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In the banquet, sounds of murmurs of the people attending stared as Prince Efrit was walking down the crowd of people towards (Y/N) and a pissed off Arian, who was still trying to calm down after a interaction with Efrit, who Arian didn't know was Efrit, but (Y/N) surely did. (Y/N) knew that Arian didn't ask, so she didn't say shit.

(Y/N) heard the murmuring, 'What's going on?' (Y/N) asked herself, 'What's this sudden commotion?'

"Princess (Y/N)." Efrit took off his mask as Arian's jaw dropped, "I, Efrit, have fallen in love with you at first sight. I offer my heart to you." Efrit looked at (Y/N), "Princess (Y/N), please allow me to be at your side and love you."

'Wait, was the man we met earlier...Wait...DID (Y/N) KNOW?!' Arian seemed shocked as his eyes were wide.

...Efrit Karsia, the second prince of Xek?!

Arian looked Efrit up and down from where he stood as he knew that this man was perfect for his darling's jewel box. Those pecs, those abs, that face, and it was all for his darling jewel!

'Look at those pecs! Nell's buff too, but he's got nothing on Efrit!!' Arian smirked, 'Nothing but perfection for my darling!!'

Arian shook his head, 'Alright, calm down. Focus!' Arian took a deep breath, looking serious, 'He saved me the trouble by approaching my darling first.' While on the inside, Arian was fanboying about how perfect Efrit is and how good he'd make his darling jewel feel.

"Actually, there's something I've been collecting lately." (Y/N) broke the silence as Arian seemed shocked.

Efrit blushed, "And what's that?" He asked, curious.

"You could call them...'Living Jewels'..." Arian smirked, his arm around (Y/N), "Strong, beautiful men blessed with God-Given talents...all for my darling jewel." Arian stood tall, "...To help me achieve my darling jewel's goals."

"Well if that's the case, it's only fitting that I become part of...her collection." Efrit bowed, "I, Efrit Karsia, have the power to destroy any enemies that stand in your way!" He exclaimed, "So that you may get everything you want!"

Arian seemed taken aback, 'Look at that energy! It's not something you can accumulate in just a day or two.' Arian took a deep breath, "Yes, I was actually eyeing you to be a part of my darling jewel's collection."

"...Efrit." (Y/N) looked down at Efrit, "Would you like to come into my jewelry box?" She asked as Efrit took her hand and kissed it up and down.

"I, Efrit, swear that I will be your most prized jewel, regardless of how many you decide to collect in the future." Erfit stated as he looked (Y/N) up in the eyes as a blush formed on his cheeks as he stood up and held (Y/N) close to his chest as she looked up at him and he looked down at her.

'Ahhh!! Look how cute this looks!! Look how beautiful my darling looks!!! She'd look so good in red!! Kya!!!' Arian fanboyed.

Efrit picked (Y/N) up and spinned her around, "P...Prince Efrit–.." (Y/N)'s ear slightly tinted pink.

"Princess (Y/N)!" He laughed, "You're as beautiful as the sun goddess, Tetalizia!!" Efrit smiled.

[Tetaliza is the golden goddess in Xek Mythology. Her name meaning "Golden Flower" is used in reference to beautiful women and queens.]

Akelade watched the two with pure jealousy as his father cried happily. Arian noticed this immediately and smirked, he knew Akelade was married and anyway, Arian made a good choice picking Efrit over Akelade. It was the easier choice in the long run. But Arian noticed another figure, Akelade's wife, watching out of the corner of her eyes, Arian saw her expressionless face. This made it harder for him to know if this woman was dangerous to his darling or not. Arian looked back to (Y/N) and Efrit as he smiled, seeing his darling blush for the first time in a while. Soonly, she'll be smiling for them, hopefully soon.

You don't deserve to laugh and play with them.

Princess (Y/N) Of Ormodnes...

...Very Soon...

...I must have a "formal audience" arranged to "greet" you.

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The Princess's Jewels

Episode Four: The Ruby Jewel [Obtaining]

A Story by Jyun

With Art By: Hong Cha

[This isn't my story, I'm just adding (Y/N) into it.]

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🟣 Midnight Jewel 🟣 [✔️]

Name: Duke Nell Phantom

Status: Obtained

🟢 Aquamarine Jewel 🟢 [✔️]

Name: Arian De Secramise

Status: Obtained

🔴 Ruby Jewel 🔴 [✔️]

Name: Efrit Karsia

Status: Obtained [Good Job!]

[No other Jewels Have Been Found Yet.]

