The sun was almost reaching the center of the horizon, with the activity of the busy and almost congested in Gwelissa community. Everyone in the palace was very busy walking here and paying no attention to anyone there. The rooms in the palace, especially in the banquet hall, were bustling with tables decorated with golden yellow tablecloths decorated with gold-plated plates. The room could even dazzle anyone who saw it.

“Arrange the decorations over that window!” ordered a blonde-haired man wearing a black suit with gold make-up all over his coat.

A maid approached him. “Your Majesty, all the dishes have been prepared. We will soon serve it in this room.”

“Good work. Now go to my daughter's room and tell them to meet me in this room!”

“Yes, Your Majesty!” A maid went into the hallway.

With fairly quick steps, the maid crossed each crowd and climbed the stairs. Then, he knocked on a door near the stairs. Someone from inside shouted to come in. A spacious room opened and was immediately greeted by the door with various golden yellow decorations. The sparkle of the small gemstones that decorate the room can make anyone stunned.

The maid looked straight at the two women who were preparing clothes. One of them turned and smiled. “We know you came to take us to meet my husband. Tell him we will come there ourselves!”

“Yes, Your Majesty!” The maid bowed and left the room.

The woman returned to arrange the clothes that her beloved daughter will wear. Every stitch is full of precision and strong patience. Yes, the Queen was a master of sewing.

The princess waited patiently while the royal maid combed her hair. The loose blonde hair was dazzling, and the maid was really combing it carefully.

“Mother, what celebration will our palace have? Why are you so enthusiastic about this celebration that you invite so many people?” The Princess asked curiously.

“Today is your father's 27th coronation day. he must be thrilled. At this celebration too, we will introduce you to all conglomerates. Look really pretty tonight." The Queen smiled at her only daughter.

"But... they could have run into me if they were visiting alone, right?"

The Queen, who is also the mother, approached her daughter with a smiling face. Then, she stroked her daughter's head gently. “Elisia Naumann, you are our only child. The most valuable possession we have. We want your presence in this palace to be known to many people, because one day, you will be the one to lead this country to the best of your ability. You are… a Dublin.”

“Dublin? Does that mean I will stay in this palace? I want to explore the wide world. I wonder what the world is like in my eyes.” Elisia was very excited when she said that.

The mother felt her hand and smiled again. “Everything is in your hands. Every choice you make, believe that you can do it. We never forbid what you want, but we try to take care of you so that when the time is right, you can do whatever you want to do.”

Elisia smiled and hugged her mother. Wrapped in a very close warmth, the mother stroked her child's head again gently. In her heart, Elisia was determined that when one day she grew up, she would be the first queen in Gwelissa to see the beauty of outside world alone.

“I think we should prepare ourselves immediately. Your father must wait for us.” The mother let go of the hug and returned to the clothes she had decorated earlier.

Just as she turned her head, the King, or Elisia's Father, came into the room. His face was thrilled, as evidenced by the smile on his face when he looked at the two people he loved.

“My dear, is our child ready to shine tonight?” the father asked cheerfully.

“Almost ready. I don't think our child needs fancy clothes like this. She is already exquisite,” the mother replied, while praising Elisia.

“Our daughter are like diamonds in the rough. Even though she is the only descendant of the first female in the Naumann family, she is absolutely perfect and I want to see her grow up to be a powerful woman.”

Elisia was a little embarrassed to hear the praise and expectations of her parents. She continued to dress up with extravagant makeup. Unknowingly, her father was behind her. The father embraced Elisia warmly.

“My daughter, you are so beautiful today. Tonight we will dance together in the middle of the banquet hall.”

“Of course, Dad. I'm honored to dance with you.”

The father chuckled. “You are my daughter. Whenever you want, we can dance together like we used to do.”

“Yes, Dad. But, I have one wish.” A desire crossed after hearing their previous conversation.

“Say what you want. I will fulfill it.”

“May I join the knight class?”

Her father laughed softly until he covered the eyes with his hands. “A request you asked when you were five years old. You are sixteen years old now. I guess it's fine as long as you're always careful.”

Elisia hugged her father tightly. “Thank you, dad!”

