Dragon Blood Warrior - Volume 1 - Chapter 5

 Chapter 5: Winning a Small Lolita

Setting off on a carriage from Montelago Head’s Official Residence, a perfectly straight avenue extends towards east; this path directly lead to the Imperial Palace. With trees on both sides covering up the entire avenue under shade, even during scorching summertime, a cool and refreshing feel could be experienced here.However it was already late autumn now, the foliage on top of these trees were already withered, leaving bare branches, shivering within the chilly wind.

Right now Aiwa wasn’t bothered about the gelidity; he was imagining the Queen’s figure from Margaret’s description

Within Aiwa’s heart, she was a beautiful woman, whose beauty was unrivaled by all of Hass Empire’s population.

At a distance of 1 li from the Imperial Palace, Aiwa could feel it’s imposing manner and dignity.  During his childhood Aiwa frequently played here together with his comrades, they often wandered on the high palace walls, and tried to guess the appearance of the Queen living inside. Within their imagination, the Queen resembled the emblem of power, but it wasn’t due to her beauty, they didn’t hold Queen Sofia as beautiful in their imagination but rather as that of a demonic queen.

TLN: 1 li = 0.5km

Until 15 years of age, Aiwa had never visited the imperial palace once, later he was sent to the East Empire several hundred li outside of Montelago City to study by his father.

Aiwa’s visit to the East Empire was the sole decision of General Kyle, and wasn’t  arranged by the Empire. The reason why he was sent to East Empire, was since 59 years there hasn’t been any discord between Hass Empire and East Empire, many merchant’s coming in to Hass Empire from there all spoke of the East Empire as a mysterious place, resulting in stirring up the heart of even the always obstinate Kyle, resulting in him sending his son abroad to study, gain knowledge as well as experience. In case he didn’t cultivate the future prospects of his son a bit early, it would become difficult for their Holtzer Clan to retain their position at the Empire.

During this past year, relying on his family’s power Groote had already attained the prime minister’s position, his few son’s also held important positions within the army, making it a zenith time for the Herman Clan; but Kyle only has his son Aiwa, whose was still young and unable to contend against the Herman Clan, thus making Kyle anxious. Otherwise he was unlikely to send his recently arrived son to meet the Queen. If his son was able to get the Queen’s recognition and obtain a post, it would raise the Holtzer Clan status; then even Groote wouldn’t dare to despise their Holtzer Clan.

The Queen had already spoken, to let Aiwa come and see her by himself. Although Kyle was not reassured about his son, he also didn’t have any other alternative, consoling himself by believing in the experience his son gained in the outside world these past 2 years.

The carriage stopped outside the door of the imperial palace, Aiwa wearing the Holtzer Clan’s insignia came down from the carriage.

At this time, an equally luxurious carriage came over galloping from another avenue, when Aiwa preparing to enter the imperial palace, that carriage quickly stopped right in front of Aiwa.

Arousing Aiwa’s attention was, the pair of male and female sitting together on the carriage, the man was approximately over 20 years, confident and elegant, wearing a Junior Officer’s uniform; as for the woman she was wearing a skirt adornment reaching her knees, appearing delicate and pretty, age approximately 15, 16 years, with highly sticking out nose bridge, blue eyes, long-long eyelashes, and a head full of elegant brown covered up under a female hat at the crown of her head.

This pair slowly came down the carriage. Aiwa at once had a déjà vu feeling, again closely scanning the Herman Clan insignia on their chests, he remembered that they were the son and daughter of the current Prime Minister Groote.

After getting off, that girl pulled the man’s arm towards Aiwa. Within her memory, there never existed such a handsome boy in the Holtzer Clan.

[If I haven’t guessed wrong, this ought to be precisely Young Master Aiwa? You surely aren’t having what major undertaking to offer to the Queen during the audience with her.]

Said Federer.

[I dare not, myself is receiving Queens’s summon and arrived here]

TLN:’ Myself’ here is used as a humble way of speaking.

Aiwa had already heard about Herman Clan’s Young Master Federer, a mouth not sparing a person guy, therefore he didn’t feel like quarrelling with this kind of man, and modestly bowed his body.

