Strange

"My princess ,that is the end of your training session and I suggest you return back to your quarters before others get a sniff of the dead rat "A man who appeared to be a guard said to Ardis before bowing

Ardis found this man to be very strange .. Was it about his crimson eyes or his love for being awake during the night. What ever it was Ardis couldn't tell.. However she didn't want to say what would upset him so she kept quiet

"Good night"Ardis whispered before scrambling off to her quarters

Before the death of her mother,Her mother usually forced her to learn how to defend herself which she obviously hated at that time ,But with time she realized that enemies are bound to be enemies so she learnt archery and swordfighting secretly without the knowledge of anyone not even her so called father...

Ardis had spent the next few days training vigorously and only taking a few breaks by strolling in the garden.. Perhaps,it was because of the uneasiness she felt that a very terrible thing was going to happen..

Or maybe it was because of the story that Irene had told her earlier that day that was pushing her to train more so as to be able to defend herself since she couldn't for Ylvia maybe she could for herself and Irene at least

Ardis woke up eager and prepared as the early morning sun planted kisses on her deathly pale skin... Stretching a bit before yawning like a buffalo Ardis was surprised that Irene was no where to be found.

At least by now ,She should be perceiving the fragrance of scented oils and the sound of a bubble bath being prepared. That was strange _ she thought . She decided to at least bath herself and prepare herself before Irene came and so she did so...

After waiting like forever,Ardis became worried, what if another war was happening, Could Irene be dead ,Her heart raced at the wild thoughts that was running through her mind... Getting up she decide to look for Irene herself with the intention of scolding her

No guards were present outside and she couldn't hear the Murmuring of maids either , Further more,the grave silence of the palace only heightened her fear .

She continued walking and walking and she couldn't find any single soul...She had never prayed for noise more than she ever did at the moment. On getting to the entrance of the palace,What Ardis saw raised bile to her mouth.