I feel Prince Fraser froze because of what Ruler Laird said. "What goddaughter?"

Ruler Laird nods his head at Prince Fraser. "Yes, Csille is my goddaughter."

Prince Fraser looks at me with a confused expression. "He's your godfather? When did it happen? Why didn't you told me?"

"It's because she only became my goddaughter after she returns to the Illorian city." Before I could even answer Prince Fraser, Ruler Laird answer it for me.

Prince Fraser looks at me. Asking for confirmation. I nod my head at him. "Yes, Ruler Laird ask me if I could be his goddaughter, and I said yes because I didn't see anything wrong with it. Why?"

Great Ruler chuckled. "Did you see something wrong with that Young Astalieu?"

I look at Prince Fraser and shake my head at him. Please don't say something that will make the Great Ruler mad. Please, don't.

Prince Fraser sigh. "No, no. I don't see anything wrong with that. I was just shocked because I was the last one who knows it." Prince Fraser looks at me. "Why didn't you tell me?"

Uh, because I was busy avoiding you? Did you forget about that? I sigh. I couldn't tell him that I was avoiding him, right? "I had an allergic reaction remember? I also forgot to tell you. I thought you wouldn't make it a big deal."

Prince Fraser sigh and gently caresses my hair. "That's okay. I just hope next time you will tell me about the things that are happening to you."

I nod my head at him. I look at Ruler Laird, trying to ask him for help. We shouldn't have interaction. Prince Fraser and I shouldn't have any interaction!

However, Ruler Laird looks helplessly at me. He probably doesn't know how to deal with Prince Fraser too.

I look at Prince Fraser, who is currently staring intently at me. It's like he is afraid that one moment I will run away from him again. I sigh. What should I do to make Prince Fraser busy and won't bother me?

"Prince Fraser, where is Sir Farren? Shouldn't he be here too? What if something happened to you? Who will protect you?"

Although I don't think Princess Paislee can help, but another person in the carriage will definitely help. At least I could talk to anyone other than Prince Fraser. I need to get the others inside the carriage before we set off our journey. I look at the Great Ruler asking him to agree with me.

Ruler Laird nods his head. "What Lady Lauretré said is true. What if something happened to you? How can we explain to the King of the Vrawyth Kingdom? I think you should consider taking your personal knight with you. You should listen to your fiancée. She's only concerned about your safety."

"You don't need to worry about that Great Ruler. I can perfectly protect myself or even Csille. I was trained in fighting and sword fight. I don't need any saving."

I want to roll my eyes at Prince Fraser. Although what he said is right but has he forgotten that what happened in the western region? Does he really think he could protect himself all the time?

"Yes, but if someone attacks our carriage. I'm sure you'll be busy fighting off the attacker. But what will happen to Lady Lauretré? Who would protect her? Don't tell me you'll also protect her? You know for a fact that would be impossible, especially if there are many attackers. I know you don't need protection, but I hope you could consider my goddaughter's safety. You know that Csille just recovered from her allergy. Do you want to risk her own safety just because of your ego?"

I want to clap my hands at Prince Fraser. He's the only one who can talk to Prince Fraser this way.

Prince Fraser got silent and stare at me. He then sighs. "Okay, I'll let Sir Farren stay with us."

Prince Fraser is about to get off the carriage, but Ruler Laird stops him.

"Don't you think it's better to have the son of the Royal Physician in this carriage too? What if Csille's allergy relapses? I'm not versed in medicine. Are you, young Astalieu?"

Prince Fraser looks at me and sighs. "I'll bring Leander with me too."

"Don't tell me you're going to left behind the son of the duke alone in the carriage?" Ruler Laird added.

Prince Fraser sigh. "I'll bring him with me too."

Ruler Laird smiled. Satisfied with Prince Fraser's answer. "That's good. This carriage can occupy ten people. I'm pretty sure we will all fit in here."

Prince Fraser just nods his head and gets off the carriage with a sulking face.

Great Ruler wink at me when he saw Prince Fraser's face. He knew he win this time. Although the Great Ruler couldn't stop Prince Fraser from staying in the carriage. But he definitely outsmarts Prince Fraser this time.

I want to laugh at Ruler Laird. I didn't know he also has a playful personality.

"Thank you for helping me out, Ruler Laird. I really appreciate it."

Ruler Laird shakes his head at me. "Why are you thanking me? I am your godfather and what I am supposed to do is to help you. I just don't understand why you want to avoid Prince Fraser. He seems like a good guy. I actually like him for you."

I smiled bitterly at Ruler Laird. Prince Fraser and I are not meant to be. No matter what I do, I couldn't change my destiny.

Wait, I couldn't change destiny? But I'm the writer and the creator of this world, right? And my novel is still not finished. Maybe I could still do something about it. Right! I just need to find the head Virtouse so I could write on the book again.

But the problem is, where could I find him?

