"Let's see..."
Argider peered cautiously down the winding corridors of the imperial palace, her heart pounding louder than a court bard's drum.
No Esmeralda in sight.
She exhaled a dramatic sigh of relief.
Another successful escape!
If she bumped into the Empress now, there'd be no end to the lectures, especially after… well, the incident.
For two whole days, Argider had managed to dodge Esmeralda's wrath, knowing full well the storm that awaited her after taking on thirteen new wives.
Thirteen!
In her defense, it wasn't exactly her idea. The system, yes, that cursed, meddling, matchmaking system... had decided her fate for her.
But could she explain that to Esmeralda?
No. Instead, she was left to carry the guilt... and occasionally flinch whenever she heard of this news.
