" It seems like I startled you awake, my lady. " Fabian said as he took the papers from the table and checked it, 

" Should we really postpone something serious like this? " He asked as he adjust his glasses to the bridge of his nose. I slowly sat back while I grab a piece of biscuit.

" The Duke will deal with it later, we just need to hope that Michael will do a good job and not slack off while in the middle of war. " I said as I recalled Michael's excited face as he quickly left to go to the camp of the soldiers. " Michael Elian, A magician who rivals the Grand Magician of the Empire. Feared for his intelligence and power, and yet my Lady made him obedient by bribbing him with sweets, especially chocolate cakes. " He said as sighed in disbelief. I smiled as I felt myself achieve something amazing.

" Who would have thought that THE Michael Elian is vunerable to chocolate cake! " He continued to ramble as Veronica opened the door only to find Fabian rambling and not even noticing her presence, She eyed him weirdly before walking besides me and pouring a freshly brewed tea.

" Has he gone mad miss? " She asked as I picked up the cup and sipped the tea. ' Ah...It has been a long time since I drank warm tea ' I thought as the orb besides the pile of papers began to glow again. I put the cup back down and positioned the orb infront of me again.

The glowing orb was soon replaced by the face of a extremely disturbed Lieutenant Commander, " I greet my lady again. " He greeted as I nodded in recognition, the mumbling Fabian was also back and stood beside me. Valerian clearly is nervous by whomever is in front of him.

" Is there a problem Sir Valerian? " Fabian asked as I noticed several nervous personnel behind his back, " My Lady, may I ask why Sir Elian is currently here? His sudden visit caused a bit of an uproar. " He explained as I saw Michael walking behind him and shoving his face a little close to the orb, " My Lady, I did what you ask. You better prepare my reward. ' He said as he didn't budge in his position, " Of course. If that's what you want. I won't break my promise. " I smiled and confirmed before he nodded and positioned himself behind Valerian.

" *ahem! As I was asking earlier, Is there some kind of reason you have sent for him? " He fake cough as he asked again. I nodded, " He will help you with the stealth and noise problem. " I answered as Valerian crossed his arms.

" He will help us? I don't question his capabilities, but we already persuaded him before. So how did you make him come all the way here? " He ask as if the person in question is behind him. I smiled, " That's a secret. " as I placed my index finger near my mouth.

 He just shaked his head as he laughed, " Well then, since the little miss herself persuaded an untamed cat like him. We will use this opportunity wisely. " He remark.

" Yes, Since all you need to do is survive. " I said in a matter of fact, He laughed and straightened his posture,

" Worry not my lady, We shall not fail and bring disgrace. " He said proudly as he ended the communication.

" It seems like Michael will tell them the plan you came up together. " Fabian asked as he looked at me, I nodded and stood up and walked towards the balcony in the main office.

" We all just need to wait for the good news. And while we are waiting, we shall solve my problem. " I said as I looked  at the sunset. " Don't worry my lady, In this moment, I'm sure that she is on her way towards here right now. " He said as we both looked at the sudden burst of the double door of the office.

" What is the meaning of this! Why are the guards searching our rooms! " A woman in her 40's came barging in as she wore a partially different uniform from Veronica, Her face looked arrogant as her eyes are sharp. ' Why would Anniza endure such torment as someone low as her? ' I thought as I eyed her.

" Mind yourself infront of her Lady! " Fabian sternly ordered as the woman finally noticed me and eyed me in disgust. " Ah, It seems like the lady finally decided to come out of her room. " She mockingly said as I walked towards her and only stop a meter before her.

" It seems like the servants employed in the house aare all Ill-mannered Fabian. " I said as she was taken aback from my words. " Forgive me, my lady. She should have been a better example from her peers. " Fabian apologized as the woman in front of me blush in embarrasement and went mad, " How can you say that to someoe who managed the princess's daily life! " She shouted, I looked at her mockingly. ' Daily life?! She died malnourished with burning hot fever without help! She already knew that Anniza was sick but she disregards it and left her alone.

" Watch what your saying Head Maid Sophia! " Fabian shouted back that made her step back and went quiet. She will pay for what she has done for the last 15 years.

