Chapter 17 - Enemy Or An Ally?

Emelia knew herself clearly. That she isn't dumb to understand what Amy had said. But how can this woman call herself an ally of hers? They don't even know each other or have seen each other. Not to mention they just met. But as Emelia took a closer look at Amy, she realized how neat she was. It feels like she had just entered the prison out of nowhere.

"You don't need to trust me, but just listen to what I'm about to say," Amy said while she turned her back quickly as a soldier made his way towards them. They both thought they were going to get caught, but the soldier just passed them like nothing. "Anyway, I'm sure you can do it. Slip in a weed somewhere they can't see. Don't worry, they won't catch because for sure that old man would ask you to stay."​​

Emelia stood up and walked to another location, far away from Amy. If she continued staying near Amy, the soldiers might think they're up to something. She didn't need to trust her but listen and so who is that woman? Not to mention seeing a dark-skinned woman inside this empire is very unusual.

They originated from the east and are known for their swordsmanship and hunting skills. They are also an independent tribe. Because of their swordsmanship, Emelia remembers how The Redodel Empire formed a peace treaty with them. That also included the Vivan Empire who has a closer bond with them.

If her speculations are correct, Amy must be one of them and someone part of the female knight squad. She doesn't look like an ordinary female soldier, not to mention her eyes were sharp as if she was hunting a deer and her acting skills are on point.

But at least Emelia knows what kind of person she is. Still, it doesn't mean she'll lower her guard. As for her, every single mean people she meets is an enemy. Not just mean but especially those people who are two-faced.

The time flew in a flash, and the next thing Emelia was doing was handing the basket filled with weeds to the soldier. At the same time, she felt someone's gaze on her. Emelia walked back into the line and sat on the ground but didn't bother to look back as she already knew who it was.

If Emelia meets his eyes, she knew that man would call for her. It's best if she doesn't involve herself further in that man. The soldier ordered all the female prisoners to go back to their cell, but Emelia and three more were left.

What's this nonsense? Emelia asked herself while she kept looking down the ground. She knew what was going to happen, and the first thing that comes to her mind was to take a laugh. The two soldiers who also stood behind looked at Emelia in confusion and walked towards her.

"Is there a problem?" Asked the soldier while Emelia shook her head. In a mocking tone, she said, "What are we? Your personal stress reliever?" The two soldiers flinched and burned with anger. One of them raised their voice, asking, "Who do you think you are? If I were you, just behave like other girls do. But wait, I don't think you are like any other girls but an abandoned princess."

That's right, so what if she's an abandoned princess? So what if she didn't get any love from the people. So what are you going to do about it? Emelia isn't a weak person who would be destroyed after the soldier's words. In the beginning, that kind of mockery wouldn't work on her. Emelia isn't an average woman but a woman who has the traits to become the empress.

"And who do you think you are? You're a soldier who is supposed to be protecting and helping people despite their bad image. What are you doing by making us women into your personal comforter? You do not have the right to be called a soldier of this empire," Emelia spoke, but she was slapped on the face after.

But Emelia knew what she said was right. They offer themselves to the emperor to make their empire into a better one. But instead, they abuse that power for their own satisfaction. "So what? It's not like we've taken the oath of a knight. We are not knights. We are soldiers," laughed the soldier as he spat at her.

Disgusting, that's the only word she could think of. This isn't any different from the Redodel Empire. Is it because she's labeled as a prisoner and a slave does that mean they could treat her any different from any ordinary citizen? The world isn't any better at all.

"Did she make a fuss again?" The commanding officer asked as he stood in front of Emelia with his arms crossed. He bent his knees and forcefully made Emelia look at him. He pulled Emelia's face closer to his, but her eyes were looking somewhere else.

"Commanding officer! His Imperial Majesty has come!" A soldier called and was catching his breath. Not waiting a minute, the commanding officer stood back up and fixed his untidy uniform. "Hide the baskets away. We're in luck. Good thing we ordered them to pull those weeds out earlier. Bring them back." With his orders, Emelia and the other three were sent back. But did he not know his life would come to an end.