One of the men in Black clothes informed the Supreme Commander, a group of 6 members of the Frostine's Black soldiers were nestled near the tall trees that covers the small tent as several hooded figure sneaked up to it. They didn't receive a response, instead they felt a sudden presence appear in front of them. His long ginger colored hair was flowing midair as his face was covered with his hair that it makes people wonder how he can see. He wore black robes as he observed the surroundings.

Many people who doesn't know him will say that he looks like an innocent young man, but to those who have worked with him will say he's a devil. The group looked at him quietly as they felt that this person is eager to end this all for something urgent. They tried hard not to flinch as he let out a breath.

" My lady, you're the only one who treated me like this. Amuse me more my lady, prove yourself to be worthy. "

He said out loud as several magic circles appeared and surrounded the tent, he is someone capable of casting something without chanting. That alone will be enough to terrify anyone. He looked at the group one by one and smiled as he floated towards one of them. He flew a little closer as he smiled creepily, as the tent was surrounded by a dark blue barrier.

[ Despair of the Sea ]

His technique that allows him to control water and suffocate the people inside are still not as brutal than his next move, the group could only watch as they wait for the main troops to arrive. The drowning mages were all swirling inside the barrier as some competent enough mages inside it were able to erect a barrier for themselves before it activated. When he noticed it, he stared at the mage as several roars of thunder suddenly erupted and stuck the mage and dealt a blow.

" What's the situation over there? Is everthing alright? "

Lieutenant General Andrew Valerian, the right hand man of the Duke ever since he was a young lord and never left his side. He is tall and muscular and has a strength befitting his title of Frostine's Spear as his main specialty is a spear while he also can wield different types of weapon. He inquired the current situation to relay the message to the Supreme Commander.

"There's no problem Lieutenant. He seems to enjoy letting out steam once in a while." He comment as the floating person infront of them smiled and hummed.

 "He seems to be in an awfully good mood." Valerian laughed as he nodded,

 "He is. The Lady promised him something, that's what got him here in the first place." He said as he looked confused,

 "We are not thinking of the same lady right?" He asked to verify, Valerian shaked his head and started laughing.

"The same lady. She was also the one who suggested to do this earlier." He said as the person on the other line couldn't believe such a thing can occur.

"Get ready men." Valerian said before he ended the communication. 

"Everyone, The forces are close by, we must do everything to assist them." He said before he looked at the swirling void filled with mages.

He shuddered by the sheer power as well as the others. But to them, the one who it the most terrifying is that this person was ordered by SOMEONE. Not just by any other person, but the Princess herself. To think someone is able to command a devil like him, they could only wonder what type of promises the Princess whispered to him to act like that.

[2 Days Later, At the Frostine Castle]

"My Lady, Please drink some tea and take a break." Veronica said as she served me with Tea and several biscuits and Tea Cakes.

She sighed as she looked at me who is currently burried under several papers I took on behalf of Fabian who is busy managing the Crown Prince. I removed my glasses that I made earlier in secret as I felt uncomfortable to work without one. When I was Rene, I studied hard day and night which cost me my eyesight, and yesterday night, I felt my body slowly merging into one. So, Just like Rene my eyesight was also affected.

"My Lady, It seems like his grace will arrive a bit late. The snow suddenly began to falling yesterday and caused a storm." She informed me as I looked outside the window which is dark with several layer of snow falling down.

"His grace will arrive on time, But he must want to arrive a little more early now that he knows His Highness is currently here." I answered as Veronica giggled a little. 

"How is His Highness? We wouldn't want to be labeled as Bad Host just because His grace is not here." I said as Veronica nodded,

"There has not been any problem reported since his stay in here, my lady. We will do our best to keep him satisfied." She said and held her head high.

I smiled as I placed my pen down and began to drink the tea and ate some cakes.

After taking a few minutes, I began to get ready to continue my work when Fabian suddenly barged into the office causing everyone to halt their actions. He looked like he ran a marathon before he bowed and catch his breath.

"Sir Fabian? What has caused you to run here? " I asked as I walked towards him. 

While still catching his breath he looked up and reported, 

"His Grace...Ha..His Grace has returned...My lady." He said between intervals of breath.

I looked at Veronica and nodded as I walked fast towards my room and change my clothes into much more presentable one and began to walk towards the Main Hall of the castle. As I began to decsend the stairs, I saw Michael floating around and seemed to be looking for someone before he looked his eyes on me.

I smiled as he slowly floated towards me and escorted me down the stairs, Fabian was already there and was talking with Sir Valerian.

"Veronica, has his highness been informed of his grace return?" I asked her as I walked towards the large group forming in the hall. 

