CHAPTER ONE

“ I've always wondered... ”

“ Why can't a villain have a Happy Ending?... ”

“ Most of them are only Broken Heroes... ”

“ Something not everyone can see... ”

“ ... ”

?: U-ugh...

A kid with scarlet hair and green eyes slowly opened her eyes as she slowly sits up on her bed.

?: ( Where the hell am I?... )

She looked around and sees an unfamiliar room.

While looking around she noticed her hair and touched it.

?: ( Scarlet hair?... )

As she wondered why her hair was scarlet red, the door slowly opened as a maid slowly entered.

?: ( Don't tell me that i—... )

Maid: L-lady scarlett... I've come to bring your breakfast...

The maid lowered her head as she walks in, closer to scarlett.

Scarlett: ha?...

The maid flinches and kneeled on the ground.

Maid: I-im deeply sorry, my lady!... Please spare me!..

Scarlett starred at the maid in silence.

Scarlett: ...

AFEW HOURS PASSED BY.

AT THE DUKE'S OFFICE.

A man with scarlet red hair and crimson red eyes, signing some documents in his table.

Argos: What do you mean “the lady's acting different”?

[ Argos Argente O'Hara | 40 years old ]

The man with blonde hair and blue eyes lowered his head.

Philip: I heard from the maids that the young Lady has been acting weird for the past hours...

Philip: The lady hasn't scold her maids and stayed at her room...

Argos continued to sign the documents.

Argos: ...is that so?

Philip: y-yes.. your grace...

Argos: let her be... I'm sure she's just doing fin—

Before argos could even finish his sentence someone knocked at the door.

Argos: who is it?... Philip, could you open the door.

Philip bowed and went to open the door.

Philip: *opens the door* m-my lady? what are you doing here?

Scarlett looked up.

Scarlett: I need to speak with his grace..

Philip: i-is that so?... ( the lady does speak differently ) come inside, my lady. I'll go get some tea for you and his grace.

Scarlett nodded and went inside.

Argos pauses and looks up at scarlett

Argos: what brings you here, scarlett?

Scarlett: ...

Scarlett just starred at her father.

Argos: ...

Scarlett: ...

Philip: ( what is this intense atmosphere... )

Argos sighed.

Argos: Have a seat.

Scarlett: thank you.

Scarlett takes a seat and philip served her some tea.

Scarlett: I'm here to ask permission.

Argos: Permission to what?

Philip: ( so intense... )

Scarlett: to throw me out of the family as early as possible.

Philip: E-eh?!

Argos: throw you out of the family?

Scarlett: yes.

Argos: why?

Scarlett: ...

Argos: answer—

Scarlett: I'm nothing but a disgrace in the duke's family. It would be embarrassing if the duke's name gets dirty because of my immaturity.

Philip: L-lady that's...

[ Scarlett Rina O'Hara | 13 years old ]

Argos: ...

Scarlett: ...

Argos: *sighs* No, go to your room.

Scarlett: Very well.

Scarlett stood up and bows as she goes out of the room.

Philip closed the door.

Philip: Duke, are you alri—

Argos: I don't want to talk about, philip.

Philip: ofcourse...

WITH SCARLETT AT HER ROOM.

Scarlett sitting beside her window looking outside

Scarlett: ( I was hoping he'd agree.. that was a waste of time. )

“ Scarlett Rina O'Hara.. First Daughter of the Duke Argos, who's known to be the hero of the war. ”

“ And here I am, reincarnated into his daughter.. who is supposed to be the second villain in this Novel ”

“ Loving you Unconditionally. Is the title of this Novel ”

“ A story of a woman name Alicia.. the female lead, she was bound to meet the villain at the age of 18 while running away from the monsters. ”

“ Luciano, the main villain.. saved the female lead from the monsters and they became good friends... Not until at the coronation of the crown prince Khalil.. ”

“ Khalil, the male lead fell in love with Alicia at his coronation day.. and that's where Luciano and Khalil fought each other to death just for Alicia's hand and love... ”

Scarlett: How ironic... ( How scarlett is destined to die in Luciano's hand after helping him all the way. )

Scarlett: ( I'm bored.. I miss my work from my past life.. Business woman in the morning.. and a Killer at night.. Assassin or so... )

Maid: ...

Scarlett: ... *tilts her head* what's your name?

The maid flinches and lowered her head.

Maria: M-maria.. your highness...

Scarlett: I see.

Maria: i-is there something you need, my lady?...

Scarlett: can you take me to the training ground?...

Maria: ah.. forgive me, but I cannot take you there, my lady..

Scarlett: Because of?...

Maria: Ladies aren't allowed at the training grounds, it's too dangerous.. knowing there knights training, my lady...

Scarlett: I see. ( That's right.. the O'Hara Residence is one of the reasons why they won the war 5 years ago. Due to hardcore training.. it makes the O'Hara Residence have one of the mighties knights in the kingdom... )

Maria: are you alright, my lady?...

Scarlett: ( it's exciting, I miss killing. )

Maria: ( the lady is more scarier than before.. )

Scarlett: speaking of knights..

Maria: y-yes?

Scarlett: *looks at maria* isn't my first brother a knight?

Maria: you mean.. the young master Noah?...

Scarlett: yes, I heard he's the first captain of Section A1 Achlys.

[ Nicolas Cage O'Hara | 21 years old ]

Maria: y-yes.. the young master is currently at the palace reporting for the current situation at the capital..

Scarlett: *stares at maria* ... I see

Maria: ... ( I didn't know the lady knows about the young master being a knight at the palace.. the young master rarely goes home after all.. )

THE NEXT DAY.

With Maria Walking to Scarlett's room.

Maria: ...

Maria stopped infront of the door and knocks.

Maria: Young lady? I've brought your breakfast...

Maria slowly opened the door and goes inside.

Maria: lady scarlett?...!

Maria saw a dead body laying on the ground and ended up dropping the tray of food and runs out of the room.

Maria: The young lady is missing!!

WITH ARGOS AND PHILIP WALKING AT THE HALLWAY.

Argos: What's with all the noise—

Maria: y-your grace!

Maria kneeled and lowered her head.

Maria: t-there was a dead body i-inside of the young lady's room... She's also g-gone...

Argos flinches as his eyes widened.

Argos: philip..

Philip: right away, your grace.

Argos: Find the young lady, this instance! Gather all the knights and search the whole kingdom!

Maria: ( y-young lady... i hope you're all right.. )

MEANWHILE ON THE TRAINING GROUNDS.

Scarlett with the other knights are having a duel.

Scarlett: *slashed her sword* faster.

Knight: u-urk!—

Knight: Woah! The young lady seems to know alot about swords!

Knight: where do you think she got that talent? Hah!

Knight: another prodigy child of his grace HAHAHAHA!

Scarlett: Hmm.. ( should I try to use.. Aura? Just like what the other swordsmasters do? ) Who wanna go next? I need to spar.

Knight: young lady, how did you learn about swords?

Scarlett: Just experience *swings hers wooden sword with her left hand*

Knight: the young lady seemed to be a genius when it comes to swo—

Philip: All knights start gathering!

Knights: what happened secretary philip?

Philip: the young lady is— !

Philip saw scarlett within the crowd.

Philip: y-young lady! What are you doing here!? We've been looking all over the residence for you!

Scarlett: ( oh- I'm dead. )

AT THE DUKE'S OFFICE.

Argos: Care to explain?

Scarlett: Explain what, your highness?

Argos: the dead body and why you are at the training grounds?

