William Minna shook her head at the Grand Duke’s naive expression. “She doesn’t lack my company, Duke. But if she gets married, I might be freer.”
The Grand Duke looked troubled. “If I could, Princess, I would like to solve this worry for you. But then, I might not be able to host you in Luxembourg.”
William Minna laughed. “Oh, no, Duke. That’s not what I meant. Don’t worry, Her Majesty will find her ideal consort. We need not concern ourselves with such matters.”
“Of course not, Your Highness, you haven’t disturbed us at all. On the contrary, we are the ones who have interrupted you,” said a young man excitedly. “Today is the last day of the National Day holiday, and everyone wants to have a great time. It’s lucky to meet you here. By the way, we are all from the senior section of Odin Academy, and we’ve heard about your stories during your time at the academy.”
“I hope it’s not about the time I splashed Italian meat sauce on Professor Rona’s back in the cafeteria. That was just an accident. Later, when I accidentally released the fire mouse during a biology experiment and burned the vice principal’s pants, that was intentional.” Wilhelmina’s words prompted laughter from everyone.
“I’m so happy to see my former juniors. Are you all Park’s classmates?”
“Yes, we’re all in Class 2A.”
“Class A, not bad. It seems you’re the elite of the academy, the pillars of the future empire.”
“You’re too kind, Your Highness,” the excited juniors replied.
“Don’t be so formal. If you’re Park’s friends, you’re my friends too.”
An attendant walked over and whispered something in Wilhelmina’s ear. Her expression showed slight surprise.
“Really?”
“I’m afraid so, Your Highness.”
“Alright. Thank you, Rod.” Wilhelmina smiled at her juniors, “I must take my leave now. Enjoy yourselves. Don’t take a boat after drinking. And Park, don’t come home too late.”
“I’m seventeen!” Park protested.
“It was nice meeting you.” Wilhelmina returned to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, took the reins, turned to wave at the children below, and galloped away.
Watching her ride away, Park’s girlfriend sighed, “She’s so beautiful, elegant, and gentle. She’s a true princess.”
