Third Life
Green Eyed Man

" Who is he?" anne said as she continued to watch the man.

Annelise recalled that James was one of the ordinary knights who had a talent for swords. James was a poor boy in a village and both his parents died. But Annelise was confused instead of having to win the race was Duke Norfolk.

" Why has everything changed?" anne was confused.

Annelise glanced back there was Duke Norfolk and Tania who were looking upset. Perhaps their plan yesterday failed miserably as Tania did not get the attention of the Emperor and Duke Norfolk who failed to win the race could make the family's reputation high.

In her heart, Annelise was happy to make them feel upset. But according to him, this is only the beginning where Tania and Duke Norfolk will bring out the true nature of both of them.

Annelise who was busy thinking until she didn't realize the closing party had broken up. Until the one who rested her.

"Lady, why are you still here?" ask someone standing right behind Annelise.

Annelise was immediately surprised to see the sudden arrival of the man until he stroked his chest slowly.

" THE BASICS ARE DISRESPECTFUL. INDEED YOU DO NOT REALIZE THAT AT THIS TIME WE ARE LISTENING TO THE EMPEROR SPEAK." said Anne who shouted with her octave voice rising.

The man heard her blink her eyes a few times until he finally laughed out loud. Annelise who heard him face was instantly enraged.

" You're being disrespectful to a noble." Anne grumbled softly as she folded her hands together.

The man stopped laughing and his green eyes looked at Annelise.

Annelise was made glued to the sight of emerald green eyes watching her. Why did he feel the warm feeling there.

" I'm sorry, Lady, I just wanted to let you know that the show is over. Everyone had started walking to the horse carriage to turn back. I also do not forget who you really are my lady." said the man as he bent down and took one palm of Annelise to his kiss.

After that the man turned his back and left Annelise standing still.

" What is James?" anne asked as she watched the man who was the winner of the hunt.

" Lillian" said Anne who was grateful with Lilian here at least the feeling had slowly begun to disappear.

" Lady, the chariot is ready and the Count is waiting at his house" Lilian said.

Annelise nodded her head before walking towards the horse carriage.

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" Oh, Anne are you okay?" the Countess asked as she hugged Annelise who had just entered the residence.

" Mom, Anne is fine don't worry" Anne replied, replying to her mother's longing embrace.

The count who saw the scene smiled faintly.

" Anne" said the Count, opening her arms wide.

Annelise who knew the meaning of the Counts immediately ran over and hugged him.

" Father, Anne is very longing" said Anne, hugging the Count's neck tightly.

The Count saw the spoiled demeanor of his little Princess smiling happily for several days not seeing his existence. Making the Count could not help his longing especially after hearing what happened in the hunt made him panic with the condition of Annelise.

After a few minutes of letting go of longing slowly the Count let go of his embrace.

" So, Anne, is it true what happened in the hunt where you saved the lives of the Emperor and the King?" ask the curious Count.

Remembering this day before Annelise returns she's getting....

The countine....