CHAPTER THREE
AT THE PALACE.
With Luke walking at the hall, and stops at the door, as he knocks.
?: Come in.
Luke opened the door as he sees a guy with scarlett hair and green eyes.
Luke: Hello, big brother or should I say commander.
A man with scarlett hair and green eyes, stood up.
Noah: what brings you here?
[ Nicolas Cage O'Hara | 21 years old ]
Luke: when are you going home? You haven't come home for a month now.
Luke took a seat and faces Noah. As noah sits back on his chair.
Noah: I have alot of work to do. Besides father is there to manage the duchy.
Luke: ehh, it's not about the duchy.
Noah: then what is it?
Noah looked at Luke.
Luke: A breakfast with father and scarlett *smiles*
Noah: you came all the way here just for a simple breakfast?...
Luke: it's not just any breakfast! Scarlett wants us there pssh.
Noah: I'm sure father's and your attention is enough for her.
Luke: that's mean..
Noah: isn't that what she's been wanting? To give her some attention? I have better things to do.
Luke: she's still your little sister you know.
Noah: Siblings or not, the kingdom's work is more importa—
Luke: alright. I think I've heard enough.
Luke stood up.
Luke: you could've just say No, instead of talking nonsense.
Noah: ...
Noah sighed and stood up, patting luke's shoulder.
Noah: are we really gonna argue because of her again?
Luke takes noah's hand off his shoulder.
Luke: it's good. *smiles* I wont ask you to treat her as your little sister.
Noah: Luke—
Luke: that would be all, first commander.
Luke bowed and goes out of the room.
Noah: haaa... seriously...
Noah sits on his chair as he pulls out a small picture frame, with Argos, Stella, Him, Luke, and Scarlett when she was still a baby.
Noah: only if mother didn't die.. haaa..
“ Mother died afew months after giving birth to scarlett. ”
“ It's not that im blaming her.. but everytime I see her, I see mother. And it brings back the memories I wanted to forget. ”
“ It's been years yet I still have no idea who killed my mother.. she was poisoned and murdered that night. And I couldn't do anything. I was so powerless. ”
“ all I could do was cry as I watch my mother gets buried. ”
Noah: hah.. whoever you are, better make sure I won't find you.
Someone suddenly knocks at the door.
Noah hides the frame.
Noah: Come in.
The door opened as a guy wearing a glasses with Green hair and Gray eyes entered the room.
Noah stood up.
Noah: what brings you here, secretary Yang?
[ Yang Xin | 31 Years old ]
Yang: Goodmorning first commander, the king is asking for your presence.
Noah: oh.. yes, I will be there. Thank you.
AS NOAH WALKS TO THE HALL.
Noah: ( I wonder what's his majesty wants.. )
Noah stopped at the big door as knights opened it.
As he enters the room and kneels infront of a man. With Dark Blue Hair and black eyes.
Noah: *kneeling* his majesty called for me?
[ Zackstan Kharia Lupus | 50 Years old ]
Zackstan: yes..
Noah raised his head as he faces him
Noah: what can this knight, do for you, your majesty?
Zackstan: it's the 3rd prince's birthday this coming week.
Noah: i mean no harm your majesty.. but—
Zackstan: there will be people who will try to harm the 3rd prince. I want you and your subordinates to be alert at all times.
Zackstan: I already Informed the other commanders with the upcoming feast. And asked yang to send invites to all the dukes.
Noah: but why the 3rd prince your majesty?...
Zackstan: I'm sure the enemies are already aware of who will be the crown prince..
Noah flinches.
Noah: you don't mean-
Zackstan: yes, The 3rd prince, khalil will be the crown prince. So please do everything to protect him.
Noah lowered his head.
Noah; this knight will do as his Majesty says! I will protect his highness with my sword.
Zackstan: thank you.
Noah bowed and leaves the throne room. As yang slowly appeared next to Zackstan.
Zackstan: you finished sending the invites?
