Silver Prince

Sapphire Palace

"Your Highness, we're the new servants assigned by the Emperor's order."

A sound came from the other side of the door. Although only a single person voice could be heard, the flow of wind said otherwise.

The people outside gulped in silence. They're nervous with most of the maids holding tight their hands together up their chest. With a slight anticipation in all of them.

why?

Because they're about to see the ethereal beauty of the Empire. Because of his Majesty the Emperor strict protection, not many people could entered his Highness palace. Only people trustworthy and with maximum skill could be placed in here to take care of the little Prince.

There's no any recordings or picture of the Prince, but many nobles declared him as undeniable beauty.

Even saying a few nobles has seen him, it was only once. When Claude bring him in to the Imperial quarters, that was when they accidently saw the newborn baby Prince.

He's just a magneficent God's masterpiece, they couldn't waste their time looking away. Because they knew this were their only chances to see him.

So far, only two maids was assigned with great capabilities and strong background. They valounteered themselves to become the Prince's personal maids, and knights in action.

Strange, of course. Second largest Palace has few workers proved Claude's possesiveness towards the Prince and how he treasured him so much.

2 personal servants, 20 Royal Workers, 5 Royal Chefs, 6 gardener, 35 Royal Mage, and 100 placed Royal Knights around the Palace.

This amount could be considered small. But not for the Knights.

Recently, Claude let some more Palace workers entered the Sapphire Palace.

Even all this was actually requested from the Prince himself. That's why Claude send more maids for his Prince assistance.

Of course, he chosed them very carefully, still with strict rules and some appointment need to be fulfilled.

Slowly, the thick-white large door, with golden scarps opened from inside.

The maids outside straightened their body subsconciously.

From other side of opened door, appeared a person with maid dress and red braided long hair. Her fierce blue eyes observed them for a while, before showing a pleasant smile.

"Ah, right. I've read a direct letter from His Majesty Palace. Currently, His Highness was inside his chambers. We did not appreciate bold move or distrub."

Hearing the very first thing she reminded startled all of them. His Highness current state.

All maids who is standing infront of the door stunned, then nodded their head in unison.

All their thoughts was the same.'So the second daughter of Duke Viloinness really is one of his Highness personal maid!'

Tear Viloinness.The Duke household famous characteristic was their beautiful red ruby hair. And Tear, the second daughter of Duke Viloinness household is one of the capable woman recognized by the Emperor, and just reached adulthood one year ago.

Different from her weak older sister, the First daughter, she's very active in society, and incredibly talented in swordmanship since young. Her charm could be compared to that of the Royal families.

Most importantly, Duke Viloinness is one of the family dedicating their life to the Royal families, and depends on them. That's why, them likely seen by other people serving the Royals is pretty common.

Although that, they're also symbols of a worthy Royal family members. Once the current rulers appointed one of their family members with someone from the Viloinness dukehold, it is said they've been recognized by the Emperor.

It also become one of the reason why Royal family member with no servants from this dukehold often neglected by the society, because they're seen as 'no value' firstly from the Emperor.

There's no other reason needed on why the Emperor would send the second daughter as one of his son personal maids.

"Y-yes!" all the maids said in unison once again. Even though there's exclamation mark, they keep their voice low enough.

Apparently, just like the usual work of other maids, preparing bath, dressing the Royals, cleaning and stuff, all of them also skilled at combat and dedicated their life for the Prince whenever a sudden assasination, guests, or stranger came and harmed the Prince life.

They're maids assigned by Claude himself.

They took turn to get inside the massive Palace with guidance from the Prince Nanny, Tear.

Although it's already clear from the outside, they're even more amazed with the inside.

The Knights guarding the entrance opened the door once confirmed by Tear. When they took a step inside, they could sensed these intense stare from not only the Knights, but even the Servants passing by. Seemingly in hurry but still stole a glance at them.

They could all tell judgements in this Place is huge. Considering how even servants here is skilled in combat.

Two stairs leading onto the corridor of second floor, while at entrance below has lot of paths leading into different places.

Tear explained while guiding them further inorder they understand clearly what is forbidden, and rules especially.

"His Majesty assigned rules in this Palace that's forbidden even to those not doing it deliberatly. Most severed punishment is execution."

Hearing the word execution made them very cautious.

"Firstly, you might have noticed this since entering the Palace domain."

The domain. They had sensed it ever since entering through the Gate.

Saying this Tear stopped his step."Don't worry, it wasn't anything harming. The Ice domain, which allowed the area inside lowering its temperature is specifically applied for His Highness."

She shifted around facing them directly.

They obediently stayed silent. Knowing well Tear will explain in a more detailed explanation regarding his Highness the Prince needs.

In one conclusion,The Prince doesn't really like the sun light. Not to mention, his Highness whole Palace was applied a 'domain' by numerous Archmage which lowed the temperature inside.

(in other words, something like air conditioner in modern world, but it worked with magic.)

Explaining in deep detail, not wanting the maids to make a single mistake. Otherwise, the consequences is heavier if she failed educating them.

"The Prince's not a fan of too much sugar, but still likes sweets. Not with excessive amount of sweetness that made him vomited."

Once saying this, a furious tone appeared faintly, making not even the new appointed servants, but also the surrounding people.

But soon after Tear turned to gave a smile, they all warmed up immediately.

Tear shifted back and continued.

"There's once an incident where a spy from a Kingdom passed the security, disguising as a Royal chef. Trying to poisoned his Highness."