Scarlett: I killed the person in my room and it's a training grounds for a reason.

Philip & Argos: !?

Argos: you killed those assassins?...

Scarlett: I wouldn't be here if I didn't, right? Id be dead right now, if I didn't.

Philip: y-young lady.. do fix your tone when you speak to your father...

Argos: ( is this even still my child?... She talks as if she's already an adult... She should be trembling in fear right now.. for a 13 years old.. )

Scarlett: if there's nothing more to add, I'd like to be sent in my room.

Argos: How did you kill those Assassins?...

Argos looked at Scarlett's eyes and glared.

Scarlett looked back and gave back a cold look.

Scarlett: I wasn't your daughter for stupid reasons. It's only normal to Inherit your skills with swords, knowing your blood runs through all over my body.

Philip: ( the Young lady is scary.. huhu )

Argos: ... philip

Philip: * lowered his head* yes, your highness?

Argos: investigate who tried to harm the young lady of O'Hara.

Philip: Right away, your grace.

Scarlett: ( it looks like the queen made a move already, is this because I am the most qualified candidate for the crown princess position?... )

Argos: ... Are you alright?

Scarlett: yes.

Argos: You sure? You didn't get hurt or anything?

Scarlett: ( what's with him? All of the sudden him caring for scarlett? ) Yes, I'm alright and not hurt.

Argos: Hmm alright..

Scarlett: ah, yes. Your grace?

Argos: what is it?

Scarlett: how much money do I have left?

Argos: why ask?

Scarlett: I plan on going out to the capital tomorrow.

Argos: Well.. *takes afew documents and looks at it*

Argos: so far.. you have 660 million golds

Scarlett: *almost choked* !— i-i see. ( That's quite a money.. ) is this money enough to buy a mine in the mountains?

Philip: a mine?

Scarlett: yes, I plan on starting a small business soon, once I've left the resident.

Argos: why do you want to leave so bad?

Scarlett & Philip & Argos: ...

Scarlett sighed and crossed her arms.

Scarlett: I believe I've already said it when I first came here. my immaturity will only out stain to your name.

Argos: ...

Philip: ( ah.. his grace is disappointed... )

MOMENTS LATER AT SCARLETT'S ROOM.

Scarlett: ( I'm bored, there's no fun in this room. )

Scarlett stood up and looks infront of the mirror.

Scarlett: green eyes... ( I wonder.. where's Scarlett's mother.. there wasn't any information about her mother but her name... ) Stella Rosa O'Hara..

“ A woman with green eyes and silver hair.. ”

“ Too bad I got argos's hair instead of hers. ”

Scarlett: Hmm.. ( I heard khalil's hair was silver but after seeing the painting, it was pink not silver)

Scarlett yawned and went to bed.

Scarlett: ( I want to some kill People.. I'm bored. )

Scarlett slowly closed her eyes as she falls to sleep.

While scarlett is sleeping, at her balcony there a guy wearing a hoodie watching her.

THE NEXT DAY.

Scarlett: Let's go, maria.

Maria: c-coming!

As scarlett and maria walk through the hall.

They walked passed by the maids gossiping.

Maid; look at the young lady, she truly have changed.

Maid: I didn't know the lady can be so gadiant!

Maid: let's serve the lady with nicely and not be scared.

Scarlett: ( wonder what scarlett did, so they'd be this scared to her. )

Scarlett and Maria reached the front door, and there they saw argos and philip.

Maria: Goodmorning, your grace.. *bows*

Argos looked at Scarlett.

Scarlett: I greet the sword of the kingdom, duke argos. *Bows*

Argos: be sure to be back right after you've finished shopping.

Scarlett: of course.

Maria and Scarlett bowed for the last time and went inside the carriage.

Philip: will they be alright?

Argos: they should be, after all, you said it yourself. The way all of the assassins was killed is done by a professional.

Philip: you don't mean...

Argos: I want to see if she's telling the truth about killing those assassins.

Philip: but you did have to send Assassins after her, your grace, the young lady might get hurt!

Argos: she won't.

Philip: hmm..

WITH SCARLETT AT THE CAPITAL.

Maria escorted scarlett down of the carriage.

Scarlett: Thank you.

Maria smiled and giggled a little.

Maria: you're always welcome, my lady.

Maria: where should we be headed, my lady?

Scarlett: sword shop.

Scarlett looked around and started walking.

Maria: E-eh? But there are alot of swords in the duke's place, my lady?

Scarlett: All crap.

Maria: s-such words my lady... *Laughs awkwardly*

Scarlett: it's true tho.

Scarlett enters one of the stores.

Seller: My, my well hello there my dear costumers!

Maria: H-hello, sir...

Scarlett: I'm here for a sword.

Seller: A sword you say? Please look around *smiles*

Scarlett: Thank you.

Scarlett and Maria looked around the shop for a worthy sword for scarlett.

Scarlett: ( Swords.. )

Seller: the lady, seems to be interested with swords? Is it a gift for your brother?

Scarlett: Hmm.. No, it's for myself.

Scarlett saw a Crimson bow and touched it.

Seller: I see *smiles*

Scarlett: ( there's nothing to be— ) !?

Scarlett's chest started to pound lounder.

Scarlett: ( what's this.. )

Scarlett looked around and sees a box with red aura coming out of it.

Scarlett walked closer to it as she opens the box. Revealing a Black and Red sword inside it.

Seller: Ah, that sword, that's a fine sword indeed my lady, not everyone gets to touched that due to some magic.

Scarlett: what do you mean?

Seller: I think the old owner of this sword implanted some type of spell to keep it away from those who are not worthy to hold it.

Scarlett: is that right..

Maria: be careful my lady...

Scarlett slowly grabbed the sword and raised it.

Scarlett: Nothing happened— !!

The sword started to glow as images flashed in Scarlett's head.

Maria: M-my lady!!

Seller: oh my... It showed a different effect.

Scarlett's eyes slowly turned into crimrson red.

The seller and Maria flinches.

Scarlett: ( such power... )

Maria: lady?... Are you alright?...

Maria walked towards scarlett.

Seller: fascinating...

Scarlett: yeah.. I'm alright, Nothing to worry about.

Scarlett took a deep breath as her eyes turns back to green.

Scarlett: I'll take this sword and this bow.

Seller: right away, miss.

Scarlett payed and both of them went out of the store, leaving the seller inside.

Seller: ... ( I would have never thought.. that someone will be able to buy something so precious in a glimpse of an eye... ) The lady seem to be worthy...

WITH SCARLETT AND MARIA, OUTSIDE OF THE STORE.

Maria: where are we headed now, young lady?..

Scarlett: ... ( Those images... I cant be wrong.. )

Maria: Lady? Are you sure you're alright?...

Scarlett: ah-... Yeah, I am.

Scarlett: let's go to a clothing—

Before scarlett could even finish her sentence a guy came and walked towards them.

Guy: What's the little spoiled brat doing here?

Scarlett turned around and looking at the guy.

Maria: please don't talk my lady that way..

Scarlett: let's go maria, let's not waste our time.

Maria and Scarlett was just about to walk off when the guy pulled Scarlett's hair.

Guy: where do you think you are going?

Maria: Let go of the young lady now!

Guy: and what are you gonna do about it?

Scarlett: Could you let go of my hair?

More guys started to come as scarlett looks at them.

Scarlett: ( bunch of bastards.. )

Scarlett looked at maria, as maria fell down on her butt trembling in fear.

Scarlett: Maria..

