Chapter 174: A game of hunt
[Flashback]
Everything began in the Year 1659, the Martial Era of the Arcaria Empire.
In a game of hunt.
Clouds cleared the sky, letting the tint of blue grace those who walked on the earth. The sun shone brightly, but its soft rays only brought warmth to one’s skin. It was the perfect weather for the first day of festivities in the empire.
"His Highness, the Crown Prince, will participate in the hunt. I wonder to whom will he offer his hunt?"
"Will he even offer it to anyone besides the Empress?"
"The selection for the crown princess will be evaluated throughout the festival..."
Women and men from different noble houses couldn’t help but talk to each other. Not only it was the first time for the crown prince to join a hunt, but it was also the time for the empire to choose its crown princess.
The murmurs in each of the tents of the nobles halted upon the sight of the white carriage with the Imperial Family insignia. Coming out of the carriage was a tall man in a white and gold hunting suit, adorned with a single accessory of the Imperial Family crest.
Many noble ladies blushed at the sight of him. The man had a great stature and his hunting attire fit perfectly with his fitted physique. His beautiful eyes, which were akin to topaz, gleamed, melting anyone whom he set his eyes on.
He was beautiful. Even noblemen couldn’t help but admit the crown prince looked like he came out straight from a painting. But the gaze of admiration disappeared, replaced with dismay when the picturesque sight of the crown prince was ruined by the appearance of the Duke of the South.