Chapter 11

For once as I walk past the buildings and people I'm not lost in thought. Instead I pay attention to every little detail around me. There are a lot of homes and small businesses and lots of happy people. Just by seeing all this you can tell that King Julius will do anything to protect his people. I just now can't help but worry about my own people back in my country. Prince Keith was never known for being nice even as a kid now that he's an adult bent on having his own kingdom he's even worse. I only hope that no one gets hurt. Our people cared about our family and there's nothing that they wouldn't do for either my father, my brothers or me. I just hope that their care and love doesn't get them killed by Prince Keith. I feel somewhat guilty. I've been so focused on my family I have completely forgotten about my people. As a member of the royal family I have an obligation to protect our people and yet there is nothing I can do. Prince Keith has a strong Ally with him, an ally who is using demon Magic. Humans can only use demon Magic by making a contract with demons and considering how easily he puts spies among our guardsmen tells me that he has some skilled people working for him who knows how large of an army he has under his control. But my father the King was a cautious man. He had our people doing drills for things like this. I just hope that they remember what to do. As I keep walking I can feel someone place their hand on my right shoulder. I look to my right and see Abigail is now walking in front of me.

"What are you lost in thought about now?" Abigail asked.

"Oh it's nothing, don't worry about me" I said.

"We can't help but worry about you, we're friends after all" Caleb said. Caleb is now walking on my left. I didn't even realize when they got closer to me.

"I told you it's nothing, I was just thinking about my people but I'm sure my father and my brothers will take care of everything there. I just have to do what I can here. A group of evil demons are at work and they're using Prince Keith for something if we can't stop them then who knows how many casualties there will be" I said.

"Be that as it may you can't help but stop worrying it's Human nature" Abigail said sweetly.

"Let's forget about all that right now and stop for a bite to eat. I know Leon said to come straight to the meeting point but picking up some food before we head over there doesn't sound like a bad idea," Caleb said. Caleb managed to talk us into stopping at a place for some food for everyone and somehow managed to talk me into paying for all of it, not that I mind of course.

After ordering some food we continue walking to meet up with Leon. I can feel Abigail and Caleb staring at me and a glance over my shoulder confirms it. I know what they're staring at, they have never seen a royal princess indulgent in food but there's a reason behind and that's Magic. Rather someone's an adventure or not everyone has some level of magic. Magic that everyone has within them Burns a certain amount of energy. Whether it gets used or not. Back in olden times of our ancestors magic was a serious drain on both higher-ups and common folk. Replenish the energy that Magic drained people had to eat quite a bit of food but regular food was never enough not even for someone with the smallest amount of magic. Our ancestors soon discovered that by infusing a little bit of magic whenever you cook it replenishes our energy faster than normal food. Our ancestors soon discovered and called this method enhancement Magic. By fusing a little bit of magic into whatever object you're using you can add varying effects all with the tiny little bit of magic. Our ancestors long ago tried this by adding a little bit of magic to food with the intention to restore once energy faster. Thanks to that people found a way to store their energy faster for many years. Although nowadays people have taken this idea and turned it into a potion instead. Portions that people make are made out of special herbs and mixed with special remedies and different methods all to absorb and take in the magic that's put in it along with its effect. Potions take in Magic and it's a effect a lot more than just regular items would. And not for some people it's those strong potions that they rely on. People with especially strong Magic or exceptionally unique Magic feel the energy drain a lot more than most people do, even more than adventurers. Because they're magic is so strong and or so unique it drains a lot more energy and puts a strain on one's body. Because they would need a lot of magic infused food, people with strong or unique Magic often buy these special potions rather than large amounts of food because it's faster and more efficient. Being one of these people with both strong and unique Magic I can understand why one would rather have nothing but potions rather than food but thanks to my father I can have the best of both.

"Let's hurry up and get going. If we take too long Leon will start to worry" I said.

Abigail and I waited outside for Caleb who was picking up the last of the food for all of us. As the two of us wait outside a group of guys approaches with Wiley grins and smiles on their faces.

"Hey ladies, going to a party with that much food, perhaps you would like it if we joined you" one of them, who reeked of smoke, said as he put his right arm around Abigail while his friend put his left arm around my waist.

"Please like I want someone like you hanging around me" Abigail said. I feel annoyed and somewhat offended that these groups of boys think that by hitting on women they'll always say yes. As the men make kissy faces, noises and whisper sweet nothings to us I cast one of my spells for I have no time for this. I cast a binding spell as they're snapped into a standing soldier position.

"What the hell?!" Many of them said.

"We don't have time to play games children. We, adult women, have business to do so go waste your time doing something else" I said.

As Abigail and me walk away Caleb rushes outside.

"Are you two doing all right?" Caleb asked.

"Yes we're fine no need to worry” Abigail said. As we walked back to the meeting spot Abigail couldn't stop saying how incredible my binding spell was and how nice of me it was to release them before I walked off completely. Although to be honest I should have left them there they would have been able to break the binding spell on their own. They were adventures too after all. Adventures have a different feel about them then anyone else so it was easy for me to tell that they were adventurers.

"I feel like I should apologize about that," I say.

"about what?"Abigail asked.

"As beautiful as you are Abigail they probably only came over to talk to us because of me. People of a higher standing among society often have a more natural beauty about them then others" I said.

"Well you do have a point there long black hair and white skin is something that most people find very appealing. But you have nothing to apologize about. I'm used to getting hit on by drunkards in a bar" Abigail said.

"Despite me standing right there next to her as well'' Caleb said with an annoyed look on his face. Abigail and I looked at each other and burst out laughing. Caleb quickly questions us on why we're laughing at him about that but he quickly brushes it off and starts laughing with us as well. As I'm walking alongside both Abigail and Caleb laughing, with them even, I can't help but think. How long has it been since I laughed with my friends? My father King always allows me and my brothers to go out and play and have friends outside the palace but I never felt like I could truly talk to anyone that lives within my kingdom. Because of how special my powers are, I always had to hide something from them. This is the first group of people I've told about my special powers and now here I am laughing with them as if I have known them for years. It's a strange feeling but it's most welcome. As the riding beast company comes into view as we turn the next corner as we continue to make a chit chat. I am truly lucky to have found this amazing group of adventures when I did. Who knows what could have happened after I fell into the river. As we walk closer to the beast company my heart goes flutter as I remember the first time I saw Leon leaning over me. It was his caring face and tone of voice. It was his medium long blonde hair and his gorgeous green eyes. No matter what may happen after my family retakes the throne I want to continue adventuring with Leon and his party. I love Leon that is true but I also really like Abigail,Caleb,Zeke and June too. They are my friends and nothing will stop me from regaining my kingdom and continuing to have adventures with my friends.