Chapter 7 The princess’s knight 2 (2/2)

”We will do a private ordaining for Leon to be your knight Alicia, is that okay?” Grandpa asked.

It was a custom here in Alvannia that in ordaining a personal knight to a royal child it would be held in the grand hall of the palace. Many people would bear witness when taking the knight's oath in front of his master or lady and in the turn the master or lady would ordain the knight, binding him forever with his oath.

”It's okay grandpa. I don't need many people to bear witness. The ones that matter to me are all here present. You will be my witnesses.” I said and smiled. I looked at everyone around me. From grandpa to Richard and to William who is beside me. They were the ones that showed me kindness in this life. And I am happy to have them.

”Okay.” Grandpa smiled. ”Leon if it is okay with you?”

”Sir Robert it is already an honor for me to serve the royal family as a personal knight of the third princess. I won't ask for any recognition or glory, just by doing my duty would give me great joy.” Leon smiled.

Looking at his smile I can't help but wonder that I have seen it before. I just can't remember where.

Leon walked towards me. He stopped a meter away and kneeled down before me. He unsheathes his sword and offer it to me.

”I, Leon Fitzgerald, a knight of the royal guards, hear by solemnly swear from this day forth my sword will be used for the purpose of protecting the third princess of Alvannia, Alicia Roselyn Von Heist. I promise to forever render my service to her. My body and my soul will be bound by oath to only her now and forever.” Leon said. He presented his sword to me. I slowly took it from him.

”I, Alicia Roselyn Von Heist, third princess of Alvannia, has heard the oath of Leon Fitzgerald. I accept his sword that will be used to protect me. From this day forth I will be using his service, reward him when he does good and punish him when he does bad. I will forever hold your words in my heart together with your body and soul which will be bound with me by oath.” I raise his sword and tap his shoulders one after the other.

I give back the sword to him and he sheaths it back. Leon takes my hand and kissed the back of it. This gesture made me blush.

”Rise sir Leon, my personal knight.” I said a little awkward.

Leon stood up in front of me and smiled. His smile was stunning. Still I can't help but notice that I have seen that smile before.