
“Good... Everyone has gathered?” said Prince Elio while circulating his gaze to check one by one the princes and princesses.
“Alright, we can leave now.” said Prince Elio
The princes and princesses immediately walked towards the forest, they would arrive in 15 minutes. On the way the Prince of Aragon was busy chatting with Prince Elio arguably the Prince of Aragon gossiping about Princess Kanzia.
Prince Elio of course did not care, he just kept silent and circulated the sight of the surrounding trees.
“You know, from the many princesses I've seen... Princess Kanzia is the most beautiful and graceful princess. You feel like it's not?” ask the Prince of Aragon
“Not” said Prince Elio
“Hei... Are you normal or not my cousin? Open your eyes-“
“My eyes are open” cut Prince Elio
“Alright, I mean you should look around. We are surrounded by beautiful princesses. I was also offered to marry one of the princesses, it was still a child but I already feel handsome and many like me.” Prince of Aragon
“Who said you were ugly?” prince Elio asked as he looked at his cousin, the Prince of Aragon.
“You, you once said I was ugly.” replied the Prince of Aragon with a hiss and a cynical look
“But you are sometimes ugly sometimes handsome, your face is not consistent” ledek Prince Elio
“Not consistent, but many like me.” replied the Prince of Aragon with his smile
“We have entered the forest area” said Prince Elio
“Let me just” said the Prince of Aragon and answered a nod of the head by Prince Elio.
“Alright, because we have entered the forest area and the terrain is not easy. We have to help each other. You heard right?” the Prince of Aragon shouted.
“Understanding!!” princess Quely shouted loudest
They continued on and the princes without being ruled were already directly escorting the princesses behind them. Until Prince Elio has to walk behind Princess Kanzia and her cousin—Princess Quely.
“Wahh... You take care of me and Princess Kanzia”, Princess Quely said
“I just want to be behind” said Prince Elio
“You should take the initiative to take care of me, I'm your cousin.” said Princess Quely
“Maybe Prince Elio is right, he just wants to be behind.” said Princess Kanzia
“You should pay attention to the way” said Prince Elio
“Alright alright” replied Princess Quely in a low tone
“Princess Kanzia, can I come to your palace tomorrow? Just to visit.” asked Princess Quely
“Of course, you can come all you want.” said Princess Kanzia
“I'll be coming with Prince Elio, right?” ask Princess Quely
“No, tomorrow I'm training for war.” Prince Elio said
“Come prince... The king said I could go far if I was with you. You are one of the most trusted princes of King Harris.”, Princess Quely said
“But I have activities in Corvus” Prince Elio said
Princess Quely clung to the trunk of the tree to climb the higher ground in front of her, when she stood up and ruffled her waist.
“You are coming with Prince Elio?” ask Princess Quely
Prince Elio and Princess Kanzia who were still in the low ground looked up to see Princess Quely, after which Princess Quely tried to hold on to the tree roots that protruded to the surface of the ground. However, he slipped and returned in his initial standing position.
“Maybe he doesn't want to accompany you, he has more important things than that Princess Quely.” said Princess Kanzia
Prince Elio sighed, he wore a flat expression. Then he held Princess Kanzia's waist and lifted her up to climb the higher ground.
“There is nothing more important, I will accompany you Princess Quely” replied Prince Elio after Princess Kanzia aligned with Princess Quely.
Princess Kanzia immediately rounded her eyes, she did not expect Prince Elio to answer her joke so the atmosphere became tense due to Prince Elio's gaze and his flat face.
Then Prince Elio directly climbed the higher ground and immediately walked ahead of Princess Quely and Princess Kanzia just like that. Princess Quely shrugged both of her shoulders and made a downsmile.
“Did he take offense to my words just now, princess?” ask Princess Kanzia
“Do not care about the attitude of the princess, she is like that.” replied Princess Quely while patting Princess Kanzia on the back.
Princess Quely immediately followed Prince Elio's steps, while Princess Kanzia was still silent in her place.
“Should I apologize?” muttered Princess Kanzia.
“Is he angry just because of that joke?” muttered Princess Kanzia again
“Princess Kanzia!! Come!” princess Quely shouted as she swung her right hand into the air.
“Good princess!” princess Kanzia replied loudly.
...• • •...
After the princes and princesses finished setting up the tent, the Prince of Aragon gathered all his and split the team to do one mission.
“Please gather based on their respective teams” said Prince Elio
Everyone immediately looked for his team and gathered into one and that was where everyone complained to each other.
“Why should I team up with you? Can I make sure the mission this time lose” said Princess Hera while staring at the cynical Prince Raynor.
