The Werewolf King's Bride

(From Blue's Perspective)

"Little blue bird? What does it mean?" I asked.

"I don't know. He did not say it. There is a six-year difference between you two, right?" Mom asked.

"Yeah, there is," I said.

'He said seven at first, but after calculating properly, it's six years and two months.'

"Your eyes are blue, even your name is Blue. Did he see you when he was seventeen? But how can that happen? You were in another world. Ugh, everything is confusing. I don't want to think about it anymore.

His Majesty is the hardest person to understand," she sighed.

But I understood him most of the time. Was it because he came clean to me? That should be one of the reasons.

"Mom, he treats me well. It's true that he does think differently than most people, but that doesn't mean he doesn't deserve love."

"I didn't say he doesn't deserve love. I just mean… Haa," she sighed. "Sweetie, I am worried about you. Two twisted people match, but not one twisted person and another sane person. You are too sweet and kind."

"I am not that of a saint, Mom. Dem just shows it, and I don't. I am not perfect and I am no saint. I am a human with a lot of faults. I may appear sweet and kind, but I am not that all the time. It's hard to describe, but please, do not worry about me.

I am fine. I can take care of myself rather well. Dem might not be the usual type of person, but I understand him more than anyone else. I believe him and love him. And I have enough sense to judge between right and wrong. I think it is a good thing that we are different.

In this way, if he tries to make a wrong decision, I can correct him. The same goes the other way around. So, just don't worry."

She chuckled. "Yes, I am not going to cross the line just because I am worried. In the end, it's your life. Just tell me if something happens, hm? I will appreciate it if you do so."

"Of course. There are various things I will need to know about from you. You are far more experienced than I am after all."

"Is there something you need to know now?"

"Uh, there is… It's a bit embarrassing, but I will still ask for your help shamelessly."

Mom left in the afternoon. She helped me a bit with the thing I asked for. She was more than happy to help even though it was an embarrassing thing.

"How did Your Highness manage to not drink much? You always get drunk," Calix laughed.

"I have a lot of work to do. I cannot just drink too much," I shrugged. "That said, isn't it Perita's time to take over?"

"I will guard Your Highness today. Perita has gotten hurt fighting with Flint," he said.

"… Is she okay?"

"She just broke her hand."

"Oh my… I told those two not to fight…!"

"She will be okay soon. She has been given the potion that fixes broken bones. It will take one or two days, I think," he said.

"I see… I am not going to go to meet her. I am angry at her," I muttered. "She will get a letter and a flower from me."

"Pfft…! Your Highness, that is more than enough. Queens aren't required to visit a knight just because they got hurt," he laughed. "Your Highness is very unique. But still, sending a letter and a flower is enough."

"Sit down, Calix. No one is here anyway," I said. "And make sure to remind me at nine. Luc and Ruby will be coming that time after all."

There was still no news about that mysterious man that my spy Alice had seen on the night of the King of Lacuna's murder. It was very strange. How could none of my spies see him again or find anything about it? It had never happened before.

I looked at the sketch once more. According to the sketch, the man was very tall, even taller than Dem. He was approximately six feet seven inches. He was two and a half inches taller than Dem. He was also very slim but looked strong. He could see with his left eye only.

The other one was injured and he had a scar across his face. The smile looked very creepy. His sideways version was drawn in the sketch just like Alice had seen him. He was wearing a very long hooded cloak which was black in color. Because of that, his facial features were not properly clear.

Though he looked like a knight, something about him was different. I had a feeling that if I came across him someday, I would be able to recognize him.

"Calix, take a look at this sketch," I said, showing him the sketch. "Do you know him?"

"… Who is that?" he asked. "Is he a knight? Why is he smiling that way? It's creepy…"

"No, he is someone I am looking for. Though he looks like a knight, isn't something different about him?"

"Hmm…? Is there? If Your Highness is talking about the smile, some people just smile in a creepy way; it's a habit."

"No, I am not talking about the smile," I said impatiently. "Just look at him fully as a person, not just a particular feature. Isn't something different?"

"… I don't know," he shook his head. "I cannot see anything different though. He looks like a knight or someone from a mercenary."

'Is it just me then?'

"Anyway, if you see this man, notify me immediately."

"What did he do?"

"I don't know; I am just suspecting something for now. I am not sure," I said. "If you see him, follow him and get as much information as you can."

"Alright, I will do so."

"But you are not allowed to put yourself in danger. If you sense danger, back away and come back, okay?" I said, narrowing my eyes. "Remember, you are a minor."

"Understood," he nodded.

There were a lot of flowers and gifts in my office today. They were from the servants, knights, and others.

'It's safe to say that I am an important person to them, huh? I always wanted someone to worry about me when I am sick, fear that I might leave them one day. My second wish came true in an extreme way which I never expected. Now, my first wish also seems to have come true.'

Calix made me a cup of tea after a while. He learned it from the maids. Perita also learned it. They made me tea sometimes if I looked tired. I did not even have to ask for it.

"Thank you, Calix," I said. "You have some too. There are cookies on the tea table. Feel free to eat them."

"I don't like tea. I will have cookies only," he said.

"As you wish."

At nine, I stopped for the day. Everything had been taken care of. I just needed to work too hard in a short amount of time.

I hated working. The most annoying part was the work never decreased, rather every day, it felt like there were more than the previous day.

"I will also go now. And do not drink much, Your Highness. Who will take you to your room? Besides, Your Highness has just gotten better. It's better to not drink," Calix said before leaving.

"Yeah, I know. Don't worry. Good night."

"Good night."

"Why does everyone keep nagging me?" I muttered under my breath as I entered the dining hall.

"Your Highness!" Ruby exclaimed.

"Hey, there, frail Queen," Luc said. "Long time no see, huh?"

I chuckled. "How are you guys?"

"We are fine, Your Highness," Ruby said. "But what about you? How has Your Highness been? Your Highness has been sick for so long. I was so worried…"

'Ah, that's right. Ruby is one of the people who worry about me a lot. She used to cry when I had gotten sick before.'

"I am fine now. I recovered completely," I said. "The fever around the kingdom is calming down too. After a few days, there will be no worry."

"Yeah. We did not go out of the magic tower at all. So, we are fine," Luc said. "Take a seat. Don't stand for too long."

"I am not that sick," I grumbled.

"Who knows? I have never seen someone with an as frail body as yours," he sneered.

"Gosh, why are being like that?" Ruby elbowed him. "Don't mind him, Your Highness. Luc talks too much."

"It's fine. I don't mind it," I chuckled. "Rather than that, you two are wearing matching outfits, huh?"