8 Ladies of East and Wes (1/2)

Early in the morning we set out again. This time, in the afternoon we'll reach a town where we'll settle for a a day waiting for some candidates from other territory and this place is also their last chance to escape. Where this three ladies whom I made friends with can escape.

”We're near the capital.. We are also near Fiore Town.” Joie said feeling a bit down. The three of them also have a bit of hangover, but they drank a remedy made by Effreila. Which seems to be effective seems they look okay now compare this morning.

”We are going to escape, yet...” Resitaire sighed. I'm just glad that they have their life to live and that their parents really care for them. Plus they don't remember what happened last night is a bonus. Although I did warn them not to drink too much.

”Reen! Can you just come with us? Isn't it better?” Effreila said and cried hugging me. I patted her head.

”If we all escaped, who's going to remain? If there's someone who remained, they can just let you all off the hook because there are still other candidates, right?” I explained. Although what they offering me is rather good, but if the Ermyntrude family found out that I escaped, they might as well send someone to kill me. Since they are cowards, thinking that killing me would not implicate them to punishment. Plus, this young ladies was sure to escape since the servants and envoy was pretty lax to us. They must have already know the plan first hand or the envoy was paid to let them escape. Afterall, they are rich and there's almost nothing money cannot do.

”If you weren't able to be selected, you can always come to us. Here is my address and my token. If you are to come, show this and I will come immediately.” Joie said and handed me a paper and a thing made of wood and there's an engraving of like a crest in the middle.

”Here's also mine,” said Resitaire and also gave me a piece of paper and a wooden token.

”Here's mine too. We have a clinic in the capital, just show them this letter and my token and they'll take you in.” Effreila said and handed me a letter and a token.

”That's smart! I should also write a letter!” Joie said and she searched for a quill and paper. Of course, Resitaire also did, but finished faster than Joie since Resitaire is a girl with few words.

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”A lodging was prepared for everyone. Please rest and we'll set forth again tomorrow.” Servants helped each lady with their bags. Currently, there are 12 ladies present, including us six from the same town, four came from a town from east while two came from west.

I heard from the conversation of the envoys earlier that three ladies who came from the east already escaped, while there's only two ladies who came from the west. The only batch of ladies we're waiting is from the south.

I observed the other ladies. There are still seems to be ladies who are planning to escape, especially the two ladies from east. The rest of the ladies was rather composed like the lady they are although there's a hint of nervous and anxiousness in them, but they don't seem to be wanting to leave.

”Say, do you happen to know anything about this young ladies?” I asked the three as we walk to our rooms. The first room we got into is Effreila's room so we stayed here and have a chat while the servants send our belongings to our respective room.

”We do because every year we gather to celebrate the Emperor's birthday in the capital so everyone kinda mingles and make social connections.” Said Resitaire. I see. That make sense.