
“Yang Mulia..” The ranks of the higher-ups of Dust Bones simultaneously bowed respectfully, as the king and the queen stepped into the palace hall room. Of course with their little son who is happy for his birthday.
The spacious round ceramic floor room with a glass dome in the middle, a pair of golden eyes Ellis took off staring at the sky with a sprinkling of “ stars...Stars yes?” Ask with a witty.
Ellis stood near the king's singana, her small, slender body wrapped in Dust Bones formal attire with jewel knick knacks on her neck collar. Ellis wore a charming all-white suit, let alone the beautiful look of Ellis coupled with black jewel earrings that only existed in her right ear. Very different from the other knights on guard. Ellis was like a sparkling jewel behind the king.
“Ellis, relax you can find a friend to talk to tonight.” The king spoke from his singasan.
Ellis shook her head “Thank you Your Majesty, but Ellis is quite here.” Ellis lowered her head respectfully, even Ellis' hand was placed onto her left chest.
“Honey, it's my dad and mom.” Before long the queen exclaimed as the retinue from the kingdom of Anthese entered the room, the queen also grabbed the hand of the king to descend from the singasana approaching her parents.
“Ellis, titip Victorine yes.”The queen spoke to Ellis as she glanced at her little prince who was sitting quietly in a small mahogany chair right near the singasana.
Ellis nodded, she felt sorry for this crown prince. Ellis also approached the crown prince by squatting in front of him “Hay, Your Majesty... Are you sleepy?” Ellis asked, looking at the crown prince with both eyes.
As he rubbed his eyes, the little boy nodded.
“Come..” Ellis grabbed the little boy in her cradle. Ellis's shoulder felt heavy because the little boy's head was directly leaning there.
“Lord Francieli..”
Ellis immediately turned her head after hearing an aide from King Harold calling her that “Good night, Mr. Melian.” Ellis smiled knots, along with musical accompaniment from the violinists in this room “It seems like the dance has started huh? Too bad, Your Majesty Victorine is sleeping.” Ellis chuckled softly as she rubbed Victorine's back.
“So, you conqueror of small children too.” Comment Felix Melian while glancing at Victorine who was comfortable sleeping in Ellis' arms.
“Ah, yes, how is King Harold?” Ellis asked, but both eyes glanced at the king dancing with the queen in the middle of the palace hall.
“Your Highness, talking to an old friend. Their conversation might be serious, so I was asked to stay away from them for a moment.”.
“Ah so yes..”
“You yourself Mr Francieli, do not have a dance partner?”
“Call Ellis alone, as you can see, my dance partner fell asleep. Hehe..” Ellis laughed at it.
Shortly as the two of them were conversing, Ellis saw a priest with a woman approaching them both. The old man with a warm smile walked over to Ellis “Long His Majesty's life, may God bless your whole happy life for Dust Bones.” Said the old man.
Ellis bowed slowly, a little hard because Victorine in her carry “Thank you Pastor Colson, Your Majesty will be happy to hear it.” Ellis said too.
“Where is Margureta's maid? I think a handsome young man like you needs a talkative other than this slumbering little Highness.” Pastor Colson.
Ellis flinched, she did not see the middle-aged woman since, she was the queen's loyal servant who helped take care of the Crown Prince. Even Ellis only saw a little Victorine who was sitting alone apart from her parents who were now separated talking with other nobles.
“True too, where's Maid Margareta?” Reset Ellis.
The move from Mathias Lavadula was very fast, he entered through the left side of the hall room from behind the dim red curtain and immediately grabbed Ellis' left arm “Thank God, Your Majesty Victorine is with you.” Mathias.
“Math?! You surprise me.” Ellis slightly patted the butt of the little boy in her cradle as he moved uncomfortably due to Mathias's voice.
“Sorry Your Excellency” Whisper Mathias “Ellis, come here..” The man slightly lowered his head beside Ellis's ear to whisper “Maid Margareta died in his room, we just found his body keep this secret from anyone, even parties other than Knights and soldiers Dust Bones.” Whisper Mathias.
Ellis gave a short nod, she managed to pay attention to the king with a look of caution “Sial, my job so doubled protect the father and his son.” Ellis complained in her mind.
“Ellis, I leave this room to you.” Say Mathias “I'll comb the whole palace first..” Mathias said with a serious look, he still could not say what had happened.
Inevitably Ellis nodded, he felt the handle of the sword in his left waist circumference “Okay, as long as not to get drunk ya.” Ellis' grin sillyly covered the astonishment Mathias felt.
