A woman walks cautiously, her footsteps barely audible in the silence of the night. She clutches a small torch, casting its light to guide her through the dim hallways.
The palace walls exude an ancient aura, reflecting the grandeur of bygone eras. Along the corridors, majestic paintings hang, depicting regal figures from previous generations. Their faces display strength and resilience, yet conceal hidden secrets and intrigue.
The sturdy woman treads cautiously, determined not to disrupt the tranquil atmosphere that envelops the palace. She senses a constant presence, as if the spirits of the past are perpetually watching over her.
As she turned into another corridor, she felt a bone-chilling cold. This corridor even darker than the dimly lit one. She let out a sigh and noticed a figure standing under the flickering candlelight. It was Prince Lexius, dressed in military attire.
"Prince…", the female prison warden was happy to see the handsome man in front of her.
Prince Lexius furrowed his brows, "What's wrong? Why did you ask me to meet you here?"
"I'm sorry sir prince, I want to convey information about female slaves sold by your bodyguards..." The female jailer went straight to her destination. She received information from one of the slave traders, that the kitchen slave was sold to madame Butterfly, but before that the female slave was taken by one of Prince Lexius's bodyguards, they sold her to the slave trader.
"You asked me to come here for that insignificant information?"
"Sorry sir prince, isn't that female slave a prisoner from the Alexa kingdom?"
Prince Lexius expression looked angry. He was angry because there was a traitor in his army. He will look for the traitor.
The female warden smiled inwardly, "The information was true...the female slave was a prisoner of Alexa's kingdom!"_
Prince Lexius maintained his arrogant attitude, reminding the female warden of his status.
"How dare she!"
Based on the given information, it that the female warden does not consider Prince Lexius to be someone worthy of fear or respect. She may not be aware of his true identity or reputation, as she is being impudent towards him. However, it is mentioned that Prince Lexius is known to be strange and cruel, suggesting that the female warden should be cautious in her behavior towards him, as he does not show mercy to those who make mistakes.
Despite his disdain for the female prison warden, Prince Lexius knew he had to maintain a composed and respectful demeanor. He couldn't risk offending Constantine, the ruler of the kingdom, by causing any trouble or displaying his disapproval.
As a prince from Alexa, a neighboring kingdom, Lexius had been invited to Constantine's kingdom as a guest. It was a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening the ties between the two realms. Lexius understood the importance of diplomacy and knew that any misstep could have severe consequences.
However, the constant fawning and spoiling from the prison warden grated on his nerves. He couldn't comprehend how someone in a position of authority could be indulgent and lacking in discipline. In Alexa, such behavior would be considered unacceptable, and Lexius couldn't help but feel a sense of superiority towards the warden.
Nevertheless, he reminded himself that he was a representative of his kingdom and needed to act accordingly. He had been taught from a young age to treat others with respect, regardless of his personal opinions. So, despite his inner frustrations, he maintained a polite facade and interacted with the warden as graciously as possible.
Throughout his stay in Constantine's kingdom, Prince Lexius made sure to focus on the purpose of his visit: fostering diplomatic relations.
***
Prince Lexius, a tall and imposing figure, looked at the burly woman with a sense of curiosity. Her blue eyes narrowed as she listened to his words. He had always been careful when it came to loyalty within his troops, and the mention of traitors piqued his interest.
"Traitors in my army?" he asked, his voice low but commanding.
"Tell me more."
The woman nodded, her expression serious.
"Yes, Your Majesty. I heard the conversation between the slave traders, that they said that it like someone had deliberately leaked the identity of the kitchen slave.
Prince Lexius frowned, his mind racing to assess the situation. He implicitly trusts his soldiers, but he knows that even the most loyal soldiers can be swayed by greed or personal agendas.
"Who is this traitor?" _ he thought tinged with worry.
The burly woman in front of Prince Lexius smiled, she was sure Prince Lexius would be interested in this information. Prince Lexius must know that there are traitors in his army.
"Tomorrow morning, I will move her (the kitchen slave) to the palace kitchen!" The woman said she believed this information was important to Prince Lexius.
Prince Lexius nodded, "Thank you for telling me this. Your loyalty to the kingdom has not gone unnoticed."
The female warden leaves. Prince Lexus won't let the female prison warden hatch him. "She must die!"_
***
The female prison warden felt in danger because she had blackmailed the famous prince Lexius. She regretted not before meeting her. The female prison warden realized that blackmailing a cruel prince like Lexius was a high-risk move. Now, she must face the consequences of her actions, with four of Mr. Gilbert's bodyguards blocking her at the door of her room.
***
The next day, the dungeon guards realized that the prison warden had been replaced suddenly and suddenly it something was up. But they didn't dare to ask the whereabouts of the female warden before.
The dungeon guards were anxious and alert. They know that these changes are and that there may be something going on.
They began to wonder if there was an escape plan or other dangerous event taking place.
Under these circumstances, the dungeon guards had to increase their vigilance. They checked five women in cells, and checked another prison on the ground floor of this prison. A few people know about the other floors of this nether prison.
The dungeon guards tightened security and strengthened the surveillance system.
However, even though they felt anxious, the dungeon guards did not dare express their worries to anyone. They know that maintaining confidentiality is key to carrying out their duties. If there is a plan or conspiracy that reveals the existence of the new female warden, there could be danger that threatens the success of the operation.
The situation was calm, as if nothing had happened. The dungeon guards kept watch and monitored any suspicious actions. They hope to find clues or evidence that can explain the reasons behind the sudden change of prison guards.
Meanwhile, the new female warden is seen working professionally. He showed no signs that he had ulterior motives or was involved in any plans.
In fact, the existence of new female wardens is a normal thing but not suddenly, of course.
However, the attitude of the dungeon guards remained alert as if they were willing to face possibility might occur.
**
The night before the change of prison warden,_
Clara Diana felt overwhelmed by the women who were interrogating her. They kept asking about the glass bottle of hair dye. They were curious about how Clara Diana could make her hair silver.
Tired of their questions intimidating her, Clara Diana hypnotized them.
The girl smiled, King Alves had not removed the science of hypnosis.
Clara Diana uses her powers to erase the memories of the women in her cell about the glass bottle of hair dye she showed them earlier.
After successfully hypnotizing them, Clara Diana felt relieved. She knew that by erasing their memories, she could avoid the questions that tired and bored her. However, she felt guilty about using his powers to change other people's memories.
However, Clara Diana had no other choice. She didn't want to face the consequences of her actions, especially if it would worsen her situation in this dungeon. She knew, that she had to protect himself, even if it meant using the power she had.
Meanwhile, outside the cell, the vision of those who saw Clara Diana's activities was blocked by her hypnotic powers. They were unaware of what was going on in the cell, and Clara Diana was able to continue her life without interruption.
Smiling with satisfaction, Clara Diana realized that her powers had not disappeared. She had the ability to protect himself and control the situation around her.
Maria glared at the kitchen slave, who was sitting on the carpet with his eyes closed. Frustration welled up inside her, and she couldn't help but voice her dissatisfaction. "We should have the guards remove the galley slave," she exclaimed, her anger evident on her face. "Here, she is nothing but an eyesore!"