Looking at her lying on the bed, frail and pale, he could only hate his own helplessness.
"Are you serious? Does Her Majesty the Queen really have a daughter? My god, is it true?"
Two resting soldiers hid in the corner, sharing the latest gossip they had heard, with looks of astonishment.
"Absolutely true, a fellow villager of mine works by General Gianna's side and personally overheard the conversation between General Gianna and her confidant." Another young soldier patted his chest to guarantee the truth.
"Since she's Her Majesty the Queen's daughter, that would make her a princess, right?"
"Yes, I heard there will be a coronation ceremony for the Princess during the court ceremony in a week. Rumor has it that the Princess is a young maiden, beautiful as a flower. We can catch a glimpse of her true face during the ceremony."
In the shadow, a man's lips curled slightly.
"But how could Her Majesty the Queen, being so young, have such an adult daughter?"