Yang: ofcourse, your majesty.
Zackstan: that's good to hear, this will also be a good opportunity to find a crown princess.
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Yang: certainly, your majesty...
AT THE O'HARA DUCHY
with scarlett at the greenhouse looking at the flowers,
she grabbed one of the roses and smelled it.
Scarlett: ... ( the scent is familiar... as if I smelled this before.. )
Suddenly an image of stella flashed in her mind, smiling while carrying a baby with scarlett hair and green eyes.
Scarlett: what the—
Before scarlett could even finish her word, someone came calling her name.
Maria: young lady! young lady!
Scarlett turned around to see maria running towards her.
Scarlett: why are you running—
Maria: His grace is asking for you, at his office.
Scarlett: the Duke?
Maria: yes! yes!
WITH SCARLETT AT YHE DUKE'S OFFICE.
Scarlett; you asked for me?
Argos: have a seat.
Scarlett takes a seat as philip pours her a cup of tea.
Scarlett: thank you.
Philip: you're always welcome, young lady.
Scarlett takes the cup of teas as she sips and looks at Argos.
Scarlett: so, why am I being called this time?
Argos: the palace sent an invitation.
Scarlett: invitation?
Argos: yes, it's the 3rd prince's birthday this coming week, and we're obligated to attend.
Scarlett; I see.
Argos looked at Scarlett as she takes a sip on her cup.
Argos: you're not excited?
Scarlett: It's just a birthday party, Nothing to be excited about.
Argos: sorry? I thought you're looking forward to go to the palace— what happened to that?
Scarlett puts the cup down as she stare at Argos.
Scarlett: ( that's right.. scarlett hasn't stepped a foot at the palace before.. ) I'm growing up, it's just a palace, and besides maybe in the near future I can go to the palace as much as I want.
Argos: that's true...
Scarlett: who's birthday is it again?
Argos: the 3rd prince. His highness Khalil.
Scarlett: ( 3rd? Wasn't he.. supposed to be the 2nd prince? )
Scarlett suddenly remembered kaizer.
Scarlett: ( I see.. so I wasn't mistaken.. )
Argos: is there something wrong?
Scarlett: No- everything's alright. If that's all I would be going—
Argos: a designer will be sent to your room in afew minutes, to take your measurements for your dress for the party.
Scarlett: ...will do, thank you.
Scarlett stood up as she bows and goes out of argos's office.
Philip: the lady has indeed matured alot...
Argos: reminds me alot when I was at her age, while noah and luke was like stella...
Philip: I hope to see more about the young lady in the future...
Argos smiled softly.
Argos: so do I..
Philip glances at Argos as he smiles.
Philip: ( I'm happy to see you happy, argos.. )
WITH SCARLETT AT HER ROOM
sitting on her desk while looking at the window.
Scarlett: ( let's see.. Khalil is the 3rd prince.. and kaizer must be the 2nd prince.. then who's the 1st prince?... ”
“ there were only 2 princes that was mentioned in the novel.. and those are Khalil and Kashmir.. ”
“Kashmir teñiente Lupus...”
[ Kashmir teñiente Lupus | 21 years old ]
“ The first prince.. if khalil isn't the second prince.. then who the hell is the first prince? ”
“The novel said that the first prince kashmir was the one who planned the treason.. however, why would someone who can use divine power plan a treason?”
“ Nothing's connecting to the novel.. Moreover.. kashmir didn't have blonde hair.. but dark blue like his majesty.. could there be a illegitimate child?.. ”
“ if there is... why would another prince pretend to be kashmir?... Nevertheless cause a treason to the kingdom... ”
Scarlett sighed and slaps her cheeks with both of her hands.
