J's Point of View
"What do you think you're doing?" I asked in a loud voice, enough to get her attention.
"P-princess J?! W-what are you d-doing here!" She said quite shocked, wow is she really that shocked to call me Princess?
The guy Pita was with bowed to me.
"P-Princess Jaei Illexia— p-peace and glory to the daughter of Kingdom Alvaea." He said bowing, his head touching the ground. I know he's nervous because I can clearly see that he's shaking. I just saw them— well umm—kiss— it's inappropriate, I know, but oh well, I'm not gonna do anything to them, in fact, I'm just gonna use them for my advantage. I'm not gonna let this opportunity slip!
"So this was what you were doing huh?" I asked and smirk. I've got the perfect idea in mind. "You know you're still a royal right? You just became my servant because of your charm, just as you said. " I added and smiled. She sighed and kneeled. Quite a shock that she kneeled in front of me.
"J, please do me a favor, just once." She pleaded. Sorry Pita, but I gotta keep my act.
"Royalty law 176, a royal must marry a royal," I said and smirked. "And oh... Castle law 198. You remember that right? We learned it together at school. And you also know it explains there that there should be NO involvement of love between a servant of the castle and a royal right?" I said. "I know you are well aware of the consequences, ranging from expulsion to—" I looked at the guy "Death..." I continued. The guy shivered and lowered his body more.
"I don't deserve my life Princess Jaei, please kill me now, but don't let anyone know about this— Princess Pirreiah Tavia will be in danger." The guy cried. It made me happy that he loves my cousin so much, it's such a pity it's against the rules.
"Please J, keep this a secret! I don't want him to die." She said almost crying. Of course, I was shocked by her sudden reaction, I never thought her love for the guy is that serious, but oh well, it's better this way.
"Okay... but on one condition," I said and smirked.
"I can't believe I agreed to do this!" My cousin exclaimed, I just laughed. "I could get beheaded you know!"
"The plan is simple Pita, don't worry we won't get caught and besides, we both know my father can't behead you. Because if he will, Duke Passe will have to claim the throne." I said.
Duke Passe is the eldest son of the late King Ilven, my grandfather. King Izeck, my father, is the second eldest son. My father has about 13 siblings, but only two came from Queen Pavel, my grandmother. The others came from concubines and they do not have the right to the throne, except of course if both the crowned prince, who is Duke Passe and my father, died without heirs.
"And you also know my father doesn't want the throne." She said. That's the reason why my father is currently the King of our country.
"Yes I know that, but if you were involved, your father will definitely find a way, right? Claiming the throne is the only way your father can be of higher rank than my father, to stop them from beheading you." I said.
"Well, you have a point. But your dad will definitely not agree to that, and how will that even be possible." I smirked as she said that.
"We both know Duke Passe has something against my father-"
"He's in position." Pita said obviously avoiding the topic. I looked out of the window and saw Justice, her boyfriend, hiding in a bush, waiting for my signal.
I got really lucky! Pita's lover is a knight in our castle and what's great is his charm, the Stratagem Puppet! The Stratagem Puppet can make realistic puppets with mana strings and can control them! According to him, with his current mana and stamina, he is able to make 3 puppets at the same time and it lasts for about an hour, which is really great!
Our plan is just really simple, but in order for them to be sure I'm safe, the two of them will accompany me, but not for long, they will leave after I've settled. To make everything believable, they will make an excuse that they couldn't keep up with me. But this plan wouldn't be successful without the puppets. You'll see.
"Operation: Escape Hell, commence!" I said happily, finally! I left a letter on my bed saying I'll never come back and mentioned about they're not going to find me so they should stop looking for me.
I nodded at Justice, hinting at him to start our plan. He also nodded and created 3 puppets. I have about 7 guards outside my window, and the first plan is to lure them away so we could go unseen. That's when the puppets come in.
The first puppet, which was me, ran from a bush next to where Justice was at, to the opposite direction which made the 7 guards alarmed.
"The princess!" One of the guards said and ran after the puppet me, which the six guards also followed. The second puppet and third, which is Pita and Justice went after them too, it will serve as an alibi and stuff.
"After the Princess! She needs to be close so I can use my charm!" The puppet Pita said. The guards, including puppet Justice, nodded, then they were completely out of my sight. I smirked and went down the window with Pita.
"Nice! Now the escaping part." I said while looking at the tall wall. "Let's go!" I said and started to climb.
"Are you sure about this?" Pita asked. I sighed and looked at her.
"I've never been so sure," I said and continued to climb.
"After you, Princess." I heard Justice say referring to Pita. I didn't mind them and continued to climb.
I'm really lucky to have my room far away from everyone. It's in the east wing, and very few people come here, especially at night. At first, I was really mad at Serene for making me transfer here when I was 9, but now, I'm thankful.
Minutes later we're finally out!