Maria: Y-yes my lady?...

Scarlett: Close your eyes.

Guy: what are you planning to do hah?

Maria: but—

Scarlett: Just do it.

Maria gulped and closed her eyes.

Scarlett: don't open them.

Scarlett took out a small dagger and started to cut the guy's neck.

Guy: a-ack!—

One by one the guys fell down with their Neck bleeding.

Scarlett: ( haaa... Boring... )

Scarlett looked around to see no one.

Scarlett: ( there were just People here earlier.. what happened? ) ...

Scarlett: ( could this be.. )

Scarlett quickly turned around and threw her dagger hitting a guy at the top of the roof.

The magic slowly faded revealing all the people looking at the guy on the roof.

Scarlett: ( illusionary magic huh?.. )

Scarlett looked up at the guy.

Scarlett: you're quite sneaky aren't you?

The unknown guy flinches and quickly disappeared.

All the people started to gossip around them.

Scarlett: Hmm..

WHEN SCARLETT AND MARIA GOT BACK HOME.

Scarlett immediately went to the duke's office.

Scarlett slammed the door open.

Argos & Philip looked at the door with their eyes widened to see scarlett.

Scarlett: it was you, wasn't it?

Argos: ...

Philip: w-what do you mean, young lady?...

Scarlett: well I guess I won't get any answer here. Thank you for your time—

Argos: yes, it was me. Are you pleased now?

Scarlett: ...

Scarlett: stay out of my life just like what you did 5 years ago.

Philip and Argos's eyes widened as they hear what scarlett said.

Scarlett: I don't see any reason why you had to interfere with my life, when you were gone for 5 years.

Philip: lady scarlett that's... The Duke had to go to war that time.. please do understand, it was never an easy decision..

Scarlett: war huh?... Even after he came back from the war, he did nothing but neglected me.

Scarlett looked at Argos coldly.

Scarlett: ( is this how scarlett felt?... ) You have no idea, how they've treated me so terrible for the years that you were absent. You know nothing about me.

Argos: treated you terrible?... What do you mean?...

Scarlett: Find out yourself. Thank you for your time.

Scarlett bowed and went back to her room.

Argos & Philip: ...

Argos: Philip.

Philip: yes, your grace?

Argos: Find out what happened 5 years ago. I need it now!

Philip: yes! Your grace, I'm on it!

Argos: ( just what the hell did they do to my daughter?... )

WITH SCARLETT AT HER ROOM.

Scarlett: ( I won't.. let Luciano and I have death as our faith. We villains deserves an happy ending. )

“ Don't worry Luciano. I'll stay by your side until the end. We'll definitely have an happy ending. ”

“ I won't let you die a second time. ”

Scarlett's eyes turned crimson red and quickly turned back to green.

AT NIGHT WITH ARGOS AND PHILIP.

Philip: Based on what the old maids have said.. the young lady was being mistreated by the head maid—

Argos suddenly crashed the glass on his hand.

Argos: continue.

Philip: they also said that.. the young ladies's old personal maid would whip her up if the young lady—

Argos: Bring all or them here tomorrow.

Argos stood up.

Argos: that would be all.

Philip: y-yes, hour grace... *Bows*

Argos walked out of his office and walked at the hall.

Philip: ( I've never seen the Duke this agry before.. )

AT THE PALACE.

Knight: Yo, Luke! Have you heard?

Luke: Heard what?

Knight: Your younger sister, scarlett was making a commotion at the capital earlier.

Luke: what do you mean?

Knight: I heard there was some wizard who tried to harm her earlier this morning.

Luke's eyes widened as he flinches.

Luke: Does captain knows about this?

Knight: He should have... Hes the one assign at the capital after all...

Luke: ( what did you get yourself into now scarlett... ) Alright, thank you for telling me.

THE NEXT DAY. WITH SCARLETT WALKING AT THE HALLWAY.

Scarlett: ( I'm bored... )

Maria: should we go to the training grounds, my lady?

Scarlett: I thought we're not allowed there?...

Maria: his grace, allowed the young lady to visit the training grounds from time to time.

Scarlett: is that so.. ( I guess this should be alright... I'll practice my swordsmanship aswell.. ) alright, let's go.

MEANWHILE OUTSIDE OF THE DUCHY.

With philip waiting at the gate.

Philp: you've comeback, young master luke..

Philp bowed as a man with scarlett hair and crimson eyes came inside on a horse.

Luke: ...

Luke looked at one of the windows of the mansion.

Luke: Where's scarlett?

Luke went down from his horse and looked at philip.

Luke: Also, I need to have a word with father.

Philip: His grace is currently out handling some business, young master..

Luke: And scarlett?

Philip: the young lady might be wondering all over the duchy with her personal maid...

Luke: ...

WITH SCARLETT AT THE TRAINING GROUNDS.

Knight: Hohoho! It's the young lady!

Knight: welcome back, young lady!

Knight: what are you here for, lady scarlett?

Scarlett: I got bored- so here I am.

Knight: if the lady won't mind, may I have the honor of...—

CHAPTER TWO

Knight: I'd like to have the honor of having a spar with you, my lady.

Scarlett: Sur—

Knight: However, we'll use real swords and not the wooden ones.

Everyone went silent as they look at the knight.

Maria: T-thats..

Scarlett: No holding back?...

The knight kneeled and looked up.

Knight: Please don't hold back, I also won't hold back.

Knight: H-hold on, comrade that's a bit!—

Scarlett: alright.

The knights and Maria looked at Scarlett.

Maria: L-lady that's quite—

Scarlett: I'll be fine. Get both of us real swords to use.

AFTER GETTING SCARLETT AND THE KNIGHT REAL SWORDS. BOTH OF THEM WENT TO THEIR PLACES.

Scarlett: hmm.. *looks at the knight* ( I.. might end up making a wrong move here... )

Knight: Are you ready, young lady?

Scarlett: Ah- yes, charge at me anytime.

Outside of the training grounds, there Luke and Philip walking.

Luke: she's not in her room, where could that girl be—

Philip: ( d-dont tell me the young lady is.. ) hahaha..

Suddenly luke and philip hears alot of cheering from the training grounds, both of them immediately went there to check.

Luke: is there some event that happened—...

Philip: I'm not quite sure, young mas—ter...

Both of them saw scarlett and the knight in position to attack.

Luke: what's my sister doing there!?— ...

Philip waved his hand as magic slowly surrounded both of them.

Philip: I heard the lady was a genius to swords, let's be the judge shall we? Young master.

Luke: ( invisibility magic?... ) but philip—

The knight charged at scarlett.

Luke was about to run towards them when.

Knight: hiiyaaa! *Slashed his sword at scarlett*

Scarlett: *blocking the attack* Hmm..

Philip: oh my..

Luke with his eyes winded cannot believe what he's seeing.

Luke: is this still scarlett?...

Maria: becareful, young lady!...

Scarlett: that was a good one...

Knight: thank you for the praise, my lady...

Scarlett: I guess it's my turn now?

Scarlett raised her sword.

Scarlett: this might hurt..

Knight: eh? What do you mean— u-urk?!...

Scarlett raised her sword as she kicks the knight in the stomach pushing him off.

Scarlett: Don't be slow. *Slashed her sword at the knight*

The knight quickly dodge the sword.

Knight: T-thats was a good kick.. hahaha..

The knight looked at Scarlett as he noticed that her eyes is slowly turning crimson red.

Knight: ( the lady's eyes changed colors?.. )

Scarlett: Charge at me.