Her father returned the hug, followed by her mother, who saw the closeness of two. She immersed them in the warmth of a family that the royal family might rarely find anywhere else. Elisia felt lucky to had wonderful parents. She hope to made them happy when she grew up.

“Well, I think we should get ready soon. There will be many guests from all over the country coming to this palace.” The father let go of the hug and left the room.

The mother and Elisia smiled and got dressed again. This time, Elisia wouldn’t use too much make-up. Just a fine powder and red lipstick was enough to made up her face. In her hair, she would use a butterfly ribbon made of silver metal decorated with gems. According to her, she was quite beautiful with such accessories.

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A few hours before the event, they had beautifully installed all the decorations in the banquet hall. They placed various foods on the table in an orderly pattern. The room was sparkling with all kinds of luxurious decorations. All the maids were on standby in almost every corner of the room to make sure nothing was missing.

Meanwhile, in the room, Elisia continued to be dressed by the royal makeup artists with various cosmetics. Actually, Elisia really didn't like excessive decoration, but because of her father's wish. She couldn't refuse it. Luckily, the makeup artist understands what her heart wants, so she doesn't have too much makeup on her body.

“You look beautiful, Princess Elisia!” complimented one of the makeup artists. “I just need to add hairpins.”

The makeup artist showed his some hairpins that he had. “Choose what you like!”

Elisia had worn her butterfly hair clip, so she gave it to the makeup artist. “I have chosen it!”

The makeup artist chuckled. “Good choice, Princess! It's shiny as your dress.”

Without further ado, the makeup artist put a hairpin behind my head. Elisia's hair was slightly tied up because the makeup pinned it. After that, Elisia got up and looked in the mirror. Her body turned around and saw every detail on her clothes.

“It's exquisite, although exaggerated.” She thought.

A knock on the door made everyone turned their heads, including Elisia. The door opened and her mother entered. All the makeup artists bowed and Elisia ran to her.

“Mom, how do I look right now?” Elisia asked.

“You are so beautiful, sweety!” The Mother praised. “Your father will surely admire you.”

“Actually, this is a bit too much, but it doesn't matter,” Elisia replied. “Where's Daddy?”

“He is in the meeting room, talking to the vassalage from Kazimriez.”

“Okay, I'll wait in the room. When that is ready, please call me," Elisia ordered.

“Okay, my dear!”

After her mother left, Elisia stared at the makeup artists who seemed to have finished their task. One of them faced the princess.

“Princess, we think our job of grooming you with the best makeup done. Let us leave the room,” he said.

“Alright, I guess there's nothing lacking. Everything has been arranged well. I allow you to leave this room. May you always be blessed.” Elisia raised her hand towards the makeup artist.

All the makeup artists bowed and closed their eyes. After that, they packed up their things and left the room. Yes, being a princess in the kingdom of Gwelissa, pray a lot for the good for those who had contributed to them, that's what Elisia's parents taught her.

Everyone had left, and only Elisia in the room. Elisia looked back in the mirror and performed a small dance. The dress she was wearing swayed to the princess's dance. With all her grace, Elisia was looking forward to the 27th coronation of her father.

Elisia sat in front of the dressing table and imagined what she might find at the party. There will be food, royal guests, and of course, handsome princes. However, nervousness also settled in her heart. It was her first time showing herself in front of so many people. She didn't even think about what words would come out if asked to say a greeting.

As members of Gwelissa royal family, there was a tradition that if they had a daughter, then until they entered their teens, it prohibited them from showing themselves or being shown in public. This was for their holiness as a pure child maintained. After reaching adolescence, their parents would show them at a special event or with a big palace event. Elisia didn't really understand. Her mother explained it.

Elisia peeked at the crowd in front of the palace from the bedroom window. They looked gleaming in a shiny horse carriage. Everyone looked very elegant and charming. As a girl usually saw, a handsome-looking man caught Elisia's attention. However, she didn’t have the courage to approach when they met.

Elisia took a deep breath and tried to think clearly. Don't let her nervousness impede the party. She had to stay strong and act gracefully in front of many people.

