Chapter 572: The Pledge of Happiness
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Yarin’s POV:
I was so excited that I almost didn’t sleep the whole night. I looked at the moonlight outside the window and imagined the grand scene of the parade.
Don’t judge me for enjoying being in the limelight. Even though I was a prince, the number of times I officially appeared in public was pitifully low, let alone participate in the parade like a child from an ordinary family. The security department would always have such concerns, and I understood them. I understood that as a prince, I had to give up some of my fun.
But understanding was understanding, but I couldn’t give up my yearning for the outside world.
Finally, it was five in the morning. I almost jumped out of bed the moment the alarm clock rang. Looking back at Heller’s spirited eyes, I knew this brat must be so excited that he couldn’t fall asleep.
“The Moonlight Festival! The parade!” We cheered and ran into the bathroom to dress ourselves. Then, we couldn’t wait to go to the cloakroom and look at the gorgeous outfit as we waited for the stylist to arrive.
“If I had known there would be such fun, I wouldn’t have gone to the human world to join in the fun,” I said regretfully. “Aunt Catherine told us about her experience studying in the human world. I should have known that it wasn’t a perfect paradise!
“In fact, she said that humans have many interesting inventions, but there are also many dangerous things,” Heller said slowly. “However, we only remember the first half of the sentence. Unfortunately, we experienced the second half.” Speaking of that, my mood dropped again.
Although I tried my best to forget, everything I saw that night left a deep mark on my heart like a branding iron.
“Those children… I mean, the ones the smugglers brought… Who do you think they are?”
” I don’t know.” Heller shook his head as he was full of resistance and confusion. “They don’t look too old. They were probably still in kindergarten.” “Those things in their bodies… Could that be the contraband Lily mentioned?” I’d seen similar white powder before. In the House of the Homeless, I’d encountered people inhaling white things with their noses. Then, they turned into strange lunatics, wandering or fighting wantonly on the streets.
“I don’t know. Don’t ask. Lily said we shouldn’t be curious about this.” Heller hid in the closet among the soft cloth. “That’s what adults should deal with… Aunt Eve will take care of it. She is a sharp warrior. She would find the murderer and avenge them.”
If Heller didn’t want to discuss this, I would no longer talk about it.
But I couldn’t forget the girl who was dropped on the ground by the police. Her body was covered in centipede-like wounds, and her skin was as pale as a wall. Humans… Humans…
Before the stylist arrived, I temporarily suppressed everything in my heart and waited excitedly for the parade.
Someone knocked on the door and walked in. It was Mr. Quinn. This humorous old man praised Heller and me for a while before putting forward his request in a low voice.
He wanted us to take care of Lily during the Moonlight Festival.
“Us?” I asked in surprise. “But Lily is much older than us. I don’t think she needs us to care for her, and she hates being cared for by children.”
If it were me, I wouldn’t want a snotty little brat to act like my parents, playing nanny. Though, of course, I was not a snotty little brat!
“Oh, no, no. It’s not what you think, Your Royal Highness.” Francis smiled, which deepened the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes. “Lily hasn’t attended the Moonlight Festival since her parents separated. I am afraid that her childhood memories have faded, leaving her unable to feel the joy of the holidays.”
“So, you want us to bring Lily along?” My eyes lit up. “Don’t worry, then! We’ll let Lily experience the joy of the Moonlight Festival. I guarantee that she’ll be able to enjoy it for the entire year!”
Heller also nodded enthusiastically.
Francis laughed and patted us on the shoulders. “Thank you, gentlemen. But I have a request. Please keep our conversation today a secret. Don’t tell Lily, okay?”
“Why?”
“It’s complicated to explain. On the one hand, Lily is a girl with self-esteem. I hope she can truly feel the joy of festivals and friends and not treat it as charity.
“On the other hand, just take it that I’m worried for nothing. Lily has conflicts with her mother, distancing her from her family. I don’t want her to give up her right to be happy because of my intervention. She’s at the age where she should be able to feel the world’s beauty. No factor should ruin everything.” Looking at Francis’s worried expression, I felt a sense of responsibility weighing heavily on my shoulders.
I believed I should help my people solve their problems as a prince and man, right?
“Let’s high-five.” I raised my hand and said seriously, “I promise you, Francis Quinn, I will keep today’s secret for you and do my best to make Lily happy.” Francis froze momentarily, then smiled and raised his hand to give me a high five..
