Divine Luck: SSS-Rank Battle Maid Harem

Zach naturally didn't want to wait, but there was something about that woman's voice. It carried a powerful presence. Her 'request' for them to wait was no more a request than it was an expectation.

Zach sighed and tapped the carriage, signaling to Nora, who tugged on the reins to the horses, stopping the carriage.

He opened the door and stepped out, his familiars and Nora following him to greet the person who had rushed out from the Imperial Palace in a simple but elegant and expensive dress.

Strikingly blond hair like it was woven from threads of polished gold with crushed diamonds. Eyes that shone like the sun with hints and hues of greens and blues.

Zach put one arm behind his back and the other in front of him with his forearm pressing against his stomach. He bowed, leaning his straight torso forward while sliding one foot slightly backward and bending his knee. Explore more at empire

"I greet Your Imperial Highness…" Zach trailed off. He recognized the woman in front of him as a princess of the imperial family, and he used proper etiquette to greet her. Unfortunately, he was not familiar enough with the members of the imperial family to know which princess it was.

The princess was stunned for a moment. Zach had barely looked at her after he stepped out of the carriage before greeting her. Had he known who she was before he stepped out, or did he recognize her that quickly without being surprised?

His polite greeting and respectful attitude also clashed with what the princess had heard about Zacharia Evandiel.

"Likewise," the princess greeted with a quick curtsy, her attitude showing that there was no need for excessive formality. They were both youngsters of prominent families. She was slightly older and of the imperial family, which meant her status was higher. But her family wouldn't be anything without the ducal families.

As an imperial, the princess was more aware of that than most others in the Empire. They owed a lot to the four Dukes.

It would have been one thing if Zach hadn't greeted her as politely as he did, but it was clear he respected her family. As such, there was no need for him to put on a display.

Zach righted his posture and looked at the princess in silence, trying to figure out which one it was while she looked him up and down and glanced at his maids, only one of which was bowing.

The princess narrowed her eyes as she looked at the other three maids. Only one of the maids were showing respect toward her as a member of the imperial family because only one of the maids was a resident of the Empire.

The other three were Zach's familiars. Slowly, she focused her attention on the black-haired one. She saw through Soara's way of masking the true extent of her beauty. At first, she wasn't sure what Soara was hiding or why she bothered making herself more beautiful with something like a mirage.

But then the princess understood. She almost couldn't stop staring.

If it hadn't been for Soara glaring at her, even the princess would have been at a loss and in a daze.

"Pardon me. I asked you to wait and then just stared at you and your familiars. That was not my intention. Please come inside." The princess, a little flustered, turned around to hide her expression as she led Zach and his servants inside the Palace.

The guard stood like a statue next to the gates. His soul had left his body. He probably wouldn't keep his job after this.

The princess took Zach on a little tour around the palace gardens, letting him admire the majesty of the various palaces and buildings, before inviting him to a gazebo where snacks and tea were already waiting for them.

The princess started with taking a bite and occasionally glanced at Soara before turning to Zach.

"I overheard your conversation with the guard. Worry not, he will be removed from his position and punished appropriately for the crime of insulting both the Evandiel name and the Imperial Family with his tactless comments." The princess began by settling the more pressing matter.

"Good." Zach nodded. He hadn't used his status to oppress anyone in many years. He usually didn't like it, either. But that guard had been too much.

The princess nodded toward the refreshments on the table, gesturing for Zach to feel free. Naturally, he didn't see a reason to hold back. He was a little awkward about suddenly chatting with one of the princesses, especially since he didn't know her name, but this could be better than trying to fish for information in the library.

"I also heard that you wished to enter the library. The Imperial Library is certainly extensive, but is there something you seek that you cannot find in the Academy for Summoners' library?"

Zach shook his head while swallowing the cookies in his mouth.

"Nothing of the sort. I can find what I am looking for at the Academy. But the principal forbade all third-years from staying at the Academy during the break. I could wait until the next school year starts, but I am an impatient man."

"I understand. What is it that you are looking for? Take my assistance as an apology for what transpired at the gates."

Zach nodded. Getting help from a princess would be a lot easier than trying to find what he was looking for in the library or by asking whoever he encountered in his search. He still had to find out which princess he was talking to, but that wasn't as important.

So, he explained why he had come to the Imperial Palace to the imperial princess.

The princess listened with a thoughtful expression while Zach explained. When Zach was done, she nodded decisively. But she hesitated a moment before answering.

"...We might have to talk with my Grandmother about that," she said with a grave tone.