Knight: y-yes?...

Scarlett: attack me.

Luke: ( how can she be this strong..? )

Philip: the lady seems to be indeed a prodigy..

The knight charged at scarlett with scarlett blocking his attacks, while striking back.

Scarlett: hold your sword tightly.

Knight: y-yes!...

Scarlett continued to strike back to his attacks.

While luke and philip is watching her quietly.

Luke: ( I don't know what happened.. I've only been gone for a month... she can't learn swords that fast.. adding up her speed and tactics to attack.. )

“ Is there any magic or spell behind this?.. I don't know-.. ”

“ But watching her.. its hard to believe but I have to say it.. my sister truly have changed... ”

As luke stares at scarlett, luke lets out a soft smile.

“ Mom.. I'm sure you'll be proud of her... ”

AFTER THE SPARING BETWEEN SCARLETT AND THE KNIGHT.

Luke with Philip walked towards them.

Maria: you did great my lady!

Scarlett: *wiping her sweats* ...

When suddenly, scarlett turned around with her pointing it at luke's neck.

Knights/Maria: M-my lady!?

Luke: a-ahh.. hahaha..

Scarlett: ( Crimson eyes.. and scarlett hair.. )

Philip: please put your sword down my lady, this is your 2nd big brother, young master Luke...

Scarlett: ( luke?.. that name seems familiar.. )

Scarlett looked at luke's eyes, as luke stared back.

Luke/Scarlett: ....

Scarlett: I see.. *puts her sword down*

Luke: *scratches his head* sorry, did I scare you?

Scarlett: No, just reflexes- ( luke.. who's that character again.. )

“ I'm sure there's a luke that was mentioned in the novel.. ”

Luke: are you alright, scarlett?...

Scarlett: Ah- yeah.

Scarlett turned around to look at maria and the knights.

Luke: ...

Philip: *looking at luke* ...

Luke: do you think we could go for a walk, scarlett?...

Scarlett slowly turned to face luke.

MINUTES LATER AT THE GARDEN WHILE THEY ARE WALKING AND LOOKING AROUND.

Luke: I heard what happened at the capital..

Scarlett: and?

Luke: has father and big brother took actions to it?

Scarlett: I don't know.

Scarlett picked one of the white roses.

Luke but scarlett—

Scarlett: whether they do or not, I don't give a shit about them. ( Luke... )

Luke: even if it's—

Scarlett: life is cruel, Nothing we can do with that.

Grasping at the flowers's torn more as her hand started to bleed.

Luke: s-scarlett your hand-

Scarlett: this is how the world can easily hurt you, even with the purest intention.

Luke's eyes winded.

Scarlett faced luke and stared at his eyes.

Scarlett: ... ( Now I remember him... this person.. )

Scarlett: How old are you?..

Luke: did you forget how old I am?

Scarlett: ( this person is the only person in the novel.. who truly cared for scarlett.. through in and out.. but.. )

Luke: I'm turning 19 next year—...

Scarlett: ( Luke niyxn O'Hara will die at the age of 19 )

[ Luke Niyxn O'Hara | 18 Year old ]

Luke: how could you forget my birthday...

“ Luke died due to treason the first prince was planning.. to take over the throne. ”

“ scarlett looked so desperate to save her big brother.. to the point she joined forces with the Villain to avenge her big brother..”

Suddenly a image flashed, scarlett was crying while luke was on her hand covered in blood.

Scarlett: Big brother!!...

Scarlett looks at Luke and slowly caresses his cheeks.

Luke: s-scarlett?!...

Scarlett: ( this person.. don't worry.. I will definitely save you.. I won't let you die again.. )

Luke staring at scarlett while caressing his cheeks.

Luke: scarlett.. are you alright— !?

Scarlett's eyes slowly turned into crimson red as luke stares at her.

Luke grabbed with both of his hand Scarlett's face squishing it. While Scarlett's eyes turned back to green.

Luke: Are you alright!?

Scarlett: Eh?

Luke: just now!— ( just now her eyes.. turned to crimson red.. just like father, and I have.. )

Scarlett looked away and covers her mouth with her right hand.

Scarlett: pfft...

Luke: w-whats so funny?!

Luke shaked Scarlett back and forth.

Luke: ( this isn't normal.. her green eyes.. )

Scarlett: a-ah.. Nothing- *looks at Luke with a smug face*

Luke: a-ahh... *Staring at scarlett* SCARLETT!!!!

THE NEXT DAY AT SCARLETT'S ROOM.

Scarlett: let's see...

“ The crown prince.. Khalil has Pink hair and blue eyes.. and will receive the crown at the age of 21.. ”

“ Meanwhile Luciano has.. dark purple hair and violet eyes.. he'll probably show up when he's already with the female lead.. ”

“ Alicia.. there wasn't any information about where she came from.. Brown hair and yellow eyes.. yellow eyes isn't something you see.. she must be a noble ”

“ But who amongst the nobles has yellow eyes?... Could she be from another kingdom? How did she even end up here... ”

“ How could the author not say anything about where the female lead came from.. it's just the same with Scarlett's mother.. ”

“ Stella.. Green eyes and Silver Hair.. no one in the kingdom has silver hair, did she perhaps colored her hair? But why? ”

“ what the author only said was.. stella was a warm and lovely mother and wife. But she disappeared without any trace.. ”

Scarlett looked at the window.

“there are so much mystery in this Novel.. it might take awhile before the novel finishes. ”

“ and one more thing, Luciano and I will definitely have a peaceful life. I'll give justice to us villains. I swear upon the name of the kingdom. ”

“Everyone who detest me shall face death. ”

“We will definitely live a comfortable life, Luciano.”

HOURS PASSED WITH LUKE AND ARGOS.

Argos writing the documents while luke's sitting infront of him.

Argos: so, what brings you here? You don't usually go home.

Luke: why are you not doing anything about the incident at the capital? Scarlett was almost assinated?

Argos looked at philip.

Argos: you haven't told him?

Philip lowered his head.

Philip: I am in no position to say anything..

Luke: say what?

Argos looked at luke.

Argos: I was the one who's behind that assination.

Luke: what?... What!?..

Luke stood up.

Luke: how can you send Assassins to your own daughter!?

Argos: she was not hurt, and those Assassins where to test her. You saw her using a sword don't you?

Luke: even so, father she's your daughter, what if the process went wrong? And scarlett got hurt because of your stupid plans!?

Philip: Y-young master, please lower your voice...

Argos raised his hand as a sign of be quiet to philip.

Argos: I'll take full responsibility if scarlett did get hurt.

Luke: does scarlett know about this?...

Argos: yes.

Luke clenched his fist.

Luke: I find you unreasonable, father. I don't see why you had to send Assassins just to test her.

Argos: ... You're right. However you've seen her and see how skilled she is with swords despite not having any proper training—

Luke: That's not true.

Argos: what do you mean?

Luke: I... secretly teach scarlett how to use a sword before.. before I could even leave to be a knight..

Argos: what?..

Luke: she said she wanted to learn how to use a sword so she can make you proud..

Argos/Philip: !?...

Luke: you could've atleast asked first before even sending a bunch of Assassins to kill my sister.

Luke looked at Argos and slowly bowed.

Luke: I'll be going first.

Luke leaves the duke's office.

Argos: ... ( To make me proud?... ) Hah...

Philip: maybe you should have a word with the young lady, your grace...

Argos: what for? She probably hates me by now..

Philip: That-...

Argos: she's even planning to leave...

