I looked down, embarrassed. While the crown prince chuckled.

Damn... this is embarrassing...

I bow slightly. "If there is nothing to say then I'll excuse myself. Have a nice day, Your Highness."

I left quickly without looking or hearing the crown prince's reply.

I closed the door to the crown prince's room and slumped down, sitting down. I cover my face with both hands.

Ugh... how can I make such a mistake?! My dignity- I mean it'll affecting Lavenia's dignity as an elegant woman! What'd Crown Prince- ugh! My mind is acting up again!

"Sigh... forget it, it's happened already. Beside, I don't plan to deal with him anymore, it's alright..." I whispered to myself.

I got up and walked away. Little did I know, the crown prince who had keen hearing heard what I was whispering, making him smile meaningfully.

I came out through the vines door, to find Helios standing with his back to me.

Helios, who seemed to notice my presence, turned around. "Has Lady Lavenia's business with His Majesty the Crown Prince finished?" He asked which I answered with a nod.

"Then lady can use the crystal that young master gave." Helios said.

I paused, thinking for a moment. "Helios, do you like strolling?" I tilted my head slightly.

Helios looked at me in confusion. "Pardon?"

I smiled a little. "Want to go for a walk? I was planning to go strolling after meeting the Crown Prince. And luckily this meeting didn't take too long."

"...Lady, I'm afraid your health will get worse if you get tired." He said worriedly.

I shook my head. "No, I won't. I can guarantee that. Would you like to accompany me on a walk? I want to see this world." I stopped what I was saying and scratched my non-itchy cheek.

"Uhm... and I also want to cheer you up... I mean! I want to atone for my mistake, which was taking over Lavenia's body and about me lying to you. Even though I know it's not my fault, but I feel I have to do something so I don't feel guilty like this." I continued.

Helios was silent for a moment, staring at me. "As my lady wish." He bent down slightly with his right hand on his chest.

"Helios." I grabbed his shoulders and straightened his body.

I looked into his emerald eyes that were also looking at me. "I take you on walks as friends, not master and servant."

Helios looked down. "...okay."

I smile. "Good. Let's go." I grabbed Helios' hand and stepped on my feet.

After arriving at a market which was apparently far from the residence of the crown prince, I, who was initially exhausted, now looked around enthusiastically.

Here it is! A place that I want to visit when I'm in another world! I can taste various foods here! Like a bazaar!

My smile widens when I see a stall selling grilled snacks. I walked closer.

"Excuse me, sir. Please give me two skewers." I said with blooming smile.

That person smiled kindly and give us two skewers that looked like sausages.

"Two skewers for the beautiful lady and her boyfriend." he chuckled.

Uh? What? You mean Helios and I? Should I deny it? Well, I should of course. But Lavenia likes Helios...

I was silent, while Helios took the skewers with a smile and give him a silver coin. "Thank you, just take the change." He said.

That person smiled and whispered something to Helios that making him chuckle.

I who was lost in my thoughts came to my senses. "Uhm... thank you, sir. Let's go, Helios." I smiled and pulled Helios' right hand which wasn't holding anything.

"Come again, I will give you a discount." Said that person a little loudly because the distance was quite far.

Please! That person should know manners! Don't be too friendly and assume we're a couple!

Helios let go of my grip and blocked my path. I looked at him, confused. He handed me the skewers we just bought. "Ignore that mister. You want this, right?"

I took it awkwardly. He took my hand and pulled me into a shop that sells drink.

Helios turned towards me. "What do you want?" he asked.

I read the menu. There are many kind of flavours that I didn't know about. I looked at Helios who was waiting for my answer.

"Uhm... Crissy?" I answered randomly, choosing the most expensive.

He raised his eyebrow. "Crissylium? Are you sure? I'm not suggesting that."

I scratched my cheek which didn't itch. "Is it not good?" I asked.

He shook his head. "It's not like that, I mean it's still noon. Drinking liquor during the day is not recommended." What he said took me by surprise.

Is that liquor? Like... wine? Alcohol? Beer???!

"Uhm... then.. can you choose for me? I don't know everything on this menu." I said a little awkwardly.

"Sure, no problem. Do you prefer sweet or sour?"

"Sweet." I said.

He nodded and ordered our drinks.