“ other than that.. kahlil's party is coming.. which means the 4 dukes of the kingdom will attend. ”
“ The Lia Duchy.. also known for their magic powers there lives the great sorcerers of the kingdom.. based on the novel, other than the royal family no one has been able to talk to them.. they are known for their ignorant attitudes towards the people they don't like”
“ We also have the Thorium Duchy.. also known for their smartness.. they say that the people here are the smartest. Based on the novel this place have created alot of antidotes for poisons, and also weapons for the war. ”
“ and lastly the Genova Duchy.. as far as I remember this place is filled with.. beast people.. well also known as a shapeshiftter. The people that lived here have their own perks when it comes to transforming.. ”
“ O'Hara duchy, also known for their best swordmanship.. only numerous people can use aura and known for the best strategies when it comes to Swords. Prodigy for swords.. ”
“ the 4 heads will meet soon.. ”scarlett puts on a little smirk. “ this should be entertaining. ”
Someone suddenly knocked at the door.
Scarlett; come in.
The door opened as maria enters the room.
Maria: lady, the designer have arrived!
The designer went inside.
Tasha: it's a pleasure to meet her, the young lady of the O'Hara duchy. Allow me to introduce myself. I am—
Scarlett: come here.
Tasha: I beg your pardon?...
Scarlett: come here.
Tasha: o-of course..
Tasha went inside and walks closer to scarlett.
Scarlett: ( this girl.. from a glance I already can tell.. who she is.. )
Tasha stopped infront of scarlett.
Tasha: yes, your highness?...
Scarlett: you're tasha, aren't you?
Tasha flinches as her eyes widened.
Tasha: y-yes.. how did the young lady know..
Scarlett: ( in the future her dresses became popular, the way she makes them and the right materials for it. ) I've seen your dresses at the capital before.
Tasha: y-yes?..
Scarlett: I have a sketch uniform here that I Sketched myself, have a look.
Scarlett hands the notebook to tasha. As tasha looks at each pages.
Tasha: did the lady really drew this...
Scarlett: I want to make an offer.
Tasha: offer?...
Scarlett: yes, if you could make this uniform for me and my father, the Duke. I will grant you a suitable place for your clothing store. I will also give you enough money to start and buy all the materials you'll be needing I'm the future—
Tasha: M-my lady!
Tasha kneeled and bowed her head.
Tasha: I.. am only a commoner who doesn't deserve those.. what the lady will be giving is too much for me.. I am not even sure I can satisfy the lady's liking..
Scarlett: ...
Maria: Lady..
Scarlett: stand up.
Tasha: but your highness...
Scarlett: I said stand up.
Tasha: ...
Tasha slowly stands up and looks at scarlett.
Scarlett; what I am giving you is what you deserve. You are not just a lowly commoner as you think. You're special. You were gifted, given a talent for clothes. And I know well in the future you will be one of the greatest designers in the kingdom.
Tasha: L-lady...
Scarlett stood up as she walks towards tasha.
Scarlett: so please accept what I am offering you. And believe in yourself.
Tasha: ... Please allow me to serve you all the clothes you, his grace and the whole duchy wishes for, young lady!
Scarlett: ... *smiles a little* as you wish.
Tasha broke down in tears as she smiles.
Tasha: thank you, lady scarlett...
THE NEXT DAY AT THE CAPITAL.
Scarlett and the other knights started moving some of the stuffs to the new store for tasha.
A store with 2 floors big as a House.
Tasha: Lady.. this is too big for a single person..
Scarlett: Don't worry, I asked maria to look for afew people to help you here at the store.
Tasha: is the Duke aware of this.. the young lady doing all of this—
Scarlett: don't worry about him, also this will be your new home. There's a bedroom up stairs for you. A kitchen at the left side and extra rooms if ever you—
Tasha slowly hugged scarlett tightly as she cries.
Scarlett: !?!?!?...
Tasha: thank you.. thank you.. you have no idea how happy I am.. thank you for making my dream come true, young lady...
Scarlett: ( ah.. how could I forget.. this child.. )
Scarlett slowly hugged tasha back.
Scarlett: I'm sure your mother is proud of you..
Tasha: !!!