Mathias smiled lightly as he shook his head “Okay, you too!” Mathias ran away and left the hall.
“Mr Francieli, has something happened?” Ask Felix Melian.
Ellis shook her head while smiling widely “Mathias did have to report the situation outside the room to me, as you can see the guard in this room is not much because the famous guests will have to stay awake. Well, Mr. Melian... Can you explain to me how the mercury-filled stone is in my King's robe?” Ellis was smiling, but her words were intimidating.
“Oh so, right also.. indeed Dust Bones primadona which is always targeted huh?” Ellis suddenly fell silent, her senses became sensitive, ranging from hearing the voices of conversation throughout the room, the sound of cello friction, the clinking of every glass toast. Up to someone's footsteps.
Ellis looked at the king, even within a meter he saw a man approaching the king. Both of Ellis' eyes could see the translucent dagger from behind the man's coat “Gawat!” Ellis exclaimed with quick steps.
Trangs...
Sharp friction between the sword and the dagger. Ellis' sword was right against the dagger, even Ellis' left hand was still holding the sleeping little boy “I won't let it!” Sergey Ellis with his sharp gaze.
The entire palace hall was immediately boisterous, the nobles present scattered out after seeing Ellis's action against the intruder.
“Ellis, you brought my son!” Said the queen.
“Ha, that's right Your Majesty. My hands are busy and full.” Ellis Sarkas.
Luckily, Remington's troops entered the palace hall, causing the intruder to try to escape.
“Ellis! You okay?” Remington approached his son first.
“I'm good, even more important with that intruder.”
The king's broad hands touched Ellis's shoulders “Give Victorine to Luciana, Ellis... For the size of a young child, you are quite perceptive swinging a sword while carrying a baby in your sling.” Said the king.
Ellis also gave Victorine to the queen “ Apologies to my queen, Her Majesty Victorine was forced to be brought in to avoid the intruder attack.”
Plaque...
A slap floated on Ellis' right cheek “You deliberately brought my son in danger right? You tried to betray Dust Bones by bringing my son. You're on purpose, aren't you?!” Shouted the queen.
“Ah, I understand now..” Ellis's mind rubbed her right cheek. He did not answer the queen's anger, instead ran agilely to fend off an arrow that was drifting from a different direction.
“True Your Majesty, I have betrayed myself to protect people who do not appreciate the efforts of others. Forgive this lowly knight Your Majesty, any punishment I will receive after this.” Said Ellis who stood in front of the king with a white-handled sword he was holding.
Everyone was flabbergasted by Ellis's speed and accuracy, yet Ellis just stared wistfully at “God, I'm sorry.” Said Ellis who threw his sword like a bow that hit the board dart board.
A person's body fell from above, engulfed by Ellis's sword.
“Receive this man's soul to you, happiness in a beautiful paradise in spite of this cruel world. Amin.” Ellis prayed to the human body, if remembered, this was the first time Ellis had done it to a human. He is good at swordsmanship, but his feelings are the opposite of killing.
“Search for all intruders!” Remington orders on his troops “Ellis, stay with His Majesty... Don't force yourself, son.” Remington said before leaving.
Alphonse Caleum looked at the narrow back of Ellis who was still standing in front of him, he was amazed and unexpected by the actions of Ellis “Valerin Grayii, even though he looked cunning and begis, he said, he didn't even kill the guard who was guarding his cage just yet.” Look Alphonse at Ellis who was still reluctant to look at him.
“Your Highness, five intruders were successfully caught—“ Mathias was surprised when he found out Ellis' sword was stuck on someone. Even more creepy Ellis' gaze at that time, sad, sharp and empty. His colliding emotions could Mathias see.
“Mathias, Take Luciana to a Safe Place.” Alphonse's Order.
“Good Your Majesty!” Mathias immediately guides the queen and the crown prince leaving the hall. Occasionally glanced at Ellis who was still sculpting it.
Alphonse approached Ellis, he touched Ellis' shoulder slowly “You did your best, Ellis.” Alphonse said to Ellis who was still on his back.
“Y-His Highness..” Ellis turned her head with teary eyes, flushed cheeks and a veil “A - will God be angry at my actions?” Squeak Ellis with a soft look.
The chaotic room of the hall was littered with broken glass and broken musical instruments. Leave the two facing each other.
“I'm sorry Ellis..” Said Alphonse the king as well as holding the small body in his arms.
“Huwaaa..” Ellis's cry broke out there.
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