Chapter 110 First Day on the Job (2/2)

Regaleon have one final look at him. ”Wait for me later, Lili.” He said before leaving.

William and I were left alone when Regaleon left.

”So, what do you want to do?” William became casual towards me once Regaleon left.

I looked at William knowingly. He has been my first friend afterall, I don't want our friendship to be tarnished.

William looked at me as he has done before, with a warm and comfortable feeling. I smiled at him, knowing that he was still my best friend, Will.

”I heard that the capital is holding a festival until the event of the parade.” I said. ”Would you accompany me to look around?”

”Of course, it's my duty after all.” William smiled. ”But I think we need to dress you down a bit.”

I looked at him, not getting what he meant.

”You are the most famous third princess of Alvannia afterall.” William teased. ”The commoners will flock around you if they see you walking around the streets.”

I give Willim a knowing smile. He was right, I can't stroll on the streets of the capital like before. If the commoners see me, they might try to congratulate me and such. With many people, of course my safety won't be guaranteed.

”Then I need to change, I guess.” I agreed with William.

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William and I are now walkng the streets of the capital. I was wearing an ordinary light brown commoner's dress, and with a scarf on my head to conceal my platinum blonde hair.

William on the other hand was wearing a simple gray commoner's attire as well. His sword was still by his waist.

Th streets were busy. Diffetent kinds of decorations are hanging all around, vendors are seen on the side walks. There were many people out on the streets either looking around or buying stuff.

”What would you like to see first?” William asked me.

”Let's look at the stalls.” I said.

William and I walked towards the stalls at one corner of the side walk. Many kinds of things are being sold such as accessories, food, and clothing.

I was looking around leisurely, not searching for anything particular.

”This brings back memories.” William said.

”You're right.” I looked at him and smiled. ”You, Richard and I used to take strolls here in the capital.”

'But the one I was with when there was a festival like this here in the capital, was Leon.' I thought. ‘How I wish he was here.' I sighed.

We were walking towards the business district of the capital, and the people out in the streets are getting many. It was getting crowded and getting lost would be easy.

I was just thinking about getting lost when I felt a hand hold mine. When I look up, it was William who held my hand.

”If it is okay, can I hold your hand?” William asked. ”It is getting a little crowded. I don't want you getting lost.”

Thinking about William's words, he has a point. And so I nodded. He replied at me with a smile.

And so William and I walked the streets hand in hand. I just felt a little awkward. This was the first time in a while since I have held William's hand again. I felt a little guilty and uneasy inside.