Tears streamed down Mask Princess' face like a raging river, glistening under the dim light of the room. She tried her best to hold them back, but the tears kept flowing relentlessly down her cheeks. The anger inside of her was boiling over as she approached the King, her hands shaking as she grabbed him forcefully by the collar of his robe."How can you be such a useless King?! How dare you claim to be the ruler of Almario! Are you even worthy of that title? You abandoned the ones you loved, your own child and the woman you claimed to love! You were supposed to take care of your family, be a father, and treat your loved ones with respect. But you never did any of that, not even when they were in danger. You are the King of Almario, a leader who should care for the people, but instead, you only care about yourself and your own desires. What kind of King are you?! You may be ready to die as a King, but you have never been able to take care of your throne! You let the true traitors rise

In the dead of night, a conversation between the mother and daughter revealed that Lili's mother watched her in secret. Knowing that her mother understood her well, Lili realized that her mother had been monitoring her every move nearby, from a safe distance.Feeling like someone was tailing her, Lili scanned her surroundings, her senses on high alert. As she quickened her pace and changed direction, she turned into a narrow alleyway. Her feet propelled her onto a rooftop, and as she peered over the edge, she spotted a shadowy figure trailing her. The figure, too, looked for something, as though they knew precisely what they were searching for. Ready to defend herself, Lili vaulted off the roof, brandishing her sword as she confronted the masked woman. "Why are you following me?" Lili demanded, already aware of who the woman behind the mask was.Despite the quiet surroundings, the masked woman remained quiet for a long moment, only shifting slightly as a faint rustle betrayed her posi

Mask Princess cautiously stepped out of their house and into the dark night, her heart racing with anticipation and fear. She was about to meet an important person, and she needed her senses to be at their keenest. She scanned her surroundings, checking for any potential threats or dangers that might be lurking in the shadows.Her eyes were drawn to a small library owned by Lady Eren, where people could borrow or buy books of their choosing. It had been a long time since she had last visited this place, the memory of when she followed the Crown Prince here still fresh in her mind.As she entered the library, darkness enveloped her. She made her way towards a lamp that cast a faint glow on the table. She stared at the dancing flame, her mind wandering back to her childhood."You're here..."A voice cut through the silence, and she turned to see a figure sitting in front of the table. The darkness made it hard to discern her features, but Mask Princess recognized her mother's voice. She

With great care, Mask Princess turned the doorknob and pushed the heavy door of their house. She had just finished a long meeting with a group of traitors who had initially challenged her but eventually yielded to her persuasive manner. As she stepped into their humble abode, she was caught off guard to find her sister, Cris, still awake. Her sibling sat by the corner of the room, staring intently at the lamp as if lost in deep thought. The sudden realization that she had changed clothes before coming home dawned on her. It was a good thing, or else she would have been in big trouble.Lili padded around quietly, wary of creating any noise that would disrupt her sister's reverie. She tiptoed past her, making her way to the front of the door. Preparing to speak, she paused when Cris spoke first."Where have you been?" Her sister's voice was subdued, but her expression was laced with sadness.Trying to suppress her anxiety, Lili forced a nervous smile and approached Cris, taking a seat b

The air was already thick with the darkness brought by evening when Crown Prince Leon and Princess Lara found themselves face to face in the grand hall. Two delicate cups of tea sat untouched before them. The Crown Prince peered at the Princess, his eyes dwelling on her tear-streaked face. "I came because I heard your cries, but I see that you have something darker weighing on your heart. Do you truly intend to become a murderer?"The Princess shifted, her gaze dropping to the floor. "Someone asked me to do it.""Who would ask such a thing of you?" The Crown Prince leaned forward, a note of caution and worry in his tone."Eunuch Ton," she whispered, her voice barely carrying over the creaking of the oak floors.The Crown Prince frowned. "And why on earth would he ask that of you?"The Princess sighed, her eyes still cast downwards. "He has feelings for me. He thinks that if he dies, I will be free from the burden of his love."The Crown Prince's eyes widened, and his voice softened. "