The King and the Princess Part 2
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Lúcia took one of the cookies and brought it to her mouth; they were crunchy, soft, and quite tasty. She then expressed her appreciation, and the king seemed to smile.
"My servants have reported your restlessness and melancholy. Would you mind informing me about it?" the king asked, his face appearing serious.
"If you desire something, or if something displeases you, you may report it to me directly."
King Esperança's words made Lúcia take a deep breath before speaking.
"I do not wish to be rude, but there are some things bothering me. I would like to count on your sincerity in my next questions," Lúcia said, watching the king's expression.
"Feel free and present your questions. You need not worry about lies or deceit from my side; it is not in my species' nature to speak falsehoods."
In some way, Lúcia could feel that what the king had just said was true, but then she looked at him and asked vigilantly:
