I look at him, an offer..well I don't have much time, neither do I have options.

I will be given a death sentence for the crimes..I did not commit. But still he is the Prince of the enemy Empire. I can't trust him blindly but again I don't have a choice.

Why is he helping me in the first place? Does he think I actually have something up my sleeve against Libra to same me?

I just have my knowledge about magic but it won't work here. Claude isn't stupid, that's why he has put us in a prison cell which is guarded by magic. 

“So, Princess are you done thinking? Should I lay my offer?”

He is smiling like he already knows the answer.

“Alright, let's discuss, but a deal which benefits both sides.”

He looks at me, a bit taken aback because of my stern voice. You know, even I can be a bit diplomatic.

“ Very well, I propose that we discuss our situation first. You don't have much time because according to the laws of this Empire you will be given a death sentence without having a chance to defend yourself. I am here for some information, wait..did you really think your brother could actually throw me in a prison?”

I look at him, then at the prison then at the handcuffs we both had. Then I rolled my eyes.

“Well can't you see the atmosphere here? We are both handcuffed. We are in a prison where magic won't work. And so yes, Claude has definitely captured you.”

He listened to everything I said, every word carefully and then a small smile tugged in his face. Does this guy really like smiling? We have met sometimes on ‘Grand Empire', the function which is hosted every year where every country marks their attendance. I have never seen him smile, many Princesses swoon over him. Well, he is actually handsome and a gentleman at that.

“If you are done staring, I will explain everything to you.”

My cheeks were definitely red at that, I could feel it.

“So, as you already know our Empires are enemies. I got news that Libra is planning an attack on Leopardo with that new technology that you created. Is it possible that the magic spell of activation is with someone else other than you?”

I can't believe they took my technology without asking and that too attack another nation without a reason too. Being enemies is one thing but it is wrong to attack someone without reason. For decades there has been no war. Because the war is not between the people of the Empire but between Royalties. And I know it is the mistake of Libra. The first Emperor of Libra and the first Emperor of Leopardo had commendable friendship. But his successor who envied The crown prince of Leopardo ruined the decades old friendship. He envied everything about Leopardo, how beautiful the kingdom and royalty were there, especially the Crown Prince, his intelligence, as well as his charm. Because of this and his thrust for more power we lost many territories to them. Territories which were so fruitful! So beneficial!

“ Actually, when I created that, my father took the spell from me, he told me as a Simpleton Princess I have done enough work and now he will handle next. You know Claude need not have done this, he was going to get the throne anyway.”

He looks at me contemplating deeply. 

“ So, my messenger is correct. The attack is tomorrow. Only you can stop the spell, there might be something you can do. My first deal is you come with me, stop that tool, what was the name, Gladiator. Stop it and then we discuss other things. I will help you get away. My deal. You. Won't. Be. Executed.”

I looked at him. Let's remember there must be something that I can do about it. Must be something. Remember Dylan….oh..yeah. I can do this.

“ I accept. But first we need to get out of here. How will we do that?”

He walked to another side of the cell, in the corner. He signals me to come. What is he up to?

“ You know, maybe you don't but I never come unprepared. Black Moon, do your job, now!”

What ! The place blasted…it's just debris... Oh my goodness. Who is this person, he is so strong. Wait…. I can't believe my eyes.

“You? But how ?"

Author's note: Hey guys! Hope you are doing great. Guess who has come to save our Dylan. As always wrong guesses only. Bye :)