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The carriage has been moving for the whole afternoon now, but it still continues going forward. The guards who are riding warhorses are matching the speed of every carriage. to make sure that everyone will be safe in the journey. They take turns in guarding every twelve hours.

I look at the window outside. Trying to avoid the awkward silence inside the carriage. After Prince Fraser comes back with Rufus, Leander, and Princess Paislee, they all went silent. It's probably because of Ruler Laird's presence. Everyone knows how powerful the Ruler of the Illorian City is. They are probably afraid that they could do or say something that will make the Great Ruler upset, which I don't blame, though. Even the Vrawyth Kingdom would need to bow down at the Great Ruler's presence.

The carriage seat has the typical carriage seat design, which is facing each other. The side has windows, and even the door has a window so anyone inside could see the outside.

I sit beside the window, and Prince Fraser is sitting beside me. While Princess Paislee is seated beside him, close to the door.

Prince Fraser actually wants to sit beside the window because he is worried of unwanted attack. Sitting beside the window means great danger because there could be archers everywhere. However, Princess Paislee firmly refused and said it wouldn't be safe for Prince Fraser to sit beside the window. That's why we end up having a sitting arrangement like this.

Rufus, Leander, and Ruler Laird are sitting in front of us. Rufus decided to sit beside the window so if anything happens, he could protect the Great Ruler. Leander decided to sit beside the door because it wouldn't be right if he sits in the middle. Especially the owner of the carriage is the Great Ruler.

There's a floor in the middle, and six people could still lay on there. So, we wouldn't have a problem if we sleep throughout the journey.

Rufus clears his throat. "Great Ruler, why did you decided to accompany us in our journey to the Saiven Kingdom? You usually don't show up at the Grand Exemplary Competition, right?"

Great Ruler raised his head from reading a book and look at Rufus. He then closes the book. "Because I postponed the original date of the Competition, the Queen of the Kingdoms asked me to watch the Competition. It's also to avoid people from other Kingdoms to raised questions why they move the date of the Competition."

Rufus nods his head at the Great Ruler answer. He then looks at me and nods his head at me. It's as if urging me to do something.

What is he saying? I don't understand what he wants me to do. He then sighs and looks at the Great Ruler too, but he looks like he is hesitating to say something because he just stared at Ruler Laird.

Ruler Laird raises his eyebrow at Rufus. "You can ask me a question, Young Astalieu."

Rufus looks at me before he asks the Great Ruler. "I heard from Prince Fraser that you suddenly become the Godfather of Csille. I'm just wondering why would you want to have the Count's daughter to become your Goddaughter?"

Ruler Laird set aside the book he is holding and look at me. "Why? Are you doubtful of my action Young Astalieu?"

Rufus immediately shakes his head. "That's not what I mean, Great Ruler. I was just wondering, out of all the noble daughters of the kingdoms whom you met before, why Csille? What did Csille have to make you want her to become your Goddaughter? You must also know the benefits of having the title of being your Goddaughter. It will greatly change Csille's life. So, why?"

Rufus's words piqued my curiosity. Come to think of it. What did Csille have to make the Great Ruler do that? Between the Great Ruler and I, only I received benefits from it. So, why?

Great Ruler smiled. "Can those noble daughters return back after entering the mysterious alley of the Illorian City? Only Csille could do that. All these years, I've been trying to find an answer if my daughter is there inside that alley. I've tried paying a woman before to go inside the alley once, hoping she could return, but she didn't. I know it's not a good thing to sacrifice one life just to find my daughter, and I already regret it. That's why when I met Csille, she gave me hope. I thought finally my question would be answered, and I could finally start to accept the truth. And start to continue my life. Only Csille Lauretré give me the answer I had been longing to hear. Although it's not what I expected, but after hearing my daughter isn't there anymore, I could rest my restless mind. It's also because of her that I realized that I shouldn't blame myself for my daughter's disappearance because I know Sheena, my daughter, wouldn't like me to blame myself like that. So, why wouldn't I want to make her my Goddaughter? She helps me start to live my life again."

We all got silent because of the Great Ruler's answer. I didn't expect I would help him that much. I feel great cause at least I help him deal with his own self. The resentment and hate he had for himself. It was gone just because I speak and act like Sheena. I just hope with this I could have pay him for what I did to his daughter.

I feel Prince Fraser holds my hand tightly. I tried to break free from his hold, but he wouldn't let me. I sigh and just let him. I'll just ignore him and pretend that he's not beside me. However, I could feel Prince Fraser is looking at me. I tried to ignore it and just continue looking outside, but I couldn't stand the way he is looking at me.

I raised my eyebrow at him. He then leaned his head and whispered to my ears. "Why didn't you tell me that?"

I just shrugged my shoulders at him and stared back at the window. I could feel my face getting flustered because of how close Prince Fraser's face from mine.

I heard him sigh and whisper again in my ears. "We'll definitely have to talk about this, Csille." After saying that, he looks at the Great Ruler and shows him a genuine smile. "Godfather."