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Chapter 71: You should be more careful



One evening, after another fruitless day of searching for evidence, I found myself pacing my quarters, feeling increasingly desperate. I needed a break, some fresh air to clear my mind. I slipped out of my room and made my way to the castle gardens, hoping the tranquility would help me think.

The garden was beautiful, bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun. Flowers of every color swayed gently in the breeze, and the scent of jasmine filled the air. I walked along the winding paths, my thoughts racing. There had to be something we were missing, some piece of the puzzle that would lead us to the evidence we needed.

As I rounded a corner, I heard a rustling sound and froze. My heart pounded in my chest as I strained to listen. Was it a guard? Or perhaps the queen herself? I stepped forward cautiously, peering through the foliage.

To my surprise, I saw a small group of children playing among the flowers. They laughed and chased each other, completely unaware of the danger that lurked within the castle walls. I felt a pang of longing for a simpler time, when I could have joined in their games without a care in the world.

But my reverie was shattered when I heard a stern voice call out, "What are you doing here?"

I turned to see one of the queen\'s guards approaching, his expression stern. Panic surged through me, but I tried to remain calm. "Just getting some fresh air," I replied, hoping he wouldn\'t question me further.

The guard\'s eyes narrowed. "You should be more careful. These gardens aren\'t as safe as they seem."

I nodded, feeling a chill run down my spine. "Thank you for the warning. I\'ll head back to my quarters now."

The guard watched me closely as I walked away, and I could feel his gaze burning into my back. I hurried back to my room, my mind racing. If the gardens weren\'t safe, then where could I go? It seemed that the queen\'s influence was everywhere, and there was no escaping her watchful eye. powered by mvle-mp|y|r

That night, sleep eluded me. I tossed and turned, unable to shake the feeling of being trapped. The walls of the castle seemed to close in on me, and I felt a growing sense of claustrophobia. I had to find a way out of this situation, but I didn\'t know where to start.

The next morning, I was jolted awake by a loud knock at my door. I stumbled out of bed, my heart pounding. "Who is it?"

"It\'s Nara," came the reply, and I hurried to let her in.

Nara\'s face was grim, and I knew something was wrong. "What\'s happened?" I asked, dread pooling in my stomach.

"We\'re running out of time," she said, her voice low. "The queen is tightening her grip, and she\'s started arresting people she suspects of aiding us. We need to act now, or we won\'t have a chance."

My heart sank. "What do we do?"

Nara took a deep breath. "We need to go to the village and speak to the people directly. If we can rally them, we might be able to gather enough support to challenge the queen openly."

It was a risky plan, but it was the only option we had left. "Alright," I said, steeling myself. "Let\'s do it."

We set out for the village, trying to remain inconspicuous. The journey was tense, and every shadow seemed to hold a threat. By the time we arrived, I was on edge, but determined to see this through.

The villagers were wary at first, but as Nara and I explained our situation, their fear turned to anger. They had suffered under the queen\'s rule, and they were ready for change. We spent hours talking to them, sharing our plans and rallying their support. It was exhausting, but I felt a glimmer of hope for the first time in days.

As night fell, we returned to the castle, slipping in through a hidden entrance. We were tired but resolute. We had a plan, and we were going to see it through.

But our resolve was tested almost immediately. As we made our way to my quarters, we were ambushed by a group of the queen\'s guards. They had been waiting for us, and we were outnumbered and outmatched.

"Stop right there," one of the guards barked, his sword drawn.

My heart raced as I looked for a way out, but there was none. We were trapped.

Nara stepped forward, her eyes blazing with defiance. "Let us pass. We have done nothing wrong."

The guard sneered. "You\'re under arrest for treason. Take them away."

We were dragged to the dungeons, our wrists bound with rough ropes. The cold, damp cells were a stark contrast to the warmth and light of the village, and I felt a deep sense of despair. We had been so close, and now it felt like everything was falling apart.

As we sat in our cell, Nara leaned close to me. "Don\'t give up hope, Elara. We\'ll find a way out of this."

I wanted to believe her, but the odds seemed insurmountable. The queen\'s power was absolute, and we were at her mercy.

Hours passed, and I tried to keep my spirits up. But as the night wore on, my exhaustion and fear took their toll. I was on the verge of losing hope when I heard a faint noise outside our cell.

I strained to listen, my heart pounding. It sounded like... footsteps. Someone was coming.

I held my breath as the footsteps grew louder, and then, to my astonishment, the cell door creaked open. A figure stepped inside, shrouded in darkness.

"Who\'s there?" I whispered, my voice trembling.

The figure stepped forward, revealing a familiar face. It was one of the villagers we had spoken to earlier, a young woman named Mira.

"We don\'t have much time," she whispered, glancing nervously over her shoulder. "The queen\'s guards are distracted. We need to get you out of here."

Hope surged within me as Mira began to untie our bonds. "Thank you," I said, my voice thick with gratitude.

Mira nodded. "You\'ve inspired us, Elara. We\'re not going to let the queen win."

With Mira\'s help, we slipped out of the dungeons and made our way through the castle\'s labyrinthine corridors. It was a tense and nerve-wracking journey, but we managed to avoid the guards and reach the hidden entrance we had used earlier.

As we emerged into the night, I felt a surge of relief. We were free, but our fight was far from over. The queen would stop at nothing to maintain her power, and we had to be ready for whatever came next.

Nara and I thanked Mira and promised to continue the fight. We had a plan, and now we had the support of the villagers. But as we made our way back to the village, I couldn\'t shake the feeling that the worst was yet to come.

The next morning, we gathered with the villagers, discussing our next steps. We needed to act quickly, before the queen could regroup and retaliate. But as we spoke, a sense of unease settled over me. The queen was cunning and ruthless, and I knew she wouldn\'t go down without a fight.

As we made our plans, a shadow fell over the village. The sky darkened, and a chill wind swept through the streets. I looked up, feeling a sense of foreboding.

And then, out of the darkness, came the sound of approaching footsteps. A large contingent of the queen\'s guards appeared at the edge of the village, their weapons drawn and their expressions grim.

Panic spread through the villagers as they realized what was happening. We were outnumbered and outmatched, and the queen\'s wrath was about to descend upon us.

"Stay calm!" I shouted, trying to rally the people. "We can\'t let them intimidate us!"

But as the guards advanced, I felt a surge of fear. We had fought so hard, come so far, but it seemed that our struggle was far from over. The queen\'s power was immense, and our resolve would be tested to the limit.

As the guards closed in, I knew that this was only the beginning of a long and brutal fight. The fate of the eastern province hung in the balance, and we would need every ounce of courage and determination to see it through.


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