The Aconitum Flower

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ALORA EMBRY

"Shit."

"What was that?"

"Tsk." I saw how my brother, Damien, Hayes, Leo, Britta Markley, and the two mages Quin and Tara go outside. I look at the seven unfamiliar faces in front of me and smile at them. The thing is those five, I remember these faces that are the ones that point their swords at my throat.

"Your Alora, right?" the blond guy asked, hmm if I'm not mistaken his name, was Charles.

"Yes."

"Your Auburn hair was eye-catching."

"Thank you, I got this from my mother."

"Yes, the duchess."

"Is she the person that went missing on the first day of the war at Wren?"

"Yes, and she also appointed on the port before going back here."

"I can hear you, Sirs."

"My apologies, we still haven't introduced ourselves. I am the leader of the Crown Prince's personal knights I am Charles and this is my right-hand man, Glenn. This is Brite my left hand and their trusted knights Alvin and Fritz."

"Oh, the Crown Prince's knights. This is the first time I hear that, nice to meet you I am Alora Embry."

"Forgive me My Lady but this is the first time I heard that name," Glenn said and Brite nodded.

"My name was not that well known, but brother Kaden was well known."

"Yes, I often hear his name inside the palace walls. It was an honor to fight beside him and saw his remarkable swordsmanship skills."

"Oh, Sir Charles say that to my brother."

"But isn't he a scary one, no offense? I got chills whenever he speaks coldly." He smile widely and I almost rolled my eyes.

"Honestly, you don't look like one."

"Really?"

"Yes." Then his face suddenly went blank.

"Lady Alora tell me..."

"Yes?"

"Why do you have His Highness sword?" he looked at the sword and when our eyes met his eyes went sharp.

"Leticia entrust this sword to me."

"So, the saintess do that with the Crown Prince's approval?"

"Yes."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, why would I lie?" I smile at him and show the sword to him. "And did you know this one? I can see the word 'The golden sword will not rust, for you have a brave heart and a noble soul.' that was engraved on the blade." I saw how their eyes widened and in a minute both of our swords were already on each other's throats.

It was only Glenn and Charles that made a move while the other three were confused. They can kill me if they all move.

"You're lying once again? I do not know that the daughter of Duke Astley was a thief."

"And what is your proof that I am a thief? Or you're just directing this conversation in other ways because of what you heard? Why I do see that when all of you don't?"

"That was not on your concern, now if you could give the sword back. It was a national treasure and His Highness's sword a mere lady can't dare to use it. It will only bring disgrace!"

"Oh, this mere lady that you were talking about can kill you." And it was like a signal because they all attack me at the same time. I swing the sword first and it almost grazes in on Charles and Glenn's face and using my left hand I attack the three idiots using my fire.

Because of that, they went flying outside and I laugh at that sight.

"Gosh, the scene a while ago you getting on Lord Leo Eyron's nerve was a nice sight. So, I hope you all will bring me some nice fight. Provoke him once again and fight him."

"A nice lady must be silent at all times!"

"Sir Charles I am not the other ladies!" our swords clash and he was not called the leader of the Crown Prince's knights for nothing. He was strong that I was pushed back, Glenn on the other hand attacked me and when I saw an opening at him, I grinned.

I kicked his arms and he accidentally let go of his sword while he was holding his other hand, I grab his necsmiled smile at him.

"Right-hand man my face, you're such a loser." I almost burned him when a hand suddenly stopped me.

"Alora what are you doing? Do you plan to kill this kid?" Damien was holding my arms tightly.

"Yes. So, move."

"Let go of this kid right now."

"Kid?" I raised my eyebrows and look at Glenn. He was taller than me and his build was like Damien so why is he calling this a kid?

"He was only sixteen and they were His Highness's personal knights you can't kill them. They are not enemies."

"I know, but it was them who is at fault."

"Alora let go of him, or do you want your brother to see you in this scene?"

"He will hear it later from my own mouth, so mind your own business."

"Do you want me to use force?"

"Sir Alaric you're not my fiancé anymore so mind your own business and leave," I said that and grip my hold on Glenn's neck while glaring at him. "Don't bother me again."

"Alora."

"You're going to kill him!" Fritz shouted and I glare at him.

"That is what I plan to do in the first place."

"I-I'm sor...ry."

"I did hear something. You said what Sir Charles?"

"I-I'M SORRY!" his face was now beat red as he shouted that and then he look at Glenn that was still struggling. "If you could please let him go."

"Kneel."

"What?" Damien was just listening well he knows that if they don't do that my anger won't subdue so he just let me.

"I want you all to kneel. Kneel and ask for forgiveness and I will let go of him, if I was not pleased, he will be dead." They immediately do it and I look down at them, they were hesitating but since they saw how Glenn was struggling to breathe when I tighten my grip on his neck, they bow their heads and sincerely apologize.

"We ask for forgiveness, Lady Alora."

"Forgiveness in what?"

"For looking down on you, and for our wrong speculations that you were a thief."

"Wow, that was so good." And that was the scene that my brother and others witnessed.

"Alora what the hell are you doing?"

"I was just teaching them a lesson." I let go of Glenn's neck and pushed him towards those losers. "The knights of His Highness were not that capable of protecting him and you're pushing your stupid plan? Gosh, and it will be a shame if none of you went back alive to the palace. I say that you listen to their command politely coz they will crush you into pieces once they snap out. I wish that those words of mine retain onto your small brains."

"You're being harsh again..." He whispered and I shake my head and push him.

"Stop on your lectures. I do not wish to see your face again; you're also getting on my nerves."

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