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CHAPTER 496
No sooner had they begun to fly, than several people rushed towards them, some flying in the air and others running on horses below them.
"Halt, in the name of the king," the first male, a fairy no less called out.
Astrid and the other stopped, then she flew ahead so he could see her. At first, when he first laid eyes on her, his mouth feel open and quickly he bowed his head.
"My apologies, your royal highness. I did not know it was you. We found out someone crossed through the boundary mark and came as fast as we could to check it out. You know with the war coming on and…"
"Well, now you know. They are with me," Astrid said abruptly. "I need to hurry and see the king."
"Very well, your highness. You have free passage." He turned towards his comrade and nodded at them. "It is her royal highness, clear the way."
"Your highness." They all bowed down to her before paving the way for her to pass.