Phantasia: The Princess Knight

Chapter 125: Test Of No Mercy Part Two

Alicia showed the young man a mocking grin. This grin alone was enough to cause the young man's face to become twisted. Alicia needed to act in this situation in order to anger this young man. She wanted to try to make him have a slip of tongue and speak about what was really going on. But unfortunately it seemed that this young man was prepared to be angered by Alicia.

"Hmph! You say I did this on purpose? Then think what you will!" The young man did not mix any more words before walking off. 

Alicia watched as the young man walked away. She felt a bit regretful that she was not able to get the young man to say anything but there was still time. She had to inspect the situation first and figure out what her main goal was for passing this test.

"Princess. That was Prime Minister Brisks's son, Julio Brisks. He's been doing these kinds of tricks for a while now." Nora quickly explained.

"Mmmm seems the Prime Minister is trying to push his son to me. But isn't he a bit old? He's like twenty six." Alicia looked at the young man's back that was walking away with a face full of disgust. She would never in her life allow her self to be locked down by such a person. "Anyway let's go investigate the people in the castle. Mainly the nobles."

"He's only sixteen." Nora let out a light chuckle. She found the Princess adding ten years on to the Prime MInister's son's age quite amusing. But quickly composed herself and worriedly said: "Princess if you do what you just said it might cause trouble for your father."

"Humph! If I say he's twenty six, he's twenty six! As for my father Do not worry as long as we do things in a roundabout way. We will not cause trouble for him. We will just start by going to the outskirts of the castle and see if we see or hear anything interesting." Alicia decided she would try and see if she could hear any gossip around the castle. By starting at the outskirts working her way in she just might hear something she was not supposed to.

The more information she could get the better. She figured that most dealings would happen on the outskirts of the castle. Whether it was a noble trying to use the servants to do their bidding or nobles talking with each other about their current plans. Thinking along these lines Alicia turned to Nora with a cold expression. "Nora, now that you are my personal maid, I will like to say one thing to you. Never betray me. Because if you do I will not hesitate to take your life."

Nora's whole body shivered seeing those frosty eyes staring back at her. This was unlike the normal Princess, this was someone who had taken countless lives. In response Nora lowered her head into a deep bow and answered: "Even if it means giving up my life, I will never betray you, Princess. Just knowing that I can stay by your side and serve you is my biggest dream."

Alicia looked into Nora's eyes that were filled with her heartfelt feelings and finally gave the little maid a warm smile. "In return for your loyalty to me. I will do whatever I can to protect you no matter what happens."

Tears welled up into Nora's eyes. To be cared for like this was something that servants rarely experienced. Alicia giggled and patted the top of Nora's head as she said: "What are you crying for?"

"Princess!" Nora suddenly acted out of rank and hugged Alicia. Alicia did not push her away and let Nora finish crying. 

What Alicia did not expect was that her act of comforting Nora did not go unnoticed to prying eyes as servants who happened to be nearby watched the scene in utter disbelief. Some even thought that they might still be dreaming. They had always known Princess Venessa for being arrogant and merciless. There were more than a few servants who had died at her hand but now, here she was comforting a young maid with such an expression. How could they not think they were still dreaming?

Word quickly spread and rumors started to surface. "Did you hear? The Princess is actually very kind and benevolent to her servant."

"How can that be? Didn't Mary suffer endless amounts of torture at the princess's hands?"

"Maybe Mary really did try to steal the Princesses things But this incident is completely true. Many saw Princess gently and caringly comforting a crying maid." 

"Really? Then I guess I should change my attitude about the princess."

In the eyes of the servants, Alicia's image and risen greatly. But there were also those who did not like this sudden change in behavior. Mainly the Prime Minister. In the northwest section of the castle, Prime Minister Brisks and his son were in his office. "You damn idiot! Did I not tell you to win that little bitches heart? She is next in line for the throne. All you have to do is make the little bitch fall in love with you!"

"Father! That girl is not so easily swayed. Not only that she is very perceptive! She somehow knew that I bumped into her on purpose. She even called me out on it! If not for you Father I would have slapped the bitch right there and then showed her what becoming a woman was all about!" Julio yelled out in anger. 

"Calm down, and just wait. Isn't she close to that little maid now? Try using her to your advantage." An evil grin formed on the Prime Minister's face.

"Heh, if its the little maid, I will easily win her over!"

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