In the Kingdom of Anemoi, the neighboring Kingdom of Helios Youngest Prince Dylan de Helios comes to visit along with a diplomatic envoy. Seven years ago, they had lost contact with the Crown Princess Lyra and the Eldest Princess Astrid of Anemoi. S...
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CROWN PRINCESS LYRA BELLE DE ANEMOI ____________
Chapter 46
After Medea's party, rumours spread around everywhere. There were diverse opinions which spread like wildfire everywhere. Like an ink that spreads on a white cloth.
However contrary to expectations, even if people were supporting Lyra, majority of the nobility were condemning her for her actions, claiming that it is due to lack of proper education. Since they were all utterly stunned by all her recent actions in the past few months or so, that they couldn't comprehend how to justify her apparent changes in demeanour.
"You ought to do something about those rumours."
Astrid stated as she was busy packing her clothes. Lyra who was equally busy packing retorted,
"Why should I?"
"They are harming your reputation."
"Have you ever wondered why they dont scorn Aunt Medea, Karen or Wily when they do something similar?"
"They don't?"
"Not in such an outburst. The reason being that when you have white clothes which are already tainted with multiple paint stains, if another stain were to appear then they would not notice it. But now they have a plain white cloth and on which if even a single drop of paint stain were to appear then they would notice it immediately."
Astrid who was busy counting her number of bags, turns to look back at Lyra,
"So....what are you talking about? I don't get it. Where did a white cloth comes from? Who got their clothes dirty?"
Sighing internally, Lyra let out a small chuckle as she realised that Astrid has never been able to understand when she would talk in terms of symbolism,
"Nothing. Focus on what you are doing. As I am done with my part. You will be leaving tonight and I shall be leaving tomorrow night."
"I shall be heading to Helios while you shall be traveling to Gaia. In all honesty, I have always wondered how Gaia looks like. Your friend also resides there, no?"
"Yes, Lady Aurelia. She informed me beforehand of all the things I need to be mindful of. First and foremast, Gaia immensely treasures nature as it originally was a land of farmers and therefore, they value nature as if it is gold. Everyone is quite passionate about farming, gardening or anything related to agriculture. Second, it is also the land of alcohol. Even more than fresh vegetables and fruits, one thing that Gaia makes in masses is alcohol. They have so much alcohol that people drink in breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have highly concentrated alcohol even in their food. Children are also exposed to alcohol which is of low concentrated as there are no laws regarding the ban of alcohol in Gaia."
"Oh my! You ought to be careful as to not fall drunk."
"I will. She told me that the locals have developed quite a high and strong affinity for alcohol. Therefore keeping in mind their high tolerance, they don't mind the amount of high dosage alcohol even in their food."
"Do they not fall prey to the intoxication of alcohol?"
"No. Like I told you, apparently by consuming such frequent alcohol, they have developed quite a high tolerance."
"I am in awe."
"Likewise. I fret that I may end up drunk and then end up embarrassing myself at what is considered as a formal envoy and meeting."
Upon Lyra's remark, Astrid let out a loud snicker,
"I highly doubt you would have to worry about that. As I recall, you tend to fall asleep when you reach the peak of your alcohol tolerance."
"...that is only when I am at peace and I feel comfortable with my surroundings. If I am at a place with strangers all around, I worry what I might do."
"Then did you feel comfortable and at peace with Dylan?"
Raising her brow, Lyra tilted her head,
"Whatever do you mean?"
"When you got drunk and he carried you on your back."
As if the memories flashed by her mind, Lyra's face flushes beetroot as she, flustered, retorted,
"...I don't recall since I was drunk."
"If you say so?"
"Well enough chit chat. I have to go look at some documents. Before I leave, I want everything to be as prepared as possible."
"Sure. Although I heard some weird rumours."
"What?"
"Apparently people have stopped doing any sort of business with Medea. Because every single person who did illegal dealings with her is being caught. What is even more strange is the fact that only those with links to Medea are being caught. The rest mafia gangs are as it is. No one is catching them. Do you know anything about it?"
With her lips curl upward, Lyra skipped and turned around,
"Who knows?"
"Tell me. Do you have anything to do with it?"
"I wonder."
Lyra playfully remarked as she avoided replying to her sister. She then waved at her and went away leaving a curious Astrid behind.
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