The Promise of Marielle Clarac [Complete] by Haruka Momo

Author:Haruka Momo
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter Nine

We entered through the palace’s western entrance, Bonheur Gate, which was the closest gate to the Royal Knights’ residence. As expected, we went straight there instead of to the main palace.

“Oh, you’re back.” Captain Poisson and His Highness the Crown Prince greeted us when we arrived at the back meeting room.

The captain was around the same age as Reporter Pieron. Though he was also a middle-aged man, Captain Poisson was the complete opposite of the reporter—very cool. His uniform was as worn-out as always, but that didn’t diminish its charm. His body proportions were different too. His tall, toned body, which was common for soldiers, didn’t give away his age at all. I wouldn’t have minded pretending to elope with an older man like him...as long as it was just an act, of course.

“So you were able to save her. That’s good.” Prince Severin nodded in approval. He wasn’t a fighter himself—though he was tall, he was also slim. He was the same age as Lord Simeon, but with a different sort of beauty. His countenance carried both youthful exuberance and mature calmness, which made the hearts of all kinds of women flutter. His refreshing, dignified appearance was that of the perfect young man, which made me wonder why he happened to have been born under the star of misfortune.

Suddenly faced with very high-ranking people, Reporter Pieron was frozen at the door to the room. Sir Alain forcefully pushed him inside. His Highness and Captain Poisson peered at him curiously, as commoners wouldn’t typically enter a place like this.

I stepped in front of His Highness to greet him. “My deepest apologies for causing such trouble. I thank you for aiding us.”

“Right, well... This is you we’re talking about here.” His reaction was rather ambiguous. “I can no longer be surprised at any of the incidents you find yourself embroiled in. For now, I’m just glad you aren’t hurt. Nothing is wrong, I presume?”

“Nothing, Your Highness. I only have a few bruises. My most pressing issue right now is my empty stomach.”

“Marielle,” Lord Simeon softly warned me.

But my stomach has been rumbling for so long now! You can’t expect me to stand in front of His Highness with a growling beast!

“It is about time for a meal,” Prince Severin mused. “I’ve been dealing with an empty stomach myself while waiting for you.”

“Then let’s all eat together!”

“Marielle!” Lord Simeon warned again.

Captain Poisson cackled gleefully.

“We can prepare the same meals that we knights eat,” offered the captain. “Or would you prefer to eat in the palace, Your Highness?”

“A meal doesn’t need to be anything extravagant. I don’t mind eating here,” Prince Severin replied. “We have things to discuss anyway.” Sir Alain and the other knights retreated to eat in the dining hall, leaving me, Lord Simeon, and Reporter Pieron in the room with the captain and His Highness.

“Could somebody please understand how I feel about being left alone with people of such high status?” The reporter tugged at his sleeve.

“You don’t need to be so afraid.

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