VIP Chapter 250: The Demon Princess Offers You Her Beautiful Dream (2)
In the grand, empty royal dining hall, by a table large enough to seat at least ten people, Will and Treya sat at opposite corners. This was the only way for them to be closest to each other.
Will observed the dazzling array of breakfast options spread across the table—
Fragrant cheesecake.
Piping hot fresh milk.
Perfectly crispy bacon.
…
The selection stretched from one end of the table to the other.
Yet, Will wasn’t surprised by such a breakfast. Ever since he was brought to the royal palace, he had enjoyed a perfect breakfast like this every single day.
This was the privilege of being a member of the Entak Royal Family. Every item of food at breakfast was prepared to the highest royal standards.
In the royal palace, breakfast was just one of many perks. One also received a comfortable bed, a beautiful room, and professional servants.
But, compared to the “material needs” obtained through this arranged marriage…
He looked at Treya beside him.
Having such a fiancée was what “should” make one happy.
As his gaze shifted, Treya gracefully picked up her cup, filled with aromatic coffee. She first sniffed it with her nose before carefully drinking down the entire cup.
She possessed the demeanor of a future “Empress,” the etiquette cultivated by the Entak Royal Family that ensured she never forgot herself, even when alone, and also…
As she finished this action, she seemed to notice Will’s gaze. At this moment, her half-elf ears flushed slightly.
“Are… are you looking at me?”
And she also possessed the innocence of a young girl her age.
Even as an “old married couple” who had known each other for years, they would still blush at each other’s gazes.
“Yes. Today, Treya, you indeed possess an intoxicating charm.”
Will praised her naturally.
For him, staring intently at his fiancée and offering sincere praise without reservation was something he did “every day.”
After all, the Young Master of the Hysterm Family was someone who always had sweet words on his lips, using his glib tongue to please others.
Moreover, what he said was the truth from his heart.
But…
Will noticed complex emotions beyond Treya’s “shyness.”
She seemed to be “appreciating” the expression and gaze he was showing her, as if she were immensely satisfied with a “work” she had created.
Furthermore, why did this emotion seem to convey a sense of “novelty” towards something he did every day?
But undoubtedly.
Beneath this emotion lay her true happiness, her “liking” that came from the bottom of her heart.
“…Okay, okay, okay.”
She was amused.
“Next time… next time, it would be better to say it when it’s just the two of us. It’s so vast here, and so many people are listening…”
Treya picked up a piece of cake from her plate and fed it to Will’s mouth.
“Then you should change your habit of feeding me in public.”
“Mm. This time, it’s to shut you up.”
Will chewed and swallowed the cake.
He had always felt apologetic about his less-than-elegant table manners, but…
It was fine; Princess Treya, the cutest in the world, didn’t dislike him for it.
“So, Miss Treya~ what are we doing today?”
“Today is a very important day, Will, did you… forget?”
“An important day… I…”
Will was about to say his mind was blank, but after a slight pause, many, many memories began to surface from the depths of his mind.
Among them was the fact that about seven days ago, Emperor Edward had passed away, and before his death, he had designated Treya as his successor.
Treya, dressed in a black formal gown, in the drizzling autumn rain, had performed her last act as “Princess Treya,” organizing and presiding over her father’s funeral, ensuring his peaceful burial in the Entak mausoleum.
Then, she had begun to vigorously prepare for the Coronation Ceremony—the Entak Royal Family had always placed great importance on ceremonies, so she had prepared a great deal.
Just as he thought!
The lingering impact of the dream he had before waking up this morning was too strong. How could he forget these things?
This was probably the most important event in the Entak Empire in over a decade.
Because her father, who had looked after her for many years, had left, Treya had also been deeply saddened for a long time. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have specially invited him to the royal palace to accompany her.
It was just…
A little strange.
Did he, as Treya’s nominal “fiancé,” participate in these events? Why was there no trace of him doing anything in these memories?
It was as if…
He had done nothing at all.
Even though he was indeed a pampered Young Master who depended on the royal family, doing nothing at all was still a bit odd.
But Treya didn’t let him ponder further, interrupting his thoughts:
“What is it? Say it if you remember, otherwise… I’ll be angry.”
Treya pouted slightly, acting without reservation, not at all like an Empress-to-be, and pouted at him.
