Tobias paced back and forth in his main chamber, his mind racing with thoughts and plans, his eyes flickering with uncertainty and suspicion. He knew that he couldn't keep Scarlett confined forever, but he also couldn't risk letting her go until he was sure of her intentions. A few moments earlier, he knew that the intruder who had sent him the message was still lurking in the palace, and he was determined to catch them. He had stationed guards at every entrance and exit, and was monitoring the palace closely. The intruder must have had no time to escape, and he was determined to catch them before they could cause any more trouble. He ordered his guards to be on high alert and scoured the palace from top to bottom, searching for any sign of the intruder. But as the hours passed, it seemed as though the intruder had vanished without a trace. Tobias couldn't shake the feeling of unease that had settled in the pit of his stomach. He knew that whoever had infiltrated his palace was not

One night as Tobias stepped into the chamber, he found Scarlett stood defiantly in front of him. Tobias crossed the room, standing in front of her. He couldn't help but admire her courage and determination. "Good evening, Scarlett," he said in a smooth voice, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I hope you're finding your accommodations to your liking?" Her eyes narrowed as she faced him. "What do you want?" she asked, her voice cold and unyielding. "I've come to question you," Tobias replied, taking a step closer to her. "You see, I still have no idea why you were sneaking around my palace. I want to know why you came here," he said, his voice soft and dangerous. Scarlett remained silent, eyeing him warily. She met his gaze and didn't waver, her heart raced with fear and anger. She knew that she had to get out of there, no matter what it took. Tobias smirked. "But maybe we can find some... common ground. Perhaps there's something I can offer you in exchange for the truth?" She bri

Scarlett took a deep breath and tried to calm her racing thoughts. She knew that she needed to come up with a plan to escape the palace, but it was proving to be difficult with the high level of security guards and the confinement of the palace.She got up from the bed and started pacing the room, thinking of all the possible escape routes. Her mind raced as she tried to think of a way out. The palace was surrounded by thick stone walls, and the only entrance was heavily guarded. She knew that any attempt to escape would be met with resistance, and she would need to be smart about it.She paced back and forth in her room, trying to come up with a plan. She considered disguising herself as a servant or a guard, but she knew it would be risky. The guards knew each other well, and any unfamiliar face would be suspicious.She thought about climbing the walls or digging a tunnel, but the walls were too high, and the ground was too hard to dig through. She felt frustrated and trapped, but s

Scarlett continued to crawl, her eyes darting back and forth as she searched for any opening or escape route. Suddenly, she spotted a small gap between the rooftop of a building and the palace walls surrounding the palace, barely wide enough for her to cross over it. It was a risk, but it could be her only chance.After a few more moments of scanning the area, she finally spotted a tree that was close enough to the palace walls to allow her to jump down safely. With renewed determination, she carefully made her way towards the gap. It wasn't an ideal escape route, but it was better than nothing.Her heart was pounding with anticipation as she realized that it was even smaller than she had initially thought. But she was determined to make it work.She carefully positioned herself on the edge of the roof and took a deep breath. "Okay, here goes nothing," she muttered to herself. “Time to make a move.”With all the strength and agility she could muster, she made a leap of faith and manag

One of the King's guardian, Joel Serge, entered the Great Hall where King Tobias was waiting for him. The King narrowed his gaze and spoke impatiently, "What do you have to report? Have you found her yet?" He bowed his head respectfully before answering, "Nay, My King, we failed to locate her in the surrounding areas." Tobias slammed his fist on the armrest of his throne, his impatience turning into anger. "We need to find her and bring her back to me, no matter what it takes," he growled, his eyes blazing with determination. "I won't rest until I have her in my custody again." Trying to hide the fear in his eyes, Joel hung his head and said, "We've searched everywhere, My King," he said. "But she seems to have vanished into thin air." The King stood up from his throne and strode towards him. "I don't care if you have to turn the city upside down, you will find her," he hissed. "And if you fail me again, you'll face the consequences." "Yes, My King," he replied, his voice barely a