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Ilusia Kingdom #22
@Fly God
OUTSIDE THE CASTLE
“P-P-Princess Valerie!? Oh my god, it’s really you? It’s my first time seeing you, I’ve seen your father and brother here and there but this is my first time seeing you in person. Is this what it’s like meeting a celebrity? My wife talks about you all the time, she loves your style”
“I know I’m but a humble commoner, but do you think I could have a couple minutes talk to you? My wife’s gonna lose her shit when she finds out I talked with the princess, hahahah. She’s gonna be so jealous”
The princess, with a raised but firm tone in her voice, leaned slightly forward and inquired, "Who are you? I am familiar with most of the residents in this country; their faces and stories are like the pages of a book to me. Yet your face seems unfamiliar, shrouded in mystery amidst the tapestry of familiarity." There was a genuine curiosity in her eyes, a glimmer of intrigue that hinted at the depth of her interest in the stranger standing before her.
INSIDE THE CASTLE
Peaking to the other 3 spires, the other guards were watching their assigned areas which left the one for us with no one watching his back. Slowly I crept behind him, careful to not move around too much…..leather dusting of my clothes or the disturbance of ny sandals draw his attention. Finally as I was close enough, I I slammed my hand into the back of his neck. Stealing his consciousness from him. Immediately I grabbed him before he collapsed to the hard stone floor. Once secured, I brought him back over to the darke stairwell I initially emerged from
Aight, you. Put his uniform on and help keep watch for us. This spire is both the least patrolled and is facing the water so tha ship we have out there wont get discovered with one of our own watching it
Handing over the unconscious soldier to the group that followed Hack and I. We let one of them change into the uniform and replace the watch out with him. Once that was solidified, we returned to the stairwell, instead of traversing it fully this time. We stopped about half way down and waited behind a wooden door. This one leading into the castles hallway…..
General Dalia emerged from the royal bedroom, his footsteps echoing through the palace's quiet corridors as he reflected on the country's deteriorating state. Despite recognizing the princess as the most qualified candidate for rulership, his disappointment grew as he learned of the king's decision to appoint his incompetent son as the new monarch. This ill-advised decision not only cast doubt on the kingdom's future, but it also had far-reaching consequences, straining the already fragile relationships with foreign adversaries and exacerbating existing internal issues within the realm.
The king's perplexing decision raised serious concerns about the realm's future stability while also fueling speculation and uncertainty among the populace. General Dalia's unease grew as he considered the implications of this watershed moment in the kingdom's history. The weight of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders as he navigated the court's complex web of political intrigue and personal loyalties.
As he strolled leisurely through the ornate, dimly lit hallway, adorned with intricate tapestries and flickering torches, his keen senses picked up on a subtle change in the atmosphere. His gaze was immediately drawn to the figures of two imposing guards stationed near the passage leading to the castle's hidden confines. Feeling a tingle of caution in the air, a gnawing sense of unease crept up his spine, prompting him to pause his steps and pivot to confront the unfamiliar sentinels.
With a nuanced blend of authority and wariness in his voice, he commanded them to approach him, "Approach me." Identify yourselves. You are not the assigned guards protecting this critical sector," he demanded, his hand instinctively reaching for the hilt of the concealed weapon holstered on his back. As tension crackled in the air, he held their gaze steadily, his weapon now levelled at the guards as a harsh warning. "I strongly advise you to comply and step forward, lest you face severe consequences and potential apprehension," he declared firmly, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation.
