The Princess of the North

g, and I see him approaching, to my despair, accompanied by Prince Lien. My day couldn't ge

at our training. Today, he will train with us. I hope we can take advantage of hi

weapons to see if you are prepared for hand-to-hand combat. The best fighter today will battle my

and his voice had a magnetism that made you fascinated. Was I into him? I don't know! I don't think so. Definitely not. I turn m

" he says

y, crossin

gerous, and if the prince finds out who you are

s if I've never done this

me just this once?"

was cornering me. But, as always, my stubbornness won. Unfortunately, jus

ing that we didn't even no

says, staring at us. For a moment, I th

soldier from today's training," the

narrowing my e

ticipate in today's training. The only reason to excuse him would be if

ction of a second, I thought he had recognized me, but tha

ned pale, but qu

only concerned about his well-being," General Rock replied, placing his hands

any well-being left to protect," the prince said seriously, staring at u

id, defeated. "Let it be as you wish. To

nodded and turned

lem, right?" he asked, addressing me. To avoid any suspicion, I simply nodded. Even though he had

ce, your highness?" as

pointing at me. "I believe you don't need to

a slight smile. I believe he thought I was weak because o

see his discontent, but I wanted to prove that he had tra

ng the first round with them. I watched as the second-to-last fight ended, and the prince signaled for us to take our positions. I stepped into the circle and waited for the prince's command. The rules were simple: whoever stepped out of the circle or was knocked out first, lost. I saw him signal for us to begin. The soldier quickly tried to hit me with a punc

d me with a look of intrigue. There was no room to hold back in a fight like this. It wa

xhausted. Finally, the last fight ended, and now I would fight the soldier who won. I won't lie, I was exhausted, but I had come this far, and I wouldn't give up easily. The prince signaled for us to enter the circle. As soon as we were in position, he signaled for the fight to begin. I went all out, lunging at my opponent, jumping, and landing a punch just below his neck, making him pass out in

saw-was it surprise or shock? His face revealed nothing.

him discover my identity

daydreams as the cas

rick, wishes to see you at this mo

," the prince said, finally