The Mist Kingdom, year 4019 Silver Palace 11:00 PM
Miley exhaled deeply as she made her way down the halls quietly, so much for getting some proper rest. She didn't think she would get caught holding a blade again — but after seeing Lina's skills, Miley wanted to prove herself too. It surprised Miley how pleasant speaking with the girl was. When was the last time she had a conversation with a girl her age? The 'same?' huh? Even after that talk, it surprised Miley that Lina still spoke to her. Miley supposed that girl is genuinely a kind person, Lina bears no malice towards her and seems to insist on them talking again. Such an oddball, then again - Lina is stupid Lan's relative.
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Miley stood there frozen, the last thing she expected was to activate a trap door. But sure enough she did, Miley stared at the opening through the wall and hesitantly stepped forward and looked down. From where she was standing at the top, one could only see darkness. A fancy rich school for female elites eh? Of course, there's a dark secret like this. Usually, the thrill of finding this would make her explore the place in moments, but Miley hesitated.
She looked down at the entrance cautiously, is it a coincidence that she found this place? Miley didn't know what it was, but since coming here, it felt like somebody was watching her. After a few minutes, Miley finally decided to go, but only because she heard a scream. She quickly rushed down and lit a small flame. Using a traditional lantern would stand out too much. So she conjured up a low fire.
No sooner had she arrived there did Miley take note of the large amount of odd devices in the areas. She stepped into one of the rooms and paused seeing a large device hanging from the wall.
A torture chamber?!! Miley covered her mouth, sure enough, it was a torture chamber. Could this be the real reason why Queen Lyn sent her here? It's a far fetched idea. However, it would not surprise her if the Queen heard about this and wanted to confirm the details before taking action. After all, one could not openly conduct an investigation regarding this matter so easily. Miley took a deep breath, and gaze fell back on the iron maiden. She shuddered and shook her head; she didn't want to know whether there was a person inside or not. If this is the real reason Queen sent her here, then Miley knew she ought to quickly get all the details.
She examined the room and found under the iron maiden, was a girl with ginger hair wearing the uniform, tied to the pillar. Ah? Before Miley could step up and help her, she hears footsteps and quickly hid. The timing is perfect since the doors opened.
"Madam Shirley, this woman has not spoken - but one can not erase a witness," a woman in her forties spoke up. Miley recognised her as the old hag who lectured her whenever she got th2 opportunity to do so. The next person who stepped out was another woman Miley knew.
She's here too? Miley didn't meet this woman during her first three days here, so she thought the rumours were wrong. But it seemed like house chandelier is up to no good. Shirley walked over to the girl tied to the pillar and lifted the girl's chin, "Such fair and beautiful skin, is this how you seduced the men from the exchange class?" Shirley said.
The primary purpose of the school was to educate women into becoming proper ladies. There was an exchange class consisting of boys from another school. They merely used the building because of the location.
Miley paused, she knew that the stupid Lan was some instructor in that school and he told her that it wasn't banned for girls to speak with the boys there. But it was frowned upon, seems like that's what is happening now. The girl who was the up frantically shook her head, "I did no such thing."
The next thing that happened was something Miley had to turn away. Shirley placed the girl's hands on a mini board, and despite Miley seeing this for the first time; she knew what was about to happen. For the following few minutes, pained screams of agony filled the room. Miley wanted nothing more than to step out of her hiding spot.
"By the morning she ought to be fine, no need to keep watch since she can't move any more, let us head to sleep," Shirley said. The woman seemed bored as she looked at the person tied up condescendingly. It's the same Shirley as during the day, and yet, Miley shuddered. She felt something dangerous about her.
Judging from the context of the conversation, this is not the first time this happened. Miley felt sick but knew she ought to focus on helping the poor girl.
"Yes, mam."
Miley waited until they were gone and rushed over to help the poor girl. Her long ginger hair cut, and her present hairstyle looked like somebody sliced it with a blade — Miley inspected the girl for other slashes and cuts and found more. She frowned, how awful.
"Your...madam Miley?" the girl mumbled.
Miley paused, "You know me?" Despite how large the Mist Kingdom is. Miley noticed that the people here, don't seem to recognise her. She figured she ought to use that as an advantage. So Miley seldom told people who she is, "That's right, wait. I'll get you out soon," Miley trailed off, as she examined the ropes. Even this rope isn't the average one; they didn't want to give this girl a chance to escape. Before she left, the Queen restricted her powers but taught her a few elemental spells she could use with her flames.
The girl nodded slowly. Miley saw the look of fear had yet to leave her face, "What's your name?"
"I'm house Bennet's Priscilla." Priscilla said weakly.
Miley paused, house bennet? This must be the sister of Lord Elland. She heard from the head advisor about the meeting that happened and understood right away. This poor girl falsely accused, the people against the Queen didn't expect Lord Elland to interfere and thus sent a warning message.
She conjured up a small flame, and Pr, scilla seemed surprised. But the girl said nothing and Miley watched as the rope faded, seeing Priscilla stagger as she got up though. Miley ground, sadly she did not have the weight to support and carry the girl. This fourteen-year-old body has its downside at times.
As Miley thought of that, someone suddenly lifted Lady Priscilla "Sir Lan," Priscilla greeted. Miley face colour turner pale when those words escaped her lips. It was too late to turn away since Lan grabbed hold of her uniform collar and pulled her along.
"First we leave," Lan said calmly, and Miley nodded, "Then second, I will scold you," Stupid Lan would typically give her a calm warning. But Miley noticed that this time around he used the word scolding. Nooo, she would rather stay down here in this ire and creepy place. However, Lan was already leading them out.
Forget the horrors she saw down here, the real horror of the silver Palace is stupid Lan!