The servant hurried out to call Marta, and in less than a few minutes, she arrived at the king's chamber. The king's face was clouded with anger, his piercing gaze fixed on Marta.
The king, still fuming with rage, wasted no time. "Martha," he began, his tone harsh and commanding. "From today onward, I'm putting that useless girl under your supervision. I want no leniency from you. Aria is no longer to be treated as a princess in this palace."
Martha's eyes widened slightly, though she quickly masked her reaction with a subtle nod. She could hardly believe her ears. The king continued, his voice rising. " What is mean is, I'm entrusting Aria to you completely. Do not be lenient with her just because of her status. She is to be treated as any other maid in this palace. She will no longer live as a princess but as a servant, performing every task you assign her, no matter how difficult or demeaning. If she refuses or disobeys, report directly to me. Do you understand?"
