I Will Be The New Me
CHAPTRE 32

Quinn is currently watching the training match between Felix and Oliver, with Finn sitting next to him, waiting for his turn to duel against the winner. "Why are you here?" finn asked curiously, Quinn said to himself that he would be very busy.

"I'm waiting for grandfather to finish meeting with his representative in another area. I heard about a new problem near the border."

Finn nodded in understanding while oh-ria. The pretty observant young man noticed Quinn's beaming face. "Have something good happened?" it used to be to see Quinn pout that was questionable, now the situation turned around.

"Not really," Quinn tilted her head and then circulated the gaze to all the field residents. "I want to learn to sword, maybe I can participate in this year's hunting event," his mutterings were unintentionally heard by his personal knight.

Finn glanced at the cynical Quinn (just as a joke) "Hey, are you kidding me? the time is very tight. After all it's an event that only men follow."

"Is there a law that governs?"

"A—" Finn was silent for a moment and then scratched his temple while muttering, "Um."

Quinn smirked in satisfaction at winning the small debate, his gaze straight towards the sword movement of Felix and Oliver. "It's just their tradition or custom because everyone thinks that noble women should always be feminine and graceful, they just need to watch because the forest is considered very dangerous."

The hunting event is a kind of recreational event for nobles where the male royals compete for the most and largest hunting results to be presented to the woman he loves. There is no official thing, everything is done entirely just for fun together. But of course they are given a limit when hunting that is the most number of game only ten animals only. This is done so as not to damage the forest and also other living things that live in it. This event is also only held once a year.

A male servant came over to Quinn, "Your Majesty, the Grand Duke has returned two minutes ago."

"alright. I'll be back now."

Quinn turned away without saying goodbye to the real Finn inwardly waiting. The young man gasped in shock after coming to a realization that he had just thought of was so embarrassing, his ears blushing. "Gosh, what am I thinking about. I was by his side just to keep up, why would I be interested in him instead" Finn said as he held onto his forehead.

"Hey, Finn! come here, it's your turn to fight Felix!"

"I'm coming!" he ran towards the middle of the field entering the field and immediately raised his wooden sword, "I will win again this time, Felix. I think I should ask you to buy you a drink."

"Sad. Don't trust yourself yet."

"I just saw the future of~"

"Prepare. Finn, I'll knock you out of the arena in ten minutes."

Both had a fierce duel. Their movements were so fast and shrewd that the other Knights watching had to be meticulous.

"Grandfather, how? judging from grandfather's expression, it seemed like there was a new problem again." quinn asked as he sat on the sofa available in Bastien's office. The middle-aged man frightened both eyebrows as he very seriously looked at the paper on his desk. "Oh, Quinn. I think there's a little bit of trouble on the border between Nefeli and Avallone."

"Hm? what problems?"

Bastien passed the paper he had read to his granddaughter so that Quinn could also understand the situation that was engulfing several regions in Ethereal. "So, some enemies from abroad have started to move. Oh, has anyone even seen ten ships sailing here? it could be bad if we're late."

"The palace side will move after receiving the report from me. I was wondering if we should evacuate them here or not. Helldelune society has also had trouble keeping pace with soaring food prices, I need to lower prices so they don't have trouble eating."

Quinn stroked his chin while tilting his head so that the idea tucked in his brain immediately came out. "No, I don't think grandfather needs to evacuate them. Isn't Ethereal protected a spirit God?"

Bastien widened his eyes unexpectedly, "You know about that history as well?"

Quinn did not reply, she just chuckled at Bastien's surprise. "Back to topic. In my opinion, grandfather only needs to send grandfather's army and palace troops to guard at the sea border. If it's the enemy, we'll just shoot him until the ship is wrecked. As a payment for the services we send, people in Nefeli and Avallone must sell their plantations and seafood at low prices to other regions that are struggling to stabilize prices."

Bastien was dumbfounded, he nodded in understanding "Oh, your idea is very good. But we don't know exactly how many of them are and what their plans are. If they've brought in troops, it means they've got a good plan."

Quinn put the report paper back on the table, "If that's the case, grandfather just talk to the King's deputy, Raiden. I don't understand defense strategy."

When it comes to slaughtering, Raiden is very skilled because he is completely indiscriminate.

"They must have heard about the King who was very ill. They thought the King's absence meant a great opportunity to conquer Ethereal."

Bastien smiled broadly as he clasped his chest, "Thank you very much, Quinn. You've given me a very brilliant idea. We can handle two problems at once, you're great. I didn't think we could talk about this kind of thing together."

"That means grandpa's going to the palace?" ask Quinn.

"Maybe after I finish writing the details. Ah, but if the Prince comes here I'll talk about it here."

"Then, I go back to the room first. I want to change my clothes to a practice shirt."

Bastien blinked a few times, "What? what are you wearing your practice suit for?"

Quinn smiled meaningfully, where could he tell Bastien now about his intentions. "I just want to warm up. These wounds on my body feel stiff, I need a little exercise to be healthier faster."

"I thought you suddenly wanted to practice the sword."

