USELESS GUARDS!!

But poor her, she was stunned silly when she reached the castle gate.

Why?

Why not?

Because the guards who were supposed to be guarding were fast asleep in front of the gate, without any care in the world!

When Eiana saw this, she honestly didn't know whether she should cry or laugh.

She should be happy right that the path is clear. Oh, well.. of course, yes she is.

But she also felt the urge of slapping them awake! Hey guys, this is your duty time, okay!? Why the hell are you sleeping!

Anyways curbing her desire and not ruining her plan she quietly tip-toed to the gate and Eiana pushed the huge bronze gate open a little, exhausting all her energy. Dang, it was so heavy to push...

Well, it would be all well if it was soundless but the gate was hell-bent on making an irritating screeching sound.

When the almost plan ruining accident occurred, Eiana closed her eyes, bit her tongue, and slowly turned around.

But what she saw was the guards still sleeping soundly.

Her lips twitched. What kind of guards are you?! Wait for me when I come back and teach you all a lesson!

Anyways, why waste such a good opportunity.

Without further ado, she ran out of the castle.

When she was out of the castle, a problem aroused here too.

First of all, you can say that the castle was on top of a hill. And had only a path from where the royal Carriage passed and the rest is covered with trees and forest.

But the problem that arises here is that she can't take the concrete path, because she had to cover the way on foot and she may not reach the town before dawn.

So If the guards came searching for her, she may get caught. And the second option is to take the path of the forest.

Well.. it is a little short cut too by walk, to reach the foothill because it doesn't go round and round like the road, but the problem is the forest path is hella dangerous! It has too many steep slopes.

Anyways, puff up! After all their road to success is always risky!

Thinking that she summoned her courage, took out her sword, and walked toward the forest.

But what she didn't notice was a shadow coming out of the castle and following her to the forest in a flash.

...

(A few hours ago... Cenia Royal Castle)

The King's quarters.

"Yes father, I agree too, that marrying Eiana off to that Vampire king is the best option we have now, but what if he hurts her! We can't overlook the fact that he is a non-human after all. " Gideon said.