Relying on their clan insignia’s, the three individuals passed through the imperial palace sentry, entering the heavily guarded imperial palace. Within Hass Empire, there has never happened an incident of impersonation of these two great clan members; therefore, the imperial palace guards simply let the two great clan persons be exempt from checking. These insignia were an all-pass within Hass Empire.

This party of three persons waited in front of the door of the Queen’s Office. Soon someone came out to inform these two Young Master’s and Young Lady Dolly come in for the audience with the Queen.

They entered the Queen’s Office side by side. Rather than to say this was an office, it would be right to say it was a luxurious hall. The Queen was sitting at the end of a spacious table, accompanied by a girl on both sides. Although they didn’t wear uniforms, but as soon as Aiwa entered the inside the hall, he faintly felt the cold air emerging from the two girls. Regarding anyone entering inside the Queen’s office, these two higher than 10^th rank skilled beautiful woman’s ritual was to closely probe them.

Aiwa who possessed a mere 3rd rank strength, was almost knocked down along with that hidden force. His figure didn’t move, but he knew, those beautiful women standing at the Queen’s side apparently sensed Aiwa’s weakness, and couldn’t help but cover their mouths and laugh.

After they saluted the Queen together and obtained permission to sit on the high seats, Aiwa sat on one side and the pair of brother and sister; Federer and Dolly sat on the other side.

After the Queen sized up Aiwa once, a trace of happiness flashed through those deep pupils, but she quickly changed her sight towards Federer’s face.

[Federer, do you have any important matter for me today?]

This was the Queen being persistent with her interrogation, but this really wasn’t baseless. In fact, each and every person who comes to  the imperial palace seeking to see her all have important matters to speak, else, who would dare to come and chat with the Queen?

[Your Majesty, recently the southern part Tanzya tribes have frequently disturb my empire’s common population, I wish to request Your Majesty to give me another opportunity, in order to lead my soldiers to kill all the Tanzyanians!]

Federer stood up and said ambitiously.

[Those Tanzya women aren’t vegetarian’s, if you desire to establish achievements, then I feel it would be better to send you to the West and fight there, perhaps their terrain would suit your tactics better.]

The Queen said.

Hearing the Queen say Tanzya Women are difficult to deal with, Federer’s heart felt unwell. Because a few days ago he suffered a defeat by a Tanzya woman, therefore until now he still was unable to swallow this anger. He hadn’t expected that his courage which he crawled up in order to gain the Queen’s admiration would instead result in a reversal; still the Queen didn’t hold any confidence in the fight between Federer’s soldiers and Tanzya tribe, because Federer had already suffered two continuous defeats. Those Tanzya tribes were also fighting over some Hass Empire border area, and didn’t endangered Hass Kingdom’s foundation. Within the Queen’s eyes, Tanzya’s disturbance resembled a little bullying that’s all, unworthy of making such a fuss.

The Queen’s gaze went towards Aiwa: [I heard from your father that you went to East Empire to study for two years, surely you have learned a lot?]

[Answering Your Majesty, I fear my father has exaggerated much. I only went out to play for 2 years that’s all.]

The two maids at the Queen’s side were already shocked by Aiwa’s reply, where did he dare to say he learned what thing and returned! Hearing the Queen’s questioning, Aiwa’s forehead was already dripping with sweat. However the Queen was a bit happy looking at Aiwa becoming distressed ,especially after seeing he was young,but still knew how to show modesty, which was a rare quality.

[Actually summoning you back from East Empire was my wish, Hass Empire needs more personnel right now! How? What’s your opinion on becoming my chamberlain?]

After listening to the Queen’s gentle voice, Aiwa felt as if he was bathing in a spring wind. When he arrived at the hall, looking at the Queen’s otherworldly beautiful face, Aiwa had already become restless, merely hindered by the Queen’s status, Aiwa didn’t dare to peek a glance. Now using this opportunity, Aiwa quite naturally lifted his head up and glanced towards the Queen, inside her deep gaze he shockingly felt a gentle and soft emotion.

