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Kidnapping
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“Her Royal Highness Princess Alice has been kidnapped!” (Night Watchman)
“Impossible!” (Kario)
Kario was astonished at what his subordinate had told him, as it was completely unexpected.
Kario desperately tries to think, but his thoughts come to a complete halt, and nothing comes to mind. If he had been cautious of what was in front of him, it would have been like being struck from above. It was an incredible shock.
“When was she kidnapped?!” (Kario)
“I don’t know the exact time. When the maid went to wake her up for her morning walk, she was already gone. The bed was cold, they said.” (Guard)
“That time…” (Kario)
There’s only one thing that comes to mind.
“What was the exact time of the intrusion last night?” (Kario)
“It was around the time when the date was about to change or had just changed.” (Guard)
The palace’s security was perfect. It only breaks down when irregular events that don’t usually happen occur.
“At that time, the palace guards rushed to the dungeon and the courtyard. The princess-sama’s bedroom was left with thin security at that moment. They took advantage of that gap…” (Kario)
Kario and the other guards knew that the attackers from the Laplace Kingdom would eventually come to rescue the hostages. They had made security plans so that even if the prison was attacked, it could withstand the assault, and they were prepared to respond whenever it happened. They never expected that the hostage rescue was a diversion, and the real target was the princess.
“We’ve been had…” (Kario)
Kario could only stand there in a daze.
—
When the cloth covering her face was removed, a strange odor immediately assaulted her nose. It was a smell she had never experienced before, and she coughed, but the gag in her mouth made it difficult to cough properly. Trembling, she raised her head and saw several faces lined up. Among them, a girl who looked young enough to be called a teenager spoke gently.
“…I will now remove your gag. As long as you don’t raise your voice, I guarantee your safety. Is that alright?” (Yuna)
She nodded repeatedly, and the girl slowly approached and removed the gag. She hurriedly wiped the saliva that had dripped down.
“…Then, I will ask you a question. Please tell me your name.” (Yuna)
Why would they ask for her name now, after kidnapping her? If they already knew who she was, there was no point in lying. She had no choice but to answer honestly.
“Alice Lureid, princess of the Lureid Kingdom.” (Alice)
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As Yulia looked at the princess’s face, now revealed after the cloth was removed, she wondered if she was really the princess. Her father, King Tafman Lureid, was famous for being obese. The story of him devouring every dish laid out on his table every day had spread even to neighboring countries. In contrast, the woman before her had a beautiful figure, and her demeanor and face were elegant.
“Alice Lureid, princess of the Lureid Kingdom.” (Alice)
However, she had properly introduced herself as the princess. If they had mistakenly kidnapped the wrong person, it would have been a disaster, but it seemed she was indeed the real deal.
“I had no idea she was such a beauty-san.” (Yuna)
“Who are you people? Why have I been captured?” (Alice)
Alice’s voice was dignified, but the end of her words trembled slightly.
She was trying her best to stay calm in the midst of her fear. Yuna shook her head quietly in response to Alice’s question.
“…We will not answer your questions. Please stay with us until the appropriate time comes.” (Yuna)
Kanna loosened the ropes binding Alice’s hands, freeing her.
“Lumin, Bal. Take care of her.” (Kanna)
They intended to give her freedom as long as she didn’t try to escape. After all, even though she was from an enemy country, she was still a princess and deserved proper treatment. With the successful kidnapping of Alice, 70% of the Order members’ work was done. Kanna ordered Lumin and Bal to take care of Alice.
“…Bal. If you lay a hand on the princess, I’ll cut off both your legs and throw you into the river.” (Yuna)
“Absolutely not. I will take care of her with all my heart and soul.” (Bal)
Bal was the only male among the seven members of the couple rescue team. When Yuna warned Bal, the boy, still a youth, didn’t seem to understand her deadpan joke and answered with a serious expression, trembling in fear.
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