Save The Doll Prince!

Chapter 2 : rejection of the invitation to the palace

The royal invitation is something that cannot be ignored. Especially for a Count's daughter like Liliana. All because the Count's family didn't have enough power to act on par with the royal family.

Lola who heard I was going to refuse and didn't run away, naturally panicked and kept trying to persuade me. He did not want to fulfill my order to send the invitation back while leaving a reply letter that I had written with confidence.

"You are!"

"He said he wanted to stay with me!" I sighed and went into the living room. Lola who had been vehemently rejecting my idea could only follow because she couldn't change my mind. It was clear on his face that he wanted to say, 'Don't do this, Miss?'

A man in a turquoise uniform with golden yellow ornaments on his shoulders and near his shirt pocket greeted him with a slight bow and lightly patted one of his chest. His silver hair and blue eyes reminded me of a character who had always been the fourth prince's aide. 'Duke Raphael!'

The decency he was showing right now was a sham, for he was actually a spy sent by the church to thwart all the marriages of prince Matias Teodor. The fourth prince who was the biological son of the first queen who lived as a puppet of the church until the end of his life.

'I won't let that rotten church get away this time!' I thought while hiding a friendly smile when I heard Duke Rafael's greeting.

"Nice to meet you Lady," said the soldier as he greeted me.

I, who had read the detailed explanation of how to act like royalty due to having read various novels and comics with royal themes, immediately returned the greeting perfectly.

One arm around the chest, the hem of the skirt that is slightly pulled to the side and the bending style that is not too low and not too high, I did it perfectly. Of course Lola, who had never seen Liliana learn all that, looked amazed at my genius. Or that's what I thought until she whispered, "You're lifting her skirt too high Miss!" He shook my hand slowly. While Duke Rafael seemed to be trying to hold back his laughter by looking away.

'Ah... next time I have to practice everything first in front of Lola,' I thought while trying to cover up my embarrassment.

"Um!"

"Let's get straight to the point. I'm returning this letter, and leaving a reply letter to Your Majesty," I said while eliminating my awkwardness. Even though in front of me was the character who was one of the causes of Liliana's death, his good looks really couldn't be ignored. I, who usually only saw the face of the old man in the company, couldn't hide my interest even for a moment.

"..." Duke Rafael accepted the two letters I gave him and was silent for a moment in confusion. How could he not be confused? This was the first time a princess of the Count had refused an invitation from the royal family. In normal cases, he would be branded insulting the king for ignoring the engagement decree he sent me on behalf of the fourth prince.

From her expression I could tell that she wanted to say, 'Has this Lady gone mad!'

In fact, if I take it for granted, I'll be even crazier! How come? Tomorrow I could die on the way to the palace because of the exact same action as in that novel!

"Tell His Highness Teodor, if he wants me to accept this engagement, then get the fourth prince to come get me!" I answered firmly.

Of course Duke Rafael was surprised at my bravery, he must have thought that my family would definitely be annihilated if I didn't take those words back soon. But unfortunately his prediction was wrong, because I knew very well that the king really wanted to make the fourth prince's engagement a success. For the sake of dispelling the bad prophecy that was said by the church revelation which explained that if the prince did not marry then he would not exist. And is considered a figure who will destroy the kingdom.

"Are you aware of this request Lady?"

“You can be branded a traitor for ignoring the king's decree,” said Duke Rafael while hiding his pleasure. I could tell that he was hiding the excitement, because the corner of his right lips drew a faint smile like someone trying not to grin.

He thought his pretense was perfect! I can see clearly into the pretense because it's always focused on her sexy lips, I mean her gestures,' I thought as I held back my saliva.

After confirming my seriousness, Duke Rafael left with a face that seemed to look disappointed. Even though I know very well that he is happy about it. Because the church planned to tie up the fourth prince after thwarting my marriage. I will be the first reason Prince Daniel is restrained by the church if he follows the plot of the novel.

Of course I don't want to follow that path, because if I did then I wouldn't be on my way to the palace tomorrow.

Lola who had heard all my actions must have immediately panicked and immediately pulled me and packed all our clothes. I who enjoyed the cute girl's panicked face, of course just kept quiet and let it be for a while.

"Let's get out of here, Miss?" Lola pulled my hand while carrying the bag containing our clothes. His face was so serious it made me want to pinch his cheeks.

"Where are we going?"

"What about mom and dad?"

"If I leave after saying such a presumptuous thing earlier, won't they be executed?" I asked while trying not to laugh.

Lola who had panicked enough to slowly tremble until she dropped the bag she was holding in her left hand. "Tu.. Mr. Count and Mrs. Countess..."

"Then what should we do?" Her face was covered with fear and tears. He gently grabbed my clothes with an energy that disappeared somewhere.

After being satisfied with teasing Lola, I gently stroked her beautiful blue hair while saying, "Don't worry, we don't need to leave here, and nothing will be executed."

"I...is that really Miss?" Lola asked in a somewhat dubious tone. After all, in her eyes I look like a gentle Lilian and don't know about the outside world because I haven't had the chance to feel the atmosphere of my debutante.

"Did I ever lie to you?" I replied while reassuring Lola with my calm demeanor.

Even though Lola didn't seem convinced by my words, she had no choice but to follow my decision. After all I am the Lady she is serving, even though we are close, she can't go against my next decision. Moreover, I also explained that I never forced him to stay with me. If he wants to go, then I will allow him.

Of course Lola wouldn't do that, because we were close enough like siblings.

"Whatever you decide, I will always be with you Miss!" Lola's words kept ringing in my head and somehow my heart became calmer, because in this world I'm not alone.