"No one knows the future, maybe I'm interested in doing it." Quinn murmured so softly that only he could hear it.

Quinn closed the door of her room and immediately removed the dress strap on her back. His brain was at work thinking about the problem of "I've read Penelope's entire message. It's worth it that he was so scared when he talked about his father."

Quinn didn't stop thinking about ways to shorten the process, "Ah, right. Did I ask him to investigate his father's office?"

Quinn is currently wearing her training clothes and just stay tightened the rope on her chest.

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The girl gasped in shock when she heard the sound of her bedroom door being opened. He turned his head in alarm and what he found was a bluish-colored creature entering without a sense of hesitation, "Raiden?!" called surprised.

Raiden was also surprised, but it was not because the girl had not finished dressing but rather that the clothes themselves were confusing. "Quinn? why are you dressed like that? what do you want to do?" ask with a relaxed expression.

Quinn blushed in embarrassment, she turned around while clutching her own body. "R-Raiden, can you come out for a second? I wasn't done changing." she turned her back to the baby face young man while hurriedly tying her clothes. Quinn's body stiffened when Raiden was somehow already right behind her body, even he could clearly feel her breathing gusts near the ears.

"Raiden?!"

The young man held Quinn's chin still facing forward while one more hand he used to pull down Quinn's back collar so that the strap on the chest that had not been tied tight was finally loose and make his clothes sag up to the elbow. "Raiden, this is so embarrassing. Can you stay away?!" the nape of the girl had followed the reddening to withstand the extreme embarrassment.

It's a pity that the request wasn't heard by the perpetrator. Raiden instead focused on noticing Quinn's smooth back still covered by the bandage, pressing down with one finger to the point where the bandage contained medicinal red patches. "Akh!" Quinn screamed in horror as well as pain.

Raiden looked at Quinn from behind, "You're still sick but you're planning on training outside? what do you want to do?" asked Raiden in an interrogating tone.

"I just want to run around the field." Quinn threw out Raiden's hand holding his chin and then raised his shoulder-length shirt at lightning speed.

"You better not push yourself, Quinn."

"I'm fine~, you're too worried."

Raiden again eroded the distance between them, his hands moving stroking the top of Quinn's head "Your hair always looks shiny. Can I help you tie it up?"

Damnit. He gave me no choice. How did he get here so quickly?

"A-ah yeah, I can if Raiden can."

"Of course I can."

Forced Quinn to sit in front of the dresser, letting the Crown Prince style her long hair down to the waist. With a gesture so soft as not to hurt her. "By the way, Raiden, have you been told by grandfather about the border area?" ask Quinn.

"Oh, about which we are surrounded on two sides? already have. I've asked Grandpa Bastien to come to the palace. The report must have the official stamp of the palace and I cannot just decide without the approval of the ministers."

"Hm, so yes. Thank goodness you knew." Raiden smiled wryly while nodding small.

"I came here because I wanted to give you a gift."

You just spend money to buy gifts?

"Gift? you haven't given me a necklace in a long time" said Quinn confused, in fact she already knew Raiden would give her another gift even if she didn't know what to give. "This one is for you to wear on my birthday. You didn't forget, did you? my birthday is next week."

Raiden gave the small box and opened it so that Quinn could see the contents inside. "This is my mother's necklace, I want to give it to you so you can take care of it." Raiden stared at the necklace with a sad look as if he was longing for the figure who had conceived and given birth to him.

"But why did I give me such a precious necklace?" Quinn held the emerald pendant necklace, the necklace was beautiful, every detail was noticed. "I want to give it to someone I like. Mom once told me I could give my favorite thing to someone I like." Raiden's smile widened as his eyes peeked into Quinn's eyes.

"This really touched me," the girl's two eyes glazed over, overwhelmed by the little story Raiden told. "I'll wear it at your party."

"thank you. Please take good care."

Quinn stood up as soon as Raiden had finished tying his hair very neatly. "Um, look.actually I want to invite you to buy a dress for the party later, but you'll want to hold a meeting. So anytime when you can." Quinn's misbehavioral way of talking makes Raiden's grin appear.

Raiden grabbed Quinn's body without asking for approval. His goal? it had clearly made the girl even more fond of him and one more, she wanted to feel the spirit power that was increasingly visible to the aura that Quinn emitted. "I'll be finishing that meeting soon. There's nothing I can't do for you, Quinn."

Quinn's sweet smile burst open, she was happy to hear the answer from the man she had been expecting first. "Then will you take me to the palace? I won't interrupt your meeting, I just want to take a walk there. If you take me, I won't train physically." Quinn gave a glaring look at his mainstay.

"Haha why not? you look so adorable when you beg. It seems I have to make you do it often." seduced Raiden.

"really? engrossed! thanks, Raiden. You are indeed very well~!" praise Quinn with a pampered tone. He did not hesitate to wrestle spoiled in the arms of the young man. "Let's go now."

Hid. I have to take a seven-figure flower bath after this.

"With clothes like that?"

"Ah I forgot, hehehe. You wait outside first yeah, I'll change my clothes soon."

