The meeting ended late than expected. Oriana stretched her sore body that stiffened from sitting still. Though her chair with engraved red panda has a soft cushion, being in the same position for more than five hours is no joke. Everyone left the meeting room in ranks. And as the member with the lowest position, she was the last one to leave.             She walked at a slow pace while stretching her back. When she reached the lift, her phone rang.            Unregistered number.            She looked up the elevator and down her phone. She clicked the loudspeaker.             “Who’s this?” She asked with a tired voice.            “Why didn’t you escape?!” The man

It was past one when they left the Austere riding on a private plane. Ashriel’s unexpected visit together with the First Rank Nobles caused an uproar in the Tethoris Kingdom. Who would have thought that the Ruler of the Two Greatest Empire would visit the Tethoris Kingdom with only short notice? Like literally, they have only a few hours to prepare. But despite the short time, Coleb, the Ruler of Tethoris, managed to make everything presentable. After Ashriel and her Cadre went out of her private plane, Coleb prepared a royal helicopter to fetch them.            “We are very honored to be visited by Her Highness, the Ruler of the Two Greatest Empires.” Coleb bowed, and so did everyone who was behind him. Natsuki scanned everyone and saw Mix behind Coleb. He flashed a smile when their eyes met, causing Mix’s face to turn blush pink.            “I’m

“Come this way.” Mix walked ahead of Natsuki, leading the way through the forest. They brought three squads with them and decided to separate ways to guard the whole forest securely. But Natsuki, being Natsuki, demanded to see the most beautiful scenery in the forest. So here they are, walking for fifteen minutes now. What’s worst is, it’s raining heavily.            “Are you sure you know the way, Princess?” He asked. Mix gulped before responding.             “Of course.”             “I swear this was the way!” She said to herself, biting her tongue. “Where on earth is it?”             “By the way, are you sure the Ruler is your sister?” She asked sheepishly.             “Why? Does she look like my daughter?”        &nbs

Ashriel laughed and held her head. “Aahh, we really can’t be too complacent, can’t we? We don’t know our enemy’s hidden tricks.” She whined and clicked her earpiece.            “Kill me, and these freaking bombs will explode! Ha!” The man retorted. “Stupid bitches.” He riposted, making Siel enraged.            “Your Highness, the two is coming. I contacted First General; he’ll be there in five minutes. Please hold the situation.” Xieaniel reported anxiously. He is a calm person. But putting Ashriel in danger destroys his composure. Ashriel signaled Siel, who heard everything through her earpiece, and she nodded in response.            “Did Edom send you?” Ashriel asked boldly. The man, who is looking at Siel now, turned to Ashriel, giving way for Siel to

“What’s the status?” Ashriel calmly took a sip of her black tea and faced Venice, who closed the heavy curtain. They both went to the balcony for some privacy while the party continued outside. As to avoid eavesdropping, John guarded behind the curtains. Nathan and Olive talked with the nobles on behalf of Ashriel. “You’ll not come here and leave your post at Aparctias if it’s not a graveyard situation.”             “You really are quick-witted, aren’t you?” She chuckled and sat opposite to Ashriel, who just shrugged her shoulders. Suddenly, the atmosphere became serious. “Chaster informed me via secret codes that Donovan started to move. He told me to warn you not to be distracted. His father probably knows he still has some lingering attachment to us… to you, to be exact, so he doesn’t give him his plan.” Her voice was stern but anxious. “Aside from Xieaniel, I don’t trust anyone in the security system team to send you this important mess