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Hilda's heart was beating so heavily as she stood at the balcony with the strange man.

The walls were cracked and the area, almost unrecognizable. She couldn't even tell where she was. 

The strange man let out a smirk as he saw the fear on her face. And then he took out the wrapped potion and handed over to her. 

"Tomorrow's the day; don't forget" he said. 

"All you have to do is make sure you sprinkle this in Lord Xander's meal or drink, so he takes them just before he leaves for the battle. I know you don't want to do this,but don't forget the life of your only son is at stake. My men are with him and the moment they notice you've failed on your mission, they'll split your son's neck and send his head to you. Do you understand?"

Hilda's hands were shaking with the potion in it; she was sweating profusely. Why would these men want to poison Lord Xander?

She