The Fight for The Princess’ Hand

Maria Romance

At first her father, King Leopold, wanted her to simply pick a suitor. But she was so uncaring for any of them, they were all the same to her. None of them could stir affections in her, and she had no regard for a single one.

Princess Arethina now decided to hold a contest of sorts, to see which prince or king would be the one to be able to win her hand. All were invited to contend, and spectate.However, when a queen comes to participate, she finds herself doubting if she could actually respect the champion of the contest.
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Just as I thought the announcing ceremony had ended, the doors once again burst open. My father stood up, and I grasped my throne in surprise. A tall and slender woman, her skin covered with black and embroidered lace while her gown trailed behind her. Her dark as night crown seemed to be made of sharp points, although still bejeweled marvelously, and I wondered if it was darkened iron. A few people who appeared to be servants followed behind, as well as a man about the age of my father who walked beside her in white attire, and their clothing suggested royalty, if not high noble status.

"And who, pray tell, are you?"

Her lips, dark as blood, smirked as she spoke loudly and boldly.

"I, Queen Veronica of Kingdom Riveria, have come to contest for the hand of the fair Princess Arethina."

I gasped, my eyes widening. My hand flew to my mouth in disbelief. This woman was certainly mad!

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