You Think I Won't Talk?-Chapter 433

Some kind of instinct was telling me there was more he wanted to say yet couldn’t as the Princess continued to talk about how this Ball appeared promising in many ways. And as it was probably arranged given the time I was told to leave my chambers by Sir Vitor, no opportunity was allowed for us to share some words as the Emperors also joined us shortly after.

Maybe I had gotten so used to these people that the flamboyance of the Emperor was expected along with his eager greetings, so much it felt common... The Empress, however, stoically walked beside him balancing the ambience perfectly and after greetings were once again exchanged...

"We should join our guests without further ado... Zeleskiaz, now you may escort the Ninth if you wish." — The Emperor said with a malicious smirk. Making us giggle... to then immediately hold the arm already waiting to be taken.

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Her hand, elegantly soft, gently took his arm with as though a precious caress that sent delighted shivers to the Crown Prince’s heart.

Unable to say much as the wondrous beauty of the Lady had taken words from his mind, Zeleskiaz’s hand was the one to convey first the entrancement her appearance provoked while placing it lovingly on the smooth fingers of the woman while meeting the alluring anthracite of her hues so a sentence could be expressed.

"Hopefully, it is not solely for this entrance that the Lady is to allow myself to escort her." — Playfully attractive, he said. Noticing the thrill his sayings invoked in her already adorable spirit with the captivating grip her tender limb gave him in what he would believe was a quiet agreement.

Joy was granted to the man so easily by her presence that the Prince’s chest puffed stronger the more her closeness transmitted her warm essence as they paced into the sight of the Ball’s assistants.

The people witnessing the royals march between them never felt less important for Zeleskiaz until that moment, for it was her walking beside him that robbed any consciousness about the people surrounding them.

’... Nothing we are yet... and it is already a daydream for you to be lead before many by my hand, my Lady...’ — Peeking at Marianne’s grace in what he managed to make a discreet glance, Zeleskiaz’s smile was for once repressed, for if allowed, too wide, shameless and maybe even foolish it would appear to the many eyes watching them.

Nonetheless, the delight was shared by her who was better at concealing her expressions. Although some curiosity was indeed placed in the crowd they crossed, for within them, a certain woman she had been waiting to meet was to stand.

’... I can’t tell at a first glance... sigh... It is bad for us to not be good at recalling people’s faces...’ — Conflicted for in her eyes every assistant appeared new to her, Marianne’s lids closed resigned to the fact that when the correct time arrived a meeting would occur.

Unlike the previous Season Ball’s, the Emperor’s speech was as flamboyant yet this time more brief... to which the reasons were told as his message to the present ended.

"I am slightly ashamed to not be able to converse and dedicate a more delightful introduction to this traditional celebration we have come to enjoy tonight. However, words are to be reserved for later, after making the many youthful guests that are to debut tonight a part of our society’s noblemen and noblewomen."

The applauses buzzed throughout the vast and luxurious Hall with echoing sound. And against the wishes of the Crown Prince to remain by the Lady’s side, before a word could come out from Zeleskiaz’s mouth...

"Crown Prince, remember you are my Heir? Come along, we both have the duty to welcome the youth into society." — Nonchalantly Francois glimpsed at him giving an order he could not refuse if desiring to make a good impression. Becoming nicer once meeting the gaze of the chosen child. Not losing the opportunity to make his son feel some of the malicious embarrassment a parent could gift. — "Cute child, do get some rest from my heir’s annoying presence. Have some fun while you can, he’s a boring man at events like these, hahaha!"

Stunned by the blunt way the Emperor had to upset a dangerous Crown Prince, Marianne’s eyes opened widely, peeking at said heir who bit his lip to prevent a disrespectful reply. Causing brief entertainment in her inward response.

’..pf... hum... H-he’s not that boring...’

"Come on, Crown Prince, my son~ say goodbye~"

"... My Lady, it is a shame yet I am to follow the Emperor... Once we have dealt with duties..... I am to make sure the Lady does not wonder if my hand is to come for hers..."

’... Oh... it’s-!... alright...’

The manliness of his sound as a sly hand of the Prince graced that of hers in secret made the anticipation take form as a lovely smile in the fair Lady’s visage and colour. Igniting a burning yearning in the skin he touched while excusing himself with as bewildered spirit.

"... D-... Do enjoy the Ball in my absence."

"..." — With a lowered head, Marianne attempted to remain as composed as possible, also biting her inner lip as the tingles of his courting menaced to be showcased in her timid nod. — ’Ngh~~... Gosh! Everything’s ticklish now!’ 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Oh, goodness... How frustrated he must be."

"?!"

Then, that one of the same blood Zeleskiaz possessed, came to her side. Too informed of the little actions the Brother and appreciated friend shared thinking no one noticed. — "It is entertaining to see how no retort was told to his Majesty’s order. Brother obviously did not want to be part of the debutantes’ ceremony today either."

’Ouf... This Princess scared me... I thought she referred to something else...’ — Relieved although mistaken, the Lady sighed to the Princess’s words that took it so his frustration was motivated to other matters... However, bluntness was shared in the royal family, just as it was the Emperor’s malicious playfulness.

"Nevertheless... I am able to understand and even excuse his resistance to do it tonight." — Jasmine with a mischievous smirk told Marianne, almost mysteriously. — "It is no secret that Lady Marianne’s beauty is always captivating... Yet may I say... tonight, Lady Marianne, you have exceeded yourself with unthought elegance. I bet it is this simple motive that frustrates Brother Zeleskiaz the most on this occasion... It is a misfortune for him to not be able to see you as much as he would want~"

The comment... brought the sought embarrassment in the Lady.