Quinn's initial intention was to train physically to warm up before wielding the sword. But Raiden brought other news beyond his expectations. Fortunately, Quinn's brain is used to working fast. He immediately got another idea.

"To destroy the name Baroness Viridescens, I can use Raiden. Rumors have spread, I don't have to work too extra."

Fifteen minutes later, Quinn and Raiden set off for the Ethereal palace. They are often seen together, no wonder everyone who sees them on the street will give a regular response. But today is different. Raiden was well aware of the gazes of the people.

Raiden was the pride of the Ethereal community, especially Helldelune. They care deeply about the fate of their Prince. Almost half of the Helldelune people disagreed that she was in a relationship with Quinn because she had no good name among the elite.

Now they were showing too much dislike by continuing to whisper while giving a cynical look. "What's going on?" ask Raiden inwardly. While Quinn seemed relaxed despite seeing the oddity.

Upon reaching the palace, Raiden lets Quinn tour the palace accompanied by Floyd, Kaisen's confidant. What may be done, Jean must control it to take care of the area where the enemy will attack. Surely Raiden has warned that the snow-white-haired man is watching and reporting on any activities carried out by Quinn. Without knowing that Quinn would later invite Floyd to work together.

"Quinn, I'm gonna go to a meeting for a second. Be careful."

"Um, okay. Good work, Raiden."

Quinn looked towards the cold-faced Knight. Seeing her with a blindfold made Quinn think of Finn, it was a pity that he had not been able to tell her his plans had changed. "Please help, Mr. Floyd."

"Okay, Lady."

Quinn seemed to feel very familiar with all the appearances of the palace, every corner did not change, the atmosphere remained the same. However, the more he stepped in the more his heart tightened. This is where he begins to meet the meaning of betrayal.

His feet began to tremble at the thought of how he was despised even by the palace servants when he was dragged into the dungeon after nearly eliminating Penelope's life. "Lady, are you okay?" tanya Floyd held Quinn's little shoulder.

The cute-faced girl gasped as soon as she realized that she was only ten centimeters away from one of the hallway pillars. Apparently Quinn almost hit the pole as a result of daydreaming too deep. "Sorry, Mr. Floyd. I was daydreaming earlier."

"Huh.It is better that you just walk in the park so as not to hit other objects."

"That's a good idea. Then let's go there now."

Every servant he passed by in the hall looked at him sharply. Raiden's spies spread around every corner of the palace, Quinn being able to talk to Floyd one-on-one.

Nope, no. The gardener was also watching me. I have to find another way.

Floyd frowned as Quinn suddenly stopped and made herself barely hit Quinn's small body. "What's up, Lady?" ask her with a lazy tone.

"I suddenly wanted to ride a canoe in the river behind the palace. Mr Floyd, will you take me?"

"I'm sorry?"

"I want to ride the canoe."

"I understand, Lady." Floyd immediately ordered some workers to prepare the palace's luxury canoes.

A rower who used to be assigned to drive a canoe approached them. "Your Majesty, let me paddle this canoe for you."

"No. I just want Mr. Floyd to paddle for me."

"What?"

Both Floyd and the rower man were equally surprised.

Quinn confidently repeated his words while pointing at Floyd's face. "I want Mr. Floyd to row for me. He seemed to be saturated, so I wanted to give him some solace by rowing a sampan."

Floyd's veins appeared on his forehead. He was upset that Quinn was talking as if he had no other job. "Lady, he's getting paid to work. I'm a Knight, not a sampan rower."

"But you can do it, right?"

Floyd's fist strengthened until the veins on his back raised. "Let's go now before it gets too hot, Mr. Floyd." that sinless smile managed to add a degree of dislike to the petite girl.

With a heavy heart he replied, "Alright."

After the two of them boarded, Floyd paddled the canoe so impatiently that it made Quinn hold on to the canoe beneath him. "Our gentlemen aren't doing a boat rowing race."

"You said we should leave before it gets hot."

"But you're like you're taking me to drown."

"You really like to talk." Floyd smiled sarcastically in tune with the words coming out of his thin lips.

"I'm sorry if I've made your pride as a Knight hurt," Quinn looked back, they were already quite far from where they started. Raiden's spies are no longer able to monitor. "Now we are no longer under surveillance. Actually I want to talk to you about something."

One eyebrow Floyd raised. "What talk?" tanyakanya.

"I want to invite you to work together."

The pale-skinned youth looked at Quinn from top to bottom quickly, "You? ask me to cooperate?"

Quinn knew very well what Floyd's upsetting attitude meant. "Hey, don't look at me like that. You just underestimated me, didn't you?"

He was truly unafraid to be honest in front of people of a higher caste.

"Huh.I'll just give you ten minutes to explain your point. If I don't think it's profitable at all, then I'll drop you here."

Quinn blinked her eyes a few times quickly.

He just threatened me? huh! he's interesting too.

"alright. First of all, we start with His Majesty."

Floyd looked at Quinn in shock. Judging from the girl's gaze, Floyd knew that Quinn had also realized the peculiarity of Kaisen's illness.

"You're aware of that too?"

"What kind of answer do you want?"