Chapter 103: Royal symbols

I am woken up early. The curtains in the room are opened, and the maids start moving things to disturb my sleep.

When I open my eyes, I find Bea standing in front of me with a bowl of water in her hands. Cold water, because I need to look perfect.

I wash my face and get up.

The nightgown is taken off even faster than when I'm with Ignis, and I wear the inner layers of the dress for today.

I sit at the dressing table and observe how they comb and fix my hair, tying it up on my head in an intricate style. A few gems on the hairpins reflect the light.

My nails are painted in a light lily colour, and my lips reddened a little. No more makeup than this because it's forbidden inside a Temple. The Church has added rules over rules, making it even more complicated.

Can't use purple colour. No showing shoulders or ankles... Men have to leave the swords outside... So many things, all to show they have control over kings and subjects.