“Hey princess, do you think if I'm one team with you will win?” answer Prince Raynor
“My feeling is not good” muttered Prince Dragomir who resignedly was in the middle of the commotion of his team.
“Can Prince Zaire exchange with me? I want to be with Princess Lizzie”, Princess Jannesa said
“I know you can not be separated, at least just accept this division” replied Princess Eudora with a laugh
“I will be a burden to your team” muttered Princess Jannesa grieving
“I plead for cooperation, Mr. Princess Kanzia” said Prince Theonor gently and saluted, until Princess Kanzia was surprised and spontaneously saluted.
“I'm happy to be on your team, take it easy. You can count on me in this case” Princess Kanzia said with a faint smile
“Thank you princess” replied Prince Theonor
“Look at the happy and peaceful team there, Prince Theonor is indeed suitable with Princess Kanzia” said Princess Athanasia who had noticed Princess Kanzia with Prince Theonor.
“I will protect you kak” said Prince Xavier
“I am very grateful, but do not make yourself burdened because one team with me” said Princess Athanasia.
The division of the team this time is really unexpected, because what makes the team is not Prince Elio but King Aiden. Because at night, Prince Elio will split the team for the hunting mission this time but King Aiden comes and has an idea to help his son with the note he should not open the team division paper until the time comes.
The division of the team this time there are 5 teams. Team 1 consisted of Prince Raynor, Prince Dragomir and Princess Hera. Team 2 consists of Prince Elio, Princess Athanasia and Prince Xavier.
Team 3 consists of the Prince of Aragon, Princess Eudora and Princess Jannesa. Team 4 consists of Prince Zaire, Princess Lizzie and Princess Quely. Team 5 consists of Prince Theonor and Princess Kanzia.
After Prince Elio gave the map and mission instructions this time, the teams immediately spread out and searched for their respective missions. Prince Elio did not know what King Aiden had written on each team's paper.
And it has become a rule for them, if it is divided into teams then one team and the other is the enemy. So the winner will get an award from Queen Ails at Pejasone Palace in contrast to the rules of antiquity.
They began to cast aside the route of the forest on the map, when in the middle of the journey Princess Athanasia heard a voice then she directly pulled the bow and pointed it towards the origin of the sound, behind him Prince Elio and Prince Xavier are on standby.
“Did you hear the voice of the enemy princess?” ask Prince Elio
“Not, I think it's a beast” said Princess Athanasia
“But I think he's just passing through” added Princess Athanasia and lowered her bow.
“Yes already, let's continue the journey” said Prince Xavier
They immediately continued their journey.
“What is it this time that you've drawn up the map and divided the team?” ask Prince Xavier
“No, King Aiden did it.” replied Prince Elio
“This is too detailed, has King Aiden ever traveled through this forest?” ask Princess Athanasia.
“Iya, King Aiden likes to wander from forest to forest if have free time.” Prince Elio gave a faint smile
“Waah... I did not think we would meet at the same intersection” said Prince Dragomir
“We are ready to fight” said Prince Theonor in front of Princess Kanzia
“You got the courage from where Prince Theonor?” ask Prince Dragomir
“I am indeed brave, you are the only ones who do not realize” said Prince Theonor
“Too long” Princess Hera has started attacking
The battle between team 1 and team 5 ensued, they fought each other fighting skills that they had learned.3 against 2 the number is not commensurate but Prince Theonor and Princess Kanzia can overcome it.
Princess Kanzia rolled over and pierced the sword towards Princess Hera's back, of course Princess Hera was surprised such a quick flashing movement. Behind Princess Hera's back, Princess Kanzia smiled obliquely.
“No I will let you run” Princess Kanzia
“I think you took the wrong opponent” said Princess Hera immediately turned around and resisted the attack.
Using the martial arts they kept from escaping, Princess Hera managed to fall to the ground, Princess Kanzia helped Prince Theonor by fighting Prince Dragomir.
They clashed with swords, while while sitting on the ground, Princess Hera observed the movements of Princess Kanzia's clever resistance and using the fast movement made her look as if she was watching a real war between kingdoms.
“It looks like Princess Kanzia is not as soft as seen” muttered Princess Hera.
“She was agile and deft once” muttered Princess Hera again.
After successfully defeating team 1, team 5 immediately fled according to the route they had understood.
"They're cool too" Prince Raynor said, holding his left shoulder with his right hand.
"Yes, Princess Kanzia is also great. It seems they should not be underestimated either" said Princess Hera
"Yes, let's continue the journey. There is not much time" Prince Dragomir said
Team 1 immediately walked again through the forest carrying a map and clues.
