"i-Im not really sure it I really should be here" Emelie Asked while sitting between Thomas and Anna
"The King said that everyone that is part of Anna's rescue and the restoration of my honor should go. That is why you are here with us" Cassandra spoke, she was sitting beside me at the moment..
Yes, we are going to a party in his majesty's castle.. I think it's because the prince is partly in fault with all just happen
Me and Cassandra had become much more closer... It's a secret and only our closes friends knew about this but, the two of us are in a relationship..but since she's A noble woman..and I'm just a commoner at the moment, we can't just publicly reveal it like so..
Cassandra wanted to.. but I told her that I need to be someone worthy of her.. not just as a person..but also my title, back then I blurted out that I wanted to become th strongest knight out of just wanting to become the strongest knight... But right now.. I'm Doing it for her
"You don't seem to be tense at all" Cassandra looked at me and ask
"It's because all of us are here.. I don't know how I would react if his Majesty just ask to meet us one by one..."
"That's true" Thomas added "that would he a lot of pressure"
"But.. does he really have to invite us to a party? Not just..you know, talk to us privately?" Anna ask
"Doing it in private might make a lot of problems.. the world of nobility is just like that. They might think that the king have a hidden agenda of sorts.." Cassandra answered "also, you lot will be staying near me and my father, we will make sure that no one will be in trouble. But please be kn your best behaviour" then everyone looks at Thomas
"Why me!?" Thomas ask pointing at himself
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Finally arriving at the venue, Cassandra's father is already waiting for us outside
"Is the ride here alright?" He asked Cassandra
"Yes father"
The duke.. I only seen him once before, and that time he had gave me a valueble lesson..
"Greeting Sir duke" I greeted him, then everyone else follows
He was..staring at me, does he know about me and her daughter? He's not even talking..he just stares
Cassandra had to intervene "father.."
"Right! The festivities is about to start, I already prepare a room for you kids to rest in when you get tired, just follow me"
Following him inside, there are already a lot of people inside..bunch of noble men and woman talking and mingling with each other
We are..very out of place, so we just stand in the corner as a group waiting for the king to arrive..
Once the king arrive along with the Queen and the prince
That's when we are called upon..
The prince is looking at Anna but Anna is averting her gaze to somewhere else..once we greeted the royal family the king starts to talk
"I know that everyone heard about the incident... First my son, the crown prince would like to say something to everyone"
Everyone is talking when the prince came forward to talk,it seems that he had learn his lesson now.. probably got scolded by his parents
"Once again.. I wanted to ask for forgiveness to you lady Cassandra.. for slandering your name and believing to baseless rumors regarding you.. and I also wanted to ask forgiveness to Duke Windermere.. I know that I had angered you because of what I did... And I'll make sure to learn from my mistakes" he then looked at Anna "to become worthy of your trust again"
"You are now forgiven Prince Robert" Said The duke who came with us
"With that out of the way, allow me to say thank you for forgiving my son" the king smiled "and I want this young ones to be an example to all of us.. allies, trusted friends..and repay the kindness of others" the king the looked at me
"Are you the one who dueled my son?"
"Yes your highness"
"What made you risk it all? Truly it's not just out of friendship yes?"
. . . . The urge to say that I just hate how the prince acts like a dick...but I should watch what comes out if my mouth
"It's because the prince will soon become the ruler of this kingdom..he needs to be more..level headed when comes to this things..and as an aspiring knight, I should only always be in the side of the truth"
"A knight huh? I heard that you are quiet skilled,and you even bested my son..how about you became a royal knight once you become of age?"
A royal knight huh? A knight in direct order of the king. To get offered in my young age...
"Please forgive me your highness, but I wanted to become a knight that would protect everyone, not just the royal palace and it's residence"
Everyone was shock when I refused the order and expecting for the king to be mad
But the king..laughed "You sounded like Duke Windermere..I see, a knight that would protect everyone hmm? Alright then, I won't push it further..now" he then focused at Cassandra
"Everyone knows that lady Cassandra is the prince's fiance and the crown princess..but due to circumstances... She will step down in her position.. also, we all know that women can't inherit titles because of tradition..that's is our law..but for many years our kingdom was blessed by smart and brave woman..and I think it's about time to make change..and I hereby declare that Cassandra Windermere will be the heir to the Windermere Duchy"
Everyone was first surprise..but one clap from the crowd made enough impact for everyone to also clap..
The king is smart..I see what they invited us..not only this will stop the prince's scandals, he give the people something to talk about instead..
Cassandra bows her head to the king "thank you for giving me this honor"
After that, the party started and we hang out in our rest room
"I can't believe it! You became the heir of Windermere duchy!? Congratulations cass!" Anna exclaimed happy for her friend
"You didn't tell us anything about that" I said while munching on some cooking
"It was a surprise" she smiled "my father told me beforehand that he talked to the king about it when the incident with the prince happened"
"Congratulations" I said smiling at her
"Thank you" she smiles back
"Oh- the dance is starting" Thomas said as he heard the music in the ballroom
I offer my hand to Cassandra "shall we?"
Smiling, Cassandra took my hand in hers "let's go"
TO BE CONTINUED
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