On a carriage ride

"You do realize that there's a good chance that you might be a princess, but another good chance that you could make a great warrior." He said with a sickening smile. "Now if you don't pass the test, it would be my honor to become your mentor."

What kind of soldier is this? Isn't he just a normal soldier? No soldier has that power.

"Ah. You must not know who I am, do you?" I shook my head, as he continued. "I am the general of the palace. The king's dying wish was to find where his child was hidden. Something happened-"

"Between the two, and before their child was born she hid within the town, so the king could never meet the child. I know the story. It is very popular among the townspeople."

"Smart girl!" He said with a small chuckle. "You can call me Jefferson." He said with reaching his hand out to shake mine. "Eve." I replied shaking it in return. "Firm grasp you got there. Ah, look we've made it." He said, pointing out the window.