Bab 10: Chapter 9
Kingdom of Alba…
Meanwhile at the palace…
Tobias's pov;
"Tobias my son, you remember what today is right?" My father asks me "uh not really, is it a special day?did I forget anyone's birthday?"
"No it's not that , today is the beginning of debutante season for all the young ladies of the kingdom and today they have an event happening to begin that" oh that. Honestly I never found interest in those things , I think it's really just exciting for the girls transitioning to womanhood , other than that I don't see why my dad is picking interest in it.
"I've heard of the season but why the sudden interest father?"
"Simply because this is the best place to find future concubines for yourself son, after all even though you are to marry from high status almost royalty level like Thelma I doesn't stop you from getting to know these girls as well and finding potential candidates for when that time will come or else how are you going to build your harem? so I suggest you go there today to just assist and see how things are going"
"So I'll be acting as your envoy but at the same time you want me to look for potential brides? Father you are unbelievable *laugh but I'll go even though it's not really to create an army of concubines but I'll keep what you said in mind" I then leave the castle to go to Rosemary hall where the classes are being held.
When I arrive at the hall I'm welcomed by staff members who lead me inside where I see a group of ladies scattered around in their designated place I presume , I am then presented by the lady in charge, "Ladies your attention please , we have a very important and special guest joining us today , his royal highness Prince Tobias Vos III"
I show myself to the crowd of ladies and wave as I greet them "Greetings to all of you , I am here on behalf of my father the king who also extends his greeting to you and we both wish your debutante season goes well and you find your rightful place in this kingdom, for some we might have occasions of crossing path but even to those we won't , there will be numerous moments we shall gather as ruler and subject. Good luck to all of you" I finish my brief speech but quickly notice a lady in the crowd making weird facial expressions, did I say something wrong? I will have to know but for now let me sit down to show that I am present for them , even if it's a small gesture .
The ladies I saw so far are really beautiful I understand why my dad wanted me to make some my concubines but then again beauty is not everything and I need to get to know the candidates for the role profoundly to know whether or not they are fit for the role.
Avery's Pov :
So this is Tobias , oh interesting . The guy is a fine specimen I will give you that but he does seem a bit snob , i mean why did he come in the first place? To make himself seen as an exemplary leader and what's with the "For some we might cross paths often in the future and for the rest it will be as ruler and subject?" What's up with that? But judging by everyone's face it is rather an honor that he even presented himself here and even addressed them , honestly it's creepy how they are easily charmed by him almost like a cult leader *shiver .
I was quietly sipping on my juice when one of the women organizing came up to me and said "um miss Ethera would you mind giving us the honor to serve a drink to his majesty the Prince?" Wait what? Why me?? Ughh "yeah sure I'll be right there, but if I may ask why me?"
"Oh the Prince said you looked dissatisfied with his speech and he would like to know what your opinions are" she said as she looked at me with a vile stare that's probably asking herself why I would offend the highly venerated Prince and future King .
I take the drink on the platter and walk towards the Prince Tobias's table, "your grace, here is some refreshment for you." He looks up at me and oh boy are his green eyes even more prominent from a closer perspective, Avery get yourself together he is a snob remember!
"Thank you very much miss?" "Miss Ethera Yuril"I present myself, "we'll miss Ethera it seemed to me that you were rather distasted with my speech earlier , would you mind telling me why?" What can I say my facial expressions can't lie , it's a blessing but a curse in situations like this ,awkward.
"Oh you are mistaken your grace , it was just a chest pain hence why I was making uncomfortable facial expressions, yeah that's it hehe" I hope he buys it because I wouldn't want to be guillotined or whatever punishment of death they give to people who anger this man.
"I guess so miss Ethera , I hope you are feeling well at least? i nod
"Great , now that the misunderstanding has been cleared you can resume your activities with the other ladies" phew that was a close call , i escaped near death situation and for once I'm not even exaggerating.
Once we were done with the classes , Heizel and I head back to the house. Heizel is a pretty chill girl even though she is a few years older but I like that she acts as an elder sister more than a servant which I still don't like referring her as such.
Once I enter I enter Ethera's room once more , I recapitulate what happened today as I am still trying to figure out how come I landed here and everything seems too real, I thought my uncle said it would be like a simulation / an illusion but this is pretty real to me, at least no one is suspecting me to be a fake Ethera but for how long is thi- , I don't get to finish my train of thoughts as suddenly I feel dizzy and fall on the floor.
Couple minutes later…
Ethera's pov:
I wake up with a heavy pain at the back of my head , why am I on the floor?
What happened? I feel very strange , like I am not completely myself .
There is a knock on the door "come in" Heizel enters the room with a platter with water.
"I see you took a nap, I imagine you were exhausted from the classes earlier." What is she talking about?
"Heizel what classes are you referring to exactly?"she looks confused
"The ones for debutante season? We went there a few hours ago , come on Ethera. Maybe you are just tired rest a bit more"
"No Heizel I really have no idea of what you are talking about" why don't I remember this? What happened to me?
"Okay you are starting to scare me Ethera , I am going to get your grandma she might have an idea what is going on with you , even your mom was worried for you earlier . You rest I will go bring your grandma in" with that she leaves my room.
Oh my ! What is going on with me?
I hope my grandma has an explanation, she does a lot of spiritual meditation and incantations .
We keep this low profile because she would be accused of witchcraft if word goes out , I wouldn't want to loose my grandma.
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