Chapter 239: Taste your own medicine

"Hmm.."

Under the bright moonlight, on the rooftop of the royal ballroom where everyone was laughing and chatting, the young woman observed the moon. Her eyes reflected yearning. She would like to call her mother along with her in this palace and stay together.

Would her mother be alright there? Could she trust the people in palace from Zayeania Kingdom? The Fifth Princess was full with concern, for her dear mother. No other thoughts interrupted her mind but Lilith Scarlet did. It clearly showed how much Ria cherished her mother. 

"Lonely huh?" out of the blue, a strong arm wrapped around the young woman's neck from the back. The blade of the dagger fell onto the cheek of Asteria Sage. It was pressing lightly enough for her cheek so it would not bleed. And the scent permeated into her nose.