[Aiwa wishes to serve Your Majesty!]

Aiwa immediately replied. Looking at the Queen’s eyes, made Aiwa feel like serving her, he genuinely thought of following her everywhere, looking at her beautiful face, smelling the enchanting fragrance on her body.

At this time Federer was waiting for the Queen to grant him an army, he quickly thought of using this opportunity to let Aiwa make a fool of himself, and properly recover oneself face, thereupon he pretended to lightly shrug off his shoulders, shot a glance towards Aiwa and said with a smile: [Your Majesty, letting Young Master Aiwa return from the East Empire really is a pitiable matter.]

The Queen wrinkled her brows, asked: [How so?]

There has never been a person who dare to speak of the Queen’s faults in front of her, what was unexpected was Federer’s courage being so much large. Looking at the changed expression of the Queen, Dolly at once reached out her hand to pull her older brother’s sleeve preventing him from speaking, but was the always fond of showing off Federer ready to listen? This was an opportunity to show his cleverness and quick-wittedness, he couldn’t miss it!

Thereupon Federer once again stood up and asserted: [Relying on Young Master Aiwa’s appearance, Your Majesty ought to let Young Master Aiwa stay at East Empire and be a spy? In case any issue arises between us and East Empire, perhaps then resembling Young Master Aiwa this kind of person would come in handy!]

After speaking, Federer very proudly returned to sit in his original position, giving an intentional look towards Dolly, wishing to be able to receive a look of praise from her face.

Dolly actually couldn’t bear to see Federer in this kind harm other’s moral integrity, her originally set out hand to pull Federer’s sleeve quickly returned with disgust: [When will proper points come out from older brother’s mouth, since you do not know him, what are you doing by taunting him?]

Dolly shot a glance towards Federer, keeping a distance from him.

[Hehe, it’s not important. Looking at your army clothes, Young Master Federer is already a Junior Officer, frequently leading troops to battle, I previously heard Groote has a son who was very good at battling, an undefeated general, I think that ought to be precisely your distinguished self right? Hass Empire really has an outstanding military service, that it can raise Young Master Federer this kind of talented person using battles.]

Although Aiwa was not familiar with Federer but he already heard his infamous name from his father.

Every time Federer sets out for a battle, he’s utterly defeated, if it were not for his father’s asylum, he would have already been demoted by the Queen. Today apart from seeing his pitiable leather bag like appearance, and listening to him sneer at himself, Aiwa simply couldn’t help but speak sarcastically in front of the Queen. Running into this kind of person, if you don’t defeat him, he will continue to bully you! This was Aiwa’s nature, if you didn’t offend me, I wouldn’t offend you, if someone felt like offending me, then I certainly will fiercely offend him!

Although listening to a person belittle her older brother made her heart unhappy, but it seemed to Dolly that, this deficit was purely due to Federer’s own fault, her heart unexpectedly held support for Aiwa. After she saw that Aiwa’s age wasn’t very high, but still made her perceive a kind of mature feel. She couldn’t help but stealthily look towards Aiwa, his handsome appearance when he just now instead of counterattacking her older brother, showed off an empire’s serviceman’s demeanour, a tint of respect and admiration grew in her gaze.

The Queen thought of speaking a few sentences in behalf of Aiwa, letting Federer get embarrassed, but she didn’t expect Aiwa would settle it himself. A hidden smile floated across the Queen’s face. Speaking of the truth, during the lunch with General Kyle yesterday, the Queen was only giving the old general face, not at all thinking to put up much thought about a 17 year old child, but after seeing him now, not only was his figure much different from her imagination of a thin and weak child, but rather excelling in wisdom. In the future he would surely be capable of becoming the empire’s personnel, merely right now she still didn’t know what Aiwa learned at the East Empire, but seeing him being modest blindly, made the Queen feel this wasn’t the right time to ask this.

If it wasn’t for giving face to Prime Minister Groote, the Queen would have given this useless and conceited guy a good scolding and send him off. But regarding that beautiful young lady at Federer’ side, the Queen liked her, she didn’t resemble the other Herman Clan members rejoicing in grandiose deeds to express themselves, rather had a good and honest heart, it would also appear she was more intelligent than her older brother Federer.

