Chapter 41: Princess Visit
It had been a week since the intense evaluation class with Professor Aldin and Instructor Morgan. My body still ached from the grueling battle, but life at Braveheart Knight Academy had returned to its usual rhythm. Today, however, wasn’t just another ordinary day. Rumors had been swirling about an important guest visiting the academy, and excitement buzzed through the academy like wildfire.
I sat in my usual spot in the classroom, flanked by Lyra, Freya, and Marius. The four of us were caught in a spirited discussion about who this guest might be.
"I heard it’s a foreign diplomat," Marius said with a knowing smirk.
"No," Lyra interjected, brushing her silver hair back. "It’s probably one of the kingdom’s war generals. They do inspections like this sometimes."
"You’re both wrong," Freya chimed in, her voice calm but firm. "I overheard from some seniors that it’s someone from the royal family."
The thought made my chest tighten slightly. A royal family member? Could it be someone I knew?
As the clock ticked closer to the start of our first lesson, the room grew quiet. Professor Aldin entered, his usual stern demeanor softened ever so slightly. He turned to the door and spoke with uncharacteristic respect.
"Please, come in."
All eyes turned to the entrance as a figure stepped into the room. My breath caught in my throat as the rumors were confirmed—our guest was none other than Amelia von Braveheart, the third princess of the Braveheart Kingdom.
She walked with the elegance of a noble and the grace of a seasoned knight. Her orange hair, tied neatly with a royal ribbon, shimmered in the sunlight streaming through the windows. Her amber eyes scanned the room with a mixture of curiosity and authority. But what stunned me most was her attire—she wore the standard Braveheart Knight Academy uniform.
My mind raced as memories of our last meeting flooded back. It was during the ceremony where I was officially named a hero candidate of the Blackmore family. Amelia and I had danced together at the royal ball, and Envi with this body hugged her from behind! it still makes me embarrassed whenever I remember it.