A knock on the door immediately startled Elisia. The nervousness returned. The door opened and her mother entered. That woman looked at Elisia who seemed to have covered her face.

“What's the matter, my dear? The party celebrations are almost starting. Your father is already downstairs,” her mother said.

“I'm too embarrassed to go downstairs!” Elisia turned around.

Her mother walked up to her and grabbed her from behind. “I know this is your first time appearing in public. The many pairs of eyes staring at your beauty must embarrass you.”

Elisia turned around and looked at her mother. The mother touched her daughter's cheeks and smiled.

“Now I want you to take a deep breath, then exhale slowly.”

Elisia took a deep breath and let it out slowly through her mouth.

“Now repeat this word, 'I shine and I dare!'”

“I... shine and... I dare....”

“Say it with passion!”

“I shine and I dare!”

“Almost excited. Do it again!” The mother excited.

“I shine and I dare!!!”

“Good job, sweety!” The mother hugged Elisia. “Are you feeling good now?”

Elisia nodded slowly in the arms. Her heart was strong again and ready to meet the invited guests. “I'm ready!"

“Good, now let's go downstairs!”

They left the room and stepped down the stairs. The sound of applause could be hear lively and the voice of the father who was giving a speech sounded very authoritative and full of charisma. Elisia had never heard of her father doing such a thing. A few steps into the banquet hall, several maids seemed to be carried a lot of cutlery and glasses filled with drinks.

“After your father's speech, he will ask you to come into the room and he will introduce you. If you feel nervous again, repeat the words in your heart,” the mother ordered as she walked.

“Yes, mom. I understand,” Elisia replied.

“I'm sure you'll get through it.”

Waiting a few more minutes, the speech approached the end. Elisia stood at the door. Several maids stood behind the princess to escort her. Elisia took a deep breath and silently repeated the words she had said earlier. Time to show herself in public!

The father opened the narrative of Elisia's introduction. “Before I end this speech, I would like to share some good news. Perhaps some of you once named our daughter, Elisia Naumann.”

All the guests conversed with each other after hearing the name of the princess. Elisia who was peeking from behind the door, sensed that something was not right.

“On this joyous occasion, we, the Gwelissa royal family, would like to present someone we love. Now she is ready to welcome all of you. Let's welcome, Elisia Naumann!”

The applause of the invited guests resounded in the room. Elisia took the first step to meet everyone. The treading sound of Elisia's glass slipper echoed through the room. All eyes were on the big door. Elisia walked gracefully to her father on the podium.

Elisia glanced at the guest. The beauty of a princess who never showed her form at all lulled every eyes. Various kind of compliments came out of royal quests' mouth.

“Is she Princess Elisia? She looks beautiful.”

“She is so graceful and dazzling!”

“Apparently she's prettier than I thought!”

Elisia arrived at the podium. The father invited Elisia to gave greetings to the guests. A sense of awkwardness emerged. She didn't know what to say. It was her first time speaking in public, with an audience that came from noble and conglomerate families.

“Oh my God, what should I say? I know nothing!” Elisia's mind struggled.

Elisia looked at her father, and he just smiled. Things were getting confused. Sweat was almost dripping from the pores of the skin on her face. But if she kept quiet, all the guests would be waited a very long time. Finally, Elisia took a breath and opened her mouth.

“W-welcome to Naumann Palace! Hope you enjoy the party!”

All the guests applauded. Elisia's heart was relieved. She did it exactly as her mother said. She looked at her parents with a sweet smile on her face. Some guests who saw her smile immediately stunned.

With a happy feeling, Elisia walked to her parents and hugged them. The two also gave a warm hug.

“You did it!” The Mother praised.

“All because of you. Thank you, mom!” Elisia hugged her mother tighter.

One guest walked into the center of the room while raising his drink. “To welcome Princess Elisia's introduction and the collaboration between the Naumann Family and the Olstain family of Kazimriez, let's raise your glasses and toast to this happy day!”

Everyone raised their glasses and cheered. Elisia's introduction and toast was at the end of the opening program. Now it's time for the major event, the dance.

Elisia had several times received requests to dance from princes from all over the land. However, she couldn't choose which one was suitable, and she also remembered that she would dance with her father. Until finally, the father came and dispersed the crowd of princes.

