The capital

The carriage stopped as we faced a large gate. Guards of the Peacock clan came to the window and knocked.

"This is the Border guard may I look inside your carriage?"

Cerebrius and my new vassals were fast asleep. I pulled back the curtain and answered the guard.

"Yes you may."

"We appreciate your willingness to cooperate."

The carriage door then opened and a tall man peered in. His eyes were of different colors. This was a typical trait of men of the Peacock clan. Their hair would typically be azure yet streaked with different colors along with their eye color. The mark is inside of their eyes as they have the ability to see the mood of their opponent.

The Peacock clan are blessed with being born able to see different colored threads. These "threads" are the moods of certain people. This skill is particularly useful when dealing with customers. You can tell the favorability of your product.

The guard nodded but stopped on my vassals. Damn it! I have to do something to direct his interest elsewhere.

"Is the leader in his castle today?"

The guard blinked and nodded.

"What business do you have with him?"

I waved my hand dismissively.

"In the carriage behind us is a possible suitor for his highness. We are her guards."

The guard nodded and smiled.

"You are good to go miss, enjoy your trip inside of our beautiful land."

I smiled.

The guard then closed the carriage door behind him. I exhaled in relief. That was close. No one must know about the alliance which I have formed with the different clans. Only Maxine can know. I shivered. I do not want to see that shameless man right now. I already have a headache from the affairs of this alliance. I don't need anymore stress. The carriage continued to move. I pulled back the curtains and watched the view. I smiled.

It was a lively place the capital. Individuals from every clan littered the capital. Cloaks of the different clans shone under the sun. The capital was the only place in the Animaliari Kingdom with this much diversity. It was beautiful.

The carriage passed by all of the shops, and marketplace stands. The pathway turned white as it led to the castle. I leaned out of the carriage and looked at the castle. Despite being the second time that I had seen it, the view still shocks me.

I stared in awe at the architectural style of the castle. It looked like a cathedral with the walls being painted with multi-colored tiles. It was like a cube and resembled a library.

Suddenly, the carriage rattled. I pulled out my dagger and waited by the window as the carriage stopped moving. My heartbeat quickened.

The carriage door then swung open. I dropped my dagger in shock.

"Why are you here?"

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Thank you for reading! I'm sorry for writing something short! Stay safe❤️😷😍