Chapter 162

A meeting

The long corridor feels longer than usual .

I do not want to go . . . but, I have to go .

I move my heavy legs somehow with the sense of duty and move forward .

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting"

. . . . . . And I came to talk to our guests .

What was waiting at the reception room was a man the same age as me .

He wears a scarf around his head and wears the garment of Acacia kingdom named spacious clothing, when I appeared in the hall, a soft smile surfaced on his face .

"Sorry about this sudden visit, my name is Hafei's Vent Mashed . "

. . . . . . When the messengers of Acacia visit, they are received and stay at the royal palace .

I also participated as a daughter of the duke in their reception, before abandoning the school . . . . . . but I have not seen it again after it .

Of course, I have seen only the main messengers, so I can not say it who this man is .

"I am honored that you ask my name, my name is Iris, Iris · Lana · Almeria . I appreciate your favor . "

"No, no, I was surprised . . . No wonder you are the woman who is entrusted with this territory . . . . according what was told to me, the territory here has been prosperous . Your father's eyes who judged to leave this territory in your hands are wonderful . "

"Well, that is kind of . . . . . . an excessive word, I'm much ashamed . "

"From the time you started to trade overseas, the trade has increased, your skill has also impressed the royal family of our country . This time, the first prince of our country, Kaadir, sent me here with the intent to ask for a visit . "

"oh dear . . . "

he he he . . . . . . I conceal the mouth with a fan and laugh as mother taught me .

I wonder what I really should do . . . Looking at such a thing, I cannot be disrespectful to the man in front of me .

The man in front has a mild and well formed face .

But while having a gentle smile, the back of the pupil is staring at me like analyzing my movements and thoughts .

"I am very honored, but . . . I have to ask my father . "

"Is that so? . . . . . . I have heard that your authority is not as good as the lord . . "

. . . . . . News from other countries are often being investigated at each place . . . . . . I exhale without breaking a smile .

"Well, that would be nice, please ask your father to allow us to visit here, there is something more that I would like to discuss with you"

" . . . What is it?"

"Actually . . . . . . the visit is just a pretext, Kaadir is here to seek your hand in marriage . "

This time, I was surprised, my heart practically stopped .

Even if the word itself is shocking . . I understood . . . but the meaning of asking for a marriage with me I cannot understand .

"Apparently, Prince Kaadir saw you one time and was love at first sight . . . It is a wonderful alliance as a bridge between the two countries . "

There is no memory of never before having seen a Prince from another kingdom while I received the messengers at the royal palace before .

. . . . . . It is a lie saying that it was love at first glance? Or was it that I misunderstood the prince for one of the messengers . . . ?

"The official letter is here . "

He gave me a letter he took out from the bosom .

At that time, I see a ring of gold that was fitted on his finger . The center was flat and the pattern of a hawk was drawn .

The letter was handed over to Sebas as I refrained from receiving it from his hand, and Sebas handed it over to me .

"Certainly . . . . . . By the way, Mr . Haffhies, you have a very nice ring . "

"Oh . . . this is . . gold is one of the principal productions in our country . . . . . . "

" . . . . . . . You're a left-handed person, it's a wonderful design, my eyes were taken away . "

In my words, Mr . Haffhies deepened his smile .

For a while, we stare at each other silently .

Both myself and him observe each other, and while trying to get information even a little from our eyes and actions, we were asking each other for our intentions .

In a silent battle, the interior had a heavy atmosphere .

" . . . Excuse me . "

During the meeting, Tanya came into the room .

" . . . What's wrong?"

In response to my question she did not answer, but instead she neared my ear and whispered .

"There are a news that your father was attacked . "

What???? !!!! Although I practically was screaming from the notice, I remembered the existence of the man in front of me and managed to calm down somehow .

"Sorry, Mr . Haffhies, apparently, there seems to be an emergency, so may you forgive me?"

"Yes, of course"

I got up from the room in a hurry to the extent that there was stop as I ran .

I and Tanya enter the room next to the hall where I was .

"What do you mean by being attacked? Is father safe !?"

" . . . Yes, he was attacked, the wound seems to be big, but it was said that there is no risk to his life"

"Ah……"

I was relieved .

"Lady . . . . !"

Tanya supports me as I have fallen on the spot .

"Are you ok?"

"Oh, yeah . . . . . . . "

Repeat breathing in . . breathing out, adjust your breath . My sharp eyes gradually returned to normal .

"All right . . . I'll go back,"

"but . . . "

"I can not leave awaiting that person for a long time . "

I staggered for a moment, but somehow I managed to stand up and walk .

"I have kept you waiting"

"No . . . . . . Your face color is not good, is it okay?"

"Well, actually, there was news that my father had fallen ill . "

"Oh . . . "

"I was fortunate that it was not a serious thing . . . . . . . but as I am worried about him, I would like to head out to Father that is at the Kingdom soon . I'm really sorry but . . . "

"No, if your father suffered such a thing, that would be really hard on you, much more as you worry if you are in a distant place"

"Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness, I'd like to give a huge welcome next time by all means"

Then, my meeting with him ended early .