“It’s your Coronation Ceremony, right?”
“Mm. However, I thought you would remember something else.”
“Something else…”
“At the Coronation Ceremony, there is also a very important matter to announce.”
“What is it?”
As soon as Will asked, Treya leaned closer, brushed aside the hair by his ear, and whispered softly in his ear:
“I will formally announce our engagement and the date of our wedding.”
“!!!”
Will’s eyes widened.
When the Hysterm Family and the Royal Family arranged the engagement, something seemed to have happened—in any case, it was something he, as a pampered individual who only needed to be a good-for-nothing, didn’t need to know. The engagement ceremony and announcement had been delayed in being made public.
Will had originally thought that Treya would skip this step and simply announce their marriage at some point, finding a reason.
After all…
From the public’s perspective, the fact that he and Treya were close was already common knowledge.
“Is… is this timing okay? After all, your father just…”
“Precisely because of that.”
Treya lowered her silver eyelids, her light blue eyes looking at the table.
“Now is the time when the Entak Royal Family needs trust the most. Announcing an engagement with the Hysterm Family, who are the most reliable in maintaining ties with the Dungeon and the Adventurer’s Guild, will allow more people to feel more at ease with a new successor like me.”
Will looked at Treya and realized that she was indeed still a young, immature princess. Although she had been doing well, doing everything perfectly, at this moment, she couldn’t help but be afraid, couldn’t help but worry about her own capabilities.
At this time…
Perhaps he could be of some use.
In “his memories,” he seemed to be just a pampered young master beside Treya—just like he was in the Hysterm Family.
After all, she had always been such an outstanding, such a serious, such a powerful princess.
As her future “husband,” it was natural for him to alleviate some of her worries…
“Mm.”
Will reached out and placed his hand on her hand.
Her hand was ice-cold, but it was fine; Will was used to her temperature.
He gently pressed his forehead against hers.
Her forehead was slightly cold, but Will only felt immense warmth.
“It’s okay. I won’t let you face it alone. Let me be by your side too. Even though I might not be good with words, if I’m by your side, things will always get better, right?”
“…”
Treya didn’t respond like she usually would, as a couple who had known each other for years.
She seemed to let out a soft chuckle.
“…Even doing this, you’re still the same as ever, Teacher Will.”
“Hmm? Treya, did you just say something?”
“No.”
Treya used Will’s leaning body to lower her head and nuzzle into his embrace.
Even…
She naughtily and intimately stuck out her tongue and gave his neck a slightly forceful kiss.
It was ticklish.
He could feel Treya’s lips and teeth rubbing against his collarbone, with the softness of her tongue tip, a hint of moisture from her mouth.
And some of the blood vessels beneath his skin were being stimulated by her lips.
“Ngh… Mm…”
Undoubtedly, such a sudden intimate action left a very clear red mark on his collarbone.
As Will lowered his head, he saw the mark and instinctively reached out to cover it.
“Oh no,” he thought, even he felt that this action was a bit too shy.
But…
He was quite happy.
Since Treya would do something like this, it probably meant she was in a good mood now.
“Tre… Treya, you… next time you do something like this, consider… I… I have to meet people with you this afternoon.”
“It’s fine. This way, everyone will know who you belong to, right?”
—What a domineering Empress-like statement.
—It’s not like Treya to say something like this at all.
Will subconsciously commented inwardly.
Wait…
This adjective, it felt a bit strange? Why would he use such an adjective?
Isn’t Treya supposed to be like this?
In this warm, sun-drenched royal palace, a strong and reliable princess who could be his support – the future Empress.
They had been interacting like this for many, many years; he should have gotten used to it.
“What’s wrong? Staring at me like that again. You should go change your clothes.”
Treya even deliberately reached out, unfastened the collar Will had just pulled up, and let it down, even twisting it slightly to the side, revealing the hickey she had just left.
“Don’t wear this outfit. Change into a new formal one. There will be many reporters taking pictures today, so make a good impression.”
“Then, dear Treya, what do you want me to wear?”
“…”
Treya was silent for a moment, as if making a difficult decision.
“Black… a set. The same as when I first met you.”
Then, she solemnly gave her answer.
Will wasn’t surprised by this answer. He was just puzzled as to why Treya would ponder for so long before giving this answer.
“Just like I thought.”
