Chapter 10

I was surprised to look at the civil guard who was in front of me when he grabbed my wrists.

"Come with me! I'm sure you're a thief!" I struggled in his grip, but it was so tight that I couldn't get out, apart from being strong, he was also a man.

But I still tried to get away from him, when I had the chance to punch him in the stomach, I got out of his tight grip.

He was upset because of that. He had his stomach on me and gave me a bad look.

"Catch that girl!" My eyes widened at what he said.

When I looked to my left, there were civil guards already there, also to my right! And if I am considered unlucky, it is also behind my back!

I have nowhere to run because they have surrounded me!

I couldn't do anything when two civil guards grabbed me and forcibly put both my hands behind my back and tied them tightly.

"I didn't steal! I'm innocent! Let me go!" My jaw clenched as I spoke.

"Shut up!" the civil guard I kicked earlier shouted at me.

Before I could protest, they put a cloth over my head, making me unable to see.

"Lock up that shameless girl!"

My god! There is really no end to my woes!

Even though I couldn't see anything and my hand was tied, and I was still struggling.

"Let me go! I didn't steal! I didn't steal anything!"

But they don't seem to hear anything I say. I heard the door open, I felt many people looking at me.

We turned into a hallway and went down a flight of stairs.

Wait!? Where are they going to take me!?

"Where will you take me!?" I said hysterically.

"In a hidden prison." answered someone holding me.

Because of what he said, I struggled even more in their hands. I screamed and asked for help, but no one seemed to hear me.

Until I felt that, they put me in a cell and let me fall down.

My butt hit the cement. The stench of the surroundings. The surroundings of this prison seem dirty.

And I proved it was dirty when they removed the covering from my head.

My eyes immediately flew to the men who brought me here. I gave them a deadly look.

One of them even gave me a sticky grin before they left the cell. I heard it lock.

There was no hole in the cell door, but only a small square-shaped opening was there.

My jaw clenched, and my fingernails dug into my palm.

I closed my eyes tightly and calmed myself. I have to find a way to escape this.

What right do they have to accuse me of being a thief?! They have no evidence!

Hours passed, and my stomach was grumbling, even did I fall asleep on the floor. I don't know if it's morning. I'm not certain that Mrs. Juana is worried.

Furthermore, I stood up from sitting and went to the doorway. And because my hands were tied behind my back, I couldn't touch it.

I stepped forward and mustered up the strength to kick the door.

I choked with pain when I was the one who was hurt. The construction of this door is very durable.

I can't find any other way to escape it. In the four corners of this cell there is nothing useful.

Suddenly hope died in my system. I can't do anything to get out of this filthy cell!

When I got weak, I leaned against the wall and sat down. I really have no choice but to wait for whoever comes here.

I am weak from hunger, I am also very thirsty. I don't know how many more hours or days I will last in this cell.

A few more hours passed, but still nothing really arrived. But my hope was suddenly revived when I heard calls from outside my cell.

I immediately stood up and went to the doorway. I heard the jingling of the key, and I knew the door was being unlocked.

When the door opened, my eyes were immediately dazzled by the light coming from the lamp. I immediately closed my eyes and first trained my eyes on the light.

"Lady Celia. . ." a hoarse voice prevailed in my hearing.

Storm. . .

I immediately opened my eyes properly and through the light that came from the lamp he was holding I saw his face was serious but mixed with concern.

He dropped the lamp on the pavement and untied the rope from my hand. I immediately felt the numbness in my arm.

He picked up the lamp from the floor again and gently held my arm.

"We need to get out of here, Lady Celia, before someone finds you more uplifting." he said weakly.

I couldn't do anything but nod, I wanted to avoid saying anything because my body was so tired. I am also hungry and very thirsty.

"Can you walk?" he asked, full of concern when he saw my weak condition.

My eyelids felt heavy as I stared into his eyes. Along with my shaking, I lost consciousness.

The last thing I felt was Storm picking me up.

My body was heavy when I woke up, my head hurt, so I couldn't open my eyes.

I heard a woman sigh. Mrs. Juana. . .

I felt her rub my forehead.

"She was so tired that she passed out. Maybe she was also shocked because your soldiers captured her, General Enrile." there was concern in the lady's voice.

"I'm sorry, I didn't look after her properly."

"You are not to blame for what happened, Storm. No one likes that. The only important thing now is that she is safe. That is enough for me. Thank you so much," said Mrs. Juana.

It was as if someone caressed my chest because of what I heard from the lady. It's true that she can be trusted.

I slowly opened my eyes, and the wooden ceiling opened to me, my eyes immediately searched for the two, and I saw them by my side.

Their eyes immediately focused on me.

"How do you feel, Lady Celia?" Mrs. Juana.

"M-My head hurts. . ."

"That's because of the shock of what happened. I'll just take your food." She stood up from his seat and went to the kitchen.

"Are you okay? Didn't they hurt you?" I looked at the speaker.

"Storm. . ." I uttered.

He smiled lightly at me. "Get some rest, and then we'll talk, Lady Celia. You need to get stronger because our training isn't over yet."

I didn't move and just nodded.

When Mrs. Juana came back, she fed me and gave me medicine.

A day later I felt better, my body returned to its former strength.

Mrs. Juana did not ask me why I went to the palace, maybe she was waiting for me to recover before she persecuted me.

The breeze was cold, and half of the moon was covered by clouds, so I couldn't see much of it. I just rest outside, meditate.

It still bothers me why the citizens here were suddenly alarmed when they learned that the Prince would be the center of their power.

I was deep in thought when someone sat next to me.

"Ms. Juana. . ." I uttered.

"Are you feeling all right?"

I nodded, my lips pressed together.

I can only ask her about the things that are bothering me. I really don't know much. . .

"I would like to ask something. . ." I let out a breath and gave her my full attention. "Because I went to the blood moon ceremony, and. . . I can only wonder why the citizens here were suddenly alarmed when they learned that the Prince would be the center of your strength. What's up with that mysterious prince. . . ?" I spoke slowly, picking out each letter.

She met my eyes. She gave me a bitter smile.

"Not only is that Prince mysterious, but he is also dangerous. He is the one everyone fears because no one can read his actions and thoughts. Even the King and Queen are afraid to fight that Prince." she said at length.

I frowned. "But. . . Why would they be afraid of their son?"

She shook her head. "Prince Evron is not their son because Prince Evron is the son of the former Queen and King." She looked at the moon covered with clouds.

"The King and Queen are afraid because of what the Prince knows, he knows many secrets that only he knows."

"And whatever the red moon's reason is why he chose that cruel Prince to be the center of our strength, I hope we won't harm it." Her lips touched.

"Because otherwise. . . We're going to have a fierce chaos."

In that case, that Prince is truly a criminal, if he knows a lot, he surely also knows about mortals like me. . .

Now, everything is clear to me, I really need to enter the palace as soon as possible.