Chapter 2: | Wind
"Do state what you need, gentleman." Voice harsh, speak the man in brown battle suit.
I saturated my lips, with calm voice I speak. "I am here for the Chief Guard," The Chief Guard is the Chief of Court Guards and I believe he is here.
The two of them took step back as they couldn't believe they are speaking to a woman.
"A woman! A woman entered the travern!" They exclaimed making the people who is drinking around turn in immediate.
My lips nestled into a grin.
I blew a sigh. My hands made its way to uncover my head. Drops of water, breeze of the wind and the scorching eyes welcomed my sight.
One after one pointed weapons on me. As if they have seen a deadly plague, slowly they took step background. Never heard of a lady with a vision?
"Fret not, gentlemen. I am here for the Chief Guard, truly I do not inted to surprise you with a visit." My eyes meandered the whole place. Forbidden medicines, unlicensed weapons and oh... maps are scattered everywhere.
If ant normal person would be here, they would tremble in fear.
I took small step forward. "Who would have expect, the mighty Guards of the respectable Court is here, doing something illegal." I gasped.
Eyes wide open, they couldn't uttered a single word.
"Make way!" Screamed another man from the Court Guards I belive.
Walking towards my way is the respectable Chief, Sir Gaulle Sutton III. As he was already living for more than 6000 years, his face is undoubtedly hideous. Not worth to give it a glance. Scars after scars are drawn in face. He was wearing a red battle suit, totally not made for him.
"I see, the Lady of 12th Palace is here. The one with the wind vision." A grin he gave.
"I am delighted to see the respectable Chief however I couldn't waste anymore time." I said.
He offered a sit, I gritted my teeth, these guards are eyeing me like I am their next prey.
"The inheritance of Bradford is all I needed, Sir. It is a reasonable request after all, the 12th Palace is the one who put an end to that bastard, yes?"
I inquired. "The inheritance is not transferred in the orphanage so I assumed you took it to your Court, Imagine what the other Court would say if this information gets leaked." I blurted not minding his scorching eyes lock on me.
Fist clenching, he slammed the table before me. The room turned silent, the fire on fist is enough reason that the chief is angry.
"Do remember young lady that this is not your territory and you bloody crossed the line this time---"
"---by offending you? Do tell Chief of the Guards. Are my words not true? Your greedy Court is the one who have crossed the line already. Do I need to hand the evidence to the law to prove my claim, yes?" I growled not minding my tone anymore, I already offended the Court what's more to hide?
Deep in his eyes hid the unfamiliar fear he was feeling right now. He clenched his jaw and was about to talk back when a strong wind came knocking over the bottles of drinks.
"Very well, I shall expect the inheritance this evening, the 12th Palace do not need the properties. We only want the silvers and golds. Do tell me Chief, are we clear?"
His eyes contained many emotions, most of all he couldn't believe that infront of him is a woman. A woman with a wind vision.
"I shall take my leave then."
Walking towards the door I heard the Chief growl. "If the Court Guards is greedy so as the 12th Palace. I shall remember this day, women will soon vanished and the first one is you."
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"My lady! The Mistress is in good mood! She prepared a feast for the people in the 12th Palace!" Daisy exclaimed. She was holding dresses of mine while Erin is choosing accessories that I will be wearing.
I stood silent. I do not know but I am not in the mood this evening. Is it because od what he said? I heaved a sigh. No, that bastard is just trying to do something on me.
"My lady?"
I turned my head to look at Erin, she notice it of course. She is the most sensitive one after all.
"I am fine, I am just thinking something..."
"Is it your mother? Do not worry Lady Lily, the 12th Palace will help you search her." As the mention of my mother, I couldn't help but to soften my face. Mesmerizing my mothers face, I smiled sadly. Mother, I know you are still alive, I already have clues on where you are. I will save you.
"Let's finish immediately, I am already starving and I couldn't to be late, yes?" I said, my eyes smiling under my lashes.
"Indeed! and you shall recieve another mission lady Lily. I wander what is it this time." Daisy uttered. Oh right, my mission.
"Alright, you are done my lady."
Together we walk down the stairs, torches after torches were put on the corners. Big paintings and statute was decorated everywhere. This Palace indeed screams luxury.
Loud voices and music from a band slowly crept its way into my ears. As we advance forward to the dining hall the music gets louder and louder.
"My lady, we shall take our leave" said Erin. I nodded my head at them.
Indeed it's a feast. Meat, beef, goose
and drinks that I believe came from a well-known winnery are serve in the long table.
"Good Evening Lady Doris,"
Lady Doris was seated at the head of the table, dressed in a fancy red Gown that I belive came from the most famous seamstress in town.
The crownd pause as their head slowly turn to look at me.
Despite not feeling well, I manage to grow a smile in my face.
"Lady Lily! You are almost late, we have been waiting for your arrival dear." Said the Mistress' most trusted member of the 12th Palace. Her sister, Lady Dorothy.
I mainted my smile while gracefully walking towards my seat.
"Indeed, I ought to make you the star tonight. Another success, another achievement! You clearly belong to the 12th Palace." My lips thinned into a line for a second but I eventually return my smile. I belong to the 12th Palace. I must be proud.
I slightly bow down my head. "My glory is the Palace' glory. I hope we enjoy this feast tonight!" My voice echoed the entire fall. Chirps and claps can be heard afterwards.
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I glance down at the papers in my table in my study room. How can I connect this to my slightest clue? Did I really made a progress? Or it was just all in my head?
Frustrated. I bit my lower lip hard until I tasted the blood did I stop. My chest pump hard, I look at outside. There was a commotion on the Gate House. Female Guards are scattered there everywhere as if a theif was seen.
The 12th Palace. It is a Palace that was filled with women. No men you can see in sight. Even if you will be the lowest in position in the palace you must be trained so that you will be accepted as a member.
Each member signed a contract. A contract no one from the outside must know. Every of our moves are strictly under the eyes of the Mistress. Even mine, no matter how capable and powerful I am. I must obey to every word the Mistress say.
Right now, I am not as calm as I usually was. My mission.... my mission this time is to spy a member of the Grevineece clan.
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