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Two days before the Thanksgiving event, the Rudenheischt Castle buzzed with activity.
Servants scurried down the corridors, knights stood on high alert, and the air was thick with anticipation.
Cheska, however, felt oddly isolated amidst the chaos.
Almost everyone she knew had vanished into their duties.
Kalis, her personal maid, was among the missing.
As a member of the Blood Oath, Kalis was tasked with surveying potential threats, particularly since envoys from various regions had arrived an hour prior.
While Cheska initially thought the reason for Kalis' absence was classified, the maid had casually explained her mission, leaving Cheska surprised by her transparency. It seemed Kalis had pledged unwavering loyalty to her, driven by a lingering sense of guilt.
Even if Cheska left the castle, Kalis would undoubtedly follow.
