Rossette and Adam, along with their captive, Eighth prince Alderic, entered the capital city of Rumenia with a sense of caution.
The city was alive with the bustle of its residents, but Rossette's sharp eyes caught the subtle glances and whispers that followed their unusual trio.
Alderic, bound and disgruntled, walked between them, his presence a stark contrast to the festive atmosphere of the capital.
Unbeknownst to them, their arrival had not gone unnoticed by more than just curious onlookers.
A small group of looters, four in number, had been lurking in the shadows, their eyes lighting up at the sight of what they perceived as easy prey.
Rossette and Adam, despite their fierce demeanors, appeared young and inexperienced to the looters.
The sight of a bound nobleman, who they assumed to be of considerable worth, only sweetened the prospect of a profitable ambush.
The leader of the looters, a wiry ma
