Bab 24: First day At Rockshir
Rockshire was true to its name. On the way to the manor of the duke, they passed through many small mountains. All the houses in the city were made of stone and, the stones of different shapes and sizes.
It was so amazing how they were put together to make beautiful structures that were eye-catching and strong.
The whole time Silja's eyes were glued out of a small window. Mira, who was sitting opposite her, was fiddling her fingers nervously. From the moment she put her foot on this land she was having bad feelings.
Her legs were tapping lightly on the wooden floor of the carriage without making any obvious noises. But her face remained calm on the surface. She knew she couldn't show any kind of weakness as the personal maid of the princess.
Any mistakes and things will be difficult for her precious princess.
With them by Silja's side was sitting Lady Helen.
The woman was calm all the way, just simply observing a foreign human princess.
The woman has a small smile on her face all the time which hides her intentions deep down her heart.
During the whole ride, Silja was looking out without sparring any glance at the Duchess.
Soon they entered a big door and then in front of a fort-type structure.
"We are here.", lady Helen chimed as they climbed out of the carriage.
Behind them one another carriage arrived with Henry and Brandon.
Kind Evan wanted to send a few other maids and soldiers with Silja for her protection but Silja denied that and only allowed a few people with her. Which included two human maids apart from Mira and four other soldiers with Brandon. She didn't know what would be the situation in the north and that's why she wanted to keep fewer people with her. So if anything goes wrong and a situation arrives they can avoid more damage.
Lady Helen led them in through a small staircase that led them to the upper floor.
The fortress was built on a small hill, High from the ground.
Lady Helen showed them their room which was located on the third floor.
"You can have some rest first. Till then the kitchen will prepare a meal." Silja nodded her head and smiled before entering the assigned room.
"This is dark." Mira commented as soon as they entered the room.
The room which was assigned was located on the dark part of the fortress making it lack the natural light of the sun. There weren't any sufficient arrangements for the lights except a small oil lamp in one of the corners of the room.
"Ow…", Mira tripped on something and almost fell. But Silja gave her hand on time and prevented her fall. "Be careful."
Silja took her hand and led her to the bed, making her sit down. "Sit here."
Silja then walked towards the window and opened the curtains letting sunlight enter the room. It was much better after that.
She then swapped her eyes on the whole room. It was a small room with a bed and some furniture on the side. There was a small tea table in the middle and a small door on the left wall, probably leading to the bathroom.
"You should have some rest, you must be tired now." Mira walked over with a glass of water in her hand. After the window was opened she was able to see more clearly.
"What kind of treatment is this? You are a princess but they assigned you a room that is not even suitable for maids. They didn't even assign you any maids.", Mira grumbled.
Silja then sighed and looked at her little maid.
"Don't fret, just observe and remember. That's all."Silja said, putting her hand on her shoulder.
"But.." Before Mira could say anything Silja shook her head and Mira sealed her mouth.
They were on different land and not forgotten in between the people who think of themselves as more superior than the human race. To behave as needy and whiney can make the situation worse.
So for now Silja has decided to take in everything and observe the new environment.
The calmness in her eyes gave reassurance to Mira too.
"Knock...Knock…" Not long after they heard knocks on the door followed by a maid entering the room.
"The meal is ready." A maid said in an uninterested voice while gawking at Silja. Her eyes were shining brightly in the dark which means she was she-dragon
"Follow me." After looking till her heart content she barked and left the room.
Mira pursed her lips at her disrespectful tone and looked at Silja. Silja shook her head and both of them followed behind.
The hallways were dark till they left the back part of the fortress. The maid who was leading them was walking quite fast. After she turned on the corner they lost sight of her and lost direction in the dark.
But thanks to Silja's extraordinary memory they finally were able to make their way towards the main hall. There they met Henry and Brandon. Henry was leaving to do some preparation for the journey further so he was quick to leave after briefing them.
"Are you alright, princess?" Brandon came towards her quickly as soon as Henry left. They had assigned a room for him on a different floor and no matter how much he tried to ask, they didn't let her check on Silja.
"I'm fine, Bran." Silja reassured him with a smile and then the maid led them to the dining room.
Mira and Brandon were stopped outside. Where few dragon maids were keeping watch on them.
Inside the dining hall, Silja saw two women were sitting at the table already. One of them was Lady Helen and beside her was a young girl sharing the same features as Helen.
"Please take a seat, Princess." Lady Helen stood up quickly and greeted her. Her smile was polite as she looked at Henry and Silja.
"This is my daughter, Gwendolyn." Lady Helen introduces the young girl.
"Hello, lady Gwendolyn." Silja smiled at the young girl who looked the same age as her. But in response, the girl only lifted her eyebrows at her and grunted lowly.
Silja pursed her lips but didn't react much. Apart from three women sitting at one side of the table, the whole room was empty which was making Silja very uncomfortable.
Her heart was constantly feeling wary of everything and everyone around. While bad feelings were making her restless.
"Salve…" Soon lady Helen spoke in her sharp voice and a weak-looking young girl entered the room with a heavy plate in her hand.
Her eyes were cast down and she was wearing a sack on her body which was hardly enough to cover her.
Silja looked at her dull eyes and sorry appearance.
'A human.'
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