Chapter 11 (1/2)
Allenan, who was suddenly upset, shouted.
“Why?!”
“Lenan, you’ll forget all about this.”
“No, I won’t!”
“Huh, there are lots of people who abandoned me. Euphil pretended he was taking care of me but he’s gone now.”
I mumbled and kicked a stone.
Allenan grasped my hand.
“I won’t forget!”
“I don’t trust you.”
I shook my head. I mean, what use is it to receive a proposal from a kid?
He will forget right away.
I inflated my cheeks and made an upset face. Then the dog lowered his tale and rubbed with the end of his fingers. He was a little, no, really cute.
As I softened a little, he asked carefully.
“Then, when I grow up should I propose again?”
“That will be better!”
Yes, come back after growing up. And when you do, please take me out of this nation before I turn 19! I wanted to say this out loud but there was just one problem. His nation will be destroyed in the near future.
Oh, this wasn’t going to be easy…… Allenan was delighted by the approval, but I shook my head again. I’m sorry.
“But marriage still won’t be possible.”
“Why not?”
“Mirthy doesn’t really know Lenan.”
It was reasonable. Allenan looked like he was struggling to say something, and with a decisive expression he nodded.
“That’s right! Marriage is only possible after we love each other. So Mirthy, I will visit often and become more friendly with you.”
His words flowed with confidence. He made this promise while holding my hands and gazing at me with his dog-like handsome face that could make my heart flutter, but all I could think about was my future.
‘Whatever.’
This was what I honestly thought.
Although I am technically only five years old, it isn’t right for a grown-up to hurt a nine years old kid’s feelings.
By the way, I only knew his age because he is the male main character. The book stated that he is one year younger than Euphil, which makes him 9 years old. I nodded.
First I need personal connections.
“Okay, then come and visit me often.”
“Okay Mirthy. Every time I come here, I’ll give you a gift.”
“Gift?”
Now we’re talking. I wanted to hear more details. My head was filled with thoughts of new desserts until someone came and interrupted us.
“Your highness!”
That someone shouted.
Allenan turned his head and shouted back.
“Algercim!”
The man stomping towards him was wearing a modern knight uniform with swords hung on his waist. He must be the knight responsible for protecting Allenan.
“This is Mirthy, the princess of this palace.”
“O-oh, princess? You must be Princess Mirthy. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Were you having a good time with our prince?”
“Yes, we promised to become friends just now.”
I said nothing and just looked at Algercim. As Algercim returned my gaze, he bowed to me and said.
“You have to go sir. The Queen wants to see you.”
“Mother is? Okay, I’m on my way!”
The Queen of Alkaden. Now I knew what Allenan was doing here.
The Queen of Alkaden was the sister of the queen of this country, and the two of them had a good relationship. The Queen of Alkaden seemed to visit here often.
“Wait.”
As Algercim bowed to me and turned around, Allenan stopped him. Then he grasped my little hand, sank down onto one knee, and kissed the back of my hands. The place where his lips landed tingled like a bird tickling me. As I opened my eyes wide, Allenan brightly smiled.
“See you later, Princess Mirthy.”
He was so embarrassed that his face flushed and he ran away. He blushes way too much. First and foremost, a man should be handsome. That adorable boy looked even cuter with his blushing face.
I should have known what he meant when he said he would visit often. Splendid and expensive jewelry from the neighboring country and books I’ve never seen before were constantly being delivered.
“You’re betrothed to the prince of Alkaden!”
“Huh?”
I’m betrothed to Allenan?
Apparently this is what happened. After that fateful day, Allenan returned with his knight and told the Queen of Alkaden about me. He declared that he wanted to marry Princess Mirthy of Crothasone.
Did he really mean me? Was I the only princess of Crothasone?