Princess Felissa ,Where are you?

The following morning, Princess Felissa arose from her slumber, the anticipation of her training with Alanis invigorating her spirit.

She put on her training attire and proceeded to the training grounds. To her surprise, Alanis was absent that morning. Undeterred, she decided to engage in her training alone.

With a greatsword in hand, Felissa exhibited her remarkable swordsmanship, performing intricate maneuvers and strikes. Yet, amidst her impressive display, her thoughts incessantly drifted towards the captivating stranger who had come to her rescue.

Pausing momentarily in her training, she raised her brows and tilted her head, a realization dawning upon her. "I never even asked for his name," she mused, disappointment flickering in her eyes.

Felissa resumed her training. However, her focus waned, her mind persistently and constantly returning to the hero who had saved her. As the morning wore on, Alanis remained absent, causing Felissa to wonder about his whereabouts.

As Princess Felissa embarked on her quest to uncover the identity of her savior, the bustling city of Sibiah met her with a symphony of vibrant life. The streets were filled with merchants peddling their wares, and the city's townsmen and women hurried about their daily routines.

Meanwhile, within the hallowed halls of the royal court, the Queen's presence commanded attention. The chamber was a whirlwind of activity as courtiers, advisors, and nobles engaged in spirited discussions.

The topic of their heated discussion? The ominous events that had transpired recently, and more crucially, how to prevent such a catastrophe from happening again.

The raucous symphony of voices reverberated within the chamber, the nobles pointing fingers, assigning blame, and seeking to clear themselves of any negligence.

The cacophony grew louder, Frustration mounting, Queen Amarissa could not tolerate it any longer. With a voice infused with power and authority, she bellowed, "ENOUGH."

The sudden and commanding proclamation silenced the chamber, heads bowing in Respect and honour to their sovereign saying "Your Majesty",All, except one man, Theodore Alderthorne, the younger brother of the late King Theophilus Alderthorne, dared to defy the Queen's call for silence. A rebellious streak coursed through Theodore, a resentment that had festered for years.

Theodore's disdain was not solely directed at Queen Amarissa. It extended to her late father, King Theophilus, who had chosen Amarissa as the heir to the throne over him.

This decision had fueled his animosity, and he had Abstained from going to the burial ceremony of his late brother in protest. his twin sister on the other hand, Princess Theodora Alderthorne, had chosen a different path, opting to excuse and distance herself from the royal family's drama.

As the court chamber slowly got quiet, the air grew thick with tension, and the echoes of Queen Amarissa's authority lingered.

Prince Theodore Alderthorne, however, chose to defy the Queen's command for silence. His voice dripped with disdain as he questioned, "How are you going to prevent what happened yesterday from happening again, old man?",taunting Lord Malkin and trying to get a reaction from him.

Unperturbed by Theodore's provocations, Queen Amarissa maintained her regal composure and repeated her command. "Theodore, enough."

The Queen shifted her focus to Lord Malkin, signaling her trust in the experienced wizard. She issued her directives for the safety of her people, commanding the head of the town guards ,"disperse more guards into the city to protect my people from any harm ", "Yes,Your Majesty" said the town guard kneeling on one knee, acknowledged her order with a bow and a pledge of obedience.

"you are all dismissed",the Queen said,They all started exiting the Queen chambers in an orderly manner walking backwards except Prince Theodore.

Only Prince Theodore remained at his defiant post after their dismissal,Theodore told his son ,Adar , let's go ,the Queen halted Theodore ,she continued "Adar you can go,I want to talk to your father,alone",her nephew, Adar, departed, leaving them alone.

The Queen Signaled Alanis and all of her maids to wait outside the Court Chambers' door ,They bowed and went outside.

Queen Amarissa, in her majestic manner, descended from her throne and approached Theodore, who still stood with his gaze fixed toward the chamber's exit.

In a measured and calm voice, she addressed her uncle. "I said enough, but you continued talking. Don't let that happen again."

She continued "You're my father's brother, so I am going to let this go, just this time. If it does happen again, your punishment will be swift."

The Queen gently tapped Theodore and said "It is high time you accepted that I am the Queen now,Your Queen" then she left,Theodore gave her a scornful look and emitted a disdainful scoff, but he eventually followed suit, departing from the court chamber, still harboring his grievances.

Lucian was in an intellectual chaos as he walked through the Streets of Sibiah. He pondered his next move carefully, wrestling with the dilemma that weighed on his heart. The arcane compass in his hand served as a potent reminder of the choices before him. Should he first seek the arcane book of magic, or should he prioritize saving Starael from the clutches of darkness?.

The sweltering heat of the day urged him to seek refuge, and he decided to rest at the familiar tavern, a place he had gone to with Brendan before. As he entered the establishment, Lucian's mind remained consumed by the turmoil of his thoughts, the weight of his choices pressing upon him.

In the same streets of Sibiah, Princess Felissa's determination to find her mysterious hero persisted. She had combed through the city tirelessly, her search unyielding. However, as the day wore on and the sun blazed overhead, she was struck by a sudden realization and remembrance about the place she had bumped into him before. With a soft, self-directed rebuke, she gently tapped her forehead and said "What have I been thinking since morning".

A newfound determination coursed through her, and she knew exactly where to go. She started retracing her steps to the place where fate had first brought her into contact with the enigmatic figure who had captured her heart.From there, she set her course, making her way towards the very tavern where their paths had crossed.

On getting to the Princess Chambers, Alanis entered. To his dismay, the princess was nowhere to be found. He urgently inquired of the maids about Princess Felissa's whereabouts, his voice laced with seriousness and concern, "Where has the princess gone again?"

One of the maids replied, "She said we shouldn't follow her today; she mentioned that she was training with you." Realization dawned upon Alanis; he hadn't seen or trained with the princess that day. Fear gripped him as he realized the gravity of the situation.

Without hesitation, Alanis bolted from the palace, his frantic search for Princess Felissa taking him through the bustling streets of Sibiah.

His mind raced with worry, and he muttered to himself, "At this rate, I think I am going to die; this can not keep happening." The urgency of his search weighed heavily upon him as he scoured every nook and cranny of the city, desperately seeking any sign of the princess.

Amidst the chaotic search, his eyes fell upon a lady wearing a black hood, her stature resembling that of the princess. Alanis rushed towards her, gently turning her by the shoulder to see if she was indeed Princess Felissa. To his disappointment, she was not. He repeated this mistake with several others, mistaking them for the princess but finding that they were not.

Alanis had turned many strangers in his search, his desperation growing with each disappointment.The city's hustle and bustle swirled around him, Alanis reached a breaking point.

Overwhelmed by the uncertainty of her whereabouts,Fear and nervousness gnawed at him, and he found himself standing in the midst of the bustling streets of Sibiah, his breath ragged. With a heavy heart and a trembling voice, he said, "Princess Felissa, where are you?".