Chapter 10
Eries, High Princess of Asturia, was upset. Enraged, would be a better term to describe her mood. And this fact scared the shit out of everyone around her.
But she couldn't help it, Millerna's problems always tended to upset her, one way or the other, and the newest one was a far cry from the others.
Dryden.
It had to be that little weasel who managed to get under her younger sister's skin. And to make it worse, he had to be the one that got her heart.
For Millerna was in love, there was no doubt. And the fact that that idiotic moron had left her right after the war still made Eries' blood boil. How could that miserable little bastard have done that?!
-"And to make it worse, he now reappears as if nothing had ever happened and tries to get an audience with us! That imbecile son of a …''
A loud set of coughs attracted the Princess' attention and cut her ranting. Millerna was watching her with amusement from the doorway, obviously impressed bad the outstanding knowledge of curses her older sister possessed. What made it even funnier for the younger girl was that her sister was still keeping her usual composure even when she had been ranting for at least half an hour!
-"Sister dear, I had never expected you to be so knowledgeable of our language. Remind me to take my studies more seriously, would you?''
Much to Millerna's further amusement, her sister's face turned blood red under her smirk. It took Eries a couple of seconds to regain her bearings and explain the cause of her tantrum.
-"So he's coming back at last, hmm?''
Millerna's eyes shinned with hope.
-"I don't want you to see him.''
-"Why?!''
-"You know why, because he's going to break your heart, again. Aren't you tired of being so foolish, Millerna? You went through this with Allen, don't do these to yourself again.''
-"I…''
-"Just think about it, Millerna. There are still a couple of days before the meeting.''
Eries moved towards the door, with as much pride and grace as she could muster.
-"For once use your head before your heart, my dear. That's all I ask, because I don't want to see my youngest sister suffering again.''
She barely managed to close the door behind herself before her self-composure escaped her and she collapsed to the ground in tears. She pulled at the thing chain around her neck, revealing her most cherished treasure. His ring, her only memory.
-"Damn does foolish men! All they ever do is bring us pain and suffering!''