Chapter 37: Alina
Inside Eric – Adam’s Domain
Just as Adam commanded Millennia (the System) to stop Eric from taking the girl directly to the King, the System interface appeared instantly before Adam in his quiet domain.
[System/Millenia]: Master Adam, acknowledging directive. Are you instructing me to prevent Eric from escorting the unidentified female subject to the King’s presence?
Adam conveyed his thoughts clearly. "Yes, Millenia," he replied mentally. "I have a better idea. I don’t want Eric drawing unnecessary attention right now, and frankly, this palace environment is restrictive for my observations." He considered the situation.
"Convince Eric to handle this himself. Suggest he listen to the girl’s story and try to help her on his own. You could mention it might be a way to impress his father, to make the King proud instead of disappointed. Use that angle." Eric’s worries about his father’s opinion were a clear way to influence him.
The System interface vanished from Adam’s domain.
Back in the Garden
Eric had just made up his mind. He felt sorry for the girl and her desperate situation. Even if he was the ’useless Prince’, he could at least take her to someone who could help – his father.
He turned, ready to lead her back towards the main palace building.
But just as he took his first step, the blue System Window popped up right in front of him again, blocking his path.
Eric stopped short, startled for the third time that morning. "What now?" he muttered under his breath, feeling a little annoyed.