Philip: you can always try your highness

Philip looked at Argos and smiled.

Argos: haa.. what do I do stella?...

A FLASHBACK SUDDENLY ACCURED.

Maid: p-please your grace!.. spare my life...

Maids crawling at his feet apologising.

Dead body Everyone, blood splattered.

Argos: how dare you take advantage of my daughter.

Argos looked at the maids with a dreadful stare as he slashed them with his sword. Heads came rolling on the floor.

Argos: Everyone who hurts my daughter will face death..

SUDDENLY REMEMBER WHAT PHILIP SAID.

Philip: based on my sources.. the young lady was being whipped everyday after her classes.. afew maid also saw afew scars on the young lady's back..

Argos: ...

Philip: the young lady's meals were the left over foods, and sometimes they wouldn't even feed her.. they would also take advantage of the lady and take all of her jewelries and sell them..

Philp looked at Argos.

Philip: a-also..

Argos: continue, philip.

Philip: the lady had afew scars on her body due to the cuts that the maids did to the young lady's body...

SCARLETT'S WORDS SUDDENLY CAME.

“ You know nothing about me, please don't pretend as if you knew what I went through for the past 5 years. ”

Argos: ... Is that all?

Philp: yes, sir...

BACK TO ARGOS KILLING THE MAIDS.

Argos: lay another finger on my daughter and you'll see..

BACK TO THE PRESENT DAY.

WITH SCARLETT AT HER ROOM.

Scarlett: ... (Was that a dream?...)

An image of Argos sitting beside her while caressing her cheeks was shown.

Scarlett: ( I can't tell.. just what is he planning now? )

Scarlett slowly moved as she felt some spikes on her stomach.

Scarlett: u-urk?!... what the hell...

Scarlett touched her stomach.

Scarlett: nothing's weird.. but then again—

?: Release me, scarlett...

A voice in her head suddenly spoke.

Scarlett: who—

The door suddenly opened ad maria enters the room.

Maria: Goodmorning, my lady!

Scarlett: why are you so happy?

Maria: oh! Y-yes! The Duke is asking for the young lady to join the breakfast with him.

Scarlett: oh..

Then a sudden realization came.

Scarlett: breakfast right now?

Maria: yes, my lady.

Scarlett: ah- alright.

Scarlett tried to move a little as she felt the spikes again.

Scarlett: u-urk!?..

Maria, lady, are you...?!

Maria saw blood on blood on scarletts mouth.

Scarlett noticed the blood and quickly wiped it away.

Scarlett: Don't worry about it—

Scarlett started to puked out more blood.

Scarlett: ah...

Maria: my lady!?

Scarlett's vision slowly turns blurred as she faints out.

“ ... ”

“ I said release me, scarlett. ”

Scarlett: who...

“ Don't you remember me? ”

Scarlett: I.. dont...

“ How can you forget me!? ”

“ Say my name.. ”

Scarlett: what's your name?...

“ my name is.. ”

Scarlett opened her eyes.

Scarlett: h-haaa.. haaa..

Maria: My lady?! Are you alright? How are you feeling?

Scarlett: where...

Maria: please wait, I will call his grace!

Maria ran out of the room to call argos and luke.

Scarlett: ( who.. and what's with my body.. )

Scarlett started coughing blood.

Scarlett: ahh.. ( am I gonna die here— ) ...

A hand suddenly covered Scarlett's eyes.

Argos: take a rest, you're still not feeling well.

Scarlett: haaaa.. haaa.. haaaaa..

Argos: any news about the temple?...

Luke: still.. nothing, father...

Argos: I see...

Scarlett: h-hmm..

Argos: take a rest.. you'll be alright once you've woken up later.

Scarlett: ..am I gonna die?..

Argos and Luke's eyes widened.

Scarlett: am I?...

Luke: of course not!

Argos: why do you keep saying that?...

Scarlett: ...

Luke: ...

Luke stared at his hsister suffering, he clenched his fist and walked out of the room in rage.

Argos: ...

With Luke running through the hall.

Luke: ( wait for me scarlett.. )

MEANWHILE SOMEWHERE FAR AWAY.

A child with dark purple hair and violet eyes looked up in the sky as he slowly remove his hoodie.

Luciano: Haaaa.. it seems like my lady has woken up..

Luciano took out a map and looked at it.

Luciano: it'll take 3 more days before I get there..

He took the map and wraps it back as he puts in back in his bag.

Luciano: wait for me, my lady.

AT THE CAPITAL

A child with Brown hair and yellow eyes, picking up flowers. As she slowly reaches it out to a woman.

Alicia: Hahahaha! Look I got flowers!

AT THE PALACE. SOMEWHERE IN THE OFFICE.

A child with pink hair and blue eyes, studying with his teacher.

Teacher: that's good, your highness! Your highness is really a smart kid.

Khalil: thank you, teacher.

LUCIANO, ALICIA, AND KHALIL LOOKED AT THE SKY AND SMILED.

Luciano: ...

Alicia: ...

Khalil: ...

THE NEXT DAY.

“ are you awake now?... ”

Scarlett: who..

“ did you really forget me?... ”

Scarlett: what are you even talking about..

“ ... ”

Scarlett: Ugh.. my head..

Scarlett slowly opened her eyes.

Scarlett: what..

?: Are you feeling better now, young lady?

Scarlett: who..

Scarlett turned to see a blonde guy with blue eyes sitting next to her.

?: Hello, young lady.. *smiles*

Scarlett: who—

Before scarlett could even finish her word, the door suddenly flew open. As luke runs inside.

Luke: scarlett!? Are you alright?

He sat next to scarlett and takes her hand.

Luke: Nothing hurts right?

Scarlett stared at luke for quite awhile.

Scarlett: your eyes.. they're swollen..

Luke flinches and laughs.

Luke: this is make up HAHAHAHAH, Nothing to worry about—

Scarlett: did you cry?..

Luke: o-of course not.. why would I, a knight cry?..

Scarlett: ...you do know you suck at lying..

Luke's tears started to fall as he cries infront of scarlett.

Luke: you were suffering so much that I didn't know what to do..

Scarlett sat up and wipes luke's tears.

Scarlett: there.. there..

Luke: I don't like seeing you suffer.. waaahhhh...

Scarlett: ...

She went close to luke and hugs him, rubbing his back gently.

Scarlett: it's all alright now..

The blonde guy stared at both of them as he smiles softly.

The door onced opened as argos came.

Argos: how's scarlett—

Argos sees luke crying in Scarlett's embrace.

Argos: ... *sighs* seriously..

AFTER AFEW MINUTES, AFTER LUKE CALMED DOWN AND FELL ASLEEP.

Scarlett: thank you for healing me..

Scarlett stood up and bowed her head.

?: P-please, I didn't do much, you don't have to.

Scarlett raised her head.

Scarlett: ( those eyes... ) ...

?: Is there something wrong, young lady?...

Scarlett: may I know your name?...

?: Oh my.. of course, I am Kaizer of the temple *smiles*

Scarlett: Kaizer of the temple? ( then how does he.. )

Kaizer: yes, young lady.

Scarlett: ( perhaps... ) I see..

Kaizer: the young master seem to be really found of the young lady.

Scarlett turned to kaizer as he continues to speak.

Kaizer: I can say the same thing with his grace *smiles softly*

Argos: ...

MOMENTS LATER. KAIZER LEFT FOR THE TEMPLE.

Scarlett watches kaizer go from the window of her room.