[Federer, if you haven’t any matter, you can go. I furthermore have a matter to discuss with your younger sister and Aiwa.]

The Queen impolitely sent down notice to for him leave, this move against Federer, would make him unable to complain in front of his father, because the Queen after all has a good opinion regarding Groote’s daughter, if Federer spoke of this matter to his father, it would only lead to reprimands from Groote – Why only your younger sister was liked by the Queen and invited?

[Come, you two come over]

Queen Sofia waved her hand towards Aiwa and Dolly. Aiwa didn’t dare to believe the Queen let him approach near her, he was overwhelmed and stood up and came over looking at the two maids at the Queen’s side. He guessed, these two beautiful woman weren’t as simple as the Queen’s maids, they surely were holding the government office’s most important position – Queen’s personal guard.

Aiwa heard the Queen call him, no matter whether he was or wasn’t  afraid of those two individual guards, he went past them, by comparison, Dolly at once expertly and familiarly followed the Queen as if she frequently came to the palace, not like him who revered the Queen.

The Queen sized them up once, wearing a smile: While Aiwa and Dolly were unclear about the Queens’s intention they at once heard the Queen’s order:

[Are you two engaged to anyone?]

The Queen suddenly said.

This question was very sudden, Aiwa and Dolly looked at each other, not knowing speaking what would be good. However in order to make it clear she still didn’t have her husband’s family, Dolly hurriedly said to the Queen: [Dolly isn’t engaged!]

Since Aiwa was unaware of the Queen’s intention, he didn’t know what reply would be good. If he directly said he didn’t like Dolly, that would be accepting the plan arranged by the Queen. Dolly was pretty good, he quite disliked her conceited older brother, or to say he wasn’t fond of their Herman Clan. He learned from his father, although Kyle and Groote similarly served Hass Empire, due to Queen Sofia’s influence, these two clan have never gotten along, fighting openly and manoeuvring covertly for many years,they never had friendly relations between them.

In order to avoid matrimony with the Herman Clan, Aiwa intended to speak he was engaged, but this would lead to the charge of duping the Queen. He couldn’t do that.

It can be assumed that, it was better for him to not reply.

After looking at Aiwa’s shy appearance, the Queen liked him even more.

[If I act as your matchmaker, aren’t you willing to be husband and wife?]

The Queen wasn’t prompted by an impulse today, she had already thought of a good scheme, just that today the two person’s involved came together, so she thought to make it clear for these Clan’s younger generation, first trapping these two indefensible children.

Aiwa once more looked towards Dolly, first looking at her behaviour and appearance which was indeed quite upright, fitting his tastes, looking at Dolly’s submissive expression.This 15,16 year old girl, ought to be improbable to have what scheme she was possibly hiding from Your Majesty Queen.

[Since you don’t have any objection, then this matter is settled. Later I shall notify this to your family heads, choosing a day to complete this happy occasion. Aiwa you don’t need to come for work today, you can return to General Kyle and consult with him regarding this matter, however I will be waiting to drink at your wedding feast.]

Saying thus, the Queen retired herself, Aiwa and Dolly without any better option retreated to come out.

Going out of the imperial palace, Dolly didn’t have any plans, [What’s to be done?]

She didn’t have her own opinion and asked Aiwa.

[What what’s to be done?]

Aiwa pretended to be silly.

[Our matter, elders still do not know, but Your Majesty Queen has set down for us, if elders don’t agree then what’s to be done?]

Dolly naturally knew of the discord between these two clans. It seemed to her, father Groote surely was improbable to agree her marrying Aiwa’s to be his wife.

[Feel relieved, whether they like or not again it’s the Queen acting as the matchmaker, who are they to dare disobey the Queen’s decree? Hehe, what’s not known is whether this path is or isn’t bringing grievance to you?]

Aiwa spoke vehemently till now, but now stealthily set about to feel the situation.

[I … I will naturally listen to Your Majesty, we are after all the Queen’s people, how can we disobey her decree?]

