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Soon enough, they started seeing houses and people, scanty at first but it gradually got crowded. It seemed like Shadow's Kiss was a land filled with rich people. She saw vampires and what looked to be elves, fairies, dwarves, goblins and so many other creatures. It reminded her of the kingdom they had passed through on their way to Shadow's Kiss.  But this time, the Vampires were by far more in number than the other creatures. 

They passed a number of houses before, at long last, they arrived at the market. 

" Are the tailors here skilled? " Clarissa asked Martha, who looked like she was about to jump out of her skin. 

She quickly composed herself and placed a sweet smile on her face. " Yes, your highness. They produce the latest fashion and with the very best fabrics. " her eyes strayed outside as she spoke. What was the plan? How would they come?

" Martha" she called the first time. "Martha, "