Chương 411: Chapter 384. Eve's Chance Stolen With No Remorse

Eve Minerva's Point Of View / Thump! Thump! Thump! / The sounds of the Palace Guards running around like chickens without heads served to show just how shocked and confused everyone was currently. The questions that were mumbled aloud didn't help to quell any of the fear that was beginning to consume them either." Attack?"" Betrayal?"" God's Anger?"" Oh, Princess... The room is so dirty now with all of the soot and glass... It's going to take forever to clean up..." And then there was Daisy's reaction.

Perhaps as a Maid who's never see war or battles, a giant explosion is just too far away from her daily life. Granted, the explosion feels like a lullaby compared to the hell that Uncle Cain had put me through. Thankfully, he's released me from his training and is now busy teaching Shane 1 on 1. Shane looked at me with tears as I left... Not from missing me, more so because he wished there was someone to split Uncle's attention. Without anyone there, he'd be receiving the full brunt of Uncle Cain's training.

I tried to hold back my smile somewhat as I was walking away from them. I mean, Uncle Cain's teachings are fantastic, but we've been working so hard for nearly 2 years and there were no breaks! Every day, in and out, from jogging to Kata to sparring sessions to then studying where we went wrong while sparring... It was a lot and I'm thankful for the break.

I was even more thankful when I found out the reason my training was dismissed, my Father wanted me to come with him to the King's Summit to be by his side when we launched our first strike against our enemies. And I knew that he'd be there that day. Something inside my heart just knew it. And then he was. I wondered if he could figure out what we were doing, watching the realization slowly dawn on him was so much fun." Princess Eve, what are you smiling about right now?"" Hm?" Daisy interrupted my thoughts."

Oh, you stopped... Your smile was so pretty though? What were you just thinking about? Was it a boy? Did you meet someone while training with General Cain? Was it Romantic?"" A boy?" Why did his face flash into my mind!? Romance!? Ridiculous! I'm a Warrior 1st! Princess 2nd! And Woman 3rd! Romance shouldn't even enter my mind! Let alone that foolish Human's face!" It wasn't a boy! It was the person behind the explosion! The prisoner!"" Hm? Are you just trying to hide your embarrassment?

Ah, never mind, I'm sure our immature Princess will let me in to her thoughts eventually... fufufu..." Daisy seemed to finally be in a better mood, I'll just keep my corrections to myself, I'd rather she'd be somewhat joyful instead of a nervous wreck. Especially considering where we were heading." WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED FIRST!" I could hear my Father's shouting before I even opened the door to the Throne Room. It looks like the Royal Court and Guards can't offer an explanation that's acceptable.

Daisy and I walked into the Throne Room after waiting for the Doormen to open the giant green doors with golden accents. Green and Gold being the Royal Colors after all. We walked into the Throne Room to see my Father speaking to his Court as if they were unruly children." What do we know for sure!?" My Father shouted at his Court, looking to see what we know for sure. The first person to step up was the Royal Chancellor, Phillip. He began to speak." My King, what we know for certain are 3 things.

The first being that the explosion has completely destroyed both the 8th and 9th sections of the Royal Dungeons, along with that, we've lost the entirety of the 5th Supplementary Armory. Along with that, Sections, 5 through 7 of the Royal Dungeons have taken heavy damage. Along with that, it's been sighted that at least 60 prisoners have made a run for it due to the cell bars being damaged upon the explosion's impacts. We've already sent word to the City Guards and Police to watch over the citizens."

If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation." What about the 2nd and 3rd issues?"" The 2nd issue we've learned of is the deaths of Royal Torturer Charles Ingram, he was murdered along with Elder Prison Guard Glenn Morgan. Along with that, we've lost 20 Prison Guards due to the explosion."" Charles and this Glenn were... Murdered? Not killed by the explosion like the others, Phillip?""

Yes, Your Majesty, a Royal Guard examined the bodies on the scene, they were in pristine condition except for the fact that Charles was pierced by a blade twice in the chest and Glenn had his neck snapped. His head was spun completely around to the point his face was above his back." GASP! Everyone was shocked at Phillips words, even Daisy. Myself on the other hand... I was happy... I knew he was better than to be a mindless puppet. He lied when he was brought in front of my Father.

