"Perhaps that feeling is simply her inference, or it is because Athelisa pampers her so much that she has that kind of feeling."
"I can be sure that I like Athelisa..."
"But this is just a virtual world, Athelisa is a character you created yourself! In the end, after completing the quest, you have to return to your world...Don't wallow in it anymore, you two won't get results......"
After saying that, Lu disappeared. Caline thought about it carefully, just like Lu said, things will turn out like this after all.
Athelisa Entella is the character she created, and so is the world in this book. All of them are created by her, the main storyline is completely different from now. Perhaps because she did not do her role well, the storyline changed like that.
Should put everything back in its rightful place...
....
The next morning, Caline did not enter the palace as usual. She had to fulfill her role well, but her heart felt like it was pierced by hundreds of needles. Is that how it feels to let go of the person you love?
Surely when she left the person she loved to go to her father for the sake of the two families, her mother was also in pain, right? No, it certainly hurts a lot more than it does now. Then she had to go through that feeling too.
Having to marry a stranger, I don't even know what kind of person that person is. Just need to know the family background and position, good for your family. Being born into a rich family doesn't mean you can choose your life. Just follow the path outlined by your parents.
While drinking tea in the garden, Savi ran over. This maid girl was always so vivacious and agile.
"Lady Caline, the Lady of the Duke Lamoni house wants to see you."
"Lamoni? Let her in."
" Yes..."
Denna Lamoni, you remember. The lady she had befriended half a month ago. I wonder what's wrong with her coming to see Caline?
Caline got up and invited Denna to sit, she asked Savi to go get another cup for Denna.
"I wonder if Lady Lamoni has come to find me?"
"Why are you calling me a stranger, Caline? We're already friends, just call us by name."
"Okay, how are you these days?"
"Yes, except for my mother always forcing me to learn some rules and etiquette, everything is fine."
" Really? You don't go to the palace to visit the Queen anymore?"
"No, ever since the Queen pointed that sharp blade at my neck, I've been scared."
Well... almost anyone who saw the blade with that face was scared. His sharp eyes were cold as if he wanted to eat someone clean.
"Wait, I think you and the Queen are very close. At that time, I saw that the eyes of the Queen looking at you were completely different."
"Different where?" Caline put down her teacup and looked at Denna.
"It's like there's a softer side to it, how should I say it? Kind of like looking at someone you love."
"...The look you have for the one you love?..."
"Hahaha...maybe I just looked at it wrong. How can two women be?"
"That's right..." Caline forced a smile.
Can't two women love each other? That's right, how is this possible? Maybe Athelisa was just teasing her, just like Lu said. Maybe she shouldn't be delusional about this love anymore, and shouldn't be immersed in this love anymore.
Caline pondered thoughtfully, Denna waved her hand in front of her face. Seeing her expressionless, Denna frowned. Could it be that Caline...
"Calin? Caline Selena!"
" Huh? What's wrong ?"
"You've been out of your mind for a while now, what's wrong?"
"Oh, it's okay. I'm just busy thinking about a few stories, don't worry..."
" Really ?..."
Caline picked up the teacup and took a small sip, the faint floral scent of tea helped people's minds feel comfortable and at ease.
"Can I ask? Are you in love with Athelisa already? "
"..."
The right hand holding the teacup suddenly stopped, and the expression on Caline's face stiffened. It seemed that Denna had guessed the heart of the matter, and Denna leaned back in her chair, letting out a long sigh.
The air seemed to stand still for a few seconds, a topic that even Caline did not want to talk about. It was too complicated, that chaotic feeling was really... too complicated. Thinking carefully about the feeling that people say "likes that person" gives people a headache.
Why did she have to get caught up in this kind of emotion? Life is so funny...
"Hahh....So you already like Athelisa?"
" I do not know..."
"Don't say that....even just looking at it can tell. The look Athelisa gave him was enough to guess...!"
"You're putting Athelisa in danger like that, there are a lot of people aiming for Athelisa's position right now."
"..."
"Currently, Athelisa has just ascended the throne, sitting in an unstable position. The risk of being overthrown is very high, if you become Athelisa's weak point, it will be even more dangerous...You know that the internal affairs of the palace are complicated, right, Caline?"
" I know."
It's hard to like someone...
I can not do it ...?
Then....it would be better to give up. Everything will return to its original trajectory, time will erase the broken memories and emotions that shouldn't exist...
Is that any good?...
....
"Hah..."
Caline leaned against the window, honey-yellow eyes glancing outside. Shoulder-length light blonde hair, slightly curly, fluttering in the night wind.
Caline in the real world is always excellent in every way, nothing can stop her. But in this world, she pondered over her feelings? It was ironic how someone like her who was always excellent in every way found it difficult to examine her feelings.
Lu appeared, giving her an even more difficult quest. It was also very hard, always working hard to find the quest to help her quickly return to the real world.
Caline massaged his forehead for a moment, Lu looked at her and tilted his head in confusion.
"I've never seen you like that, is something troubling?"
" Not available ."
She pressed the 'Accept quest' button that appeared on the screen. Immediately the task was brought up.
[ Mission: Who wants to overthrow the throne of Athelisa the most? ]
This mission is good. Caline thinks so, right to the point. That way she could soon find the danger lurking around Athelisa. But who is that person?
...
At this time, in the splendid palace. Athelisa had just finished bathing, she sat down on her chair. Her hand raised to rub her temples, she must be very tired. I have to approve a bunch of plays like that all day.
She couldn't even go see Caline, she wanted to see Caline, to see that smile. Want to touch Caline.
Caline has changed a lot now, far from the old days. Caline is now strong, cold, decisive. Making Athelisa extremely surprised by that change.
"You surprised me...Caline."
"....I miss you so much, I want to see you..."
The ambition to take you as my own can't be contained anymore, but for your absolute safety, we have to hold back many times.
Wait for a little longer, can you wait a little longer?
I miss you so much that I can't stand it, I want to see you every minute and every second. I want to, I want to give up this position. I want to take you far away from this place where it's just us.
But I can't, with this position I can protect you. So we have to sit firmly on it.
....
Athelisa's birthday is coming soon, Caline is looking forward to this day. She had prepared a small gift for a certain venerable Queen.
However, she did not think that this gift could compare with the expensive gifts that the Courtiers gave.
Caline had to think all day to think of this gift, she tried to find all sorts of things to make it. Caline even put her whole heart into it. Maybe Athelisa didn't understand, she thought.
I Hope Athelisa will like it, And its special meaning too....