After our drinks have been made, we go find a place to sit. Helios pulled me to sit on the edge of a fountain.

I looked at Helios who was eating a snack. "Helios, here." Helios looked at me in confusion as I handed him a gold coin.

Where do I get the money from? Of course from Lavenia's savings. Duke Alfaret gave his children a few coins per month. By coins I mean gold coins. I don't mean to be cocky, but I can say I'm rich now.

"You want to buy something?" He asked.

"No, I just want to pay your money back for the snack and drinks." I said. "Don't refuse. You know what we're doing this for, right?" I continued when I knew Helios was about to reject it.

He paused for a moment then sighed. "Okay." He said as he took the coin I handed him.

"Helios?" A voice made me and Helios look at him.

"Uncle?!" Helios exclaimed in surprise when he saw the middle-aged man in front of us.

The man grabbed Helios' shoulders. "It's been a long time since we've seen each other. Why are you here? Are you okay? Are-" he asked a lot of questions, overwhelming Helios.

Wait, Helios has an uncle? I don't think he has any relatives. If he had an uncle, Helios doesn't need to work under Duke Alfaret. But look! They seems close! Hm... could it be just close acquaintances?

I was lost in my thoughts, contemplating the possibility of what actually happened.

"Hey? Are you okay?" Someone's voice interrupted my thoughts.

I was surprised, looking at a teenage boy who was squatting in front of me. He looked at me with raised eyebrow.

Warning!! There's a handsome boy! And he's not a capture target!!

I watched him. His skin is pale like Lavenia, but Lavenia is paler. His eyes slanted, it's colours dark brown and his hair is silky jet black.

"Why are you daydreaming alone here?" He asked.

Alone? Didn't he see Helios?

I looked at the place where Helios had been sitting which was now empty.

Wait, where's Helios? He left me alone here?

"Were you dumped by that boy that you daydream and didn't realize that he went with that old man?" He said.

I looked at the handsome boy who was now standing in front of me. I blinked twice. "Uhm... no. He's just an acquaintance who was accompanying me on a walk." I said.

"And he left you while you were eating?"

I shook my head. "He met an acquaintance, will be back soon."

He paused and took a seat next to me. "You're noble right? Where are your guards? Don't tell me it's just the two of you."

I furrowed my brow and looked at him. "What's wrong with that?"

He looked at me. "Are you serious? What about your coachman?"

"Hm? I'm walking." I said.

"So you're here alone? I mean, it's just the two of you?" He asked. I nodded.

"Walking without a single guard?" I nodded again.

"He's your only companion?" Once again! I nod.

"You guys are dating?" I shook my head.

"You two nobles?" I paused for a moment then nodded. Well, Helios was also a noble before his parents died.

He looked at me in disbelief. "Are you stupid?"

Excuse me?! Who are you calling stupid?

I looked at him annoyed. "What do you mean by saying that?"

He sighed. "You shouldn't say things like that in front of strangers. What if I'm a bad person? You could get robbed or kidnapped." he said.

I was silent for a moment. "It won't be possible. I believe in my martial arts skills. Also I'm in a crowd, kidnappers won't dare act. If I get robbed then so be it, I don't mind sharing some of my wealth with them." I said.

After all, I still have a lot of money in my savings.

He stared at me silently for a moment.

"What?" I said when he didn't speak.

He stood up and smiled. His eyes sparkling and he has dimple on his left cheek which make him cute yet handsome in the same time.

He stuck out his hand. "Pleased to meet you. My name William Connary."

I was about to take his hand, but someone who was carrying some boxes bumped into him, making him fall.

I was surprised just like him. His eyes widened slightly. The person who bumped into him apologized and collected the boxes again, then left in a hurry.

I helped him up, but the shoulder part of his shirt is torn because of the nails on the box.

"Uhm.. it's torn..." I said while pointing at the torn part.

"Really?" He checked his shoulder.

"Huh? What's going on? This is so weird... I'm not usually unlucky." He mumbles but I can still hear.

I saw the exposed shoulder. There is a 'W' mark on his shoulder.

Wait a minute... the 'W' mark? W for William..?

I widened my eyes.

Initials! It's the characteristics of someone who lead organizations that want to destroy the aristocratic system!