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The war general replied, "I apologize in advance for my impudence, but everything I ask has the permission of King Keannu."

Monica grinned in surprise, getting more and more curious but she chose to listen without intending to interrupt. Meanwhile, as she turned to her daughter, she could see that Rowena looked nervous.

Oh, what did you just do, kid? You didn't do anything against the palace rules did you? Monica thought.

"Just tell me! I'll answer if I can," Rowena said in a calm tone despite the fact that she was very nervous.

"We found CCTV footage of you heading towards the south door. What were you doing there, Your Highness?" Andrew asked in a serious tone.

Monica who heard that immediately opened her mouth, "What? The southern palace door?"

"What are you doing there, Rowena?" the queen asked as she turned to her daughter.

Rowena was not only surprised, but her face had instantly turned pale. "H-how can there be ...."

"We installed CCTV cameras at several new points, Your Highne