" What do you mean you manage my daily life? " I asked as they were both quiet and finally gave me a chance to talk, Sophia eyed me before flipping her shoulder length grey hair and put both of her hands on her hips.

" Of course! The Duke personnaly appointed me in this position since the day you were left alone. I manage your clothes, your meals, your studies and tutors! Everything! " She said in an overly confident voice as if she really had sincerely done her job.

" Let me clarify this, Sophia. The Duke only appointed you because you voluntarily accepted the job, Second about the Clothes, Meals and Studies are all false. " When I began to tell the truth she flinced, " The Clothes you were talking about are nothing but rags and every clothes I own are out of season. The meals? You call those meals? You always send me a bowl of cold soup and a piece of hard moldy bread since the start of my 10th birthday. The Education? I haven't even met this tutors you speak off. " I said as I realized that ever since I'm in Anniza's body, I've been speaking a lot more. Whew! Chill down Clarisse!

Fabian looked at me with sorry eyes as he went back to the desk to get the papers we were working on earlier, 

" It seems like I really need to discipline the servants in this house, just because the Duke isn't currently in here, fighting for the safety of our territory. It doesn't mean that your allowed to act disrespectfully in front of me and spend the money he gave me for your affairs. " I delivered the blow as she looked at me in disbelief, " You are wrong! How could you accuse me of this?! " She screamed as her eyes gaze sharply at me.

" Disobedient dogs needs to be punished. How dare you use my allowance to indulge yourself and betray the Duke of the North. " I exposed her wrong doings as she was frozen stiff and slumped down to the floor as she trembled, " That is not true my lady! I've been accused wrongly. " She pleaded as she began to call me My Lady as the odds are not in her favor.

" If you really didn't betray the Duke, then what about the money you sent to Viscount Daeron 3 weeks ago? I heard that Daeron has been awfully busy right now. Is he planning on training soldiers without the Duke's approval? " I asked as she didn't have the energy to answer.

I noticed that Fabian hasn't been back when the table is just a few steps behind us, I turned around only to be greeted at a nervous looking Fabian and the orb which is supposed to be clear is replaced by a similar face to Anniza's but his gaze is cold and sharp, yet I felt that is wasn't directed at me, But rather the one behind me.

" Im sorry, my lady. I was calling you are few times earlier. But it seems like you didn't hear me. " Fabian said as he looked at me and the orb and his body tense. I sighed and curtsy, " Good Evening, Your Grace. " I greeted as the man in the orb looked at me as his face was noticebly went soft. He nodded in acknowledgement, " It seems like a few rats infiltrated the mansion as I was busy preparing for the war. " His voice was cold, yet strangely, this body reacted in a very pleased way.

The sudden thump of this body's heart caused me to unconsiously grip my chest, ' It turns out that Anniza really loved her Father. Even until her death, she wished for him to see her one last time. ' I though as I released my grip, Fabian looked concern as the Duke too eyed me with worry. I smiled, " Its nothing to worry about. I'm fine. Your grace, Fabian." I answered as the Duke still looked concern.

" Fabian, I hope that my daughter won't be bothered by rats from today onwards. I will leave the small things to you and I will deal with all of the things left when I come back. " He ordered as Fabian bowed, " Your orders shall meet your expectation. " I walked towards the orb as I saw the Duke gesture for me to walk a step closer, " I will leave the Authority of  the mansion to you Anniza. I'm happy that you finally took action today my Daughter. " He said as he looked at me and ended the communication.

I stared at the orb as the sudden throb in my chest began again, Anniza is happy yet, I'm sorry Duke Frostine. I am not your Daughter. I'm someone else fullfilling the wish of your late Daughter. The real Princess of the Snow. ' I blinked and turned around to Sophia's direction.

" Place her and her accompliance to the dungeon. The Duke will take care of them as I will now retire. " I said as Fabian nodded without hesitation. Just in time as Veronica opened the door and understood my intentions. Don't worry Anniza. I will fulfill your wish. But I won't get closer to everyone around you because I am not you and I'm just here to act out. These were my thoughts as I prepared to go to sleep.