Master Ken acknowledged the Mask Princess's fearless display with a nod of approval and a hint of admiration in his voice, "You are a brave one to venture into the palace." Nevertheless, his grip on his sword betrayed a sense of wariness that the Mask Princess savored as she observed him.She calmly replied to Master Ken's comment, "Risking the life of the crown prince is far more consequential than entering his abode."As they stood there in a tense stand-off, the Mask Princess scanned their surroundings carefully but quickly realized that her desired target was not present. As she felt the urgency to take swift action, she tensed her bow, aiming for the small lump in the room, and released an arrow, plunging the space into complete darkness. The Mask Princess darted away without a moment's hesitation, her escape aided by the Minister of War who came into her sights and earned her another well-aimed arrow, hitting him in the knee and causing him to stagger.With her heart pounding and

The two stood facing each other the tension palpable in the air. The glint of his sword caught the light, reflecting off the polished metal. They are both confident in their skill and this battle. However, as they circled each other, it became clear that neither was willing to make the first move.He knew that he could not defeat her in combat. She was quick and agile, her movements as graceful as a dance. He had seen her fight before, and he knew that she was a formidable opponent. But he was determined to see her face, to know the woman behind the mask.As they continued to circle, he made his decision. He slowly lowered his sword, the metal clinking softly against the ground. She hesitated for a moment, unsure of his intentions. But then she too lowered her sword, and they stood facing each other, unarmed.She approached him slowly, her eyes never leaving his. She didn't want him to think that she was afraid to fight without a weapon. As she drew closer, he could see

Lili's mouth was agape with amazement at the sight of the long table adorned with distinct delicacies that made her heart race with joy. She gazed at her mother with crystal-clear, tear-filled eyes that represented pure happiness, accompanied by her sister Cris, who has now softened her usual angry glares. Her father was grinning with delight as he watched the joyous faces of his wife and daughter."I thought it would take you two weeks or more to wake up. I was so worried about you, Lili," her mother's voice quavered as tears streamed down her face.Lili returned the embrace with a tender smile etched on her face. Her mother hastened to fill her plate with a generous number of vegetables."Eat a lot of vegetables so you can get stronger," she tenderly advised.Lili flickered a grin, nodding her head in agreement. She joyfully savored everything on the table and bestowed a beam on her family. She reciprocated the servers' kind smiles too.As soon as they finished

The inconsolable sobs of the young lady echoed within the cavernous chamber, filling the silence with an intense feeling of despair and loneliness. Her head hung low, her face seeping with tears of sorrow, an intricate mask adorned her features, as if to hide her true identity from anyone who sought to discover it.Suddenly, a pair of feet approached and stopped in front of her. Trembling with fear, she peered through her tears and caught sight of the stoic Warrior General. He elegantly lowered himself to the ground, taking ahold of her tense hands and slowly drew down her mask.Soothingly, he wiped her tears away with his thumb, his eyes filled with deep sadness and empathy. She choked out through sobs, "Marco...""Your highness," he replied, his voice soft and assuring.Her emotions continued, “I am Unah… that’s my name.”The Warrior General nodded, "But I can’t call you by your name."She was taken aback. "Why not? I'm not a princess anymore. My father abandoned me a long time ago.”

His cheeks were flushed, and his eyes brimmed with tears that threatened to spill any moment. His hands were trembling, as if he were standing in a gust of wind. The weight of the truth and the pain of betrayal was too much for him to bear. He was disgusted with himself for falling in love with her own sister, and the realization that he had only played with her emotions left him feeling sick to his stomach. His fury towards her was indescribable and almost palpable.The Crown Prince rose abruptly from his seat, his movements sharp and quick as he attempted to control the anger that was gradually building up inside him. His entrance was met with the figure of Master Ken, who had been searching for him."Your Highness, there you are!"The Crown Prince responded with silence, his hand moving swiftly towards the hilt of his sword."Your Highness, what are you doing?" asked the General in shock.With a firm grip, the Crown Prince held his sword, keeping his eyes fixed on the girl who was w