Dolly was also fond of Aiwa in her heart, merely she was hindered by a young lady’s shyness and embarrassment preventing her expressions to come out. Now by means of the Queen’s decree, she raised her thoughts regarding this matter.

[I’m also the same, we are the Queens’s people, and will naturally listen to her. Hah, I don’t know when I’ll be able to hold this beauty and return.]

Saying thus, Aiwa shot a glance towards Dolly, after hearing Aiwa’s words, Dolly’s face immediately became crimson due to shyness.

[Since we have already decided to listen and obey Your Majesty Queen’s command, again whether or not is should we take the elders thoughts into consideration?]

Dolly shyly spoke.

[Anyway, later I certainly will come to your Herman Clan!]

Aiwa said proudly. He suddenly remembered, Dolly came together in a passenger carriage with Federer, and Federer after meeting the Queen’s reprimand, didn’t wait and happily returned by himself completely forgetting about Dolly.[Dolly, since your clan carriage has already returned, let me deliver you back all right?]

Dolly was one humble affluent family’s daughter, how could she walk so far on foot? Apparently Federer completely lost his mind with anger; casting his sister aside giving a chance to Aiwa.

[Okay.]

Dolly lifted her skirt lightly and moved forward, Aiwa went forward to hold her small hand and pull her on top of his carriage.

For the first time following her older brother, and apart from her father Dolly had never before gotten on a carriage along with a male, this let small Dolly feel somewhat uneasy, she didn’t dare to relax her body, acting somewhat stiff. Aiwa reached out his hand towards her bee waist, and gently said:[Don’t be so nervous, I am not an outsider, I am your future husband!]

After looking Dolly’s small crimson face, looking quite adorable, Aiwa’s hand didn’t feel like leaving, his tepid hand not only warmed Dolly, but also caused one kind of youthful restlessness in her. She gently looked towards Aiwa, and stiffly smiled, she liked this boy, however since she wasn’t familiar with him, therefore her chest inevitably held some tenseness.

Aiwa silently watched Dolly’s pretty face, looking at her fiercely moving up and down swelling chest; similar to great waves, a girl’s fragrance emitting out of her body, almost let Aiwa’s beastly desire emerge again.

But after all they were on top of a carriage, he could only hug that slim body of Dolly tightly, exerting all his strength to sniff her body’s aroma which could easily causing a man to get infatuated.

Dolly didn’t struggle, after Aiwa’s powerful arm finished hugging her, she even felt that hand on her waist had already reached under her breasts, her heart right now was similar to a frightened deer, her faint breathing voice was vividly heard by Aiwa.

Right now she couldn’t disobey Aiwa, like how she couldn’t disobey the Queen’s decree, if only it wasn’t too excessive, she would accept anything he did! Who let herself be promised to Aiwa by the Queen!

At this time two hunting dogs suddenly appeared on top of the wide avenue, the coachman immediately pulled the carriage’s reins causing the carriage to stop. At this moment Aiwa and Dolly who were immersed inside their happiness didn’t notice this, due to the huge inertia, their two bodies rapidly fell forwards, Aiwa acting on his instinct to protect this girl, quickly settled himself, one hand grasping Dolly’s bosom, holding her chest in his hands, groping those petite breasts with his palms.

Although Dolly was momentarily frightened she was safe and sound, merely she was a bit reluctant to let Aiwa’s hand relinquish from groping her breasts.

[I’m sorry, Young Master, just now I didn’t take notice of those two wretched hunting dog’s!]

The Coachman immediately apologized towards Aiwa.

[Don’t mind it, keep going.]

The reason why Aiwa didn’t blame his coachman was because he was very grateful for this very small mishap in his heart, using this as an excuse, he felt those petite and adorable breasts of Dolly.

Although separated by dressed clothes, Dolly’s those soft and ample flexible breast’s let him somewhat be fascinated, just now was Dolly’s faint breathing, and now it was turn of Aiwa to release a coarse gasp.

[Thank you, Aiwa.]

