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Sophie shook her head. “You can’t think like that. When we fought at the Southern Frontier, wasn’t the
Mystic Army called up? Didn’t you feel ashamed when you had choose from the Garrison Unit? How many of your Garrison Unit soldiers did you pick?”
Max looked embarrassed. It was an old story he didn’t want to talk about. Now that they had gotten rid of some of those soldiers, they could improve with enough practice.
“If we’re training tonight, I’ll ask the cook to prepare dinner,” Max offered.
“I already gave the order,” Sophie replied. “With so many people to feed, how could we not plan ahead? I had a few people help out in the kitchen. It’s easier to make large pots of food, and we have plenty of meat and vegetables.” She fanned herself. The air she moved with the fan was hot, and her body felt sticky and uncomfortable.
Max smiled. “You’ve really thought of everything, Commander Devin.”
Perhaps it was the heat or the restlessness in her mind, but Sophie couldn’t shake the feeling of unease. She wasn’t sure what was bothering her, but after thinking it over, she realized it was probably because of Yuvan’s departure today. She thought for a moment before sending someone to Hell Monarch Estate to ask if Violet had returned yet.
About an hour later, the person Sophie sent to inquire returned.
Sophie’s heart skipped a beat.
“Ms. Spencer is not at Hell Monarch Estate. I asked the people at the estate, and they said she went to Skye Embroidery. I went there, but she wasn’t there either. They did say that some supplies had arrived from Edgeview Estate today, but Ms. Spencer didn’t personally inspect them. They’re all piled outside, and they won’t take them until they’re checked.”
Supplies from Edgeview Estate were sent to Skye Embroidery? What about Claire and the others? Had they gone with Violet?
She quickly stood up and ran out, calling for Mabel. She waited a while, but Mabel didn’t come out. That was strange-Mabel had been with her today. Where had she gone?
Something was off-very off.
“Commander Devin, what’s wrong?” Max came running after her. “Are you looking for Mabel? I saw her when I came back. She seemed to have left in a hurry.”
“Where did you see her?” Sophie asked quickly.
“Right outside the Capital Guard headquarters, as I was coming back through the city gate.”
“Wasn’t that when Prince Yuvan was leaving the city?” Sophie’s heart sank. She quickly rushed to the stables, calling over her shoulder to Max, “Cancel tonight’s training. Everyone is to come with me to find Violet. Call Deputy Commander Brown and his team to follow us!”
She wasn’t sure if something had happened to Violet, but her unease was growing stronger by the second.
Max followed closely. “Commander Devin, even though Sage Violet isn’t at the estate or the workshop, she might have gone somewhere else. Don’t worry too much.”
“That’s why we’re going to find her!”
Sophie led Lightning from the stable and mounted her horse, galloping away. She went first to Glimmering Tower. Skywing Spire had a branch there, and she hoped to find out if Claire was there.
The shopkeeper of Glimmering Tower said they hadn’t seen Claire. None of the other scouts were there either, and they didn’t say anything before they had left.
Max and his men caught up with her.
Sophie said urgently, “Go to the workshop and ask if Violet went there today. Send someone to Hell Monarch Estate as well to ask if anyone there knows where she went, other than Edgeview Estate.” “Yes, Commander Devin!”
Max rarely saw Sophie this anxious. Worried for his mentor, he quickly turned his horse and rode off to carry out the orders.
Max went to the workshop and confirmed that Violet hadn’t come. Outside the workshop, several carts were piled with goods. He took a ? look and saw that they were bags of rice and cloth. He asked Alana, and she told him that the goods were delivered from Edgeview Estate, but she hadn’t seen Violet.
Sophie rode out of the city. When she reached a rest post, she saw Mabel riding toward her from the front.
She quickly stopped her. “Mabel, have you seen Violet?”
“I’m not sure, Your Grace.” Mabel’s face had gone pale. She had been on her way back to the capital to find Sophie, but when she saw Sophie Kere, she quickly explained, “Over two hours ago, Lillian found me and told me to follow her out of the city to track Prince Yuvan’s carriage. Claire was supposed to be with Ms. Spencer today, but when we reached the alley, she suddenly disappeared.”
Sophie didn’t care that her face was drenched in sweat; she asked quickly, “Why the alley? Wasn’t she supposed to deliver the goods to the workshop?”
“Yes, Claire said Ms. Spencer was standing at the entrance of Edgeview Estate, watching the staff unload the goods. She was supposed to escort them, but when she was following behind the cart with the silk thread, she just vanished.” “How could she vanish? Didn’t she ride a horse?”
