“Well, that’s fine with me…”…”.
Vince replied with a blank look on his face.
This is not a lie. Vince had not read Cloud’s letter and did not know much about its contents. Ayla’s expression suddenly changed, and she saw the truth in his expression. The pure and clear smile instantly turned into a cold expressionless face.
But despite the ever-changing facial expressions, Vince had no doubts. Ayla is a child who usually has no expression.
How much time has passed since the silence returned like this? Laura comes to the room. His expression was eager.
“Go pack your bags.” They said they would be out of here soon. “
Although she slept well all night under Ayla’s sleeping pills, she looked unhappy that his sweet rest was interrupted.
Perhaps because she looked like her mother, Vince felt a little uncomfortable with Laura. She obeyed her high-pressure orders, nodded, and left the room. In fact, this was a pleasant order for her, as she wanted to get out of the awkward situation with Ayla as quickly as possible.
“Miss, get up quickly and take care of yourself.”
“Now?”
Since she had only been homeless for a day or two, she was used to packing and leaving in a hurry. They did give her at least a few days or at least a day’s notice before departure. How could she leave suddenly?
It seems to be because of the content of the letter sent by Cloud.
“Yes. Wake up quickly. Because I don’t have time. “If I am late because of the lady, will my master be angry? “
Laura started gibbering again. She thought it would be peaceful for a few days, but when she heard that Cloud had lost contact, she burst into tears and had a runny nose. When she heard the news that Cloud was safe, she was completely rejuvenated.
“Um.”
Anyway, the important things have been placed in Winfred’s magic box, and there is nothing she needs to pack separately.
All she had to do was change into going-out clothes. Since she will be drinking a drug that will change her hair and eye color, she may want to be prepared.
Aside from the suddenness, it hasn’t been too different from normal so far. However, Ayla couldn’t help but feel embarrassed when she went down to the first floor of the inn.
‘How is this going…? …? “Are you Capella and Laura?”
Capella and Laura were dressed in elegant, colorful outfits that were different from usual. They looked like a powerful lady and her daughter.
How natural it looks. It’s like she was born this way.
“There you are, ma’am.”
Capella was wearing a luxurious hat decorated with colorful flowers, looked down at her, and said.
Her red eyes were as cold as ever, but the clothes she wore made the cold look like the eyes of a proud and noble lady.
“Miss, you can come over.”
“Well…… …… ?”
This was not the dilapidated carriage she usually rode with Laura and her daughter, but the luxurious carriage Byron rode in.
“Are you sure you want to go in?”
“That’s…” “Please wait a moment, ma’am.” “
Byron’s men standing next to the carriage looked a little embarrassed. If it burns, it burns; if it dries, it dries. What’s the answer she was waiting for?
Just when she was about to open her eyes to the unknown answer, Byron came down. It was an unnecessarily sad face.
“… “Come here, my daughter. “
There was no inconvenience like combing her hair or kissing her as usual. He just put his hand on her shoulder, with a stiff expression on his face.
And when the carriage door opened, Ayla couldn’t help but feel even more embarrassed.
The bottom of the carriage is open, and there is a small space inside where people can hide. Besides, shouldn’t we go in?
“This may be uncomfortable, but there’s nothing we can do. For your safety. “I had no choice but to hide from this father. “
Just hiding in that small space was unbearable, but going in there with Byron. She feels sick.
No matter how she looks at it, this is a narrow space. If two people go in together, they will be stuck together and unable to move.
“…” “Do you want me to come in?” “
With you too? She had to get into a place where she was so close to the enemy that she could barely breathe.
This is a situation where no clear words can be said.
“Daughter, are you dissatisfied with anything?” The father also endured it. “
Byron asked in a kind tone. Ayla, however, knew there was dissatisfaction behind the kindness and asked if she had gone against his words, quickly shaking her head.
“I’m fine, but I’m afraid Dad will be uncomfortable.”
When she responded verbally as always, Byron nodded with satisfaction and took the initiative to lie down on the floor of the carriage.