"I'm telling you this just in case. Since you'll be working here on now, it's best to watch over others movement."

All the maids looked at each other in disbelief. All of them understand well one of their job not only to serve the young Prince, but also securing his safety.

'Safety of the Prince is top priority than anything else. You must understand this statement. A single mistake and you're dead. A single disatisfication from the Prince expression and you're dead.Sending away reports to your household and you're dead. Late preparing the Prince needs and you're dead. In Sapphire Palace, inconvenient is prohibited. Any wrong manners.. and you're dead. Do you understand?'

They all recalled how stern and vicious the Emperor tone when he stated all of those things. Shiver runs down their spine.

Each look explained their thoughts. After entering the Palace do they understand, that the Prince is everything.

"Since you will all be working for His Highness from now on, it won't hurt to say."

"The Prince has an unexplained condition, where he didn't act like his age at all. At first, we suspected that His Highness was suffering from a debilitating condition, but that doesn't seem to be the case.."

her lips curved into a small smile, her face softening.

"Although His Highness is not very active and has always refused to leave the palace, he still talked with us and make requests. That's why, you must fulfilled your duty and gave everything what he wanted you to do."

"And since his Highness appeal attract too much and he doesn't like stares, you musn't stare at him for too long. Because that's one of fatal mistakes you could ever done."

Instead of denying nor not understanding, the maids nodded in approvement. All indecates understanding of what should be done and what shouldn't.

They looked rather excited.

Tear looked at them in relief. Thanking the Emperor for sending maids exactly like what she expected.

Suddenly, when they're still sink in thoughts of admiring, a sound came.

All including Tear turned in sync.

Every single of them took a glance. Even the passing by and Knights in guard.

Two presence with huge height difference standing side to side up on the stairs. Glancing down at them.

One is about a 5 years old.

His wavy silver hair falls on his shoulders, it extends till its very thighs. Every second, anyone could see his hair shining.

His long silver eyelashes refused to lift as they fell, twitching. It follows his original color, and even almost covering his pupils with how thick it is.

The short presence was startled when he saw a group of people assembling, his lips flattened for a moment.

His perfectly coiffed long fringe fell.

A pair of jewelled eyes shone through.

Just like the Emperor. The infamous and historically recorded jewelled eyes of the Obelian royal bloodline.

Another presence could be seen next to him.

With light blue hair color and slicked back to his ears, pairs of the same lighter blue eyes glanced towards them fiercely.

He wore a proper servant uniform, while holding a white cloth on his left arm.

They could see his lips slowly curved into a smile the moment he's done scanning them up and down.

Opening his mouth, voice coming out sounded very soft and kinda low pitched.

"Ah, so the new servants assigned by the Emperor has arrived. No wonder several lifeforms started entering the Palace."

The young boy next to him touched the taller one clothes, tugging on them twice. "Sir Jenas."

Jenas Szcegur.Third son of Count Szcegur. Since childhood, everyone often referred to him as 'Sly Genius'. It does sound kinda out of place, but everyone believed this is the only title that suits him.

Although merely a Count, they're one of the best mage providers in every recorded history.

Their unique birth-talent mastery on controlling mana is what make this household precious.

There's a rumor going around that their light blue characteristic is where their mana centered. Option two, mana storage. Option three, additional mana.

Still, neither of those were officially stated from the household.No response coming from the Count yet.

However, the reason for them not rising as a Duke is strictly hidden from public. Their crest as a 'sleeping arctic fox' is something worth questioned.

Pure blood in this family mostly serves directly underneath the Royals. And this alone shoved them an honor and huge reputation among nobles.

Hearing this, he immediately shifted his gaze to the shorter one, who was calling him with a gesture.

"Yes, Your Highness?"

All the maids except Tear, dropped their jaws in silence. Completely stunned and stuttering. Wanting to express their shock, but holding back.

They had obviously recognized him right away, but it just felt different hearing the correction. Besides the Prince shocking presence, Jenas Szcegur presence as his Highness servant is the same as shocking.

Passer by and the Knights immediately put their gaze away after a mere 3 seconds looking in silence.

The pair of jewelled eyes shifted. The owner of those jewelled eyes lifted his head slightly, narrowing his eyes.

Tear bowed her body as a sign of respect and manners. As she took the first movement, the new assigned servants began to follow her and quickly regain their composure.

Knowing this, Tear couldn't help but think in her inner thoughts, 'seems like they can halfly handled his Highness charm. Although they struggled a little, i'm sure they'll get used to it like other old workers.'

At this time when they were all bowing their heads, the young Prince curved his lips slightly without their knowledge.

The young Prince lifted his right hand and pointed his fingers.

The sudden lift made Jenas stunned, then he immediately shifted towards the direction his finger pointing at.

He heard the Prince voice.

With a low pitch tone,

"There's a fly in the last row. Exterminate."

His voice echoed throughout the Palace. The Knights shifted their eyes over immediately.

With a slight second, every single of the new servants turned their heads towards the person on the latest row of their group.

All stares is on that servant.

With a fierce and intense look, the newly assigned servant face darkened.

‘ YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED ’

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This chapter purposes was actually only for characters introduction that's close with this story main character. So i'm really sorry to say this chapter full with their things and the main plot in this chapter were quite slow ;_;

But on the next chapter, we will focused much more into the main plot and provide fewer introduction for the upcoming Characters.

By the way, for clarification, the servant on the last row is not really you. It's just pointing how the person in disguise has been exposed firmly infront of others.. eh, hope you understand.

Thank you for reading this chapter !