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A few days later, in the castle bitonic garden, (Y/N) was sitting on Arian's lap as Arian's arms were wrapped around her. Nell and Efrit sat at the same table as Efrit was enjoying feeding his Princess some (f/cake) as (Y/N) enjoyed eating the sweets.

"You've already decided on a potential candidate for your next jewel?" Nell asked, a bit shocked that Arian was already thinking of a new jewel option only a couple days after getting Efrit.

"Yes, I originally planned on visiting Galdeon first, but I heard the other ladies talking about him during tea time." Arian states.

"And who could this be?" Efrit asked.

"It's Haun Baek, from the western country of Darhan." Arian informs them as (Y/N) pauses for a minute.

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"Darling remember...Do not be overbearing. Do not smile. Do not say a word. It isn't like a lady to say something with out the permission of the other person, especially someone as important as Haun Baek." (Y/N)'s Mother scolded her.

(Y/N), who was five, simply nodded and followed her mother through the halls of the traditional palace. Her Mother fixed her hair before looking down and mumbling something that (Y/N) would never forget.

"If only your stupid father would hurry up and find you a fiance...you wouldn't be our problem anymore." (Y/N)'s eyes widened as she heard her mother say.

To her family. She was simply an inconvenience. A brat of a child. A child who'd rather stay a child than grow up and be the Princess she's meant to be. She rarely had friends and only met two people, whom she barely sees that much anymore. A bit of music suddenly caught her off guard as she turned to see a slightly opened door. Her Mother had already walked on without her so she decided to go and investigate. (Y/N) walked into the room and saw a beautiful young boy, a year older than her, playing a unfamiliar instrument to her.

"...You play very well." (Y/N) spoke out once he finished his song.

The boy looked up as his golden eyes looked at the slightly younger girl as his long white hair was slightly tighten into a bun, "...Thank you." He nodded.

"...My name is Princess (Y/N) (L/N) of Ormodnes" (Y/N) bows respectfully.

His eyes widened, "O...Oh. I'm so sorry. I...I am Haun Baek. It's a pleasure too–"

"Can you teach me how to play?" (Y/N) asked with slight excitement in her voice.

"I..." Haun Baek seemed shocked, no one his age had ever wanted to spend time with him before and he didn't want to lose this moment, "...Sure..." He patted the spot next to him, "Come...Sit down please...and I'll begin."

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After hours passed, (Y/N)'s Mother burst into the room with anger written all over her face. Haun Baek seemed confused but slightly worried for the (h/c)-haired girl.

"(Y/N)?!" Her mother yelled, "How dare you walk away from me...You good for nothing–" She noticed Haun Baek, "Ah!" Her tone changed, "Hello! You must be Haun Baek. I am so sorry for anything my, brat, of a daughter has done to you." She roughly grabbed (Y/N)'s wrist and dragged her off as (Y/N) winced in pain.

Haun Baek could only watch. If he was stronger, he would have kept her safe. He would have helped her. But...she smiled at him. It was beautiful. He wanted to do anything to see it again. Maybe one day, if the Gods of this world could bless him, he would.

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"Haun Baek?" Efrit asked, confused on who the man even was.

Nell sighed, "You're referring to the commander of the Darhan King's Security Detail." Nell states.

"Yes. Since he's a commoner, you don't really see him out in public, so he has an air of mystery." Arian pointed out.

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It's CoNtExT Timmmmme!!

People in Darhan call him "the fairy of the moon..."

...Since he's said to be skilled in song and dance, too. Interesting, right?

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"But he's the trusted general to the King of Darhan. It won't be easy adding him to (Y/N)'s collection..." Nell states as Efrit nods in agreement with Nell's statement.

Arian smirked, "Speaking of which...I have something up my sleeve." Arian wraps his arms tighter around (Y/N)'s waist.

Even my father won't believe how far I'm willing to go to get what I want.

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From somewhere random in the castle, the King sneezes loudly as everyone seemed shocked to hear the King's random sneeze.

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"Do you know what he has in mind, Prince Efrit?" Nell asked, slightly confused.

"How do you expect me to know, when you don't even know?" Efrit points to Nell before both turn to (Y/N) like little puppies.

"...He's going to take a trip there and do what he always does." (Y/N) sighed as Efrit and Nell made an 'oh' sound.

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That night, in the beautiful empire of Darhan, Arian and (Y/N) were being escorted by maids with veils covering their faces. (Y/N) paused as she heard the sound of familiar music as Arian seemed to faintly notice the sound of music as well.

