Book 20: Chapter 4
“Mm…”
Lucia vigilantly observed the security guard standing at the entrance to the small complex. She was vigilant of soldiers in uniforms. The security guard was also surprised when he saw her and Vyvyan. The two, who stood out in every way possible in modern society, walked around without a single concern. They had the facial features of foreigners. Plus, looking as stunning as they did, people would think they were in the wrong place.
I swiped my door card and indicated for Lucia to hurry in. She, instead, aggressively confronted the guard. Confused, he uttered, “Sorry?”
“Your Highness!!! How come he’s so rude?!! Why is he not saluting Queen Vyvyan? He is belittling her! He is making light of our elven dignity!! I have to teach him a lesson!”
“Don’t! Don’t! Don’t!” I quickly grabbed Lucia by her shoulder.
Mommy Vyvyan gave Lucia a head shake: “Forget it, Lucia. I won’t get angry over a human’s rudeness. That’s not to mention that it’s clear this isn’t our world. As it isn’t our world, these people might not recognise me. I won’t be angry with the ignorant. Lucia, we are not on home turf, so we must be careful.”
“Mm…”
Lucia looked at the guard. She was still somewhat angry – evident from her gaze. Anyhow, she slowly backed down after what Vyvyan and I said. She followed me into the small complex with an irate countenance.
There weren’t many people in the complex at that hour. The people in our small complex were relatively young. Most of them were likely at work, while the elders took children to the water fountain to play around.