Chapter 274
Behind them, Vitor enhanced his aura, gradually as his Teacher had instructed. And feeling its polite pressure Zeleskiaz glanced behind to also peek at that one before them that threatened with constrained rage in his golden eyes.
He took notice just like he did back at the Bal. Hence, the Prince arrogantly continued to speak after the delectable pause from watching the Lady answer her parent went cold between the men on guard.
"I ought to say it is saddening that it has come to this... I am sure the Lady will be missed greatly in our Palace’s corridors." — Watching her softly, Zeleskiaz said so everyone could hear. Yet dedicating the sweetness in his voice solely to the Lady.
"I am sure they will. How kind of you to say. Your Highness." — Malhumored, Orland’s brow twitched at the shameless flirting of the Crown Prince towards his daughter. Lightly bringing her closer so her hand would slide away from the Prince’s grasp.
"It is the truth." — He answered, maintaining his gaze on the woman. And firing up the protective Father’s frustrated rage.
"Ah~ Yes. Indeed. Nevertheless, I ought to appreciate your offering in accompanying my daughter on this journey. It is a shame the return is as lengthy and you CANNOT stay for long here." — ’This brat! At least look at me when you speak! Stop drooling at my child!’
Moving slyly to place himself in between the Prince and Marianne, Orland feigned friendliness in his answer. Which incited the other offspring to join in the conversation.
"A real pity. His Highness ought to be busy with his duties." — Still controlled in his sanity Paul answered, slightly victorious at the apparent support his Father was giving to his wish to cast away Zeleskiaz from the duchy.
"Father, Brother. What is this discourtesy you two are suddenly showing to His Highness? Although your statements are truthful, at the very least we ought to invite the Crown Prince inside for the according refreshment!"
However, the youngest of the Sylfinnier spoke, offering the proper hospitality to give new attempts for her youthful intentions.