Chapter 30 (2/2)

It was often used for ill members of the royal family for special cares and rest. To the public, it was announced that my health had deteriorated, and that was why I was visiting this wing.

When I first entered the place, I became speechless.

What a view!

Samantha smiled when she saw my reaction.

She asked me, “Do you like the garden?”

“Oh, oh… Yes.”

I stared at the pretty wildflowers that filled the entire garden.

In the castle were only the fanciest flowers such as roses. Everything in the castle was lavish and extravagant.

It had been a long time since I had been in a comfortable cozy space. I felt at peace. I couldn’t stop staring at the garden.

Samantha offered, “How about you have your meal here?”

“Can I really do that?”

“If your highness wants it, I will order it.”

I asked carefully. I loved the idea, but I was worried.

“Wouldn’t that be against the castle rule?”

“His Highness has ordered me to let you do anything you would like.”

I nodded.

I felt relieved and bitter at the same time.

I always knew Samantha was on the emperor’s side. No matter how kind she was to me, I could never compare to the emperor.

There was nothing I could do about it. I decided to enjoy this time off.

The next morning, I woke up on my own before the sunrise. I realized how my body had gotten used to the life here. Ever since I arrived in this world, I was always awakened early in the morning.

I didn’t leave the bed or call for the maids. I just stayed in bed and enjoyed being lazy. I slept so well last night, especially because the emperor wasn’t in the bed with me for once.

I dozed off and woke up again around lunchtime. Samantha brought my breakfast to bed. It was a light meal consisting of an egg, milk, and some toasts.

I got dressed casually and visited the garden.

I took a walk with Samantha and two maids. When I got hungry, we sat down underneath a large tree and enjoyed a picnic lunch.

On my second day, I had tea time in the garden. It was so peaceful it felt surreal.

On the fourth day, Samantha left to meet with the man in charge of this place. I took two maids to take a walk in the garden again.

Security was never an issue. When I was moving to this wing, I already saw that there were more than enough guards around for my safety. It was a short distance from the castle, yet so many royal guards followed me here.

According to Samantha, one of the five royal units was guarding this wing. No one could enter this place without going through the horde of guards.

Even now, five guards were nearby watching us like hawks.

I was used to being surrounded by people and being watched at all times. It didn’t bother me anymore. I barely noticed it now.

I continued to enjoy the lovely garden. It was so quiet and peaceful.

I said quietly, “It feels like the time has stopped in this place.”

“I never knew Lonez looked like this.”

Luis, one of the maids I brought to Lonez, smiled and said to me. She was recommended my Samantha. Luis was the oldest of the two daughters of Count Loventis.

“Me neither. I heard horrible rumors of this place, so this is quite unexpected.”

Her younger sister Elza added loudly. She was already on her third sandwich.

I was about to pick up my second sandwich when I looked up and asked, “Rumors?”