Chapter 312 - The Destia Siblings (1) (2/2)

”He is such a generous host.” I said when we were preparing for dinner. I was sitting in front of a vanity mirror with Tricia fixing my hair.

The duke had sent us formal clothes to wear for the feast. Our group was traveling incognito, and so we only brought clothes that matches the status we were portraying. We never thought that we would be residing in Duke Destia's mansion or attending a formal feast.

Me and Regaleon were both given clothes befitting a monarch. We were both wearing matching clothes, navy blue in color. Regaleon was already finished wearing his clothes, and he looked quite dashing.

”He did not need to do such a thing.” Regaleon said while buttoning his cufflinks.

”I think he is just showing courtesy for the future emperor.” I giggled.

”He cannot obtain my approval with just this.” Regaleon said with a serious expression. ”I am thankful that he let us stay here until you get your strength back, but to get my approval he needs to earn it.”

Regaleon was also a strict leader to his vassals. Corruption is a problem that cannot be solved so easily. Even if the head of a country is a good leader with good intentions, if the ones under him are corrupt, then his efforts will all be in vain.

I wondered how Regaleon had managed Grandcrest after the civil war. It was a tough to bring the country back on its feet after such a turmoil. When I asked him how he did it, he smiled and told me that he was still in the process of stabilizing the country, but thanks to his ever loyal vassals they managed to at least get Grandcrest back on its correct path. Regaleon was planning to tour the whole continent after this war ends and peace has been achieved, just to make sure that all was in order.

”Let us take a stroll on the seaside after dinner.” Regaleon's serious face brightened up with a smile. He had promised that we would take a stroll on the beach while we are here.

”Sure.” I was happy that we can take the stroll tonight.

The weather was warm because it was summer, but the breeze from the sea gives a gentle cool. I was excited to see the sea since we got here a while ago. When I last visited, I was not able to go to the beach because I was not permitted to. I envied my stepsisters that were able to go and play on the sand. I have only imagined what was the feeling of walking on the sand beach barefooted, or the feeling of the waves under my feet. But now at least, I can feel those that I only imagined in the past.

*KNOCK KNOCK*

”Your majesties.” The butler's voice was heard outside the door. ”Dinner is ready. The duke, young master and mistress will be awaiting your arrival in the dining hall.”

”Give the duke our message that we will be there shortly.” Regaleon replied.

”There your majesty, all done.” Tricia said after the finishing touches done on my hair. She stepped aside to let me view my reflection in the mirror.

My hair was styles upward into a braid. Navy blue flower like ornaments adorned my platinum blonde hair. Tricia had put only light make up on me that made my face glow naturally.

”You are beautiful, my wife.” Regaleon was standing behind me and held my shoulders gently. Our eyes met on the mirror in front of us. He leaned slowly and planted a kiss on my neck. His lips sent a bolt of pleasure thru out my body. ”Come, let us go.”

Regaleon offered his hand and I gently placed mine on his. We walked side by side and exited the room. Outside, the butler was waiting for us. He had led the way towards the dining hall.

We navigated the halls of the manor and arrived at the dining hall in no time. We heard voices inside the closed doors. It looks like the others in our group have arrived early.

”His majesty King Regaleon and her majesty Queen Alicia has arrived.” The butler announced.

The murmuring inside the dining hall lessened into silence and the doors opened. Regaleon and I both walked inside hand in hand. There was a long rectangular table with lots of food served. Our men were positioned into their respective seats while Duke Destia's family was at the far end of the table. All of them bowed at our presence.

Once Regaleon and I arrived at the far end where the highest ranking should seat, the others have raised their heads. We stood in our place and saw the people in the dining table. At our right side, I saw Duke Destia and his children.

Raphael was handsomely dressed in a formal suite while Deborah was wearing a light pink gown that have such a plunging neckline. Her cleavage was in full view for the men that were present here.

'Does she not think that all of the attendees tonight were men that will l.u.s.t over her plunging cleavage?' I thought with irritation. I know full well why she was wearing such a showy dress, and it just made me more irritated

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