The Omega Princess and Her Two Leashes - Chapter 18

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Chapter 18

“Yes. Come in.”

After hastily hiding the pill bottle, the maid Nina entered.

“Good morning, Your Highness. It is the day to meet His Majesty, so I believe it is time to start getting ready.”

“Ah, today is…”

At Nina’s words, Arlenrose briefly calculated the date and groaned.

Wednesday was the day she had to meet Fleurose’s king, her mother, Rebecca Vi Fleurose, once a week.

‘…I don’t want to go.’

At the sudden thought, Arlenrose dropped her head on the table with a heavy sigh.

A schedule she had always disliked felt even more burdensome today. It was even more so since she had experienced such an event the night before. Already drowning in self-loathing, the thought of facing those sharp, cold eyes made her breathless.

Then, the words that followed brought Arlenrose’s mind to a sudden halt.

“Sir Camin Modreo is already waiting outside the door.”

“…Sir Camin? Why? Has he already returned to escort duty?”

“Yes, that is what he said.”

“What about his investigation into Demonas’ spies?”

“Well, Sir Mark Fowards, who was supposed to take over Your Highness’ escort duty, was found critically injured near the Fourth Castle.”

“…Sir Mark Foward?”

Arlenrose stiffened at the news of the man she had briefly forgotten. He had blocked Leybid yesterday and helped her escape. But if he was found in such a condition…

“What is his condition now?”

“He has not yet regained consciousness. They say his treatment is complete, but it seems that his age…”

Nina, her face darkened, let out a sigh.

Mark Fowards, a man of gentle and courteous nature, had a good reputation for being kind to the maids of the castle. Probably everyone who knew him would wish that Mark Fowards would not die in vain.

It was no different from the fact that he had been hurt because of her. Arlenrose clenched her folded hands, her heart aching with guilt.

“I hope he’s okay.”

“Yes.”

Nina, who agreed with a sigh, continued speaking.

“Anyway, because of that, Sir Camin was furious, saying that this was clearly the work of someone targeting Your Highness. Because of that, Your Highness’ escort was absent yesterday.”

“That’s…”

That was true. Arlenrose, who could not bring herself to say so, trailed off. The realization of her blunder in not recognizing Ray Luciana’s true nature from the beginning struck her to the bone.

“So, he informed His Highness the Crown Prince that he would immediately return to his escort duty and rushed to check on Your Highness’ safety…”

“Sir Camin?”

“Yes. I guess it was too late at night, so he didn’t see you? You don’t seem to know at all.”

“…I see.”

Arlenrose bit her lip and groaned inwardly.

Camin had come looking for her yesterday. Perhaps he had seen her condition yesterday or confronted Leybid. If so, it was really serious.

“I must hurry and get ready.”

Arlenrose stood up immediately and left her quarters after washing and dressing. Camin, who had been waiting outside the door, greeted Arlenrose as soon as he saw her.

“Camin Modreo, Knight Commander of the Princess’ Guard. I have just returned.”

“Sir Camin…”

“Was there any trouble last night?”

Concerned eyes examined Arlenrose closely. The tension in his expression eased slightly as he confirmed that she was standing on both legs unharmed.

“I am glad you are safe.”

“I heard the general story from Nina. You visited me last night?”

“Yes. I judged it to be an emergency, so I entered your quarters without your permission, checked that you were sleeping from afar, and returned. I apologize, Your Highness.”

There was no particular expression on Camin’s face as he spoke. It was clear that he had seen nothing. Then, had he crossed paths with Leybid?

Arlenrose, secretly relieved, reached out to Camin, who was bowing his head.

“No, it’s okay. You couldn’t help it in that situation.”

At those words, Camin raised his gaze and looked at Arlenrose. There was a hint of resentment in his usually gentle green eyes.

“Then, may I ask you this, Your Highness? Since your escort would have been absent because of Sir Mark Fowards accident, why did you let it pass without saying anything?”

“That’s…”

Arlenrose reflexively opened her lips and froze.

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