202 You Are Too Gullible

With the sun casting soft shadows across the castle grounds, Merina led Isola through the labyrinthine corridors of the Demonstone Castle. The hushed whispers of servants echoed faintly as they passed, their curious and wary eyes fixed on the 6 feet tall enchanting figure of the Umbralfiend Princess following behind the royal consort's maid.

Rumors have already reached them that the Umbralfiend Princess was stripped of her title and was now the Umbralfiend Emissary, working for the royal consort, much to their surprise and dissatisfaction. Why should a defeated enemy enjoy a higher status than them?

"Right this way, Emissary Isola," Merina said, her tone polite as she knew this woman was going to be quite important to her Master.

Isola followed silently, her curious eyes scanning the dark ornate curtain and towering statues that adorned the castle's halls.