Chapter 180 A Palace made of Janetite (1/2)

The next day, the queen asked me to walk with her on the palace grounds. Because it was cold outside, I was once again inside the walk in closet room full of beautiful clothes.

”This dress will be very beautiful on you princess.” Martha said enthusiastically.

Martha was holding an all-white dress with a matching thick fur coat, gloves and boots. I was amazed with how fluffy the coat was that I stroked it. And to my amazement, it was really fluffy to touch. Martha helped me put on the clothes and escorted me outside. While walking along the corridors, I made a mental note of every corner of this place. I have memorized the way towards my mother's room and now I have to learn how to get out of this palace walls.

”Princess, the queen has assigned to you a palace servant to accompany you where you want to go.” Martha said. ”If you want to go anywhere, I and the palace servant will be the ones to accompany you.”

The queen has given me permission to roam inside the palace and also visit to my mother any time I want. At least I had freedom to walk inside the palace walls. But still I am not allowed to go anywhere without an escort to accompany me. I am sure that the escorts are not simple palace servants but someone that was sent by the queen to guard me.

”Oh there he is.” Martha said with joy. ”Rafael…” She called out.

I saw a young man wearing the palace servant's uniform. He had a good built and an above average height. Like I thought, he was not a simple palace servant. Judging by his physique, he was a soldier or a guard. What caught my eyes was his fiery red hair. His red hair made me think of someone I know.

”Rafael, the princess you will be escorting is here.” Martha made a whisper on the ear of the palace servant. Then the young palace servant turned around.

I was shocked for a split second but have gone back to my calm composure in an instant.

”Greetings your highness, I am Rafael.” The young man said respectfully. ”I will be the one to accompany you in your stay here in the palace.”

”Nice to meet you Rafael.” I replied. ”I will be under your care then.”

”The honor is mine your highness.” The young man replied.

I looked at him once again and I am sure I am not mistaken. This young man was no other than the leader of the Crimson Bandits, Jack.

Jack gave me a knowing smile and winked. 'If I am not mistaken, he is here to help me.' I thought.

Maybe Regaleon sent him here to rescue me. This made my heart feel warm. I am sure Regaleon is doing whatever he can to win this war and take me back.

”Right this way your highness. The queen is waiting for you.” Jack said.

Martha and I followed him and went outside the palace. A cold wind blew on my body once the door was opened. The land outside was covered with white snow. The sky today was a clear blue and there was no snow was falling. I walked at the clean shoveled path and followed Jack. Not long I see the queen with her hand maidens tending to some flowers in the garden.

”What kind of flower can bloom in such a cold weather?” I asked out of curiosity.

”Those are called snow lilies your highness.” Martha replied. ”This flower is rather special. They can only grow in cold climates.”

We stopped just a few meters from where the queen was standing.

”How was your night dear?” The queen asked and turned around. She gave me a warm smile. ”I hope you were not too cold. I am sure you are not very accustomed to this kind of weather.”

”I slept well, thank you for asking your majesty.” I replied respectfully. ”The room was rather warm, Martha made sure that the fire place had the ample amount of fire wood.”

”That is good to hear. And please call me Aunt Patty like I told you yesterday.” Queen Patricia said.

”Yes, Aunt.” I complied with her request. This will make the both of us feel at least a little close and familiar to one another. I need to gain her trust.