Former Village Girl And The Flag Crusher Prince

Former village girl and the Flag Crusher Prince

Chapter 07: Picnic (Part 1)

And that's how I became the fiance of His Royal Highness Prince Lotus, the Superhuman Prince.
The days since then have been hectic.
First of all, I was given a temporary residence in the manor destined to the duke family, when they come to visit the court.
The reason for this is that Their Majesties have taken my safety into consideration.
My father and stepmother's relations.h.i.+p seemed to be well known in high social circles, and they sensed that I wasn't on good terms with my family.
At first I refused because they never tried to harm me, even so I couldn't help but nod my head in agreement when His Highness Lotus told me that the engagement might start a dangerous "conflict" between them and me.
At my reply, His Highness was pleased.

I had thought there would be some trouble when I move out, but I never expected my father and stepmother trying to stop me from leaving.
I thought they'd be happy to throw me out at the first opportunity.
What was in their minds that my father even made my stepmother treat me so strangely nice?
My half-sister was the only to remain the same just laughing at everything that was happening.
Thanks to His Royal Highness Lotus, who escorted us, we were able to negotiate with my father and move out safely.
By the way, the 'List of Weakness of Duke ElSavage' that Helmet gave me in advance was extremely useful.
I was so horrified by all the information that was written there.
His Highness Lotus was also a impressive researcher and knew everything about the Duke family's illicit actions, so I wonder what kind of information network he has.
When I had just completed moving in, a new problem appeared in front of me.

Yes, Queen's Education

As a future leader of the country and even sometimes I'll have to act as a foreign diplomatic or representative of King, I'll have to receive education and acquire the appropriate manners.
That's what Queen's Education is all about.
I have to memorize politics and economics, as well as the languages, cultures, traditional dances and manners of other countries, and even names and faces of the most important leaders of each country.
To be honest, I'm still hesitant at the word "Queen" because of the trauma of my previous life.
If you ask me if I want to be a Queen, I'll shake my head.
I had undertaken to be his betrothed, but I was willing to step aside if His Highness Lotus become respectable enough that I would no longer need to scold him.
So I cannot say that I don't need Queen's Education but I also hate it frankly speaking.
I wouldn't go so far as to give my all to learn everything, just to be Prince Lotus perfect match...but I felt like I cannot unserious or purposely fail to abandon.
You don't often have the opportunity to learn so much in your life, and I would like to respond to His Highness desire to truly understand what "integrity" means to me.
For these reasons, I decided to take my Queen's education seriously, even if it would be in vain.
It was a tough lesson for me, who was neither specially good nor bad at anything.
That said,the manners and etiquette lessons were something that for me still makes sense to learn.
It was a lesson that would be useful as a future queen, such as the knowledge that is essential when interacting with the messengers of other countries and the wisdom to maintain peace in the country.
It was a hard but understandable lesson, the problem is not this, the cla.s.s that I question

Physical education

"This is...is it really necessary for the queen to...?"

She was panting while trying to voice her doubts.

"Press your abdomen and drag your right leg forward."

"What do you say, Lady Azalea?　If knowledge and education are the sword of the warrior, strength and muscle are his silent armor!　
Come on!　Let's do one more lap and run!"

Behind me with an idiot's loud voice is Master Creek, the leader of the Physical Education Department and Knight Commander.
Before the sunrise, while the sky was still a pale blue, I was somehow being made to run in the Knights' training grounds.
According to Master Creek, everything requires physical strength because in the end, it is the muscles that say things.
Therefore, it is important to build up your physical strength while you're still growing.
Since he and I are both busy during the day and night, we have Physical Education cla.s.ses in the early morning when we have time.
But is this really necessary?　You don't need a lot of strength and muscle in your daily life. I don't need this cla.s.s.
I ran over the soft earth, with a grudge against Master Creek in my heart.

"You're so close to the finish line, Miss Azalea!　You've got to keep at it!"

She was cheered on by His Royal Highness Lotus, who was running next to her while carrying Master on his arms.
I guess Master Creek knows that I don't like this cla.s.s.
He is stopping me from escaping by implicating His Highness.
His Highness seems to like to move his body in the first place.
He gleefully accompanies me to gym cla.s.s, saying it's a good workout.
Even now, His Highness was running beside me with one adult's weight on his arms.
Maybe His Highness Lotus can go even faster.
Still, it was probably because of his kindness that I was able to keep up with his speed until now... Well, most of the time....
I can't afford to be thankful for that right now!
I want to be relieved of this suffering as soon as possible, so I picked up my running speed and raced all the way to the finish line.

