152 - The Reality

Surprisingly, none of my predictions worked out after that.

Just as I gathered my strength to chase after Isabelle who was about to take off, the Beta woman stopped her steps just as our eyes met.

It was as if there was a time distortion in the flow of time around her, her body seemed to be in slow motion. Her legs stood straight, facing me, who had also stopped her steps in confusion.

“Your Majesty,” she said, from a distance. And what she did after that sentence was like bringing a distant meteor rock burning through the earth's atmosphere.

“We've already provided this ship for you. All you need to do is leave this market, before Lord Hilbert actually catches you this time.”

Her words made me jump until I couldn't breathe. Reflecting on her shining irises, I caught my own pale face. Just when I thought I had caught on to one of their plans, once again, I failed to do so.

“Your Highness.” Isabelle called me back. In her hands, she was holding a baby who was sleeping soundly in the ri