Chapter 63 Ambushed (1/2)

It was early in the morning as we were preparing to depart.

”Miss, I bought these buns from a bakery near by. They are newly baked and still hot.” Tricia said presenting to me a bag full of buns.

”Hmm, they smell delicious.” I said why smelling the steam.

”I know. You can snack on them in the carriage later.” Tricia said.

”Thank you Tricia.” I smiled.

”You are most welcome miss.” Tricia replied.

”Are you ready?” Leon asked.

”Yes.” I answered.

Spending the night in the inn was refreshing. I had a hot bath and was able to sleep on a bed. In the journey these past few nights, we were camping out in safe places. So having a nice bed to sleep in last night was heaven.

”If we keep up our pace, we will be in the capital before nightfall.” Leon said.

”That's good.” I said.

Not long, our carriage came with the coachman driving. Leon opened the carriage door and ushered me inside while Tricia followed behind me.

”Just call me when you need anything.” Leon said before closing the door.

Leon has been sitting beside the coachman in front the whole journey, even though he can sit with us here inside. He said it is much safer for him to sit in front so that he can watch the surroundings.

We were back in the road in no time. Time passed by fast and it was nearing noon when our carriage came into a halt abruptly.

”What is it? What happened?” I asked a little shaken.

”Don't go outside. Stay inside the carriage.” Leon said from the outside.

Tricia lifted the curtain a little to take a peek. But she suddenly closed them. She looked at me frightened.

”What is it Tricia?” I asked concerned.

”P-Princess, we are surrounded.” Tricia whispered.

I looked surprised and took a peek outside. I saw that our carriage were surrounded by bandits with swords and bows.

'One, two, three, four...' I count the bandits in my head.

”A dozen bandits, maybe more.” I said. For sure there are some bandits hiding in the woods as well.

'Snow, can you scout the area?' I telepathically talked to Snow.

'Of course. Leave it to me.' Snow said. She stood up and then like the wind, she jumped outside the window and vanished.

One of Snow's specialty right now is her swift movements. It is very helpful scouting areas and do reconnaissance missions. I can keep a link with her telepathically in a certain range.

I see Leon standing guard outside our carriage with his sword unsheathed.