The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 516

Chapter 516: Secret Talk

Once Oriana regained her strength, she released her grip on Arlan and stood firmly on her own two feet. "Thank you," she said gratefully.

"Her Majesty has arrived," Arlan informed Oriana, prompting her to scan her surroundings.

She spotted a delicate figure dressed similarly to herself, standing alongside Drayce. Behind them stood the two knights, Slayer and Azer, attired inconspicuously. Those piercing purple eyes and the lower half of a face concealed by a veil left no doubt as to the identity of the small figure.

As Oriana made her way toward them, Arlan walked beside her.

"Greetings, Your Majesty," Oriana began, but was interrupted by Seren.

"Call me by my name, Oriana," Seren insisted. "We are in disguise, hiding our true identities." Confusion flickered in Seren’s innocent eyes. "But, Seren is a woman’s name, and I am portraying a man..."

"I will address you as a young master," Oriana interjected, offering a solution.

Seren glanced at Drayce, who nodded in agreement. "That sounds reasonable," he said.

"Then shall I use the same address for you?" Seren inquired.

"If you wish," Oriana replied with a smile.

Seren’s eyes sparkled with excitement. "Oh, I would appreciate it. This is my first time assuming the guise of a man," Seren remarked, looking at Oriana. "It must be quite thrilling."

"Your Majesty, your grace and beauty shine through even when assuming the guise of a man. But we’ll do our best to assist you," Oriana complimented sincerely.

"Thank you, Oriana. I’ll rely on your guidance," Seren replied gratefully.

"I’m still present," Drayce interjected, a hint of possessiveness in his tone.

Seren, sensing her husband’s disapproval, turned to him with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "But Oriana has expertise in disguising as a man. Can’t I seek her assistance, please?"

"Alright." It didn’t take him a moment to give into his wife’s cute pleading. If anything went wrong, he was anyways there to protect her.

Taking Oriana’s hand, Seren led her aside. "Come with me. I have something to ask you."

Oriana allowed Seren to guide her, their husbands observing them with curiosity, leaning in as if to share a confidential conversation.

Seren glanced at Drayce and Arlan, then spoke in a low voice, "You two aren’t permitted to eavesdrop. I can sense when you employ your abilities."

"We won’t," the two assured, and Drayce exchanged a glance with Slayer, who offered a reassuring nod, promising to keep watch over the two women.

It was untold rule that In Drayce’s absence, Slayer was responsible to look after Seren’s safety and Slayer didn’t need to be told.

Just then, Arthur arrived, attired in the garb of an ordinary noble.

"Why do you two look as if your wives have abandoned you?" Arthur remarked, studying their expressions.

"Allowing your wife to make new acquaintances can sometimes prove troublesome," Arlan commented, earning a nod from Drayce. "Knowing your wife, I am worried mine would be in trouble instead."

"You both can cease flaunting your marital concerns," Arthur interjected, turning his attention to Imbert and Rafal. "Tonight, you’re not merely knights but my companions. Let’s indulge in some nostalgia."

Imbert and Rafal, not only esteemed knights of the Crown Princes but also scions of the wealthiest noble families, held a higher status, not solely due to their lineage but also their titles as Royal Knights. However, as dutiful knights, they were always bound by strict rules and protocols, unable to engage in frivolity as they did in their youth. The safety of the Crown Prince always took precedence.

Arlan regarded his two knights, who had grown alongside him. "Arthur is right. Tonight, you two can give yourself a break." _{fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm}

The two knights simply nodded, their sense of duty keeping them rooted in their positions.

Arthur sighed, turning to Arlan. "I’ll ensure they loosen up once we’ve had a drink or two."

Arlan nodded in acknowledgment before inquiring, "Where is Nathan?"