Ca

I made my way to the carriage that awaited me. As I walked through the snow that sank beneath

ghts waiting to escort me, and at the end of that corrid

o the heavy clothing and the weakness that still caused dizziness

d, and I could see the worry on his face. He tightened his grip

ued, moving closer to Helena, who was

orry, and I'm not a child anymore..." I finished

and stepped aside to stand next to

ight. I could see the violet upholstery and the silver details that adorned its interior. It

o me, and with a smile that I couldn't quite tell if

to be perfect, so I ordered it," Helena said. After I took

dy informed everyone about your arrival, and I've also asked one of our friends fro

eart warm, and I hugged the box ti

, and you mustn't be late," she finished, breaking the embrace.

w. Accompanied by the knights, I traveled for a few hours until we reached Co

It was the first time I would be traveling by sea,

this, but unfortunately, I spent my entire mediocre life ser

, my desires-and with clenched fists gripping the sleeves

omed me with reverence. While they shared stories and adventures fro

ppearing from view. My stomach churned, but I held back the urge to vomit and stayed

whispered, gazing up at the cloudy

a. Inside, I found a beautiful dress worn by people from kingdoms where the sun r

l diamonds embellishing it. It was seemingly simple, but upon closer inspec

murmured, tenderly hold

the rocking of the waves, and just as I thought I had adjusted to the routine, with all the movement and noise, a deafeni

ondered, instinctiv

of everyone rushing frantically on deck. Without t

elena approached me with concern. He was out o

uries or scratches. "We need to leave... there was an explosion

ioned, confused, as the old knight firmly grabbed my hand, dragging me through

empress... This reeks of sabotage... betrayal," I thought, feeling the ship give way,

something. "Send a raven to Oracalia... Inform Her Majesty Helena of what happened... and also, send one to Lyra...

se, and as he helped me into the small boat, placing the few belongings h