Bab 98. Outside The Palace

"Haven't we gone too far, Your Majesty? we can't go back today if we don't go home now!" said Joan. Rupert who was riding beside him, agreed silently.

They have been gone for three days, they should return to the capital today according to the king's orders. However, the stubborn Nathania wouldn't stop before she explored any further.

They were only 30 miles outside the capital Safir, meaning they were far from what she expected. Nathania who led the way was silent and stared at the steep road. Seeing her not giving a response, made Joan and Rupert have no other choice but to keep up with her.

Five minutes of silence and the only sound heard was the footsteps of the horses they were riding. The sky which had been very bright since morning, was slowly clouding. Joan began to worry because they had traveled quite a distance without the escort of experienced palace soldiers.

Even though the 'crown prince' who was in front of them was doing a disguise wearing the