Scarlett: ( I'm certain.. that those eyes belonged to the royal family.. )

“ Kaizer huh... ”

Argos: scarlett—

Scarlett; Where's my maid..

Argos: I asked her to do something.. she'll be back later.

Scarlett: I'll be expecting her in afew hours then.

Minutes passed and argos left Scarlett's room, as scarlett sat on her desk.

Scarlett: ( let's get to work.. )

“ Who could be that voice in my head.. ”

“ As far as I've remembered there weren't any mentions or part in the novel scarlett got sick.. ”

“ could the story have changed? But nothing started yet.. how could the story change so easily? ”

“ did I perhaps missed something?... ”

Scarlett looked at the window.

Scarlett: ( what could've happened?.. )

AT THE TEMPLE.

With kaizer and a priest walking at the hall.

Priest: you're back, your highness.. *bows*

Kaizer: yes..

Priest: How's the young lady of the O'Hara duchy?..

Kaizer: the lady seems to be in better shape.

Priest: that's great to know—

Kaizer: make an appointment with them.

Priest: eh? P-pardon, but why, your highness?...

Kaizer's hair slowly grew long and turned pink

Kaizer: there's something I need to confirm. *smiles*

Priest: as you wish.. your highness... *bows*

FLASHBACK.

Kaizer using his divine power to purify Scarlett's body.

Kaizer: ( such mana flows in this child's body... She's also being protected by black magic.. isn't black magic forbidden in the kingdom.. )

“ There are only afew people who could use black magic.. they are considered one of the most powerful sorcerers in the kingdom.. ”

“ weren't those who uses this magic gets imprisoned and a life time death punishment.. ”

“ However this kind of magic is forbidden.. who would use black magic on the young lady?.. ”

“ could be the young lady knows how to use black magic?.. but there are no signs or trails that the O'Hara duchy has a thing for magic.. ”

“ more over... this magic is too strong.. not even I can break. ”

Kaizer touches Scarlett's forehead.

“ she should be fine after this.. I also need to report this back to the head of the magic tower.. ”

“ this can cause another war to break out. ”

FLASHBACK ENDS.

Kaizer: ( quite interesting to see someone protecting the yung lady, despite the rumors about her. )

Kaizer: ( but based on how she reacted earlier, seems like the rumors about her are fake. A misjudged lady of the O'Hara duchy.. )

Kaizer: pfft, I would really like her to be my sister in law in the future.

Kaizer chuckles as he continues to walk to his office.

THE NEXT DAY. AT THE DINING ROOM.

Scarlett: ( what am I doing here again?... )

Scarlett, Luke and Argos, having a breakfast together.

Luke: is the food not to your liking?

Scarlett: No- it's not that.

Scarlett slices her steak and eats it.

Luke: what is it then?

Argos: ...

Scarlett: just find it weird, having breakfast with the 2 of you.. this is the first time after all.

Argos: ... Don't worry, starting from now on we'll start eating together.

Scarlett's eyes widened.

Luke: yeah! I'll also ask big brother noah!

Scarlett: ah.. yeah..

Luke, Argos, and Scarlett had a pleasing breakfast together.

“ I hope this...”

CHAPTER THREE

AT THE PALACE.

With Luke walking at the hall, and stops at the door, as he knocks.

?: Come in.

Luke opened the door as he sees a guy with scarlett hair and green eyes.

Luke: Hello, big brother or should I say commander.

A man with scarlett hair and green eyes, stood up.

Noah: what brings you here?

[ Nicolas Cage O'Hara | 21 years old ]

Luke: when are you going home? You haven't come home for a month now.

Luke took a seat and faces Noah. As noah sits back on his chair.

Noah: I have alot of work to do. Besides father is there to manage the duchy.

Luke: ehh, it's not about the duchy.

Noah: then what is it?

Noah looked at Luke.

Luke: A breakfast with father and scarlett *smiles*

Noah: you came all the way here just for a simple breakfast?...

Luke: it's not just any breakfast! Scarlett wants us there pssh.

Noah: I'm sure father's and your attention is enough for her.

Luke: that's mean..

Noah: isn't that what she's been wanting? To give her some attention? I have better things to do.

Luke: she's still your little sister you know.

Noah: Siblings or not, the kingdom's work is more importa—

Luke: alright. I think I've heard enough.

Luke stood up.

Luke: you could've just say No, instead of talking nonsense.

Noah: ...

Noah sighed and stood up, patting luke's shoulder.

Noah: are we really gonna argue because of her again?

Luke takes noah's hand off his shoulder.

Luke: it's good. *smiles* I wont ask you to treat her as your little sister.

Noah: Luke—

Luke: that would be all, first commander.

Luke bowed and goes out of the room.

Noah: haaa... seriously...

Noah sits on his chair as he pulls out a small picture frame, with Argos, Stella, Him, Luke, and Scarlett when she was still a baby.

Noah: only if mother didn't die.. haaa..

“ Mother died afew months after giving birth to scarlett. ”

“ It's not that im blaming her.. but everytime I see her, I see mother. And it brings back the memories I wanted to forget. ”

“ It's been years yet I still have no idea who killed my mother.. she was poisoned and murdered that night. And I couldn't do anything. I was so powerless. ”

“ all I could do was cry as I watch my mother gets buried. ”

Noah: hah.. whoever you are, better make sure I won't find you.

Someone suddenly knocks at the door.

Noah hides the frame.

Noah: Come in.

The door opened as a guy wearing a glasses with Green hair and Gray eyes entered the room.

Noah stood up.

Noah: what brings you here, secretary Yang?

[ Yang Xin | 31 Years old ]

Yang: Goodmorning first commander, the king is asking for your presence.

Noah: oh.. yes, I will be there. Thank you.

AS NOAH WALKS TO THE HALL.

Noah: ( I wonder what's his majesty wants.. )

Noah stopped at the big door as knights opened it.

As he enters the room and kneels infront of a man. With Dark Blue Hair and black eyes.

Noah: *kneeling* his majesty called for me?

[ Zackstan Kharia Lupus | 50 Years old ]

Zackstan: yes..

Noah raised his head as he faces him

Noah: what can this knight, do for you, your majesty?

Zackstan: it's the 3rd prince's birthday this coming week.

Noah: i mean no harm your majesty.. but—

Zackstan: there will be people who will try to harm the 3rd prince. I want you and your subordinates to be alert at all times.

Zackstan: I already Informed the other commanders with the upcoming feast. And asked yang to send invites to all the dukes.

Noah: but why the 3rd prince your majesty?...

Zackstan: I'm sure the enemies are already aware of who will be the crown prince..

Noah flinches.

Noah: you don't mean-

Zackstan: yes, The 3rd prince, khalil will be the crown prince. So please do everything to protect him.

Noah lowered his head.

Noah; this knight will do as his Majesty says! I will protect his highness with my sword.

Zackstan: thank you.

Noah bowed and leaves the throne room. As yang slowly appeared next to Zackstan.

Zackstan: you finished sending the invites?

Yang: ofcourse, your majesty.

Zackstan: that's good to hear, this will also be a good opportunity to find a crown princess.

Yang: certainly, your majesty...

AT THE O'HARA DUCHY

with scarlett at the greenhouse looking at the flowers,

she grabbed one of the roses and smelled it.

Scarlett: ... ( the scent is familiar... as if I smelled this before.. )

Suddenly an image of stella flashed in her mind, smiling while carrying a baby with scarlett hair and green eyes.

Scarlett: what the—

Before scarlett could even finish her word, someone came calling her name.

