Chapter 62 (1/2)
Translator: Wawaa
Editor: WilsonWilson
“Welcome!”
Lara hugged Princess Sonnet who came running into her arms. Then, she whispered faintly into the Princess’ ear.
“The Prince is here?”
“He suddenly came in uninvited.”
Sonnet also whispered in Lara’s ear. Their whispers were not heard by anyone but each other. They exchanged glances for a moment and approached the banquet table.
“Greetings to the Prince”
“Welcome. I wonder if I’m interrupting my sister and your fun time.”
“You are not, Your Highness.”
If she could do as she pleased, she would yell to the Prince that if he already knew he was interrupting, he should just get out of their way. But Lara just calmly sat in the chair that the attendant took out. The banquet table that was supposed to be peaceful had become so cold. Prince Sidhar naturally spoke to Lara and expressed his affection several times, but Lara only answered in a short answer type.
A harsh wind blew on the table. The quick-witted ladies-in-waiting quickly exchanged glances. Their glances brought the meaning that they should feed the guests quickly to reduce the awkwardness. They rushed to the kitchen, nagged at the chef, and began to bring out the meals.
“The hotel food is delicious but Sonnet’s chef is also pretty good. Enjoy your meal.”
“Yes.”
The atmosphere was prickly. It seemed like a creaking sound was about to come out of the air. The faces of the ladies-in-waiting who carried the meals were filled with awkward smiles, it was comparable to wearing masks.
“Hmm, Lara.”
“Yes, Princess. Go ahead.”
Lara’s tone was softened only when she answered Sonnet.
“Do you think I’m the saintess too? No matter how hard I think about it, I don’t think it’s me. I have never heard of God’s word or something like that… What do you think?”
“No.”
“Pardon?”
“I don’t think you’re the saintess.”
“Uh… Why? Everyone thinks I might be the saintess. Not long ago, even father, I mean, His Majesty, the King was also showing a little bit of suspicion toward me.”
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Sonnet asked quizzically. As he, too, was curious, Prince Sidhar also stopped moving his knife and looked at Lara’s face.
“I…”
A saintess was God’s vicegerent, so she should either have a noticeable miracle, be able to use God’s power, or hear God’s voice. She could have said that. Just like Isadora did to Lara. But Lara made eye contact with Sonnet and said with a haughty look and a deep smile.
“I believe in you.”
“Pardon?
“You said you are not a saintess, so I will think so, too.”
“Hmm, Lara.”
“Because the Princess is not a bad enough person to deceive other people by holding their beliefs hostage.”
Lara’s tone was calm, but Sonnet’s face quickly turned red. The young princess blinked her big eyes and did not know what to do. Then, she thanked Lara for believing her in a really slow voice.
After that, the ordinary meal kept going. The meal was great, and Lara was able to remain calm enough not to have an upset stomach despite Prince Sidhar being before her eyes.
“Should I bring out the dessert?”
A lady-in-waiting naturally approached and talked to them. She was the lady-in-waiting that attended to Princess Sonnet. She had black hair, a round face, and a soft tone. Lara did not intend to have dessert with Prince Sidhar, so she was about to say that she would not have dessert due to her already being full. But the lady-in-waiting’s face was so familiar.
“I’d like a cold one, please.”
“Yes, Lara.”
So, Prince Sidhar’s follower was with Princess Sonnet.
Lara naturally turned away from the maid and looked at Sonnet.
The Princess seemed to know nothing. The lady-in-waiting who was attending to her with a friendly face was the follower of the Prince who had been watching Lara in her past life. Her every move was reported to the Prince by that lady-in-waiting. She even checked all the letters that Isadora had sent first before handing them over to Lara. Lara remembered the lady-in-waiting’s face again.
“Lara, let’s go to my room after eating dessert.”
“Yes, Princess.”
Prince Sidhar watched them talk with a peaceful look.
“Lara.”
Then, suddenly, he interrupted them and spoke straight to Lara.
“Shall we take a walk? I have something to talk about. It won’t take long.”
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What would happen if I rejected the Prince’s offer here as well?