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𝙬𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨

𝙬𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨

𝙬𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨

𝙬𝙖𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙨

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˚。୨ ʚɞ ୧ ˚。


𝙋𝙍𝙄𝙉𝘾𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙊𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙄𝘼 𝙎𝘼𝙏 in the study room of Eldoria's grand castle, surrounded by shelves of books and scrolls. She was facing her tutor, Lady Clarissa, who droned on about the importance of etiquette and princess decorum.

"And remember, Princess Olivia, when greeting visiting dignitaries, you must always curtsy at a thirty-degree angle," Lady Clarissa instructed, demonstrating the perfect curtsy.

Olivia nodded absentmindedly, her thoughts far away. She knew these lessons were important for her role as a princess, but they often felt so... pointless. Who cared if she curtsied at a thirty-degree angle or a twenty-five-degree one? The kingdom needed a leader who could protect it, not just look pretty and act polite.

"...and when addressing the court, you must always speak with modesty and grace," Lady Clarissa continued.

Olivia sighed quietly. She tried her best to be the perfect princess, to live up to everyone's expectations. But balancing her royal duties with her responsibilities as a Ranger was exhausting. Sometimes, it felt like the weight of the entire kingdom was on her shoulders. She glanced at the clock, wishing time would move faster.

"Your Highness, are you paying attention?" Lady Clarissa's voice cut through her thoughts.

"Yes, Lady Clarissa," Olivia lied, forcing a smile.

But as her turned to fetch a book from a shelff, Olivia saw her chance. She slid out of her chair and tiptoed to the door. Her heart raced as she slipped into the hallway, praying she wouldn't be caught. She needed a break from all this—she needed to go to Rootcore, where her fellow Rangers were likely preparing for their next mission.

As she hurried through the castle, she felt a pang of guilt for sneaking away. But sometimes, she just had to escape the pressures of her royal life. Once outside, Olivia hurried through the enchanted forest that separated Eldoria from Rootcore. The familiar path felt like a second home to her now.

Reaching Rootcore, she entered the main hall, Olivia saw Xander, Madison, and Nick hunched over books at the tables, studying. Nearby, Udonna was stirring a pot near the stairs, asking Clare about the stickleberries needed for her concoction.

Madison was the first to notice Olivia's arrival. "Your Highness." She immediately curtsied, and Nick and Xander quickly followed suit by bowing.

"Guys, you don't need to do that," she said with a smile, feeling a bit awkward.

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