I woke up as I felt the light against my closed eyelids spreading across the room.

I slowly sat up looking at my surroundings "..Isaac?" I scanned the room not finding anyone nor anything that's caught my interest.

I remove the blanket off of my body to move my sore legs.

"Your highness, how was your sleep?" Isaac entered while holding a tray with a cup and a small folded sheet of paper on its side.

"My legs.." I looked at them hesitating then lightly shook my head 'it's probably not that serious.'

Isaac silently and politely offered me the warm teacup , I reached for it , closing my eyes as its warmth spread around my palms.

Isaac stepped away with a satisfied look on his face.

'This tea tastes oddly sweet..Probably just too much sugar.' while becoming more aware of what's happening , I squirmed around in a feeling of discomfort and stickiness "Isaac, Luv wishes to take a bath.".

Isaac bowed "Yes , Your highness." He took the teacup and Placed it back on the tray.

Picking it up he headed towards the door and slid it open giving the tray to the already waiting maidservants.

'Odd , I don't usually get sweaty in my sleep...did I have a nightmare?'

"..." 'hold on.'

this feeling..' I slowly lifted the blanket then quickly let go.

'Pathetic.' I mentally facepalmed and buried my blushing in embarrassment face against the pillow.

"Your highness?" Isaac interrupted in the tiniest bit of a curious tone.

"L-Luv doesn't want to take a bath anymore." I said 'ahahah.'

Isaac paused for a few seconds "Your highness , now , now , it wouldn't take long , up we Go."

"n- w-wait—!" He gently lifted me off of the bed.

pausing midway leaving me dangling in the air "oh." his eyes seemed to have already scanned the situation "heavens."

"..."

I pulled on Isaac's hair 'impudent.'

"It's alright Your highness, It's completely normal for a healthy grown up Boy for this to happen." He cleared his throat.

"Let's teach You how to take care of it , shall we?"

'NO. How am I supposed to answer that question."

"No." I said lightly glaring at him with a blank gaze.

He stared at me with his dark poker face.

Time skip ————>

Crying mentally I slowly grabbed the chopsticks and started eating the food 'it's been quite a long time since I've used chopsticks.'

Accidentally dropping the food between my chopsticks I blankly stared at it as it fell down on the floor. "Uh."

Isaac cleaned it and tugged a handkerchief into my kimono's collar "shall I help His highness eat?" He said with his usual insincere smile.

"No." I crossed my arms and puffed my cheek sulking.

After a few minutes I hopped off of the chair and waddled my way towards the door trying to reach for the door , just when I was about to reach it a hand blocked it.

"Your highness must finish his food first." Isaac said in a serious tone.

I slid the door open and headed outside only to be lifted up from behind as I was about to step outside.

"Down." I ordered glaring at him lightly.

"Young master." He sighed and shook his head.

"Listen to isaac , alright?" He patted my back and carried me back to the room.

"where is nii-sama?" I questioned quietly as I stuffed my mouth with some cake that Isaac tried to distract me with.

"His majesty is still at the palace." He answered after pausing for a bit.

I blinked spacing out for a while.

"Does he know about my wher-"

"Your highness, how about going to the yard?" Isaac interrupted wiping the mess that I've made.

I nodded quietly immediately hopping off of the chair and pitter-pattering my way towards the door in excitement, however still maintaining my usual blank gaze.

"Your highness , Please Pardon my Rudeness." Isaac said as he Put the veil on me , approaching with the slightest smile he slid the door open offering his gloved hand.

lightly placing my hand over the palm of his with a gentle tap I stepped out my calm , Quiet , and wise composure , , despite my small toddler like figure , my personality and attitude is the total opposite especially to strangers.

Walking to what seemed to be an endless Way , Ignoring the hundreds of bowing servants that we passed by , I Paused stopping for a bit as my knees were starting to give up.

Isaac stopped and turned around to kneel down at my level , gently pushing the veil away from my eyes and looking at them "Your highness?"

"Up." I muttered quietly looking straight into his soul.

"Yes , Your highness." Isaac said As he politely wrapped his hands around me and carried me in a comfortable position, he strode towards an other endless hallway but not before adjusting my veil hat thingy.

"Young master." Hearing Isaac's deep voice up close sent me shivers , I nodded off as my eyes fluttered open slowly.

"we have arrived, Isaac's not allowed to go any further." Isaac said as he placed me down on the ground with ease.

"uh?" I tilted my head 'what is that supposed to mean?..'

"Please go on Your highness, his highness is waiting for You." Isaac bowed.

I hesitated for a while feeling a little lost and confused , I then nodded slowly and continued walking on my own towards a door at the end of the hallway.

Tugging on the door's knob I noticed that it's locked , I automatically turned around to look at Isaac but only to see an empty spot "...?"

'what am I supposed to do..'

I looked at my surroundings fidgeting around.

'..Maybe I should just wait for him to come back , he will come back eventually..right?' I sat down on the cold wooden floor hugging my knees and resting my cheek on my arms.

Hearing faint footsteps I thought that they just belonged to a group of servants so I didn't lift my head but closed my eyes giving them a rest and staying in the same position. '..whats taking him so long..'

"whom's child is this?" An unknown voice that sounded to belong of a young , mature , but mysterious owner.

I slowly opened my twinkling eyes , looking at the faint shadows that I can see through the veil 'this..isn't Isaac , who is it?'.

From the man's attire and the amount of servants standing behind him I can tell that he isn't just a servant or a normal visitor.

'It's just like..Yes , an Emperor's.'

"u-us are not so sure , Your imperial majesty." Some of the servants said in a Troubled and nervous tone as if they've just been found out to have made a sin.

meanwhile there me making an indirect eye contact with him , not exactly disrespecting him on purpose, I just wasn't really aware of what's going on nor how i should react in a situation like this.

"Find out." He ordered in a cold dominant voice.

The servants jolted up and quickly vanished into different paths as if everyone knew where and who to ask.

I stared at his black aura curiously 'it's Pretty..'

"Child , what's Your name?" He Said as his hand slowly approached to take my hat-veil off.

"Your highness- , greetings his majesty the emperor." Isaac interrupted with a bow and a kneel.

He quickly pulled me away from the emperor and lifted me up. "I beg for your forgiveness, Your imperial majesty" Isaac said as he held me tightly.

Feeling isaac's muscles tense up , I became aware of this serious situation.

Sooner than later the servants rushed back in gathering behind the emperor , the emperor stood still as if he's waiting for something, then the head of the servants politely whispered something to his majesty.

"Give it to me , It shall warm my bed tonight." The emperor said in a cold calm tone.

The servants can be seen gulping nervously but didn't dare to say anything but instead looked at our direction.

"Your majesty , He is still a child!" Isaac didn't hesitate to talk back , and held me even closer and tighter to the point where I thought that it'll definitely leave a bruise.

I quietly tugged into Isaac's collar "..bedtime." I muttered softly rubbing my watery eyes.

"Your highness please be a little patient.." Isaac whispered.

"Your majesty." the servants looked at their emperor as if they are asking for the order.

"Haven't I made myself clear? Take it." The emperor said in a careless tone.

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