My Lovely Princess (Wmmap Fanfic)

Chapter 12: Who's To Blame?

Athy's POV

"Dad?" I asked while scanning his room.

Hmmm odd. Felix said he should be right here..

I walked around his room to see portraits made of gold, couches arranged randomly in the room, and a bed that no one's laying on.

As I was walking around, I almost screamed at the sight of Claude sleeping on the couch in front of me.

Geez! You have a bed for a reason!

As I calmed myself down, I noticed Dad opening his eyes. Before I could greet him goodmorning, however, he quickly grabbed my hand like a psychopath.

"H-huh?!"

We both fell silent as Claude looked confused.

He then let go of my hand.

"What.. was that for.?"

"... Reflex.."

"Ah.. I feel you."

"What?"

"What?"

"You said something wei-"

"Oh yeah, good morning dad!" I exclaimed.

"..." Claude looked at me strangely.

"I'll let it go this one time."

"Hehe, you're so sweet, dad!" I smiled nervously.

"...Tea?"

"Yeah!"

———

Outside the palace, Claude and I had a small tea party.

"About your coming of age ceremony.."

"Ah, doesn't Jeannette do one too?" I asked without thinking.

"...I'll announce publicly that she is no longer of the imperial family."

"...." I remained silent.

"I will promise to prepare the greatest coming of age ceremony for you. Do you have any requests?"

"Hmm... Can dad escort me?" I asked jokingly.

"...Sure."

"W-what?!"

"I said sure."

"I mean- I-I know that.. But.." I couldn't find the right words to say.

"Is that it?"

"I mean- yeah."

"Alright."

"Ah, dad, may you please join me in a battle duel?"

"..."

"Oh, and no need to take it easy on me!"

"Alright."

————

Klang- shwiiing-

"Ha!"

"..." Claude grinned as he fell on the ground.

"Yay! I can beat papa?!"

"Again."

This time, Claude beat me easily.

"Ah!! What?"

"I was taking it easy on you."

"Tsk. I knew I shouldn't have hoped to beat you.. After all, papa is the best!"