Tasha suddenly remembered an image of her and her mother while sewing together. As she breaks down in more tears.
Tasha: waaaaaah! aaaaaahhhh! Mom!
MOMENTS LATER AT THE O'HARA DUCHY.
Knight: did you see how the young lady comforted the designer?
Maid: the young lady really have changed no?
Knight: the lady seems to be more like the Duke
Knight: the lady has the warmth of lady stella though
Maid: pfft, I'm sure lady stella would be happy to see the young lady
Maid: let's do our best to serve the young lady!
The knights and other maids agreed as they laughed at each other.
AT THE DUKE'S OFFICE WHILE PHILIP IS WATCHING THE KNIGHTS AND MAIDS.
Philip: the knights and maids seems to like the lady so much, don't you agree, your grace?
Argos: did she really just spend a million of gold for the designer?
Philip: yes, according to the paper, the young lady, bought a store with 2 floors, the 2nd flood is the house and the first floor is for the store.
Philip: adding all the materials that the young lady bought for the store, furnitures and more.
Argos: this is the first time I've seen her spent something that isn't for her.. really haaa..
Philip: are you mad at the young lady?
Argos: no.. it's not that- I'm just.. proud of her..
Argos's ear slowly turned red as philip chuckles at him.
Philip: I see~
Argos: stop it!
BACK AT THE CAPITAL WITH SCARLETT AND TASHA.
Tasha wiping her tears off. While her eyes are swollen.
Tasha: sorry for ruining your clothes, young lady.. *sniffs*
Scarlett: it's alright, I don't mind.
Tasha: but the dress is expensive, young lady huhu...
Scarlett: it's fine, don't worry about it.
Tasha: I'm really sorry..
Scarlett: ( she looks like a baby who cried all night.. )
Tasha: say, young lady..
Scarlett: what is it?
Tasha: I...—
OUTSIDE THE STORE.
Scarlett: hmm...
Maria: is there something wrong, my lady?
Scarlett: where's the closest jewelry shop here.
Maria: right this way, my lady.
Maria lead Scarlett to a fancy jewelry shop. As they looked around the shop.
After buying the chosen jewelry, scarlett and maria decided to go home as it was getting dark.
AT THE O'HARA DUCHY.
Scarlett went out of the carriage to see Argos standing infront of the main door.
Argos: you went home quite late.
Scarlett: apologies, I and my maid were too distracted that we didn't noticed the time.
Scarlett and Maria lowered there heads.
Argos: Go in my office after your dinner, we'll be having a talk.
Scarlett: ofcourse..
Argos went inside of the house leaving scarlett and maria outside.
Maria: will you be alright, lady?
Scarlett: don't worry, I'll be alright. Let's go?
Maria: ofcourse!
After having dinner, maria quickly dressed scarlett up, as scarlett walks at the hall through Argos's office.
Scarlett knocked at the duke's door.
Argos: Come in.
Scarlett went inside and lowered her head.
Scarlett: you asked for me?
Argos: have a seat.
Scarlett takes a seat as Argos looked at her.
He sat at his chair and looks at her.
Argos: I heard you spent a million of gold just for the designer I hired.
Scarlett: yes, that's true.
Argos: why did you waste a million of gold.
Scarlett; it's a deal we made. Nothing too important.
Argos: what kind of deal?
Scarlett: just asked her to sew us a uniform for the 3rd prince's birthday.
Argos: uniform?
Scarlett: yes, tasha is a talented clothe maker.
Argos: setting that aside, you, you're gonna wear a uniform at the party?
Scarlett: yes.
Argos: but I thought you're gonna wear a dress?
Scarlett: they're nice. But not my type. Besides I need a holder for my sword.
Argos: you're bringing a sword aswell?...
Scarlett: as a future knight, I shouldn't really put my sword away. I need to be prepared at all cost.
Argos: future knight?...
Scarlett; yes, I will be participating in one of the knights selection soon.
