Early on the following morning Lyons led his troops into the field. I was left behind among the Maple tribe, and this time the war was not known when it would be over. During the time of waiting I could only stay at Alpha Mac's every day, for Leon had given orders to Alpha Mac before he left that he would not allow me to leave the house for half a step. Alfred Mack, in obedience to Leon's orders, not only placed a guard round the house, but sent two guards with me every day, wherever I went. Alfa Mac's arrangements made me feel as though I were being watched like a prisoner. But his Luna would come and see me every day and talk to me or send me some muffins she made. Thanks to Donna, at least her presence keeps me from getting bored every day. "I heard that the prince of Lyon led an army to repel the rebels!" Donna said to me while knitting, "I overheard Mike and the messenger talking yesterday while passing by Alpha's office, and it seems t
"You bastard!" I cursed Alf Mac, but I did not expect such hypocrisy and malignity from this seemingly hospitable man! "Leon will definitely win the war, but you choose to fall for Madeleine's camp at this time! How stupid!" "I'm afraid that it will be Her Highness Madeleine who wins the war in the end!" Alpha Mike said contemptuously, "I should have thought long ago how the always ruthless and strict Prince of Lyon would take a woman to fight. It turns out that you are the key to deciding the outcome of the war!" Princess Madeleine's letter said, "Just hang you high on the wall. Our valiant Prince of Lyon will immediately become a coward, who will not only lay down his arms for you, but even kneel at the feet of Princess Madeleine and beg for forgiveness!" "No, Leon won't do that!" I retorted, "It's just Madeleine's trick!" Only stupid people would believe her nonsense!" "But I don't think so! At least Madeline has promised to pay me wh
A sound as soft as a spring breeze lingered in my ears, and when I opened my eyes I saw William's eyes, bright as stars. "William?" I coughed twice, and saw William sitting beside me. He took me gently by the back and told me to sit up. "Why am I here?" I remember jumping into the river to escape Alpha Mike, but why is William here? "Good question!" William looked at me calmly, "Queen Caseland ordered me to lead the king's cavalry to the battlefield to join Lyon, and when I was about to reach the Maple Tree Tribe, I was told that I could not enter their territory. So I led my army to camp next to the valley, but I didn't expect to meet you, a mermaid!" "Alpha Mike has rebelled, and he wants to capture me to give Madeleine credit!" I said, "He drove me to the edge of a cliff, and I had to jump off the cliff!" " "Alpha Mike Mutiny?" William frowned, "It seems that my guess is correct. But at this time, h
Just as I was about to say no to William, his lips were lightly upon mine. It was like two thin wings of a cicada covering my lips, almost so light that I did not feel it. I did not, however, refuse him at once, and because of this the kiss, which had been gentle, began slowly to intensify, his mouth slowly and gently rubbing my lips, and I felt William's fingers lift my chin. "William, don't!" My reason finally triumphed over my emotions, just as William was about to take it a step further. I gently pushed him away with my hand. "Sorry!" William looked at me with slightly apologetic eyes, "I should have obtained your consent first, but I really can't control how I feel about you!" " "Leave me alone for a while!" My head is still spinning. Was it because of that kiss? A burning heat burned at the base of my ears. Oh, my God! Do not let William see me thus! "You have 3 minutes!" William said, "The army is ready to
"You don't need to tell me the answer now!" William said this, and quietly departed. Leon was already at my side, and he took me by the waist with one hand, and led me into his arms. "Here you are!" Leon stared at me with those purple eyes, "I received a letter from William, who told me what happened!" I am sorry to leave you alone among the Maple tribe. But no matter, Mark had already killed Alpha Mac! Now, let me take you to see my prisoner of war!" Leon's words were tinged with cruelty as he led me to a well-fortified dungeon. We passed through dark dungeon passages, the uneven ground was damp and slimy, and even the air was full of rancid odors. When we reached the end, I saw Princess Madeleine locked in a cell. I saw that her hair was disordered, that her hands were fastened with silver chains, and that her red dress, embroidered with golden roses, was stained with sludge. Princess Madeleine, who had lost her crown, w
"It's okay, you'll have a lot of time to remember those dusty memories in the future!" Leon smiled and said to me, "It's over, let's go!" " I looked at the man before me. He was certainly not the Leon I had known! It was the Messenger of the Dark Spirit. It must have been he who controlled Rouen. But what was his memory? Is it about me? Leon turned and walked outside the cell door, and I glanced at the dying Madeleine, who was almost out of breath. The poor woman probably never expected to die in this filthy cage. I sighed softly, just as I was about to leave. One of Madeleine's hands gripped my ankle, and at that moment a mental image of Madeleine came to me. It is a part of the memory that lives in her mind. All the images passed quickly through my eyes like lightning, and I saw Madeline as a girl, with eyes as clear as water, and as delicate as a newly-blooming flower. I saw her throw herself with joy into the arms
To celebrate the victory in the war, Alpharos of the Red Moon Tribe held a celebratory feast. Leon and I were invited to the banquet, which was held in a hall capable of holding several hundred people at a time. Many of the officers and men who had fought in the battle were invited. I sat beside Leon, watching the table before me filled with food, but with no appetite. The maids are constantly adding new dishes and replacing empty wine glasses. In the center of the hall was a vacant space that could be used for a show, and several handsome dwarfs were performing a ball toss. Some of the officers below laughed at the dwarf's performance, while others drank and talked loudly to those at the table. In the crowd I saw a silent figure, and William was like a shadow caught in the tumult of the heat. He did not say a word, but drank in silence. At this point he pretended to look casually at the main table on the stage, and I met his dark ripplin
"That would be my pleasure!" William said as he walked side by side with me along the moonlit cobblestone path, and we walked on in silence until we came to a little garden with a fountain. The night breeze blew softly on my cheeks, and the lilacs in the garden gave off a faint fragrance. At last I sat down on a stone bench, while William stood silently beside me. "Why don't you sit down?" " I asked William, looking up, only to see him looking at the dark night sky before him, his golden star-like eyes dimmed and even sad. "I think it's better to stand next to you!" William said calmly, "I should keep my distance from you before you give me a clear reply!" As you once said, Leon is your partner, and this is a fact that cannot be changed!" "Sorry, I can't give you an answer right now!" I said with some chagrin, "Because even I don't know the answer!" " "It's okay! I said I could wait! Nor do I mind using m