With those words, the court lady gave me five candies and immediately left.
I put the candy in my mouth.
I absolutely love the sweet taste that spreads in my mouth. I folded my fingers and counted out the tasks to be done one by one.
‘First, let’s get some clothes quickly. Then…’
I clenched both of my fists.
This is an opportunity to visit the Crown Prince’s Palace without being suspicious!
‘Before returning to the Empress’s Palace, I can stop by the Crown Prince’s Palace and come back. Perfect!’
I decided to go there under the pretext of running an errand to avoid suspicion.
But in fact, even if I was in the position of the imprisoned Crown Prince, it would seem very suspicious if a maid suddenly entered the desolate palace.
I munched the candy and smiled.
‘I got lost on the way back from running an errand. Perfect excuse, isn’t it?’
Hehe, I’m a genius!
I continued walking and praised myself throughout the journey.
I unconsciously hummed as I walked happily.
***
After about thirty minutes, I withdrew the plan I had made earlier.
No, I had no choice but to withdraw.
I looked at the palace with a bewildered face.
No, what kind of palace is like this…
Can this even be called a palace?
Other than the leaky walls, the main gate was forcefully closed, and the walls were very high.
‘Oh no! How would I proceed with the plan!’
I inwardly sighed and looked around.
It was obvious that no one cares about this palace.
Unlike the other dazzling palace, this palace was filled with gloom.
‘In such a gloomy palace, an eight-year-old kid is imprisoned alone…’
Hmm.
I narrowed my eyes.
I have decided that I would meet him, so I can’t withdraw like this.
I picked up the clothes I was holding in my arms and looked beyond the walls.
It seems that this palace has been around for a long time. There should be a dog hole somewhere…
“Found it!”
I shouted happily.
Yes, this kind of palace must have a dog hole!
The dog hole was sneakily hidden under the shade of a tree.
I tried to observe the hole to see if I could fit it.
It may be difficult for large adults to go through the hole, but I am still small.
Can I do it?
“First of all, I should put the clothes somewhere safe.”
It’s something that court lady Weber asked for, so I can’t lose it.
After hiding it well, I looked around.
No one sees me right?
Of course, no one would come near here.
I made up my mind and muttered resolutely,
“Then, let’s go.”
I poked my head into the hole.
After curling up as much as possible, I started crawling on the ground. Wow, really… Even a small body like mine had a hard time, what about an adult body?
Some grass was crushed by my hands, giving it a strong smell of soil.
After struggling for some time, I was able to enter the palace.
“Ah, my shoulder hurts.”
As I patted my stiff shoulder, I widened my eyes. Wait, oh my god, my apron became dirty.
“I need to make up an excuse…”
I narrowed my brow and brushed off my apron, which was dirty because of the soil and grass.
Unlike the Imperial Palace, where everything in sight was dazzling, the Crown Prince’s Palace was simply shabby.
Gardens overgrown with weeds, broken benches, and even a moldy fountain.
I thought that the inside of the palace would definitely be better.
‘Leaving an eight-year-old boy unattended in a place like this is a case of child abuse.’
I took a deep breath and continued my journey.
Until a thin, cold metal touched my neck.
…
In an instant, the hairs all over my body stood upright and my mouth became dry.
Will I die soon?
The blade felt like it could cut my neck easily.
“…Who are you?”
The ice-cold voice asked me.
I was fear-stricken, and I glanced at the owner of the voice cautiously.
A sharp pair of eyes were scrutinizing me.
Ah, those eyes.
I forgot the fact that the sword was on my neck, and I was mesmerized seeing his golden eyes as if I was hypnotized.
The protagonist of this world was standing in front of me.
It was the Crown Prince, Damian.
“Identify yourself.”
Hearing his voice, I came out of my stupor.
Um, what is my identity?
I hurriedly opened my mouth.
“I, I…”
“Are you an assassin sent by the emperor?”
Hey, isn’t he too suspicious of me!?
I mean, who would send a little girl like me as an assassin!!
But I couldn’t voice out my thoughts due to the sword on my neck.
“No, that’s not it……!”
“Then what?”
It seemed that Damian had no intention of letting me go until he received a definitive answer.
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Excuse me, Prince!
No matter how suspicious you are, what’s the use of pointing a sword towards a child like me?
Are the main characters of this world this absurd?!
But since I was afraid of dying, I replied while trembling.