Episode 19

Lady Marila was carefully packing the clothing and an assortment of items that Majic would require for her stay at the royal residence of Reverie. Only a month had elapsed since Majic's arrival in the kingdom of Fontana; now, she had to leave the palace.

The young girl gazed out the window of her chamber, noting the bustle of the servants, for today marked the king's second wedding; she was supposed to await the entrance of the king's new bride, but feared her heart couldn't endure seeing the king dance with another woman. She had asked Lady Marila if it was possible to avoid the occasion; the princess's current mentor explained that everyone viewed her as a willful, proud princess—departing now would only reinforce that notion, but they could leave after the king had set off for the church. The princess agreed to the plan.

The king had requested a meeting with Majic before his departure to the church, so she went to the Office to speak with him. Taking a deep breath before entering, once inside, she executed a perfect curtsy followed by a highly formal greeting.

"What may I do to please His Majesty?" the princess asked, her voice tinged with sorrow.

"Strive for happiness, princess. Enjoy nature, the fresh air; learn as much as you can, and think little of me," the king counseled. "Someone like myself doesn't warrant the grief of a soul so pure. I will return for you, hoping that when we next meet, you'll have grown stronger and braver. I just wanted to show you something," he stated.

Approaching the princess, he conjured a special magic, spelling out the princess’s name in the air with luminous, color-changing letters that danced before them.

The princess stood in awe, a small smile brightening her face.

"You are like this—dazzling and spirited, bringing joy to the heart despite the darkness you’ve faced. Remember that," the king said as they both lingered in a silent moment.