"I'm done!"

I sat on the spot just beyond where I started to run.
I can't do it anymore. I can't move. I don't want to move. My heart hurts so much. Air. I need some fresh air.
As I did so, Master Creek said with a troubled look on his face as I rested.

"Lady Azalea. Don't sit down as soon as you're done. Go for a walk in a circle, even if it's slow. After that, you'll have to do some warm up, muscle stretching and push-ups"

"Well I won't."

Why do I have to walk one more lap after my run? It's over.
I must have had a very disgusted look on my face. His Highness Lotus grins bitterly and tugs on my arm to make me stand up.

"Here. Azalea. Walk with me."
"Ugh...Your Highness Lotus....."

She looked up at His Highness pleadingly, but he smiled and shook his head.

"No. Resting suddenly after a workout is bad for your body. Let's just walk in a circle while talking to me."

Saying that, he made me stand up and His Highness pulled my hand and started walking.
I followed behind him in a sluggish manner.
That's funny. I became his fiance to correct His Highness Lotus, and now it's as if I'm the one being taken care of.
No, they helped me when I was away from my parents' house, and they actually took care of me.
As I was lost in my thoughts, His Highness spoke to me.

"Does Azalea not like to move her body?"
"I love to ride and dance, but I hate to run."
"Mmm. You love to ride!　What a coincidence. I like to ride horses and animals, too."
"Do you ride on animals other than horses, Your Highness?"
"Hmmm. Besides horses, I've ridden elephants and camels. They're so interesting, unlike the horses."

His Royal Highness Lotus happily talks about the elephant ride while his red eyes twinkle.

"That sounds like fun. I'd love to ride an elephant one day."
"Well then, let's go on a road trip together next time. That's right!　Why don't we take your free time and go out for a picnic, is that's what you want to do?"

His Highness's invitation made me jump at the chance of taking a break from study

"A picnic! I want to go with you. In the meantime, what kind of animal will you be riding?"

His Highness laughed mischievously and put his index finger in front of his mouth.

"That's the fun of the day. You'll be surprised."

After that, we decided on a day when we would be able to go out together, and finished our PE cla.s.s with some squats and some light weight lifting.

A few days later, the appointed day arrived.
I excitedly headed to the training grounds where I was to meet His Highness.
I heard that some animals are too big bring them to a city unless there's a big open place.
His Highness said that this was the best place to do it because the training grounds were large.
I wonder what kind of animal it will be.... An elephant maybe?　But the way His Highness is acting, it doesn't seem right.
Maybe it's not an animal...This is going to be fun.
She waited for His Highness Lotus with a lunch she had made with her handmaiden.
Then Master Creek, who was waiting nearby, said to me,

"I'm going to go back to work, Miss Azalea please take care"
"Hmm?　What's with the mysterious look on your face?　Why are you looking at me from that far?"

Before I could answer the question, His Highness Lotus came over.

"Hey!　Azalea!　I'm sorry I kept you waiting."

He is unusually out of breath, and I ask him what's wrong.

"No, what? It's taken me a bit of time to get him here."
"Oh! If this will take a lot of time....　You mean the animal you said you were going to ride today!"

His Highness nodded, and I frowned and looked around.

"So, what kind of animal is it?"
"He should be here by now... oh, here."

His Highness Lotus said, pointing to the sky above.

"There it is."

Before I could reply, "it" landed at a tremendous speed from above, just in front of us, making the earth tremble and smoke covering the surrounding
My cheeks tugged at the wind pressure, which would have caused my skirt to be completely torn up, it was a good idea to use a short under my skirt because if it were a dress....

And His Highness' special surprise's ident.i.ty was....

"Hmmm. Azalea. Take a look. This is Kouro, my beloved riding partner."

His Highness Lotus said confidently as he stroked the creature he called Kouro.

"IT IS A DRAGON!!!!"

Silvery white scales and red eyes.

In the moment when I saw a dragon that looked very similar to the Holy Dragon from the founding mythology, I made a oath in my mind....

If you're going to be with His Highness Lotus, you have to have the strength and energy to not be scared by any thing.

His Highness, already on the dragon, called my name and extended his hand from above.
Disgusted by the mocking gaze in his expectant eyes, I took His Highness' hand.

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