After yesterday's battle, the soldiers in Redwater County transformed from their previous slump, newly invigorated and high in spirits.
Now was the perfect moment to press forward and drive the enemy back. This would very likely be Lina's claim to fame. With the Princess Royal's confident approval, Lina was so excited she couldn't sleep. She tossed and turned in bed, and each movement made the old bedframe squeak.
In the stillness of night, such sounds quickly became aggravating. Realizing this, Lina forced herself to lie still. Although there was a room separating her from the Princess Royal, these walls were not built to block out much sound; she certainly did not want to disturb Her Highness's rest.
A knock came at the door—"Knock, knock!"
Lina immediately sat up, hastily shoved her feet into her shoes, and opened the door. Of course, the figure standing there was the Princess Royal.
