“Lady Sera was what?” The crown prince stood up when he heard what his sister had to say. He was surprised that she just barged into his office while crying, but he didn’t expect what he heard.A Fiore who had a strong immunity to small doses of poison was unconscious because of poisoning? And of all people, why did it have to be her?Ric lifted his head and closed his eyes. He slowly clenched his fist when he imagined Sera’s unconscious body lying on the bed.“Who did it?” Ric asked calmly but his tone was serious.“They still don’t know. They were stuck when the maid who poisoned her burned all her things and killed herself in the end,” Eli said while crying. “My poor friend. She’s so kind yet people always try to harm her!”Alaric bit his lips. Though the duke wouldn’t let it end like that, it would be hard for him to trace who the mastermind was.“Eli, ca

“Are we done now?” Sera asked when they were finished with their purchase. She looked at the duchess who seemed satisfied with what they did and gave her a questioning look.“Do you want to go around more?” The duchess looked at her daughter with a smile. “I’ll stay here for a while.”“Are you sure, Mom?” Sera asked unsure of what to do. There were places where she wanted to go but her mother seemed to be out of energy to go along with her.“Of course, sweetheart. You rarely have a day off so go and enjoy the rest of the day.” The duchess patted her daughter’s shoulder and guided her to the door. “Enjoy your youth, my dear daughter.”She gently pushed her daughter outside so Sera had no choice but to wave her goodbye. Sera covered her head with the hood of her cloak since her hair color would attract lots of attention.Since her mother wanted her to enjoy it, she we

After a few weeks, the event that most of the nobility was waiting for finally arrived. Luxurious carriages from affluent families were seen going in the same direction which is to the enchanted forest.Sera woke up early out of excitement. For the past years, she had been left at home every hunting event because her father didn’t want her to socialize with the other nobility but it would be different that year. She was already a knight and she wouldn’t just attend but also participate in the event. She would show everyone that none among the Fiores was weak.“Sera, you look dazzling,” Andrei said with a teasing grin. “I bet your man would—”“I don’t have a man, brother,” Sera said lazily as she went inside the carriage. She smiled at the duchess who wore the same outfit as her but with just lighter colors. “You look good, Mom.”“Thank you, sweetheart.” The duchess smiled

Sera kept crying in his arms so Tyron hugged her tighter. He could still feel her trembling over the illusion that the guardian of the forest put her through.“It was just an illusion made by the guardian of this forest, Lady Sera,” he whispered, hoping that he would somehow lessen her fears.He clenched his fists. Why was her fear something like that? Why was she trembling in front of her eldest brother? Why was she afraid of being killed by Baron Floren?Did she grow up being beat up and violently abused by her brother? Were they just acting when they showed others how close their family was?He wanted to ask her about it but he chose to keep his silence. He couldn't muster up the courage to ask her about her deepest fears no matter how curious he was.On the other hand, Sera was still crying hard. She couldn't stop the illusion of Xander killing her again. She couldn’t overcome it even though she knew that it wasn’t her b

“We’re done!” Xander laughed as he laid himself on the grass. He hugged his sheathed sword and rolled around to go towards Sera.“Brother, why are you playing around?” Sera crouched down and messed her brother’s hair. “You’re not your usual mature self.“Give me a break from time to time, will you?” Xander chuckled as he closed his eyes, savoring the warm touch of his sister. “You’re grown up now so I could relax a little more.”Sera sat on the grass and moved Xander’s head on her lap. She didn’t know how to express her gratefulness towards the brother who gave her his time to teach her the sword. She knew it wasn’t an easy task knowing that he was also training with the sword and training as a successor.“Thank you, brother.” Sera smiled as she continued to brush his hair with her fingers.“Why are you thanking me suddenly?” Xand