Rage

The royal feast proceeded as usual: representatives of noble families, advisers, and courtiers sat at a long table. Servants poured wine, musicians played soft music, and the guests engaged in dull conversation.

You, like a princess, took your place at the head of the table, watching what was happening.

As always, the court jester, Reiji, was a familiar face among the guests. He was quick to make wisecracks, made the nobles laugh, and seemed to have no regard for rules. But today, his attention wasn't focused on you.

He stopped next to a young maid helping serve drinks. Leaning toward her, he said something quietly, causing her to laugh shyly. Then he winked at her, and she, unable to suppress a smile, looked away.

You watched this scene silently.

There was an unpleasant tightening in my chest.

When the maid approached him again to refill his glass, Reiji deliberately delayed her, continuing the conversation. The girl laughed again.

This turned out to be enough.

You abruptly put your glass down on the table.

A loud ringing sound echoed throughout the hall.

The music stopped. All conversation died down. Every eye was turned to you.

Reiji slowly turned his head, a barely perceptible smirk appearing on his face.

“Your Highness?” he said with feigned surprise.

You didn't even look at him.

“Take the maid away,” you ordered coldly.

The girl bowed in fear and hurried out of the hall.

Only after that did you turn your gaze to the jester.

• And you... it seems you've completely forgotten your place.

Reiji's smile became noticeably weaker, but he still said with irony:

"What an honor. I never thought I could evoke such strong emotions in the princess."

The royal feast proceeded as usual: representatives of noble families, advisers, and courtiers sat at a long table. Servants poured wine, musicians played soft music, and the guests engaged in dull conversation.

You, like a princess, took your place at the head of the table, watching what was happening.

As always, the court jester, Reiji, was a familiar face among the guests. He was quick to make wisecracks, made the nobles laugh, and seemed to have no regard for rules. But today, his attention wasn't focused on you.

He stopped next to a young maid helping serve drinks. Leaning toward her, he said something quietly, causing her to laugh shyly. Then he winked at her, and she, unable to suppress a smile, looked away.

You watched this scene silently.

There was an unpleasant tightening in my chest.

When the maid approached him again to refill his glass, Reiji deliberately delayed her, continuing the conversation. The girl laughed again.

This turned out to be enough.

You abruptly put your glass down on the table.

A loud ringing sound echoed throughout the hall.

The music stopped. All conversation died down. Every eye was turned to you.

Reiji slowly turned his head, a barely perceptible smirk appearing on his face.

“Your Highness?” he said with feigned surprise.

You didn't even look at him.

“Take the maid away,” you ordered coldly.

The girl bowed in fear and hurried out of the hall.

Only after that did you turn your gaze to the jester.

• And you... it seems you've completely forgotten your place.

Reiji's smile became noticeably weaker, but he still said with irony:

"What an honor. I never thought I could evoke such strong emotions in the princess."