Sophie felt a chill run through her body. Remembering Yuvan’s strange, knowing gaze made her skin crawl. Fear began to rise in her chest.
“Did she drink any water at Edgeview Estate? Eat anything? What about Claire?”
Mabel answered each question in turn, explaining, “Claire said Ms. Spencer only stood at the gate and never drank or ate anything at Edgeview Estate. She didn’t step inside the estate, and the goods were only lightly checked. MS. Spencer planned to inspect them properly when they got to the workshop.
“Claire has been following Prince Yuvan’s carriage, and the scouts from Glimmering Tower have been spread out looking for her. She asked me to come back and tell you what happened. She suspects Ms. Spencer was taken, but it’s just a suspicion. There’s no proof.”
Sophie quickly sorted through the information in her mind. Her thoughts were in chaos, but she forced herself to stay calm and asked, “Is it just Claire chasing after her?”
“Iris is with her. But if Prince Yuvan really took Ms. Spencer, he would have many skilled people with him. They wouldn’t be able to match him. That’s why I came back to get help, but we still don’t know for sure if Ms. Spencer was taken,” Mabel replied. Sophie knew there was no time to waste. Lightning should be able to catch up. If Violet was still in the capital, she would probably be safe the danger would be if Yuvan had taken her.
She turned to Lillian. “Go back and tell Deputy Commander Brown to search the city. Then, go to Hell Monarch Estate and find Mr. Mullen. Have him gather people and follow me. I’ll leave markers along the way.”
Claire had always been with Violet, but now Violet had disappeared right before her eyes. This was no ordinary situation, and Sophie couldn’t afford to take it lightly. She had to catch up with Yuvan.
With that, Sophie snapped her whip and galloped off.
Lillian rode back to the capital. The Capital Guard and Garrison Unit were already searching. Even Alistair had sent some people from the Royal Guard. Kevin had even called on some people from the Nightsteel Guard to help. Violet was their mentor, and with her missing, they were all worried.
The Capital Guard didn’t have the authority to seal the city gates, so Michael went straight to the Supreme Court to find Rafael, who was the last to hear about the situation. When he learned that Sophie was chasing Yuvan alone, he frowned. “She went alone?”
“Yes, Your Highness,” Michael replied. “The urgent matter now is to seal the gates, to prevent Sage Violet from being taken by Prince Yuvan or hidden somewhere. He might try to slip out of the city during the confusion while we’re searching.” Rafael frowned with concern. It was dangerous for Sophie to go alone.
Rafael first ordered the gates to be locked under the pretense of hunting down criminals. People were still allowed to enter, but those leaving the city had to be thoroughly checked, whether they were nobles, merchants, or commoners. He also stationed guards on the mountain paths leading out of the city.
Then, he ordered Matthew to lead Supreme Court officials with official documents to search the city. He was worked that Violet hadn’t been taken gut of the city but had been taken by the suicide soldiers, and they were waiting for the right moment to sneak her out.
His biggest concern was that while Sophie was chasing Yuvan, the suicide soldiers might already have escaped with Violet through the mountain paths. Some routes were difficult for ordinary people, but not for suicide soldiers.
The capital wasn’t naturally well-defended. Though soldiers were guarding the main exits, Rafael knew the other routes were poorly watched.
He gave out several orders, including one for the Supreme Court to work with the Garrison Unit and Capital Guard to search the city and mountain passes. Then, he sent people to inform Travis and Kyle. They were to ride out of the city and catch up with Sophie.
On the main road, several horses kicked up dust as they rode fast. As they rode, Rafael quickly explained the situation to Kyle and Travis. Travis already knew, but Kyle was still in the dark. Now, it wasn’t just about worrying about Violet. They also had to worry about Sophie. Yuvan was no longer in the capital, where he was a meek cat. But outside, he could turn into a beast.
Sophie rode furiously, and Lightning seemed to understand her urgency. Its hooves barely touched the ground, running like it was flying. The sky darkened, and she knew the danger was closing in. But her bigger fear was arriving too late-Violet would be in danger. Violet, the one who, no matter what happened, would rush to Sophie’s side without a second thought at the sound of her voice. Sophie couldn’t let anything happen to Violet. She would risk her life to make sure Violet stayed safe.
The sound of a donkey’s bell rang out along the main road, clinking in the night. The man had a blade of grass in his mouth, humming a tune. He loved traveling at night.
There was something about the darkness that felt mysterious, as if anything could happen in the blackness. It was a thrill that couldn’t be matched.