Chapter 33

I slowly opened the curtains...

I was shocked to see more than one person inside. There is the Emperor and the Duke, both looking at me back.

They signed for me to sit down, before I could ask a question, Shifu said, "I know that this must seem weird but you need to stay calm."

I was not expecting what she said next, "I know that you are still young, but I know that you have noticed that this is not just a accident. People are trying to kill the Empress of this Empire. We don't know their motives, either they want the Empress position or they want the destruction of the Empire. But your mother will be their next target."

"So- So- So- So What exactly... Do you want me to do?" I asked. The Emperor replied, "I know you are making not a ordinary knight order. Be a assassin. Be a commander of the best knights. Be the most powerful cultivator. Be the perfect princess. Be cruel, do whatever you want. The best one in the Empire."

I stared at them, speechless. Shifu looked at me, sadness in her eyes.

"I know this is shocking news, but we need you to do that. If you want your mother to survive. Your sister, yourself. I know you didn't want this."

As she said these I tuned out. I wasn't expecting this. Why would whoever was doing this doing this? Why from anyone now mother will have to go through this? Is it one of those people with venom in their eyes?

***

I tuned out a lot since that day, I didn't exactly agree but I consider it a lot. I asked for a week deadline and today is that day. I stared out into the gardens outside watching A Qi practicing, when I felt mother touching me on the shoulder.

"Mother" I said surprised. I haven't seen her at all, she then took a sit in a chair beside me.

"Sorry about not meeting any of you, I was very busy with everything. And I was trying to cope with everything. I heard about the meeting and about what they asked you to do. You know you don't have to do this right?"

"I don't know mother. I want you and sister safe, if I can do this both of you will be safe...."

That's when I decided to do it. I came to the meeting that night and agreed to it.

***

They taught me everything, I train everyday. Today I got a break since today we have other Kingdoms visiting for the Empire - Kingdom Conference, to talk about politics and economics. There will be a ball tonight, and all Prince and Princesses needs to attend. I began to prepare to go to the ball...