Duty-Bound: Chapter 77
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Announcements had been made and every young leader waited for their turn to impress her. Some were foolish enough to try flaunting their wealth. Honestly, did they forget whom they were trying to woo? She was going to be their ruler for goodness' sake, but somehow, that fact had slipped from their minds. Whatever they tried, she would remain calm and collected, but sometimes, she would pretend to be interested when the suitor was not so annoying.
Though she didn't need to smile, it was quite tiring to be polite with insincere people. Useless as it might be, they were still trying their luck to gain her favour. It was rude to think the young man before her was faceless and nameless, but she didn't care one bit, especially when what the man could talk about was the art of war. That was just the topic she hated the most! She closed her eyes briefly and tuned out everything. Honestly, she was getting tired of this routine. If only she could escape this whole thing for a while. She blinked. Escape… why not?
A small smile made its way to her lips. Ideas flooded her mind as she thought the best way to hide away from everyone, excluding Natsume. She might need to discuss her plan to Natsume though. With the whole kidnapping case, she highly doubted he would let her go alone. Excitement filled her being as she couldn't wait to see Natsume tonight. It was then she realised the young man before her had stopped talking and was staring at her in awe.
"Yes?"
The young man flushed scarlet at her intense gaze before looking away and muttering about how beautiful she was.
She withheld the urge to roll her eyes. Flattery won't get you anywhere, young man…