Chapter 433: The Emperorâs Daughter 433
It was fun to see the artworks, but the most interesting ones were the buildings . I go to see many strange buildings; perhaps more structures would rise in a few years .
We needed to build such things in Agrigient!
Of course, the first thing we had to do was visit the pagoda . After taking the city tour and breaking away with the party, I came to the tower alone . Since it was a well-known place, there was a high possibility that my identity would be revealed, so I didnât bring my companions with me .
There was nothing special about entering a tower with guards after Ahin spoke to them . Looking at the inside of the building, I wondered if the interior was unexpectedly ahead of Agrigient .
When I arrived, I was waiting near the window until Ahin came . It was the first time I had ever seen such a tall building . Of course, there were too many such structures here; this place wasnât the only one, but it was the highest building in the city and offered a broad view .
âWoah, this is great!â
The view of Bruges was so beautiful . There were small towers all over the city as if they were stars .
These were the views that everyone would like to see at least once in their lives .
Ferdel had told me that he would come to such a place hand in hand with Silvia .
âMay I ask what you are seeing?â
Ouch . I almost tripped upon hearing the voice . Ahin grabbed my waist to prevent me from falling, but it was more difficult for me to fall into his arms .
My cheeks were red for no reason . The other person was just another child, but my heart wouldnât stop beating loudly . I bit my lip to hold onto my excitement . However, Ahin seemed puzzled .
âAh, why is my body acting like this?â
I coughed and sat down . I felt terrible for showing that side of me, but I was convinced that he didnât notice .
As I sat down, Ahin, too, sat on the sofa . The fluffy sofa was comfortable to sit on . It was really fluffy . Seeing how I touched the couch, Ahin smiled .
âI see that you canât take your eyes off it . â
I had nothing to say apart from a smile .
Why did I feel like a kid in front of this person? Maybe Ahin knew so much that made me feel intimidated by him .
Wait, this was similar to when I was younger .
âYes, the city is beautiful . â
I grinned . I had been around for a couple of days, but this city was just the best; it didnât fail my expectations .
It was good to see the facilities in the city that were beyond my imagination . I knew that the water and sewage system and infrastructures were sound, but the sanitation and security were the best . Above all, the fact that the city buildings looked like art was the best thing about Bruges .
âOf all, I think that the tower is a work of art which would remain in history . â
Ahin smiled as I said that . He smiled a lot, but as I watched him, I realized that he was the kind who would share his smile with others .
I hated myself for thinking that .
âMay I ask why youâre frowning?â
âItâs because of you, you man!â
However, as a reasonable person, I didnât say that out loud . I glanced around again .
In Ancief, the walls were mostly made of wood, so I assumed that the rain would rot them down, but Brugesâ buildings were of stone, which gave me a different concern .
How much would the decorations have cost?
Looking at the murals and the statues on the exterior building, I couldnât stop wondering . Agrigientâs structural style was stone, so I wanted to take one craftsman from here and build a pretty building in my country . Of course, the interior design done by our artisans was the best .
Still, the exterior design seemed different, so wouldnât it be better to take an experienced one from here? Thinking so, I opened my mouth .
âI was just thinking, how much would it cost to build?â
âWell, I heard it was a lot . â
âReally? How about the building decorations?â
âWhen it comes to labor costs, I didnât hear much . â
Indeed, this was a thorough job .
I felt terrible even though I knew how much it would cost . After all, this was the kind of art that was difficult to earn . Even in Bruges, where culture and art bloom, such structures were a treat .
With my chin on my hand, I was in deep thoughts when Ahin laughed . Seeing Ahin laughing was a rare thing, which made me feel doubtful if I heard it . What was the reason?
âWhy are you laughing?â
âBecause you are cute . â
I was the one shocked at the answer he gave . What did he just say to me? Cute?
âWhere are you going?â
Eeh, he just said I was cute, though .
I had nothing to say about it, so I looked blank as I got up . Seeing that, Ahin anxiously spoke .
âYour hair brings in a lot of attention . â
âThat is why I wear a robe . â
âEven your appearance is noticeable . â
What could it have meant? Did I stand out from the crowd?
Before blaming me and my appearance, I wanted him to look at himself, but I didnât want to crush his spirit, so I let him speak .
âEven after walking around like this, no one seems to have noticed you . â
It was a little strange for me too .
Some of us wore tight robes, and more than anything, Assisi and Valer were the noticeable ones, so maybe I wasnât given too much attention .
Honestly, I had the most famed appearance on the continent . Anyone with little feet and red eyes would be recognized as the royalty of Agrigient . I even wanted to dye my hair, but it was cumbersome, and above all, the dye I placed didnât even work on my hair! I could have brought a striking shade, but I didnât have the time to get it, so I just tried to cover myself with a robe .
Once I returned, I would get a dye .
I didnât know when it would be, but I would dye my hair for the next time I travel . I nodded as I thought to myself, but the gaze which was on me was stinging .
As I tilted my head, Ahin smiled .
Sometimes, even people who seemed stiff could make me feel like that . I couldnât explain it, but I would feel weird around certain people . At that time, the image of how I tried to be an ideal princess would overlap with my current position .
Was it tough for Ahin too?
Even a perfect person could get tired, right?
In that sense, I was fortunate that Ahin seemed comfortable being around me . I didnât know if it was good or bad . Strangely, I couldnât help but lose focus when seeing him .
âAh right, I have news from the capital . â
What news? Since I seemed nervous, Ahin looked down, as if it was bad news .
âIt looks like Emperor Caitel is enraged . It was said that he led his army and entered Ancief . Tens of thousands of troops are stationed on the border, and the Emperorâs party has arrived in the capital of Ancief, Lorlen . I heard that even Langres is under the same situation . â
Suddenly I felt thirsty and drank water . I almost died . Woah, that was crazy! Surely, my dad wouldnât, no, what the hell was he doing?
I felt like I did a great job running away from Ancief . I knew that he wouldnât stay still, but his reaction was a lot more over-the-top than I thought .
Wait, so that meant that the royal family of Ancief knew I ran away? What an international embarrassment!
What was more urgent than that was that I had to get Sherto fast .
âI need to head to Bureti tomorrow . â
At this speed, it wouldnât be a shock if dad came over here .
There were a lot of things I had to see, and I couldnât get caught! I was feeling sorry for my dad, but I wanted to see it .
As I nodded, Ahin asked .
âBut may I ask why you intend to go to Bureti?â
âMy mother was from Bureti . â
I just shrugged because that one exclamation told me what he thought .
However, I smiled to hide the bitterness I was feeling . Ahin, who saw me smile without speaking, asked .
âThe color of Bureti royaltyâs eyes change when they touch a Sherto royalty?â
âHuh? Is that for real?â
I didnât know that; suddenly, Ahin got up as I was trying to think . What? What was happening? I titled my head, but Ahin came closer and stood right in front of me .
I didnât know what he was trying to do, so I just stared at him; before I could react, Ahinâs soft lips touched my forehead .
What was it? Ahin was the one who did it, but why was I feeling embarrassed? Uh! Why?! I was too shocked to utter anything, and all I could think about was for the embarrassment to end!
What the hell was all this?
âIt really does change . â
As he moved back, Ahin smiled .
I wondered if my eyes changed or not . I just bowed, covering my face to hide the blush that crept onto my face .
No, what was all this!? Why! Please explain what I was going through!
I wasnât sure what I was feeling, but I wanted to die . I tried to hide my reddened face at all costs and held back my tears .
I hated Ahin for smiling, not knowing what I felt .
Was he okay with what he did!?
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