The safety division was carried out quietly and with great care.
As planned, Prince Lucan and Princess Karen traveled ahead in a disguised carriage, posing as merchants returning from trade. A small number of skilled guards followed them, dressed as servants and drivers. Their weapons were hidden, and their behavior was simple and unremarkable. An hour behind them, the larger royal group continued at a steady pace, with most people unaware that the prince was no longer among them.
For the success of the plan, it was better that fewer people were aware of the situation.
For two full days, the journey went smoothly. They passed through the Second Region without trouble. The roads were calm, the towns quiet, and the people paid them little attention. Princess Karen slowly relaxed, and even Prince Lucan seemed more at ease. Each night, they rested in small inns or by the roadside, never staying in one place for too long.
