Chapter 424 - The Chosen One (2) (2/2)
”I understand.” I nodded my head, knowing that this is what Aerith had said about imperial duties.
”At least you will still have plenty of time to think about your love life after.” Aerith joked.
”Haha, funny.” I exclaimed.
And with that, our birthday celebration came to an end.
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After breakfast the next day, Aerith and I are walking in the hallways towards our father's office.
”No fair.” Aerith said. ”Why can't I go with you.” She had a scowl on her face.
”Father only asked for me.” I replied in a gentle voice to calm my twin sister down.
”But I can also go with you in whatever mission he will give you.” Aerith said. ”We have not been separated since birth you know.”
”I know Rith.” I patted her head and smiled. ”I am going to miss you too. Maybe this mission will not be that long, and I can go back here in no time.”
”But still… hmph.” Aerith still had a scowl on her face.
”Do not worry princess, I am sure that the prince will be back in no time.” Philp who was following behind us said. ”I heard that the prince's mission has something to do with the Xing's envoy that is arriving two weeks from now.”
”Xing's envoy?” I had my eyebrows squinted after hearing their country's name.
It was the Xing's prince that is the mastermind of my little brother's kidnapping and the plan to steal my magic powers form me. I cannot forget the face of that person that tried to harm us.
”Why is father still cooperating with their country?” Aerith asked in irritation. ”They have not yet presented the head of the brat prince that harmed us a few years ago. They are all excuses and excuses.”
”It is said that the prince in question had been in hiding and they are doing their best to find the traitor and deliver him to us for just punishment.” Philip replied.
”Hmph, if you ask me, they are just using that as an excuse and delaying.” I replied. ”I think there is something more about the Xing's royal family than meets the eye.”
”The princess of Xing that has been the head of the peace negotiations with our country has been very forthcoming to us.” Philip said. ”She has given us useful information so far.”
”But still a dead end.” Aerith scoffed. ”I bet they are just hiding that brat prince.”
Not long, we arrived in front of our father's office door.
”Then the princess and I will take our leave, your highness.” Philip bowed.
”Opany you?” Aerith tried to butter up to me.
”I am afraid I cannot this time Rith.” I smiled and patted her head. ”Be a good girl and wait for me, okay?”
”Hmph, okay.” Aerith replied. ”But if you need me, just call out to me okay.” She pointed at her head meaning I can call her telepathically.
”Of course.” I smiled.
Aerith and Philip walked away in another direction and I was left in front of the office door. I knocked to tell them of my presence.
*KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK*
”Father, it is me.” I called out.
”Come in.” Father's voice inside said.
OI turned the doorknob and came inside my father's office. I have been here numerous times for different occasions, but this is the first time that I have come here in official business.
My heart was racing inside my chest.. This is my very first task as the imperial prince of the empire and of course I want to do it flawlessly.