3rd Soltharion, 1353
A Day Before the Annual Sun Festival
"We need to clean up this entire area, but how did things even become this bad in the first place?" a young girl asked in a dangerous tone as she looked around the village.
"This territory falls under Marquis Brad's jurisdiction, but I doubt even he knows the full extent of what is happening here," another voice replied.
"I will have to report this directly to His Majesty."
"Bella, didn't you swear your loyalty to me?" the girl, Amara, asked while narrowing her eyes.
"Why are you still reporting everything to Father?"
"…Alright, Princess," Bella answered with considerable difficulty.
Even now, she was still shocked by the hidden side Amara had revealed.
Not only had the princess somehow managed to leave the Imperial Palace without anyone discovering it, but she also seemed to possess knowledge and awareness far beyond what someone her age should have.
Still, Bella had sworn absolute loyalty.
