Chapter 91

"Maximilian, can you come with me to the central barracks?"

Maxi had been watching the snow flurries with a heavy heart when Princess Agnes called to her. Upon turning, she spotted the princess crossing the camp with her royal guards, dressed in a green tunic and silver armor. Maxi's gaze shifted to the princess's slim rapier and small battle ax hanging from her waist.

Princess Agnes occasionally donned a helmet and led her men into mock battle, appearing more a warrior than a mage while bellowing orders and swinging her sword from atop her warhorse. Every time Maxi saw her, she felt a strange mix of envy and jealousy for getting to share the same world as Riftan.

Burying her emotions, Maxi asked politely, "Is something the matter?"

"We have finalized the placement of the battalions. The mages should also acquaint themselves with the arrangement to make assisting during the battle easier." The princess tilted her chin toward the large barracks behind a rock face. "Come with me."