This means none of his information was viable... This is fantastic news. Now he's out there, running for his survival." What about the 3rd issue?"" Well... We can't seem to find the P. O. W, My King." Phillip's words brought a smile to my face, as it more or less confirmed what I thought. Thankfully, Phillip is handling connecting the dots for my Father. I'd hate to admit that I forgot to mention that Matthew Drake had actually Contracted a Spirit Sovereign.

Maybe now, instead of worrying about a punishment of some sort, I can actively hunt him tonight instead! Oh, what a wonderful idea! I'll be able to cross swords with him under the moonlight. There's no doubt that he's heading to the Ascension Forest in the Southwest... Diablos is that way, it'd only make sense for him to head there." That more or less clears up what happened... He's most likely escaped somehow... That means Charles actually failed... And he died for it... What to do from here is the question..."

My Father sat and began to think deeply to himself. It was at this time that Mother walked towards his side as a show of support to him. He'll need to send someone after him, no a group... And I can lead that group. I can fight him for real... Finally, a true battle with him! No one to interrupt us!" Princess Eve? Your smile again... It's so pretty."" Huh!?" Again, Daisy shocked me with her words." No! I wasn't thinking about a boy! I was thinking about Matthew Drake!"" Sure, you were...

Could it be that the person you're actually thinking of is in the Throne Room?"" No..."" My King! He's a Noble from Diablos! There's no doubt that he'll be heading Southwest, to try and find his home! Allow my team and I to go and capture him! So we can make him pay for the damage and sorrows he's caused tonight!" I had to whisper to Daisy so as to not interrupt my Father's thoughts. Because of that, it seems I missed my timing! I needed to fix this immediately!" No! Father! Please allow me to chase after him!

I'll gladly capture him! Allow me to show you the fruit of General Cain's tutelage of me!" I could tell that I made a mistake as soon as I said Uncle Cain's name. Father looked irritated as soon as I said his name. But I had to speak quickly, before Marquess Quinton takes him from me!" Marquess Harris, as a member of the 10 Great Elves, do you swear to capture this enemy of the Crown?" My Father is looking for assurance from him while ignoring me! No... Not again!

Don't take what I truly want away from me again, Father! It should be me! I should fight him! He's mine! He and his sword belong to me and my sword! We deserve to fight each other! As only True Warriors can! I turned my head to watch Marquess Harris Quinton's reaction to my Father's request as I did my best not to draw blood as I bit my lower lip in frustration." I swear it on the Blood of Our Ancestors! I'll capture him before sunrise!"" See it done then."

With my Father's affirmation, I could feel my anger growing inside as I was denied what I've sought for so long! Last time, it was due to being a surprise assault! Now though... It's because I couldn't read my Father's mood! I can't believe this!" As you wish, My King!" With that, Marquess Quinton took off, he was nearly running out of the Throne Room once my Father had granted him his request... And in return, taking from me my one wish... I'll never forgive him for this."

With that finished, Marquess Quinton will take his men to capture the escaped prisoner. For the rest of us, our immediate goal is the capture of all the escaped prisoners. Besides the Guards used to protect the Royal Family, I want all personnel scouring the City, if you capture them by yourselves or as a team, I promise to Reward all the Hunters with a gold coin each.

For the damage caused to the Dungeons, Phillip, contact the necessary Architecture and Building companies, I expect progress on Contract Negotiations in 48 hours. Everyone is dismissed. Do your duty to this Nation. Am I understood!?"" Yes!" With that, everyone walked out. Myself included." I suppose we should start cleaning your room, shouldn't we, Princess Eve?"" Fine..." I could still feel my rage bubbling... But with all of this anger, I had nothing to use it on.

Marquess Quinton isn't an amateur, he's even entered the 10 Great Elves last fall... Proof of his hard work... Even with that... I can't shake the feeling that it'll be meaningless anyways... The goal isn't to fight... Only to make it back home. For some reason, I could feel the rage subsiding. I could feel it, he'll find a way out of this cat and mouse game... And then... He'll be mine." Ah! Princess! Your smile!"" That's enough of you!" I began to chase after Daisy on the way to my room.

This girl has gotten way too lax regarding speaking about my emotions!