crown Prince tried to look generous, even though he wanted to destroy this residence out of anger.

There was nothing he could do, he had only been appointed Crown Prince a few weeks ago. His position did not give him the option to make trouble this time.

The Crown Prince enters his carriage, leaving Ryder's residence humiliated.

Mr. Ryder bent his body until the Crown Prince's carriage was not seen again.

Soon after, he re-entered the mansion with the intention of teaching Aileen a lesson.

Furious, Mr. Ryder walked towards Aileen's room. Maybe he doesn't remember what happened a few minutes ago?

“Aileen! Open door! I'll teach you a lesson, how dare you do that to the Crown Prince,” his screech in a tight tone while in front of the door of Aileen's repaired room.

“Aileen!”

Aileen's name was repeated many times. But there was no answer from him.

Without further ado, Mr. Ryder uses his power to destroy Aileen's room door like before. Nothing seems to have changed or broken.

The door, which could have been easily destroyed, has now become very sturdy.

Finally, after realizing his actions were in vain and wasting energy. Mr. Ryder left there in a rage that he could not channel to Aileen.

“I shouldn't agree to terms from him just yet!” annoyed.

‘A disgusting man,’ Inner Aileen who heard all Mr. Ryder's sayings.

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A face with makeup that fits her, adding to the mysterious impression.

“You are very beautiful, Miss. Absolutely awesome.” Via stared at his work with sparkling eyes.

She looks very different compared to ordinary days, because she always refuses to be dressed.

“Come, we're down. It's time,” Aileen said without a meaningful expression on her face.

He also walked to where his maturity party took place. Yes, today he is exactly 17 years old. Where all noble girls will celebrate grandly and introduce themselves to social circles.

Usually there will be many party invitations from other noble families, after the feast of maturity. In fact, not infrequently will many marriage proposals come every time.

Aileen entered the room accompanied by a notification of her presence. All attention was diverted to him.

The atmosphere that was previously crowded, suddenly quiet. No one can take their eyes off Aileen's charm tonight. Some people don't even realize they've opened their mouths too wide.

Whispers began to be heard about the owner of the party tonight, the princesses of the nobles who gathered were stunned by the beauty of the dress worn by Aileen. The dress was a model they had never seen, absolutely beautiful.

Others admired the beauty that the Ryder family's daughter had. Her natural red lips were truly a concern, so counter with her blushing white skin and pitch-black hair.

the men even began to work out their plans to send marriage proposals as soon as possible.

Aileen stepped over to Lord Ryder who had arrived first. His steps seemed to be a magnet for anyone who saw him.

“Goodnight, Mr. Ryder,” greet Aileen with a typical noble salute.

“Let's go on stage, I'll start the party.” Mr. Ryder stepped towards the small prepared stage. Aileen followed him in silence.

However, his second move came to a halt upon hearing the arrival of the Crown Prince. Mr. Ryder thought there would be no palace representative coming, but it seemed like his conjecture was wrong.

Everyone saluted the Crown Prince. They can't believe the Crown Prince is going to a girl's maturity party. Because all this time the royal members will only send gifts or an envoy to represent them.

Various allegations also appeared and enlivened the atmosphere with the gossip of the nobles.

“Greetings from us, Your Highness Crown Prince,” greet Mr. Ryder respectfully followed by Aileen behind him.

“I think you won't come tonight, Your Majesty,” Mr Ryder said.

“How can I not attend Aileen's party, sir?” sahat the Crown Prince with a smile on his face.

“This is a gift from me,” The Crown Prince thrust a box of not too large size to Aileen.

Aileen stared lazily at the Crown Prince, the events of a few years ago are still annoying to her. But for the sake of his goal, Aileen still had to proceed with all of his plans neatly.

“Thank you, Your Grace. You should not have to bother,” said Aileen trying to be sweet.

“It's nothing, hope you like it.”

“Alright, looks like we should start the party soon. Come, Your Majesty.” Mr. Ryder invites the Crown Prince to take the stage together with him and Aileen.

The soft sound of music slowly disappeared, replaced with silence when the three people were already on the stage that had been decorated in such a way.

“Goodnight everyone, thank you for being willing to spend your precious time here. Today I will introduce the Ryder family's only daughter,” Mr Ryder said in a loud voice that was greeted by a standing ovation by guests.

“Aileen Nazareth Ryder.” With graceful steps, Aileen came forward and lowered her head slightly to pay her respects.

The atmosphere grew even more lively after Aileen gave her a little thank you. It is now the Crown Prince's turn to give his speech as a guest of honor. However, the atmosphere was suddenly silent as the Crown Prince revealed something shocking.