This was not a situation she could avoid if she didn’t like it. Ayla closed her eyes tightly and lay down next to Byron. Immediately afterward, the bottom of the carriage closed.
It’s not completely airtight, as air has to get through, but it doesn’t feel good to be trapped in a small place with no light coming in.
Soon, the sound of high heels hitting the wooden floor was heard. It looks like Laura and Capella are also on board.
The carriage set off. From time to time, she can hear the sound of horse hooves and wheels scraping the ground.
Being in a dark space, her usually sensitive senses seemed to become several times sharper. Byron’s breathing and heartbeat were so loud that it made people’s hair stand on end.
Moreover, she didn’t like having her body in constant contact with Byron. Byron held her as they lay in a small space.
It was a really scary moment. Like the moment she died at the hands of Byron. She kept crying, feeling an uncontrollable anger welling up in my heart.
‘Let’s think about it differently. “It will be over soon.’
She tried to divert her thoughts. But unfortunately, there was nothing else in her life. In this life, she lives only for Byron.
She tried to recall the faces I’d missed but to no avail. Thinking of Roderick and Ophelia, she felt unbearable anger mixed with sadness and guilt, and my mood could only fall into the abyss.
at that time.
‘… “Winfred.’
Winfred Julius Vito Peles
Her boiling stomach seemed to calm down a bit when she thought of that child. He gets angry and tells people not to treat him like a child. He suddenly added “yo” to the end of every word and used semi-honorific expressions.
Act cool and use a magic scroll, isn’t it good? Those eyes looked at her sparklingly.
She just thought it was funny at the time, but now that she thinks about it, it’s really cute.
Her heart, which was beating violently with anger, gradually calmed down. OK, There’s Winfred.
This is her first friend in her life.
Ayla closed her eyes and let the memory return to that night. Until that moment when they lay together on the roof watching the stars.
Her heart suddenly felt lighter. She hasn’t forgotten that Byron is with her.
Winfred gave her the strength to endure that terrible time.
** **
“Haven’t you found it yet?”
“… …Yes. According to your instructions, I searched all the clinics in the city, no matter how small, but I didn’t get any news about the person with the wounds around the eyes receiving treatment.”
After hearing the report from her subordinates, Alexia tapped the table nervously. That night, the castle gate was quickly sealed and the city was searched, but no trace of Cloud was found.
They considered the possibility that they had escaped outside the city walls and searched the surrounding villages, but there were no obvious results.
‘… This is not a minor injury.’
The feeling of her sword slicing through the clouds is still vivid in his mind. The wound must be deep. Is this a bug?
No, since he was hit on the head by her heavy sword, even if he was not cut, it would not be surprising if he was knocked unconscious by the impact.
But in this case, the man dripping with blood suddenly disappeared. It’s really unbelievable.
‘This was my fault.’
She pursed her lips. Fortunately, no one was killed, but several people were seriously injured. Healing magic could save his dying life, but it could not relieve the pain. It’s heartbreaking to see the pain of those hurt by her stupidity.
As she leaned back in her chair with a splitting headache, She got a call from her subordinate saying Winfred was looking for her.
“…… …… Yo.”
If Winfred was looking for him, there would be no time to worry like this. Alexia sighed heavily and stood up.
“Your Highness, what’s going on?”
When Alexia found Winfred’s room, he was sitting at his desk, reading something seriously. Following the prince’s order, she sat down on the chair and waited for Winfred to speak with a gloomy expression.
“Abama has replied, Lord Dexen,”
Winfred said with a meaningless expression. Hearing his words, Alexia closed her eyes tightly. There was a deep wrinkle between her eyebrows.
Recently, the operation to capture Cloud failed, and she wrote to the emperor asking for mercy.
Because of his mistake, many of her men were injured, and he also missed the traitor he was trying to catch. She didn’t know if she needed to give up her seat.
The answer seems to have arrived
Alexia quickly stood up from her chair and knelt on the floor
“Please give the order to His Majesty the Crown Prince.”
He looked solemn as if he would obey no matter what order he received, even if it meant ending his life on the spot.