'Huh? What's that melody...?' Arian thought to himself as he stood (Y/N)'s hand in his as the two walked on towards the Emperor's Room, 'Could it be–'

"That's Haun Baek playing that music." (Y/N) states as Arian seemed shocked once again, "...I know that melody anywhere."

'How do you know all these hot men, my darling?!' Arian exclaimed loudly in his mind.

The two finally reached the door as two maids bowed in front of it, facing each other, "Your majesty, the Prince Of Arbezela and the Princess Of Ormodnes have arrived." One maid said.

"You may let them in." A male's voice came from behind the doors.

The doors slowly opened as the Maids got on one knee type of bow. As Arian and (Y/N) walked into the throne room, arm in arm, they noticed the Emperor and his wife sitting on a bench-like throne with butlers and maids around them. And playing music was the Opal Jewel himself, Haun Baek.

Arian stared at Haun Baek with sparkling eyes, 'Wow...A man who can play music...and he's more beautiful and mysterious than I expected! He's perfect for my darling!!' Arian fanboyed in his head, 'He certainly lives up to his reputation. I can see why the king favors him.'

Haun Baek looked up for a second as his eyes met with (Y/N)'s and his eyes widened a bit, yet he kept playing his music. Arian and (Y/N) bow respectfully as Arian kept his head down.

"Greetings to the King and Queen of Darhan–"

"Princess (Y/N)! It's been so long! How are your parents?" The King asked kindly as Arian seemed confused and shocked once again.

"They are well." (Y/N) nods with kind eyes yet no smile.

"Ah! Welcome Prince Arian and Princess (Y/N)." The King coughed a bit and spoke with respect.

"We were worried when you two did not arrive as scheduled. Did you two run into some trouble along the way?" The Queen asked.

(Y/N) placed her arm in front of Arian, "Not at all. Darhan is just as beautiful as I remember it...that and we had no choice but to stop and admire the scenery." Arian watched his fiance with amazement, "The landscape and culture were so ethereal and lovely." She continued, "On our way to the palace, we couldn't help but stop and purchase some traditional clothes of Darhan to wear for this occasion." (Y/N) bows respectfully once more, "I apologize if we worried you."

The King and Queen looked at (Y/N) with respect, "Hahaha, that's all right! We're happy you appreciate the culture of our country." The King laughed with a smile, "And the clothes suit you well. We'll prepare a few more outfits for yourself and Prince Arian as gifts for you two to take back home."

"T...Thank you for your kindness." Arian smiled kindly as he placed his hand onto (Y/N)'s hand, which rested on his arm.

"Your majesty, wouldn't we have been so happy to have a daughter as beautiful as Princess (Y/N) and with a fiance as charming as Prince Arian?" The Queen questioned the king, gushing about Arian and (Y/N).

"I'm sorry my love, that we were only able to have sons, haha!" The King laughed nervously, "As it's getting late, why don't we talk about the diplomatic details tomorrow?" The King suggested as the Queen and himself walked down to Arian and (Y/N).

"I've prepared rooms for you and your fiance in the secondary palace. We'll have someone show you the way." The Queen looked around the room for the perfect person to show (Y/N) and Arian around.

"In that case, would you allow my darling fiance to choose the guide?" Arian asked as he placed a hand on (Y/N)'s back.

"Of course. You two have made the Queen and I very happy tonight. Feel free to choose from anyone in this audience chamber." The King gestured around then looked back at (Y/N).

"In that case, I'd like the person playing the lovely music to guide us to our quarters." (Y/N) looked directly at Haun Baek as she said this, seeing his eyes widen with slight shock.

"Haha, the Princess has good taste. Yes, that can be arranged." The King nodded as Arian seemed overjoyed.

"Haun, please take the Prince and Princess to the secondary palace." The Queen ordered with a sweet smile.

Haun blinked and calmed down as he placed his hands on the strings to stop the music as he bowed his head, "Your wish is my command."

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As Haun Baek led the two towards the second palace, something laid unrest in the back of his mind. One, he couldn't keep his eyes off of the grown woman from his childhood. Two, he had one certain question for the Prince who's news about his darling's jewel box had gotten around fast.

"May I ask you something, your highness?" Haun's conversation starter was aimed at Arian, which he quickly noticed.

"What is it?" Arian replied in a question.

"Why did you..." Haun turned back to the two, "...send away the maids and guards you brought with you?" He asked.

"Because..." Arian used magic to summon a sword from his leg as he held it in his hands, keeping (Y/N) behind him as he prepared to attack Haun, which wasn't surprising to (Y/N).

But before anything could happen, a loud clash sound was heard as the screen faded to black.