Prologue

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"Are you certain of the location?"

A middle-aged man wearing the capital's officer clothes inquired as he tightly held into the torch in his hands. A silver emblem with the image of an eagle can be recognized in the left chest of his uniform.

He was not the only one present. Several officers that also held torches with the same clothing are also with him. The group are facing the gigantic rocks that formed a huge wall full of thick vines. The rocks stretched up higher than the trees surrounding it.

"This place doesn't look like a witch's dwelling as what the astronomer has told us," He exclaimed angrily. "This is a dead end."

"But sir, we have followed the map and it only led us to this place." A brave young officer explained.

The officer who was fuming with impatience remained silent. The younger officer was right. The astronomer indeed told them how to get here. Since they cannot defy the orders of their superiors, they can only comply.

Just when they all have decided to leave the place and search around the area, the rustling of leaves sounded and light footsteps can be heard in the trees behind them. They halted.

"Has Her Majesty, the Queen, asked for this witch's presence?"

It was only a soft whisper nonetheless the witch's voice keep echoing in their minds like large tides. One by one, their bodies fell limply on the cold ground of the forest. Fortunately, they have not seen her face or else, they will never see the bright of the day ever again.

"Death shall be bargained for a life.

Her sole existence shall be the

cost for the balance of the realms."

The witch mourned before she disappeared into the darkness.

A hundred miles away from the forest, in the household of the minister of war, the madame has given birth to a healthy baby girl. However, not a single soul rejoiced for her birth. For in the palace, the drum has been rolled signifying the death of the Queen's unborn child.

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Dear Reader,

Hi! I'm really anxious and excited in writing this. I just want to apologize in advance since I might disappoint you with my writing style but I am really trying my best to make it more friendly and descriptive. I will also aim to update once a week. I hope that your day went well. xoxo

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MF