•Ice Queen In Another World• [Discontinued]

Chapter 4: The Council

Elizabeth's POV

I just woke up from my sleep. The sun blinding from the open curtains.

I yawned as I stretched my arms up into the air and glanced around the room.

My head is still fuzzy but I took the effort and tried getting up from the soft bed. Victoria must've laid me here after all that reading last night. I walk down towards the door surprised when Victoria came in unexpectedly. "Your highness. I talked with the court about your wishes. Some agreed and disagreed but the head has decided to let me add swordsmanship in your studies when its time for your public coronation." 

Coronation?

"May I know when is this public coronation supposed to be held?" I asked her as I fixed my own bed.

"Yes, it is to be held at your coming of age at five. The whole kingdom, its people, and perhaps other royal families from other kingdoms will attend in your presence. It's a short time to prepare your highness. You will turn five in two years so worry not." (Victoria) said reassuring me. 

"Thank you for the work you've provided, Victoria." 

She only salutes while suddenly stopping. She suddenly becomes embarrassed suddenly saluting in front of me while in a maid uniform. "R-Right. I have forgotten my real duties. I'm no longer a General forgive me for the sudden salute."

I just only shrugged. "I suppose old habits die hard. I don't mind it, Victoria."

Her face that was full of sudden awkwardness was replaced by gratitude. "Thank you, your highness." (Victoria)

"And I have a favor to ask of you." 

"What is it that I can help with your highness?" She asked. I frowned. 

"Well. That." I point at her. 

"Y-Yes? But what about me?" (Victoria) asked confused. 

"I want you to stop calling me 'your highness'. I believe I trust you enough to let you call by my name." I said trying not to turn away from her look of disbelief.

It's not like I trust her as my friend just I hate being called your highness all the time! I am beginning to get sick of it honestly!

"But... I am nothing but your maid so addressing her highness with her first name... this is highly inappropriate for me to do—"

"It's just going to be between the two of us. P-Pretty... please?" 

I saw her quickly grab a tissue out of nowhere and covered her face with it. "Y-Yes I would like that princess Elizabeth. I need more tissues..." She muttered the last part but I heard it all. Is she a tissue bank? She seems to have a limited supply of tissues. After a while, she straightens herself and leads me to the royal dining hall.

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There were a few guards in the hall standing still and a long table in the middle.

We usually come here every morning and eat with no one else... "Your highness what would you like for I will go ask the chefs to make them for you?" (Victoria)

My ears perked up at the thought of food. "Something sweet, please." I pleaded my eyes like a cat eyeing for fish being tempted to jump at it.

"No dessert yet. It shall be served after breakfast." (Victoria) smiles as she helps me dress for the morning. Giving me a bath and then fixing my hair.