Chapter 18: Blood of the Wise

Are you sure this won't kill both of us? I asked Raja in my mind.

'Why would we be killed? Think about who your companies are. The three mighty princes of Solterra, the strongest in their kind. Plus another prince who certainly has another ability aside from charming women. Do you really think they'd let the crown princess die?'

Hmm. I guess not. But what if the enemy is stronger? What if in the middle of the fight I'd be alone and helpless?

'And why would you be helpless? You have your ability, Ophelia. Honestly, you can do whatever you want with fire just if you put your heart in it, like it belongs to you, a part of you.'

I shook my head doubtly. I agree with that but definitely not now. I'm in the process of practicing my ability yet. I can't do big things.

'Trust. Just trust, my lady. If you just trust that you can, I know you can do it.'

That somehow consoled me.

After I packed a bit of things, I went down the hall withou