After God knows how long, Amy can hear, see, speak and smell again. Honestly, after everything that happened, she is more than happy to leave the infirmary. She walked outside to admire the sun. After losing her sight and hearing for a couple of days, only experiencing perpetual darkness, she has never felt as happy as she did before.
During her recovery, she heard news that all the Hekaton students have died in their cells. Their bodies were pierced with something. The official cause of death is the Ripper and apparently Hekaton is extremely pissed though no one really cared for Alphonso anyway but now the royal family is heavily scrutinized. As if that isn't bad enough, the other countries were extremely pissed of what Hekaton has done so now the country is suffering far worse than ever.
She saw Ramiro flying towards her and perch on her arm.
"Hey,"
Hey! He squawked.
She gave him a scritch on the head before continuing her walk while having a conversation with the bird.
She then saw her classmates as they all approach her happily now that she has made a full recovery.
They all took her to the cafeteria where they all celebrate her return. The detail of the news of her involvement in this incident is kept somewhat secret. Leon and Rufus took the blame for it as everyone believed that they beat Amy too hard during their training. Despite the insinuation that she is weak, she is somewhat grateful that they decide to take some responsibility and even though she agreed to the whole plan in the first place. She never expected what they would do this.
They partied until night. Since Melissa tended to her injuries every day until she is completely drained, she is most grateful to her.
Amy collapsed on her bed. She laughed with so much joy in her voice that she never felt before. Then she felt a tap on her window. She opened it to see a nightingale with a letter. She took the letter and read it. It was a letter from Selim. He was unable to see her today due to retaking a test and congratulated her while noting his worry. She replied back short and sweet and tied the letter to the nightingale.
*
News of Alphonso's death have spread across the other kingdoms, and everyone is freaking out. No other royal has been killed since the Kadin and the Damat royal children so now that Hekaton has a dead royal, the other royals are freaking out. Leon's house arrest became even more tightly guarded and now he is forbidden from using the teleportation ability of his to leave.
She continued her routine like nothing happened, but she is not going to help with the preparation for the Dead man's net. Alabaster insisted on that but until the Moonflower is fully bloomed, the project would never finish.
The flower has sprout and it is beginning to bud. Viola has kept the moonflower in her possession while she was in the infirmary. Only a week until it would be in full bloom.
She then looked at the letters on her desk. They are 'get well soon' letters from her family. She replied to everyone. The one from her grandfather was the most concerning. He has been using his title and power to retaliate against the foreign forces who would harm his granddaughter. He has been pushing hard too though he honestly didn't have to. She had a slight smile on her face upon reading his letter. She gave him a lengthy reply to assure him that she is fine and instead described the Rising Sun party and how fun it is.
Then there is a knock on the door. "Come in," she said, and the door opened to Lysander and Claudia. They both look a bit guilty.
She got off her seat and left the room to talk to them.
"I apologize for not seeing you before, but we want to apologize." Claudia said.
Amy shook her hand and grabbed both their hands, "No, you both have done your best. You wouldn't know they would have that box and demon contract."
"It was my strategy to get you inside to record the footage though." Lysander grabbed an orb. Amy carried that device on her to record that conversation. It worked on their favor.
"We got evidence of their intentions and actions. There is nothing to be ashamed of. None of us could expect this." She spoke softly. Since the Hekaton students have died, Lysander and Claudia moved back to the Sun dorm. Amy stared at Claudia, "What will you do now?"
She exhaled deeply, "When I finish the semester, Mr. Doukas offered to let me move to Karnei. I will be taken care of."
"Do you have any family?"
She shook her head. "I'm afraid not. I am actually an unwanted bastard. I don't even have a surname of the family I came from." she says sadly.
Upon hearing this, Amy felt bad for her. Hekaton treat their illegitimate children far cruelly than in any country. "If anyone bullies you then I promise to support you."
Claudia nodded; she looks like she is about to cry but held back tears, "Thank you."
*
Alabaster looked at the Dead Man's Net directions. He had to make sure that it isn't flawed or defective first before using it. Those kids are desperate, so he understands why they did what they did. The Hekaton royals are competitive in a situation where there are multiple heirs competing for the throne. Prince Alphonso death was unscheduled. He was killed by his uncle; future king Phillip at least six years in the future but his death complicates things.
Amaryllis didn't object or wish Alphonso dead because he is destined to die at a later time.
Prince Alphonso may not have many supporters or power, but he has been killed as a scapegoat before he could try to consolidate power. Princess Georgina died of natural causes after a year later. Only Future King Anthony lived because of his quivering nature and was under the secret protection of Queen Evangeline. Phillip has no children, so he was spared but who knows what will happen.