Chapter 42

'A letter from Helvia has arrived!'

'Is it from my brother? No… then the duchy? Alven, why do you have that expression…?'

'It's an order for you to return.'

"Tsk!" Amina used her feet to signal the horse to move faster. She didn't care for the beauty of the sunlight passing through the forest trees nor the bird's song which she usually cherished. She was far too irritated for such sentiments.

She swiftly stopped her horse in front of the large silver gate, guarding the royal palace. The four knights immediately pointed their sword to the intruder.

The girl took off her hood and showed the guards the letter, "Imperia Amina Wares Helvia has returned on the orders of the king! Open the gates!"