The door opened.
Ash gray hair and black eyes. It was Duke Ashide Lance von Baze, the youngest commander of the Abraxas Empire. A proud knight that led their empire to countless victories in the emperor's conquest to conquer all the lands on the southern continent.
"Hmmm?" The bowing princess and the bloody head piqued his interest. He raised his hand, gesturing for his men not to enter and close the door, they obeyed, no questions asked. He looked down at Elaine, Ashide's eyes were as cruel as ever. "Raise your head."
As fast as Elaine followed his order, the tip of his sword touched Elaine's neck. She had a complex look on her face. His eyebrows furrowed. "State your intention."
"I... Survive..." She mumbled. "I want to live!"
"So?"
"I'll tell you everything I know... My sibling's location... The aristocrat's weakness... Where the king's seal is... I'll tell you..."
