“What did Val do to anger you?” Cordelia whispers.  “Nothing.” “Tsk, as if. You two are so awkward around each other. You two no longer act lovey dovey. So what’s the problem, tell me all about it.” Cordelia winks.  “Nothing. We have never acted lovey dovey, princess.”  “Oh please. As soon as Val joined us, he has been hovering around …

“Ianthe, Ianthe! Are you alright?” Lord Valentine is looking at with worry.  “Lord Valentine?” He smiles to try to comfort. “You’re having a nightmare. It’s alright now, you are no longer in the nightmare.”  I nod in response. Lord Valentine’s smile seems forced. He looks distracted and worried.  Thinking back to what Lord Valentine’s mother said before I was pulled …

Lord Valentine travels with Cordelia and I, to the annoyance of Cordelia. She believes Lord Valentine is coming along to spy on her. But I, as an observer, know that’s not true. Lord Valentine never intervenes with Cordelia. He did not stop Cordelia when she rushed in front of the greedy landlord who hit his subjects. Nor did he persuade …

“Princess, just what do you do to the prince?” I ask worriedly. “The prince has been searching for you for one whole week!”  “Nothing, Ianthe. How many times do I have to tell you? Stop worrying! We’re simply playing.” The corners of her mouth tip up. “Why is it so hot here? The… what’s it called… what’s the point of …

“Wait, Lord Valentine!” Before I can utter the last word, Lord Valentine vaporizes in front of me.  That must not be the real Lord Valentine. This is just a shadow of him made by his magic.  He could have sent another written message like the one a few days ago, but he didn’t. He appeared in person, just to apologize. …

How can this happen? I am just gone for a few hours! I am about to rush down when Cordelia stomps away with her head held high up. Like the Princess she is. But this is not the underwater Kingdom! No one knows you’re a princess! And what happens to the guy who was slapped? Cordelia has superhuman strength! He …

So Lord Valentine knows where we are all along? Of course, it’s Lord Valentine. He can predict the future. There is nothing he can’t do.  He doesn’t seem angry at me. What does he mean when he said ‘Are you still angry with me’? He should be the one angry with me! I stole his potion. I betrayed his trust. …

We finally arrived in the capital of Zehan. On foot of course. In the first few days, it felt like I could no longer feel my feet. But then after that I think my feet has developed new and better muscles. I have already grown accustomed to it.  I just dearly hope our Princess is no longer in a walking …

We set out for the capital the next day. On foot. Yes, on foot. Because my great mistress Princess Cordelia finds being able to walk a gift from gods and wishes to use her legs till they cramp so bad you wish you have tail instead.  So we began trekking over mountains, over hills, over muddy roads to the capital. …

We separated from the couple when we reached the next town. The town is a huge one and the couple said they would stay low for a while and with the gold Cordelia gave them, I think they can stay low for 5 years at least.  I am still having muscle soreness all over my body from the horse riding, …