Lesson Three

The last destination i was guided to was the library, inside it was only me, Leo, Vyrless, and a guard.

I felt so out of place in this group, no, in this place.

I sat beside Leo on a long sofa, the room was dimmed because only the candles in our stall is lighten up, it sends shivers down my spine, but since there were less people maybe i can finally ask what’s going on.

“Good Evening Eve” Vyrless greeted, “thank you for putting up with our events today, now we can finally speak about your situation”

My face lit up, I felt really relieved, “thank you” i sighed, my mouth finally able to speak again after being shut for the whole day.

“Let me introduce, Claurambaut the major general”

The knight sitting next to Vyrless bowed at me without saying a word.

“And—“ when he’s about to continue his gaze fell upon the empty space, “Fredrick!” He shouted and it roared across the library, not a moment after that a blonde haired man appeared from behind the bookshelves, “—our librarian” he sighed.

“Good to see you in person madam” he smiled with books in his hand.

Judging from everyone’s reaction it seems that I’m not a new topic in this kingdom, how come I didn’t know that i have these responsibilities waiting for me.

Still, being thrown in this situation frustrates me, I don’t want to suddenly be a queen of some kingdom i only heard a few times.

“As you may have figured it out, you were already bestowed a queen when Leo stepped up as a king, now before you can ask anything, let me ask you first, do you know about gods and godesses?” Vyrless asked he was so polite that I didn’t feel threatened.

“I’ve read about them before, but i never put more thought to those subjects, it seems so abstract that it’s hard for me to believe they’re real..” i said while remembering my days that i spent at the cottage, reading all kind of books my grandfather brought me.

“Hm..” Vyrless nodded, “you see twenty one years ago this kingdom was invaded by a group of wizards, they almost destroy this palace to the ground if it wasn’t for the help of a certain goddess”

There were so many question i want to ask from that explanation alone.

“That Goddess name was Lichta, the Goddess of light that absorbed the wizard’s magic allowing us to have better chances at attacking and obtaining victory” his voice was eager, “but nothing comes with free price, oh no, no” he shrugged, “it costs Lichta her existence, she dissolved to become one with the light itself”

My heart ached hearing it even though i barely knew or even believe in goddesses.

“Just before her time ran out, she wed two person that was very important to her and to the people, she bestowed you and Leo to be a husband and wife, in front of everyone in the kingdom including the high priest that has a pure connection with the gods and goddesses itself”

“H-how am i important” i interrupted, how am i so involve in the history of this kingdom, why am i so tied up with everyone here.

“Lichta is your mother” Leo answered.

My eyes widened and my heart was pounding, but I can’t tell if it’s excitement or fear, “mother?!” I gasped.

My grandfather did said that my mother passed away when i was a baby, but I didn’t think the story would go as enchanted as that.

“Goddesses can only have one child in their eternal life, you are hers, Lichta said that she wanted you to grow within the castle and that she believed what’s left of her remains inside you, so with you here as the queen she can continue to guard the kingdom” Frederick finally joined in.

“What left of her…” it’s hard to accept that I’m a daughter of a goddess, “I don’t know if i can fulfil that expectation” i spilled the truth, I don’t want to give them hope.

“Do not worry, beside that reason we’re actually grateful for what Lichta did” Vyrless continued, “this king of ours right here is not very good at romance, that’s why with you being our queen we don’t have to worry about him being alone forever” sarcasm was heard in his tone.

“Watch your mouth, Vyrless” Leo glared.

“So I didn’t have a choice from the start” i mumbled looking down at my feet, “what about the financial thing Leo mentioned? I don’t know anything about money and stuff”

“About that, i will be sending you a schedule regarding the economic studies tomorrow” Vyrless answered, “you will also be scanning through the ammunition supplies and food supplies, the rest will follow on the next day”

“Is it my turn to speak now? It’s getting so late” Claurembaut interrupted, “King Leo you should reconsider your act in the ballroom”

He didn’t give me a chance to answer, there’s still so many things i wanted to ask, they can’t just leave me hanging again.

Leo sighed, “i thought we agree on this Claurembaut”

“The thought, yes, the way you execute it, hell, they will form an alliance against us!” He seems really pissed off, but i do understand what he means, “they never like you in the first place and now they hate you! Without the support of the dukes and duchesses it will be hard” he sounds so frustated, “they’re the core of the society in this kingdom, if they refuse to compromise with our security system in the future it will be a fatal move”

“I have my reasons, you know what I’m aiming at,” Leo replied he looked annoyed as well but remain calm.

“But you can’t be this reckless!”

“Enough of this conversation! Those topic is not to be lectured to me, i have my ways, if you want to talk about this further wait for the next meeting!” He slamed his fist on the table, i flinched at the loud bang that echoed.

Leo stood up from his seat with temper, “Come” Leo glared at me again.

I panicked while looking at Vyrless asking for help, “it is late, we’ll continue this tomorrow, thank you Your Majesty, please rest well.”

That’s not what i wanted to hear.

“Eve!” Leo called from the door, i hurried and followed him outside.

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