That absolutely settles it! Marina decided. Tonight, I'll get some sleep- tomorrow, I'm headed towards the spheres. Of course...
Again, she glanced at her knife. You'll need new equipment- a better knife, some more Dimates, maybe armor. Allies wouldn't hurt, too.
"There she is!" "We found her!"
Marina suddenly tensed, her eyes widening in shock. Damn! Of all the times...
Two soldiers, each clad in gleaming chestplates, entered the inn and approached Marina. "Princess Marina," one of them said, his voice low and unpleasant. "We're under orders to bring you back to Galaen."
"Princess Jelina and King Emer command it," the other added.
A bit startled, Marina gripped her knife. "Look, I know you two mean well, but... I'm deadset on this. I'm finding Kane."
"Look, I know you want to find him just as much as everyone else," the first soldier said. "But, he's a big man. He can take care of himself."
"Princess, please. Come back to Galaen. Your father has a nice suitor to introduce you to-"
"No!" Marina shouted, attracting some attention from the patrons. "I'm not going back just to meet some prince whom Father thinks will make me forget about Kane!"
"Very well, then," the first guard said, as they both drew their swords. Marina immediately unsheathed her dagger as he continued, "It is a sad day when we must take up arms against our own princess... but, your father demands your return home."
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