"Yes my lady, He was informed the same time as you." She said as I nodded as Fabian noticed me following his gaze was Sir Valerian. 

"I greet My Lady Annizabel Frostine." He greeted me as I return it, 

"Greetings Lieutenant Commander Valerian." as he nodded. As we exchanged pleasantries, several people were eyeing me as Michael let my hands go and stood behind me as I nodded in thanks. He smiled in return.

"It seems like you all returned several days earlier than planned and also accompanied by a storm." I said as Sir Valerian Laughed,

"My Lady, We were ordered by his grace to hasten our arrival. We cannot ignore an order directed from above.. " He sais as several others who heard of this nervously laughed.

"Speaking of that, where is his-"

 My words were cut off as the large group began to split into two as a man in uniform with a glistening and beautifuly crafted sword began to walk towards my direction.

He has white hair reaching down his shoulders and eyes in a shade of cobalt was sharp yet gentle when he looked at me.

The man responsible was none other than my Father, Duke Nicholas Wren Frostine.

"I welcome you home, your grace." I said as I noticed the Duke change his expression for a little,

" Is there something wrong your grace?" Again, his expression worsend. I couldn't believe it. 

Then, there's only one more way even if it could cosy my dignity as the lady of the house.

"Welcome home, Father! " I said as his eyes visibly widen as he looked at me, still as a statue.

I feel like I'm about to die from embarassment when I blurted out those words. Sir Valerian also went quiet before covering his mouth as he began to laugh.

Everyone near enough to hear what happened were either shocked or trying to contain their laughter. I felt my cheeks blush even more when Veronica smiled with Fabian smilling with his teeth showing while shaking his head, even Michael was visibly trying to control himself from laughing on the ground.

"Please stop, my face might get redder than this." I said and held my face only to feel them warm as some quieted down but they still visibly trying to stop themselves. 

I heard my Father clear his throat before finally talking,

 "I'm home, Anniza. How's the situation right now?" He asked me as I recovered my composure. I smiled as I reported,

 "Everything is in control Father, we've already dealt with several rats and questioned them. As for who sent them, we are still trying to extract." I said as my Father nodded.

"I will deal with them now that I'm here, you should take a rest." He said as I nodded,

 "Thank you, Father." He nodded,

 "You've done a great job managing in my place, Daughter." He said as I smiled and Valerian controlling his laugh,

 "Still acting so stifly, your grace." He said as my Father glared at him.

"It seems like what Lady Frostine said was true." A sudden voice came fromt the direction of the grand staircase. The blinding golden hair and sharp piercing golden eyes ovelooked everyone below. He wore a formal attire as he slowly went down. 

"I greet his highness, The Crown Prince." Everyone greeted as they bowed, me and Veronica curtsied. 

"You may all rise." He said as I fight the urge to roll my eyes.

 "it seems like Duke Frostine came earlier than scheduled." He said as my Father looked at him indifferently.

 " Of course, your highness. I couldn't wait to see my Daughter. And of course, finding out that you came here without prior notice." He said with a cold smile.

We all somehow felt the temperature of the room grew cold and saw some kind of lightining clashing in front of them while they were both smiling. The others who couldn't bear the pressure slowly backed away but never left because it's rude to leave before the Royal Family.

I just looked at them back and forth because they seemed to be examining each others strength silently. I couldn't help but sighed as I think this was just very childish to someone like me.

As I was contemplating whether or not to intervene, I felt a slight tug on my sleeves and saw that Michael was the one who pulled it and was looking at me. I tilted my head and he said in a low voice.

"Where's my reward, my lady?" He asked me.

I can't help but to see him with imaginary ears and tail of a dog as my face went blank. But, I still went ahead and laughed softly because of the cuteness.

"Don't worry, I already went ahead and prepared it earlier Michael." I said as his eyes lit up in excitement.

I smiled in return as I noticed that everyone was quiet, then a sudden 'Ahem!' caught my attention. It was the Duke who faked a cough and was busy looking away. I didn't get his attitude as I decided that I would not want to be there anymore.

So I grabbed a little fabric from my dress and curtsied.

"Then, I will be going now. Your Highness, Father." I said as I looked at Michael.

"Let's go. Michael, Veronica." I said as I began to walk towards the grand staircase.

"Anniza." A sudden call made me look back towards the crowed.

Again, with a difficult face. It was the Duke who called me, he seemed awkward.

"Come to my office later." He said as I smiled and nodded.

But inside I was raging, is there something wrong that I did?! Or is he just making my life very hard? I still need to rest, I've been awake since yesterday night! 

Was what I was thinking as we three headed towards my room to have tea and the reward prepared for Michael.