The night was going smoothly. So passing jokes and fun banters were happening, Caelion was constantly teasing the other two. Everyone was having a nice ti, the mood of the room was jubilant. That was until Aurelion decided to stir things up.
"Miss Evelyn...," He called, "Would it be alright for us to have a private conversation about the engagent?"
Evelyn stopped chewing,she picked up a napkin and gently brushed it against her mouth. She pondered about her schedule and ca to a conclusion. "I an, I won’t be able to converse with you after dinner but if it is sothing urgent, I shall make so ti in my schedule right now." She answered.
"No worries, we can just have a sitting together, tomorrow. I hope that is okay with you though." Aurelion said.
"Of course, that won’t be a problem but forgive for being blunt but by any chance, are you trying to break the engagent?" Evelyn asked, her look was stern, eyes sharp and focused on Aurelion’s answer.
"What gave you that idea so suddenly? Wait, are you questioning this because of the chair incident?" Aurelion asked.
She studied Aurelion’s body language, gazed intently at his face and eyes. "Well, since that does not seem to be the case, I believe we should continue this conversation later tomorrow." Aurelion nodded.
She is good. She read the room and understood that there are many eyes upon them, so they should not discuss it here. Although it looks like my nephew is on the contrary side. Sigh...,I can’t find a speck of diplomacy in him. Caelion thought and rubbed his temples.
Sothing which the World’s best Swordsn and Archmages could not do, Aurelion beca a master in it unknowingly, which was to give Caelion constant worry and stress. The Man had rubbed his temples more tis in one day than he might have throughout his life.
Author - Dude might have an OP backing but has L diplomacy skills to back it up.
Finally, the dinner ended on a peaceful and happy note. The maids took the utensils and leftovers away. The three cleaned themselves, their mouths with a napkin and as for their hands,they used a bowl of water which had li in it to wash it.
Caelion looked at the clock. "Oh my, it is already so late at night. Young children like you too, need to sleep a lot to remain healthy."
Evelyn was the first one who stood up and gave a light bow to Caelion. "Then, I shall take my leave now, Your Grace." She turned towards Aurelion. "You too, your highness. I will et you tomorrow then, have a good sleep." She pushed her chair out and left for her room. Her personal maid quietly followed her behind.
WHAT A GOOD MAID SHE HAS. Aurelion thought.
anwhile —
In Lyra’s room.
Lyra had sohow claid the entire sofa without actually using it properly. Her one leg hung halfway off the edge, the other bent weirdly at the knee. Her arm was waving over her face, fingers twitching every now and then. The blanket which was supposed to cover her was twisted around her waist instead, leaving one shoulder bare and her hair spilling everywhere. Not only this, she was also drooling on the pillow.
A soft murmur slipped past her lips. "...double it... no, no, that’s a bad hand..."
Her brows tightened briefly, then relaxed. Her fingers curled as if she was counting so invisible coins. "...one more round... I swear this ti..."
She rolled onto her side without fully waking, nearly slipping off before settling again. A faint smile tugged at the corner of her mouth. "All in on 5" She mumbled.
Then, she gave a wicked smile, while her saliva slipped completely out of mouth. "Hehe, I am the Queen of Gambling, your highness, it’s ti to pay up your debt to ." She grinned.
Back to the dining chambers —
Evelyn had already left the room, only Caelion and Aurelion were left on the dining table, along with Rhael and few servants who were standing.
"Now, that you have already asked her for a private conversation, I won’t ask the reason for it. Just don’t embarrass yourself tomorrow like how you did today." Caelion told Aurelion.
"...Wait, I already told you guys that it was not intentional. Why do we keep bringing this up, as for tomorrow, yeah... I will make sure that such incidents are not repeated." Aurelion replied.
"It is fine now. Go back to bed, you should rest now. You were travelling the whole day." Caelion said and turned to one of the maids. "Make sure that his highness gets so milk and nutrients before sleeping." She waved her eyes down in acknowledgent.
Then, Aurelion also stood and left the room after greeting and wishing good night to his maternal uncle. A servant guided him to where his room was. He went down the hallway, took the stairs, went above and entered the room.
The wooden door of the room did not look very modern but the rest of the anities and furniture was all up to date stuff. A lavish King sized bed placed in the center, a side drawer with a neat and clean mirror and an attached bathroom.
Aurelion sat down on his bed, picked up the glass of milk with so almonds and turric mixed inside, which was kept upon the side drawer. He drank it sip by sip, wiped off his mouth with the back of his hand and layed down sideways.
No Mana training.
No cooking up new thoughts.
He simply layed down and slept for tonight.
The night passed smoothly, the sounds outside faded into silence, no more turmoils, just finally so calm and peace after such a hectic day. The sun ca up, sunlight brisked Aurelion’s window, the silence of night changed to the cooing of the birds. The day to discuss the engagent properly had co.
[To be Continued]
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