The Emperor's Rose (GirlxGirl) (Futanari)

15 | Freedom

KATHRYN'S POV

"So, are you going to forfeit from this matchmaking fiasco? I think the duchess will consider that after what had happened to you." Lestalia asked me as she peels an apple for me. Ben keeps nodding his head while he sat beside my bed.

To be honest, I don't know if I should forfeit. Part of me wants to continue but another part wants to quit this whole ordeal. I still can't believe that I was shot. At that moment, I can't think of anything except saving Luna from getting hurt.

I know if she's the one who lay on this bed instead of me, the emperor will be in so much trouble.

"She can't forfeit even if she wants to. Even this matchmaking event has its own rule. Besides, getting shot at is actually a normal occurrence for royalty. Everyone wants your head for some reason. You'll manage to get it at the back of your head when you're used to it," it's Grand Duchess Annabelle.

Honestly, this woman never ceases to amaze me with her appearance. It seems like she was born to impress.

"Ah! There's no need for you all to bow to me. I'm here to visit Kathryn myself and also the bearer of good and bad news altogether," she sighs. Did she just sigh in front of us? I thought it's a bad manner to do that in public.

"How are you feeling? I was surprised when the doctor told me that you're fully awake. You do realise you just got shot, right?" I know Sherlock. You don't have to keep reminding me that I am hurt. I am trying not to think about the pain.

"Yes, I am fully aware of what happened to me. But it's futile to cry over spilt milk. I'm the type of person who likes to think about the future." The grand duchess smile from ear to ear when she heard me.

"Do you want to hear the good news or the bad news first?" She asked. I shrugged and told her to tell me the bad news first. It's always the best to hear about the bad than the good first.

"Well, the bad news is that they still don't know who sent those assassins into the forest. Seems like the emperor's enemies decided to infiltrate the palace's security personnel. After what had happened, the Palace is taking extra precaution. Even the maids are being interrogated. Seem like my cousin is really worried about you," the Grand Duchess wiggling her eyebrows.

"That is bad. The palace supposes to be the safest place for the imperial family. I have a feeling that it's something my father is currently investigating, correct?" Huh? What's happening? The Grand Duchess place a finger on her lips telling Lestalia to stop talking.

"And the good news?" Ben speaks up.

"The emperor decided to bring the infamous Gralia festival earlier this year. Of course, it's to make everyone forget what had happened today but also to let everyone have fun. The civilian doesn't have to worry about anything since the emperor will make sure nothing of some sort ever happens again." Ben scoffed.

"He can't even protect my sister from harm. Does he really think a festival could make everyone forget what happened to Kathryn? That's thrash talk," this time it's my turn to glared at Ben. He really needs to learn how to control that mouth of his.

I was about to lecture him but the Grand duchess raised her hand.

"It's true. He failed to protect your sister from harm but he is also a human. He's not perfect and he too has his own flaw. You have no idea how many citizens and even minister who works for him personally made a comment just like you did. It does hurt me to hear my cousin being bad mouthing like so but I have no power to say anything. The public has their own opinion and they're free to say anything they want." Ben beginning to realise what he had done.