“Thanks to God and Goddesses! You’re awake!” someone shouted from my back. I looked at the door and saw my parents and 2 brothers.
Mother ran towards me, then hugged me tightly.
“M-Mother… can’t… breath,” I said. She released me after I said that, then I looked towards my father and older brothers.
“We’re glad that you’re okay, I’ll f*cking cut that person’s head once I caught him,” elder brother Qiang said.
“Brother Qiang, don’t bother… I’ll kill that person myself,” I said.
“We will not let you dirty your hands, princess,” brother Rong said.
“But, you’re teaching me swordsmanship, so why can’t I dirty my hands if I will be a knight or something in the future,”
“We know that, but it is not the right time yet for you to get your hands dirty,” Father said.
“What if I told you that I know who poisoned me?” I asked. They all looked shocked.
“What?! Who?” they said.
“It’s a secret… I’ll kill that person myself… that person owes me a lot, so I will do the honour of punishing that person,” I said.
“But princess…” elder brother Qiang said, but I cut him off.
“I’d like to rest more… Please leave my room for a moment,” I said. Elder brother Qiang will speak again, but father tapped his shoulder.
“We will let you rest now… call for us whenever you need us,” father said.
“Thanks, father,” I said. They left my room, then I rang the bell to call for a maid.
“Yes, my lady?” she said.
“Kindly prepare a pen and paper… Don’t leave yet after that… I want you to do it confidentially… no more questions, just do it,” I said.
“Understood, my lady,” she said, then left my room to get a pen and paper.
After a few minutes, she came back with a pen and paper.
“Here’s the pen and paper, my lady,” she said, then she put it on my table.
“Good, now close the door and don’t let anyone in,” I said. She nodded, then she closed the door.
I sat on my chair, then started writing a letter.
After a few minutes of writing, I insert it inside an envelope, then put magic in it to seal it properly.
“Prepare yourself… you’ll be the one that I will bring with me outside… If Marta asked you why, tell her that I told you to say that she is also the head maid and not only my personal maid… so she must do her job,” I said.
“Also, make sure that no one will suspect you… you may go now,” I continued.
“Yes, my lady,” she replied. She left my room, then I prepared myself to go out for a while. I wear a knight attire to make it more comfortable to move outside. I’m also wearing a black cloak because I will personally go to that place.
“My lady, I’m ready,” the maid that I’m talking to a while ago said.
“Let’s go,” I said. We went to my father’s office first to report.
“Father, can I come in?” I said.
“Yes you can,” he said from the other side. The maid opened the door then waited outside.
“Why’re you wearing that?” he said.
“Father, I would like to go out for a while… Don’t bother preparing an escort nor a knight who will follow me like a dog… I will go out just for a little bit to arrange something important,” I said.
“But going out without an escort is dangerous for a lady like you… also, we’re more cautious than before because you got poisoned right here in our manor,” he said.
“I know that father, but kindly give me the permission to leave for today without someone following me around,” I said. He stayed silent for a few seconds then sighed.
“Fine… I can’t change your mind anyway once you make your decision… just make sure to come back here safe,” he said.
“Thank you father,” I said, then kissed his cheeks.
“Let’s go,” I said to the maid.
We walked until we were on the street. When we were in the central park of Nethilor, I faced my maid.
“What’s your name?” I ask her.
“Samantha, my lady,” she said.
“Okay… Samantha, I want you to deliver this letter confidentially to its destination… After that, come back here and wait for me right here in this area,” I said as I gave her the letter.
“Yes, my lady,” she said, then left me. I sighed.
“Okay, so~ where in the Nethilor could I find those people?” I said. I looked around, then started walking.
I walked until I saw a dark alley wherein you will see beggars and commoners who look like someone who will kill you.
I entered the alley with my hood’s on. I walked and walked until a group of 3 guys blocked my way.
“You entered this alley without a guard ms… sorry but you’ll never get out of here unharmed,” the boy in the middle said while pervertedly looking at me. The heck with these guys?
“Give us all the things you have or do you want to play with us? We’re free tonight,” the guy on his left said who's also looking at me pervertedly.
“Leave me alone,” I coldly said.
“Don’t be like that ms… let’s have some fun,” the guy on his right said, then he grabbed my right arm. I used my strength to get off from his grip, but he’s so strong that I couldn’t break free from his grip. I wanted to use my power, but I might get out of control if I did that.
I can still exert some strength, but I would easily get tired.
The guy on my left grabbed my left arm too.
“Let go of me,” I said while struggling to escape.
“No can’t do… we will still have fun,” the guy in the middle said. He came closer to me. I kicked him but he grabbed it then he ran his hands to my legs.
‘Oh God, please let someone save me,’ I prayed.
I am ready to get my body dirtied by those 3 monkeys when someone starts to punch them.
“Are you alright, my lady?” he asked me. Clode Waryknight, the crowned prince’s personal knight. He is the one who helped me.
“I’m fine, Mr. Waryknight,” I said. He tied up the 3 monkeys first then looked at me again.
“Why are you here, my lady? Don’t you know that this place is dangerous? Where are your escorts?” he asked. Hmm... maybe he could help me.
“Which one do you want me to answer first? Anyway, do you know where the Drokianoid Guild is?” I asked him. He looked shocked.
“What is your business with that guild, my lady? Don’t you know that before and if you enter that guild, you will be harmed?” he said.
“I know, but I need them,” I said.
“Then if you don’t mind, I will be your escort,” he said. I nodded as an answer. He took the lead then I followed him.
“By the way, my lady… what’s your name?” he asked.
“Quincy Liu,” I said. He stopped and looked back at me.