Argos: but why?
Scarlett: I need a job so I can assure my money when I leave the duchy.
Argos: ... You're still planning to leave the duchy?
Scarlett: yes—
Argos: I disagree. You're not leaving the family nor the duchy.
Scarlett: you can't stop me.
Argos: yes, I can. I am still your father—
Scarlett: a father who neglected his daughter for years?
Argos: I didn't neglect you, I thought they were doing a great job of taking care of you.
Scarlett: you thought? Isn't it your job to make sure that I grow up in a nice environment?
Argos: I tried—
Scarlett: you never did.
Argos: ...
Argos stood there silent as he looks at Scarlett. As philip who was listening from outside the door.
Philip: ...
Scarlett: if you did, you would've been here when I needed you.
Argos: I was In the middle of war—
Scarlett: I know. And I am not blaming you for that. What I am saying is, it wouldn't hurt a little to be treated as your daughter right?
Scarlett: because for 5 years, I was never treated as the young lady of this family nor I was treated as your daughter.
Tears started to fall from Scarlett's face as Argos's eyes widened to see scarlett crying.
Scarlett: ah.. ( these must be the words scarlett wanted to say to her father.. )
Scarlett gently wiped her tears.
Argos: scarlett..
Scarlett: I grew up trying my best to study, to be the perfect daughter, so you and big brother noah, would notice me. I did everything they said just to be loved by you and big brother.
Scarlett: yet, I don't think everything I did was enough pfft.. so please for stop me if I'm leaving the duchy.. if you really did care, it should've been you who I saw first when I woke up after my injury, and not maria.
She stood up and wipes her tears once again.
Scarlett: I will be leaving, thank you for worrying.
Scarlett bowed and left the room.
Argos: but I don't want you to leave..
Argos mumbled as he watches scarlett leave the room.
OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM.
Scarlett: ...you didn't have to hide, I know you've been listening, philip.
Scarlett left after saying that, to go to her room.
Philip goes inside of the office.
Philip: are you alright, your grace?...
Argos: I guess my daughter really hates me huh?..
Philip: the lady doesn't hate you—
Argos: she does!
Philip: the young lady is just hurt, your highness.. the lady needs time to change her mind..
Philip: as the lady said, she wasn't treated as your daughter.. you can give that to the lady now..
Argos: why did I even let my daughter suffer..
With scarlett as she walks to her room. Tears started falling from her face.
Scarlett: h-haaa.. unbelievable..
She stopped walking and wipes the tears from her face. While wiping her tears her eyes slowly turned crimson red.
Scarlett: ( he reminds me alot of him.. )
An image of a man flashes on her head.
Scarlett: I guess scarlett and I are just the same..
She mumbled and looks at the window besides her.
Scarlett: ( no matter what we do, the feeling of being loved by your family is indeed different from everyone's affection towards you.. )
“ and I can't blame you if until now you're still hurting and waiting so you can be loved by them.. ”
“ Nothing to worry.. we'll leave the duchy soon enough.. ”
She closed her eyes as her eyes turned back to green and continues to walk back to her room.
2 DAYS LATER.
At Scarlett's room.
Tasha: I've finished, my lady!
Scarlett: that's good to hear.
Scarlett without looking at tasha continued to manage the money she has left.
Tasha looked at Maria with a confused look. Maria shrugs and shakes her head. Tasha turned to scarlett.
Tasha: lady?
Scarlett: what is it?
Tasha: are you alright? You look a little bothered..
Scarlett: ah—
Scarlett raised her head and puts the pen down and looks at tasha.
Scarlett: apologies, but yes. I am alright.
Tasha and Maria looked at each other.
Tasha & Maria: you don't look like you're alright, my lady.
Scarlett; don't worry about me—
Tasha: have you give the bronche you purchased for the Duke and the young master?
Scarlett, Maria, Tasha looked at each other in silence.
Scarlett: No— it's still here.
Tasha: why haven't you given—