“Sorry, gentlemen! My daughter already has an appointment to dance with me.” The father took Elisia to the dance floor.

Elisia looked into her father's face. “Thank you, dad!”

They started dancing gracefully. Footsteps moved back and forth, the two holding hands, making every eye feel envious. Elisia turned on the axis of her father's hand. Her glittering dress began to sway gently and occasionally reflected the light from the room lights.

Inwardly, Elisia felt thrilled. She cannot express the happiness she received in words. There was only one prayer that she can say, that one day she could make her parents happy.

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The festive party was over. All the guests had left the room and returned to their respective residences. The maids cleaned the room. All members of the kingdom rest in their respective rooms.

Elisia returned to the room and changed into her usual black short dress and put on a wool jacket. The night was so cold that the room heating couldn’t stabilize the temperature. She sat in front of the dressing table to remove the makeup that had been bothering her all this time.

Then Elisia lay down and stared at the ceiling. She remembered again the princes who asked her to dance earlier. One of them was handsome that she couldn't speak. However, she also didn’t dare because she had never seen such a handsome man in her life.

In her nightdream, Elisia suddenly heard a gunshot. She ran towards the door immediately and out onto the stairs. Before she could get down the stairs, it surprised her to saw her father fighting a man who claimed to be a conglomerate of Kazimriez. She hid in the railing of the stairs while watching the deadly duel.

Elisia saw her father kept trying to restrain a group of people who tried to enter the palace. She could see several wounds on her father's body, showing that he had made various efforts to defend this palace.

Unknowingly, a hand tapped Elisia's shoulder. The girl turned around; it was her mother. She asked Elisia to follow her into the hallway. This blonde-haired girl followed her. The mother continued to walk so fast that Elisia couldn’t catch up with her. The passage led them to the basement.

“Mother, what happened?!” Elisia asked curiously.

“A rebel has entered the palace! They want to harm all the family members in this palace!” Mother said rather firmly.

“What about Daddy?!”

“Your father and some bodyguards are trying to keep them from going any deeper. You have to get out of here!”

“Get out? But I don't want to leave you!” Elisia hugged her mother tightly. Her tears came out.

“I don't want to let you go either,” Mother said, hugging her back, “but situation are very different. We must protect you with all our might.”

Elisia was still reluctant to let go of the hug. She didn't want to be separated from her parents. She was also not ready if she had to leave the palace and live out there.

“Do you remember you wanted to see the wide world? This is the right opportunity. Even without being with us, you must be brave.” The mother took off the pendulum necklace and put it around Elisia's neck. “With this necklace, you will always remember us.”

Elisia held the pendulum on the necklace. Her image formed there, along with her mother and father. A smile appeared on Elisia's face.

The mother seemed to make a scratch on the floor. Elisia didn't know what it was, but she thought it was a magic circle. The woman cast a spell. Instantly, the streak lit up. The mother asked Elisia to stand in the center of the circle. After that, the strokes shone brighter. The mother recited the incantation again until the light became brighter.

Before the magic light had enveloped Elisia, the rebels found them and one of them pointed his rifle. A shot landed on the mother's body. Elisia was crying when saw that, but the magic light dazzled her eyes. Her body felt like it was being sucked into a vortex.

She didn't know where it was going to come out... until her eyes opened....

Elisia didn't know where she was going. The black hole continued to suck in endlessly until the long wait stopped in a dark room. Her body was floating, not knowing where. Put her in a situation of whether she was alive or dead.

Elisia couldn't move her body. Her eyes could only be cracked, and there was black in her eyes. Several times, she saw a strange name and writing appear in front of her. She tried to clear her vision until she saw something strange.

Elisia Naumann

Level 0 – No class

Max HP : 500/500

Stamina : 420/420

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“What is this? Why are there strange numbers in front of me? Why is my name written in this dark room? What happened?”

A splendid light appeared above Elisia's head. Elisia's body slowly flew closer to the light. The faster she went, the more attracted she was to the light. Her vision was getting blocked by the dazzling light. Until finally, Elisia's body dissolved in the light...