Luminaria

Chapter 9

Ferovus

Pagod kong inunat ang braso sa ere at humikab. Halos ilang oras ang inilaan ko sa pagmamasid sa labas ng balkonahe kaysa sa mismong pagsulat.

"Okay na 'to," bulong ko sa sarili.

I didn't put much effort into writing a letter for Pheryncia's father, and for whatever acceptable reason, Lianzo instructed me to do so.

Binasa ko ang unang sulat.

A letter for the reason of my irresponsibility.

Hey, for the person reading this, asking for the reason of my actions...

Guess what? I had a thrilling five-day nap, and when I finally woke up, I thought, "Why not make things worse?" So, I casually strolled into the night, because who needs a stable condition, right?

I'm graciously sharing this letter to let you know that my reason for this epic move is... well, there isn't one. I got bored, so I sneaked out. The palace guards, busy with their life's incapabilities, missed my grand exit. And whatever the Captain witnessed? Blame it on the glitches in my recently awakened body.

If you find this letter unacceptable, congratulations, it's officially your problem now. I'm too busy being a living enigma.

With all my utmost sincerity,
Pheryncia.

Very well written. Tumango-tango ako bago sunod na binasa ang pangalawang sulat.

A Quick Update, Your Majesty

Hey there, King Thalassius,

Just wanted to drop a note to let you know I'm still alive and kicking. Your lovely kids are trying their best to change that, but no luck so far. Thanks to the strong royal blood you blessed me with, I'm doing just fine.

Hope you're breathing easy wherever on world you are.

Youngest Vicensaire,
Pheryncia

Ngumisi ako bago tinupi ang mga sulat at isinilid sa kanya-kanya nitong sobre. They better grade this with an A!

Mula sa balkonahe ay kitang-kita ang mataas na tirik ng araw. I heard a soft knock from the door.

"Come in," turan ko.

I stood up from my seat, unsurprised to see Ivory entering the room. I handed her the letters I wrote para siya na mismo ang mag-abot nito sa kapitan ng palasyo. I don't want to deal with that puppy.

"Prince Hajim is already waiting outside, My Lady."

Hindi ko na napigilan ang pag-ikot ng mata. Isang linggo na ang nakakalipas matapos ang huling interaksyon namin ng prinsipe—and that day was when his foolish brother proposed a ridiculous marriage. I was utterly shocked, on the verge of cursing, yet managed to maintain composure in my reaction.

Hindi sila tumanggap ng kasagutan dahil pagdidiskusyunan lamang raw muna ng dalawang namumunong palasyo. But if they'll immediately ask for my answer, be prepared for rejection!

If I'm trapped into marriage, then I'll just stick to the most powerful and wealthiest individual, 'no!

Sa ilang araw na nakalipas ay walang patid ang pagdalaw ni Hajim but I used my recovery as an excuse not to entertain anyone. Pero ngayon ay wala na akong takas, because that dumb Thalvin slipped his tongue and mentioned how I've recovered and now in very well condition

"You look very stunning, My Lady," Ivory complimented as I expertly styled my appearance. "You're very skilled in matters of beauty..."

Bahagya akong natigilan nang may naalala.