Dolly gratefully looked towards Aiwa, if he hadn’t stepped in time to stop and her falling body, she definitely would have been marred by a scar, a girl’s appearance was precisely her asset, an asset a man forever was fond of, she didn’t have the intention of staying at a minister’s house after marrying, being lonely receiving her husband’s cold shoulder. She wanted her man to like her for a lifetime, treasure her. Right now she didn’t dislike Aiwa’s big hand on her chest, rather thought of it as one kind of happiness, thereupon her body leaned on top of Aiwa’s body, her face sticking towards Aiwa’s chest. The Coachman could only face towards the front of the carriage, and was improbable to turn around and look at the master; therefore she dared to act boldly like this.

However the Prime Minister’s house quickly arrived, this made Aiwa feel a little dejected.

Hearing the rumbling sound of the carriage, Federer appeared from inside, he thought the Queen sent someone to return his sister, before when he was sulking he forgot about his younger sister inside the palace, and therefore prepared to receive her from the carriage.

After seeing his younger sister return with the Kyle’s son, that abominable Aiwa and not the Queen’s personnel, furthermore looking at Aiwa holding his younger sister Dolly, Federer eyeball’s almost popped out!

[You let her go!]

Federer bellowed.

Aiwa laughed, letting go of Dolly, and getting off first, he held Dolly bringing her down. Dolly simply hated Federer for forget her and returning home alone, she didn’t even glance at Federer. But just now at the house door, her leaning in Aiwa’s embrace wasn’t to deliberately anger Federer, rather it was because she hated to depart Aiwa’s hug. He was a good youth; a person worthy of receiving her adoration for a complete lifetime.

After saying thanks, Dolly turned around thinking of returning.

[Dolly, you still haven’t kissed me.]

Aiwa stood there and spoke confidently.

After hearing Aiwa’s words Dolly turned around, walked until in front of Aiwa, stood on tiptoe and held her small mouth up.

This scene let Federer become foolish, his jaw dropped down, one thousand jin young lady, was going to kiss a hatred Clan’s son? How could this be possible!

TLN: thousand jin: coming from a riches and fame home

Aiwa’s hand held Dolly’s bee waist inside his arm, while his other hand rose her small face, and kissed on top of her sexy and frail fragrant lips. The reason why he was so calm was, because he judged, even a presidential palace’s Young Master won’t be able to advance and seperate them, he didn’t have any worry about his status.

TLN: Raw says he was worried about his identity but according to the flow it should be he wasn’t worried so the last line was modified to be like that.

While Aiwa was kissing Dolly’s lips, Dolly was still a bit nervous and felt awkward, her small tongue didn’t agree to come out from her pearly white teeth. After Aiwa held his tongue to explore forward provoking her lips twice, Dolly suddenly extended her lilac small tongue and intertwined it with Aiwa’s tongue, also holding Aiwa’s waist with her two hands..

Aiwa didn’t give her a tempest like kiss, but rather gave her a lingering and delicate kiss, a little sample which prevented Dolly’s nimble small tongue from returning.

Federer couldn’t bear to look anymore, letting his hatred clan’s son kiss his younger sister in front of him; this was extraordinary shame and humiliation for him! But he could only stand there and turn around his face.

[See you later, Dolly!]

[See you later, Aiwa!]

Aiwa turned around to jump on top of his carriage.

At this time Federer heard the two people’s voice and turned back, looking at Aiwa jumping on top of the carriage, he abused roundly: [You this bastard! I will tear you!]

[Goodbye, Federer, I will come to pay a visit another day!]

Aiwa laughed for a long time, hurriedly getting on top of the carriage making way towards the road leading to the imperial palace. He could only return home through this path. There didn’t exist a direct avenue between these two clans, one could only walk through a rugged lane.

Federer thought of overtaking this stinky youngster who was taking advantage of his younger sister and hit him once, but what made his heart ache was, that Dolly held his arm, he could only stand there and stamp with fury.

Aiwa from both Dolly’s fond attachment to his body and that kiss could make out that she liked him very much.

It was indeed a fascinating affair; two individual hatred clan children fall in love with each other. He didn’t know whether his father will fight against this marriage or not after finding out about it, after all his father didn’t have any good opinion regarding the Herman Clan.