Ceres

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Leona and Lennard smiled at Arcyl but, Leona being curious about Ceres couldn't help but ask about her.

"This is...?"

Arcyl introduced Ceres to the royal guests.

"Crown prince and princess of Fay kingdom, this is my granddaughter and Ceraph's sole daughter, Ceres Ellion. I apologize for not introducing her first. This child..."

Arcyl pat Ceres head and the latter smiled and respectfully bowed without any worry at all.

"Forgive her for not speaking. She was almost killed in an assassination attempt and was injured. Her injuries were grave but thanks to a rogue expert, she was saved however, her voice... It could not be saved at all."

"Really?"

Leona couldn't help but gasped. Lennard could only continue speaking and ask for forgiveness in behalf of Leona's curiosity. He explained that Leona was excited to have someone at her age to talk to.

"Have you tried consulting experts even outside the kingdom regarding her voice?"

It was Lennard who now asked because of his own curiousity.

"Yes. We are also currently in search for other expert physicians however, it is really difficult during this time. If you know what I mean..."

Arcyl was talking about the current power struggle happening in the kingdom. If their family doesn't take it to themselves to find physicians and end up asking for help from other people, this would only cause them to owe a favor. This is not really the time for such things since ancient families rather want to be impartial and doesn't want to take sides with anyone. A simple favor may mean a lot to some of the fighting factions during this time.

On the other hand, Lennard and Leona both looked at each other. The siblings knew what is on each other's mind: Cerio.

The talk among Arcyl, Lennard, and Orion continued and some ancient families even joined them in the process. Leona was left with Ceres instead.

Leona told Lennard and Arcyl that she will take care of Ceres while they were busy chatting with a lot of people. She assured them that they will be near the royal guards in case something happens.

Because everyone was busy with their own world, Lucas was able to find the time to greet his father and also, talk to Leona. It was, of course, Dwight's orders but it was also, his own choice. He wanted to talk to the latter about their informal engagement.

When he was about to go near Leona, Dwight suddenly announced something.

"Everyone, please, quiet down. Because of such a joyous occasion, I can't help but be moved by everyone's presence. As such, I have another announcement to make."

Such thing made Lucas' heart feel amiss. He knew that his father was about to tell something about him and Leona and so, he was about to turn back just when he was just a few meters away from the princess.

"Let me take this time to also tell everyone that my third son, Lucas, and the princess of Fay kingdom would soon be officially engaged. It is the deepest hope and wish of both the Fay kingdom king and mine. If you could kindly congratulate them..."

The lights were then focused to Lucas and Leona who were a few meters away from each other. Thus, everyone couldn't help but also look at them. Everyone applauded. However, in the midst of their discussion, their attention was then shifted to the person beside Leona... Ceres.