A white dress with golden thread

I had all the chance to end the Emperor’s life.

It is a good plan though. Slit his pretty neck open, disguise me and run away from this place where no one knows me. I could have made it to the forest before the dawn breaks. And then I could live my life the way I want, away from his threats and the people that want me dead.

Perhaps, if I did it, I might have reached the forest before dawn breaks. Maybe I could live near the river or make a small hut there. Nina taught me how to use a gun. I can hunt animals. But when will that peaceful life last? In this Kingdom that is surrounded by forests, I might encounter poachers and hunters. A forest is not a woman’s place, especially for someone like me who could easily catch someone’s attention because of my face.

And not just dangerous men I should be fearing of. What about wolves? Flesh-eating beasts in this part of the region? I heard there are too many bears living in the forest that’s why the carriage that they prepared for us to use wa