The younger brother snapped instantly, “Nobody asked.”
The servant didn't appear the least bit apologetic. “Respectfully, Your Highness, the entire palace asked.”
Nina covered her face laughing while the younger brother finally removed his hand from her waist like he’d just remembered other people existed.
Meanwhile outside the windows, the crowd below got louder after spotting movement near the balcony again.
One voice screamed: “KISS HER.”
My demon sounded genuinely horrified. “Why are they encouraging such behavior?”
“Because your kingdom is completely unstable,” I answered.
“That feels like criticism coming from the woman who crossed dimensions for someone she met two weeks ago.”
“That was low.”
“It was accurate.”
Unfortunately, Nina and the younger brother had gone strangely quiet beside the windows now. The younger brother kept looking at her like he couldn’t stop himself anymore, while Nina looked increasingly alarmed by the fact that she didn’t seem entirely bothered about it. Dangerous combination in one woman. One silver firework burst outside again. This time the glowing sparks formed two crowns.
Nina stared out the window blankly. “…Your city needs hobbies.”
“We had hobbies,” the younger brother informed her calmly. “Then my brother accidentally fell in love publicly.”
“I did not do it publicly.”
The entire room stared at him. Even Anderson.
My demon let out a weary sigh. “You are all exhausting.”
Before anyone could continue attacking royalty, the giant palace doors swung open again. Three palace attendants entered carrying enormous garment racks covered in black fabric and silver embroidery.
Nina blinked. “…Why does this look expensive?”
The attendants bowed carefully. “Tomorrow’s formal audience attire.”
My stomach dropped instantly.
“No.”
One attendant blinked in confused. “No?”
“I’m not wearing royal demon clothes.”
The younger brother seemed deeply amused. “That sounds exactly like something future royalty says before wearing royal demon clothes.”
“I’m going back to Earth.”
“No you’re not,” my demon answered automatically.
His expression shifted slightly after realizing how fast he said that. The attendants had already started uncovering dresses and formal coats across the room before anyone could recover. Dark fabric shimmered beneath silver firelight while intricate demonic embroidery curled across collars and sleeves.
The clothes were gorgeous. Which felt rude.
Nina grabbed one dramatically. “Okay wait. Evil people dress incredibly well.”
One older attendant lifted his chin proudly. “The royal family maintains high standards.”
