The freesia-colored dress was specially ordered three years ago with few embellishments, tightened tubes on the sleeves, and adjusted length so it wouldnât get in the way of walking and Rosaline would be able to work comfortably.
âAh!â
Rosaline let out a sob of realization. Her outfit was unbefitting for the banquet. Although, all the time, she ran around the banquet hall dressed like this, leading the charge. Everyone knew that she was Cahirâs secretary so there was no need for a fancy dress.
âYou have to dance with His Majesty today.â
âHuh? No, no, no, Hui, it must be a mistake. What did you say?â
Rosaline listened to Hui though she was in a lower position than her. Although now Rosaline was addled at Huiâs words and thought she had misspoken while Hui remained as calm as a lake.
Rosaline glared at Cahir, Derek and Hui with a slight frown and a look that demanded an explanation.
âEveryone is supposed to dance with a partner at the nativity banquet in the imperial Palace.â
ââŚâŚ.â
If everyone danced with a partner, it meant that Cahir needed a partner too, and if he was busy picking out the clothes for Rosaline nowâ
âDonât tell meâŚâ
Rosaline smiled awkwardly.
âHuh, but I didnât dance at His Majestyâs birthday party last yearâŚâ
âThatâs because His Majesty was the main character last year. Besides, today is the empressâs birthday, so thereâs no particular reason for His Majesty not to dance.â
Dereck clarified. Rosaline was more befuddled by the weird explanation.
âTherefore, His Majestyâs partner today will be Secretary Rosaline.â
Rosaline, who had never dreamed that Cahir was searching for her, was wrapped in conflict as she hesitated to open the door to the banquet hall.
***
âWhere is Rosaline?â
It was the fourth time the question was asked already. Derek had circled the large banquet hall several times. Cahir was sitting on the emperorâs throne with his chin propped up with an indifferent expression on his face.
It was hard to be comfortable in the banquet when everyone had eyes on him. Normally, Cahir would greet the guests and then leave the banquet hall ahead of time. If he did not enjoy the banquet, others couldnât either.
However, today Cahir didnât seem to have any intention of leaving early. The gazes of the nobles who had been observing Cahir hit Derek painfully on the back of the head. It was a silent pressure by Cahir to do something about finding Rosaline. He needed Rosaline more than anything at this very moment.
âYour Majesty, isnât this a seat for me today?â
As Derek was pondering what to do, Azela approached. She spoke hatefully. Cahir glanced at her.
Cahir lowered his chin. He didnât want to converse with Azela, but there were many eyes watching, so he had to be polite. Otherwise, Rosaline would give him a hard time.
âCongratulations on your arrival, Queen mother. Please enjoy your banquet.â
âYour Majesty is sitting so idly, how can your mother be relax? Look again, everyone is too busy trying to please you. Why donât you dance, Your Majesty.â
âMy partner isnât here yet, so the dance isâŚâ
Azela fanned herself angrily at Cahirâs mention of a partner.
âWhere the hell is Rosaline?â
Cahir started to get irritated.
âYou donât have to dance with only one partner. I have an acquaintance I would like to introduce to you today, Your Majesty.â
Azela smiled at him. Cahir didnât allow it, but Azela quickly turned around. A woman in a pink dress walked dazzlingly among the people. People opened their mouths in awe after seeing her. Her beautiful appearance and gentle way of walking strongly asserted that she was the best noblewoman on the continent. Cahirâs eyebrows arched subtly.
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âMy name is Ella Paulos. I am honored to meet the Sun of the Empire.â
In the end, Ella and Cahir finally met. The white deer and the golden lion came face to face. Their union was so strange yet beautiful that it drew the gaze of all the people. It seemed that they were the only ones alive in this space and time.