While team 2 and team 3 have found their icon, the antelope. They chased the deer together until they split up.
Not to forget the arrows they carried in each other's hands.
"To the North!" prince Elio shouted
All split up to team 2 and team 3 in the match at 1 place along with the antelope as well.
"Well, it turns out this is a competition to get the same beast" said the Prince of Aragon.
"I don't think you are our enemy" said Princess Eudora
"It is better to finish now, before it is too late" said Princess Jannesa while issuing an arrow to shoot the antelope.
Princess Jannesa fights with Princess Athanasia. They focused on aiming while the others fought using swords.
Each of them issued a skill they had, Princess Eudora fought Prince Elio while the Prince of Aragon with Prince Xavier.
"You don't have the heart of a woman, prince?" princess Eudora asked with a smirk at the end of her sentence
"Enemy, whether she's female or male. I never had a sense of heartlessness." replied Prince Elio with a cold look
Princess Eudora was once jolted and rounded her eyes, the atmosphere at the beginning of them had a different eye contact with the current one.
(She. It's just a game of why it feels like real) Princess Eudora's inner self.
Prince Elio broke Princess Eudora's mind by putting away the sword on her face using the sword Prince Elio was holding.
Princess Eudora's sword was instantly knocked to the ground and Princess Eudora instantly took a deep breath.
"Lose" said Prince Elio
"We won!" the Athanasian Princess
All eyes were on the dead antelope with the arrow bearing the flag of Team 2.
"alright. Team 2 wins" said Princess Jannesa
Team 2 immediately brought their hunted and returned to the campsite.
...• • •...
Arriving at the camp area, the princes and princesses ate the antelope they had cleaned and burned in this forest.
They also sat around the leaf-floored antelope. After that, they each talked to each other.
"Princess Kanzia... Tomorrow I go to your palace with Prince Elio." said Princess Quely
"Yes, I await the arrival of you and Prince Elio, the princess." said Princess Kanzia with a sweet smile
"What do you like in collections?" asked Princess Quely whispering
"I? I like to collect swords." replied Princess Kanzia ended her horse smile
"Sword? Are you an expert at fighting with swords?" ask Princess Quely
"No, I'm not an expert. There are many swords among which there are from ancestors or generations and even gifts. So everything I have kept until now" Princess Quely said calmly
"Different from me, I actually collect stamps and other royal stamps" said Princess Quely
"That must be fun, how much of your collection of princesses?" ask Princess Kanzia
"Not many, I started collecting it since the age of 10" said Princess Quely
"Later I will send you a letter, so that the stamps and stamps of the Diamond kingdom you save also hahaha" said Princess Quely at the end of her laughter
"That's a good idea, because you just joined I want to collect it too" Princess Quely said, clapping softly
"Let me know if you need a lot of stamps and stamps, princess. I am ready to send a letter every day to you" said Princess Kanzia ended with a sweet smile and her eyes formed a line.
"Ready, Princess Kanzia" replied Princess Quely
Meanwhile, Princess Athanasia was talking to Prince Elio. Princess Athanasia did talk a lot when with Prince Elio than other princes.
"How's the schedule going on in your room, prince?" ask Princess Athanasia
"As usual, nothing special. I'm just talking about the state of the kingdom with each other" Prince Elio said
"What kingdom did you end up in, Your Majesty?" ask Princess Athanasia
"Black Cart, it's all based on King Aiden's will" Prince Elio replied
"Is it that hard, prince?" Princess Athanasia picked up the grilled yam that was in front of her, as the heat of the yam accidentally fell.
Prince Elio took it, he cleaned it and then he peeled the skin for Princess Athanasia.
"It's not difficult, I used to do it alone" said Prince Elio, then he gave the yam that had been peeled.
While given a small cloth under it so that Princess Athanasia does not feel hot.
"Use this" said Prince Elio.
Princess Athanasia felt her face hot, she lowered her head and accepted the yam with a smile she had hidden.
"Thank you Prince Elio" said Princess Athanasia.
"No problem" Prince Elio replied casually.
What Princess Athanasia likes about Prince Elio is his silent yet caring nature. Although Prince Elio does not care about her, if her nature comes, Princess Athanasia's heart will melt.
Princess Athanasia likes a man who is indifferent and difficult to approach, she likes to fight for someone rather than one who is easy to approach or does not need effort.
Approaching Prince Elio it took some effort that was the reason Princess Athanasia approached Prince Elio after they 5× got involved in the royal schedule.
(How do you know that I like you, Prince Elio? Have you not noticed my attitude towards you all this time?) the Inner Princess Athanasia.
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.... to be continued ....