Maria: young lady! young lady!

Scarlett turned around to see maria running towards her.

Scarlett: why are you running—

Maria: His grace is asking for you, at his office.

Scarlett: the Duke?

Maria: yes! yes!

WITH SCARLETT AT YHE DUKE'S OFFICE.

Scarlett; you asked for me?

Argos: have a seat.

Scarlett takes a seat as philip pours her a cup of tea.

Scarlett: thank you.

Philip: you're always welcome, young lady.

Scarlett takes the cup of teas as she sips and looks at Argos.

Scarlett: so, why am I being called this time?

Argos: the palace sent an invitation.

Scarlett: invitation?

Argos: yes, it's the 3rd prince's birthday this coming week, and we're obligated to attend.

Scarlett; I see.

Argos looked at Scarlett as she takes a sip on her cup.

Argos: you're not excited?

Scarlett: It's just a birthday party, Nothing to be excited about.

Argos: sorry? I thought you're looking forward to go to the palace— what happened to that?

Scarlett puts the cup down as she stare at Argos.

Scarlett: ( that's right.. scarlett hasn't stepped a foot at the palace before.. ) I'm growing up, it's just a palace, and besides maybe in the near future I can go to the palace as much as I want.

Argos: that's true...

Scarlett: who's birthday is it again?

Argos: the 3rd prince. His highness Khalil.

Scarlett: ( 3rd? Wasn't he.. supposed to be the 2nd prince? )

Scarlett suddenly remembered kaizer.

Scarlett: ( I see.. so I wasn't mistaken.. )

Argos: is there something wrong?

Scarlett: No- everything's alright. If that's all I would be going—

Argos: a designer will be sent to your room in afew minutes, to take your measurements for your dress for the party.

Scarlett: ...will do, thank you.

Scarlett stood up as she bows and goes out of argos's office.

Philip: the lady has indeed matured alot...

Argos: reminds me alot when I was at her age, while noah and luke was like stella...

Philip: I hope to see more about the young lady in the future...

Argos smiled softly.

Argos: so do I..

Philip glances at Argos as he smiles.

Philip: ( I'm happy to see you happy, argos.. )

WITH SCARLETT AT HER ROOM

sitting on her desk while looking at the window.

Scarlett: ( let's see.. Khalil is the 3rd prince.. and kaizer must be the 2nd prince.. then who's the 1st prince?... ”

“ there were only 2 princes that was mentioned in the novel.. and those are Khalil and Kashmir.. ”

“Kashmir teñiente Lupus...”

[ Kashmir teñiente Lupus | 21 years old ]

“ The first prince.. if khalil isn't the second prince.. then who the hell is the first prince? ”

“The novel said that the first prince kashmir was the one who planned the treason.. however, why would someone who can use divine power plan a treason?”

“ Nothing's connecting to the novel.. Moreover.. kashmir didn't have blonde hair.. but dark blue like his majesty.. could there be a illegitimate child?.. ”

“ if there is... why would another prince pretend to be kashmir?... Nevertheless cause a treason to the kingdom... ”

Scarlett sighed and slaps her cheeks with both of her hands.

“ other than that.. kahlil's party is coming.. which means the 4 dukes of the kingdom will attend. ”

“ The Lia Duchy.. also known for their magic powers there lives the great sorcerers of the kingdom.. based on the novel, other than the royal family no one has been able to talk to them.. they are known for their ignorant attitudes towards the people they don't like”

“ We also have the Thorium Duchy.. also known for their smartness.. they say that the people here are the smartest. Based on the novel this place have created alot of antidotes for poisons, and also weapons for the war. ”

“ and lastly the Genova Duchy.. as far as I remember this place is filled with.. beast people.. well also known as a shapeshiftter. The people that lived here have their own perks when it comes to transforming.. ”

“ O'Hara duchy, also known for their best swordmanship.. only numerous people can use aura and known for the best strategies when it comes to Swords. Prodigy for swords.. ”

“ the 4 heads will meet soon.. ”scarlett puts on a little smirk. “ this should be entertaining. ”

Someone suddenly knocked at the door.

Scarlett; come in.

The door opened as maria enters the room.

Maria: lady, the designer have arrived!

The designer went inside.

Tasha: it's a pleasure to meet her, the young lady of the O'Hara duchy. Allow me to introduce myself. I am—

Scarlett: come here.

Tasha: I beg your pardon?...

Scarlett: come here.

Tasha: o-of course..

Tasha went inside and walks closer to scarlett.

Scarlett: ( this girl.. from a glance I already can tell.. who she is.. )

Tasha stopped infront of scarlett.

Tasha: yes, your highness?...

Scarlett: you're tasha, aren't you?

Tasha flinches as her eyes widened.

Tasha: y-yes.. how did the young lady know..

Scarlett: ( in the future her dresses became popular, the way she makes them and the right materials for it. ) I've seen your dresses at the capital before.

Tasha: y-yes?..

Scarlett: I have a sketch uniform here that I Sketched myself, have a look.

Scarlett hands the notebook to tasha. As tasha looks at each pages.

Tasha: did the lady really drew this...

Scarlett: I want to make an offer.

Tasha: offer?...

Scarlett: yes, if you could make this uniform for me and my father, the Duke. I will grant you a suitable place for your clothing store. I will also give you enough money to start and buy all the materials you'll be needing I'm the future—

Tasha: M-my lady!

Tasha kneeled and bowed her head.

Tasha: I.. am only a commoner who doesn't deserve those.. what the lady will be giving is too much for me.. I am not even sure I can satisfy the lady's liking..

Scarlett: ...

Maria: Lady..

Scarlett: stand up.

Tasha: but your highness...

Scarlett: I said stand up.

Tasha: ...

Tasha slowly stands up and looks at scarlett.

Scarlett; what I am giving you is what you deserve. You are not just a lowly commoner as you think. You're special. You were gifted, given a talent for clothes. And I know well in the future you will be one of the greatest designers in the kingdom.

Tasha: L-lady...

Scarlett stood up as she walks towards tasha.

Scarlett: so please accept what I am offering you. And believe in yourself.

Tasha: ... Please allow me to serve you all the clothes you, his grace and the whole duchy wishes for, young lady!

Scarlett: ... *smiles a little* as you wish.

Tasha broke down in tears as she smiles.

Tasha: thank you, lady scarlett...

THE NEXT DAY AT THE CAPITAL.

Scarlett and the other knights started moving some of the stuffs to the new store for tasha.

A store with 2 floors big as a House.

Tasha: Lady.. this is too big for a single person..

Scarlett: Don't worry, I asked maria to look for afew people to help you here at the store.

Tasha: is the Duke aware of this.. the young lady doing all of this—

Scarlett: don't worry about him, also this will be your new home. There's a bedroom up stairs for you. A kitchen at the left side and extra rooms if ever you—

Tasha slowly hugged scarlett tightly as she cries.

Scarlett: !?!?!?...

Tasha: thank you.. thank you.. you have no idea how happy I am.. thank you for making my dream come true, young lady...

Scarlett: ( ah.. how could I forget.. this child.. )

Scarlett slowly hugged tasha back.

Scarlett: I'm sure your mother is proud of you..

Tasha: !!!

Tasha suddenly remembered an image of her and her mother while sewing together. As she breaks down in more tears.

Tasha: waaaaaah! aaaaaahhhh! Mom!

MOMENTS LATER AT THE O'HARA DUCHY.

Knight: did you see how the young lady comforted the designer?

