Chapter 21

Diana managed to leave the town and found her way to the capital city of Fraco. She arrived there in the early evening and immediately located the army base. Once she did, she met some soldiers at the gate and she begged to be let in. Seeing as she was with a child, they allowed her in after a thorough search.

"Come with me, I will take you to an official who will take care of you." The guard said. "The person you say you are in search of, what relationship do you share with her?"

Diana was a little hesitant. "I... I'm in search of my dearest soul sister. We met during one of our travels and have become inseparable since then."

"Soul sisters?" The guard asked, chuckling. "And she is part of the army?"

"Er, yes," Diana answered. "I don't know by what name she goes here, but she is known as Julitta."

The guard led her to the base and then to an office that was separated from the main building.

"Wait out here for a minute." He said. He went into the office to inform the commander of her