Maid: the young lady really have changed no?

Knight: the lady seems to be more like the Duke

Knight: the lady has the warmth of lady stella though

Maid: pfft, I'm sure lady stella would be happy to see the young lady

Maid: let's do our best to serve the young lady!

The knights and other maids agreed as they laughed at each other.

AT THE DUKE'S OFFICE WHILE PHILIP IS WATCHING THE KNIGHTS AND MAIDS.

Philip: the knights and maids seems to like the lady so much, don't you agree, your grace?

Argos: did she really just spend a million of gold for the designer?

Philip: yes, according to the paper, the young lady, bought a store with 2 floors, the 2nd flood is the house and the first floor is for the store.

Philip: adding all the materials that the young lady bought for the store, furnitures and more.

Argos: this is the first time I've seen her spent something that isn't for her.. really haaa..

Philip: are you mad at the young lady?

Argos: no.. it's not that- I'm just.. proud of her..

Argos's ear slowly turned red as philip chuckles at him.

Philip: I see~

Argos: stop it!

BACK AT THE CAPITAL WITH SCARLETT AND TASHA.

Tasha wiping her tears off. While her eyes are swollen.

Tasha: sorry for ruining your clothes, young lady.. *sniffs*

Scarlett: it's alright, I don't mind.

Tasha: but the dress is expensive, young lady huhu...

Scarlett: it's fine, don't worry about it.

Tasha: I'm really sorry..

Scarlett: ( she looks like a baby who cried all night.. )

Tasha: say, young lady..

Scarlett: what is it?

Tasha: I...—

OUTSIDE THE STORE.

Scarlett: hmm...

Maria: is there something wrong, my lady?

Scarlett: where's the closest jewelry shop here.

Maria: right this way, my lady.

Maria lead Scarlett to a fancy jewelry shop. As they looked around the shop.

After buying the chosen jewelry, scarlett and maria decided to go home as it was getting dark.

AT THE O'HARA DUCHY.

Scarlett went out of the carriage to see Argos standing infront of the main door.

Argos: you went home quite late.

Scarlett: apologies, I and my maid were too distracted that we didn't noticed the time.

Scarlett and Maria lowered there heads.

Argos: Go in my office after your dinner, we'll be having a talk.

Scarlett: ofcourse..

Argos went inside of the house leaving scarlett and maria outside.

Maria: will you be alright, lady?

Scarlett: don't worry, I'll be alright. Let's go?

Maria: ofcourse!

After having dinner, maria quickly dressed scarlett up, as scarlett walks at the hall through Argos's office.

Scarlett knocked at the duke's door.

Argos: Come in.

Scarlett went inside and lowered her head.

Scarlett: you asked for me?

Argos: have a seat.

Scarlett takes a seat as Argos looked at her.

He sat at his chair and looks at her.

Argos: I heard you spent a million of gold just for the designer I hired.

Scarlett: yes, that's true.

Argos: why did you waste a million of gold.

Scarlett; it's a deal we made. Nothing too important.

Argos: what kind of deal?

Scarlett: just asked her to sew us a uniform for the 3rd prince's birthday.

Argos: uniform?

Scarlett: yes, tasha is a talented clothe maker.

Argos: setting that aside, you, you're gonna wear a uniform at the party?

Scarlett: yes.

Argos: but I thought you're gonna wear a dress?

Scarlett: they're nice. But not my type. Besides I need a holder for my sword.

Argos: you're bringing a sword aswell?...

Scarlett: as a future knight, I shouldn't really put my sword away. I need to be prepared at all cost.

Argos: future knight?...

Scarlett; yes, I will be participating in one of the knights selection soon.

Argos: but why?

Scarlett: I need a job so I can assure my money when I leave the duchy.

Argos: ... You're still planning to leave the duchy?

Scarlett: yes—

Argos: I disagree. You're not leaving the family nor the duchy.

Scarlett: you can't stop me.

Argos: yes, I can. I am still your father—

Scarlett: a father who neglected his daughter for years?

Argos: I didn't neglect you, I thought they were doing a great job of taking care of you.

Scarlett: you thought? Isn't it your job to make sure that I grow up in a nice environment?

Argos: I tried—

Scarlett: you never did.

Argos: ...

Argos stood there silent as he looks at Scarlett. As philip who was listening from outside the door.

Philip: ...

Scarlett: if you did, you would've been here when I needed you.

Argos: I was In the middle of war—

Scarlett: I know. And I am not blaming you for that. What I am saying is, it wouldn't hurt a little to be treated as your daughter right?

Scarlett: because for 5 years, I was never treated as the young lady of this family nor I was treated as your daughter.

Tears started to fall from Scarlett's face as Argos's eyes widened to see scarlett crying.

Scarlett: ah.. *wipes her tears away* ( these must be the words scarlett wanted to say to her father.. )

Argos: scarlett..

Scarlett: I grew up trying my best to study, to be the perfect daughter, so you and big brother noah, would notice me. I did everything they said just to be loved by you and big brother.

Scarlett: yet, I don't think everything I did was enough pfft.. so please for stop me if I'm leaving the duchy.. if you really did care, it should've been you who I saw first when I woke up after my injury, and not maria.

She stood up and wipes her tears once again.

Scarlett: I will be leaving, thank you for worrying.

Scarlett bowed and left the room.

Argos: but I don't want you to leave..

Argos mumbled as he watches scarlett leave the room.

OUTSIDE OF THE ROOM.

Scarlett: ...you didn't have to hide, I know you've been listening, philip.

Scarlett left after saying that, to go to her room.

Philip goes inside of the office.

Philip: are you alright, your grace?...

Argos: I guess my daughter really hates me huh?..

Philip: the lady doesn't hate you—

Argos: she does!

Philip: the young lady is just hurt, your highness.. the lady needs time to change her mind..

Philip: as the lady said, she wasn't treated as your daughter.. you can give that to the lady now..

Argos: why did I even let my daughter suffer..

With scarlett as she walks to her room. Tears started falling from her face.

Scarlett: h-haaa.. unbelievable..

She stopped walking and wipes the tears from her face. While wiping her tears her eyes slowly turned crimson red.

Scarlett: ( he reminds me alot of him.. )

An image of a man flashes on her head.

Scarlett: I guess scarlett and I are just the same..

She mumbled and looks at the window besides her.

Scarlett: ( no matter what we do, the feeling of being loved by your family is indeed different from everyone's affection towards you.. )

“ and I can't blame you if until now you're still hurting and waiting so you can be loved by them.. ”

“ Nothing to worry.. we'll leave the duchy soon enough.. ”

She closed her eyes as her eyes turned back to green and continues to walk back to her room.

2 DAYS LATER.

At Scarlett's room.

Tasha: I've finished, my lady!

Scarlett: that's good to hear.

Scarlett without looking at tasha continued to manage the money she has left.

Tasha looked at Maria with a confused look. Maria shrugs and shakes her head. Tasha turned to scarlett.

Tasha: lady?

Scarlett: what is it?

Tasha: are you alright? You look a little bothered..

Scarlett: ah—

Scarlett raised her head and puts the pen down and looks at tasha.

Scarlett: apologies, but yes. I am alright.

Tasha and Maria looked at each other.

Tasha & Maria: you don't look like you're alright, my lady.

Scarlett; don't worry about me—

Tasha: have you give the bronche you purchased for the Duke and the young master?

Scarlett, Maria, Tasha looked at each other in silence.

Scarlett: No— it's still here.

Tasha: why haven't you given—