Chapter 238 - Meeting with Duke Matias (1) (1/2)

I followed the staircase down. It was not that far when I reached the end of the staircase and saw a door. I knocked on the door as respect.

*knock knock knock*

”Please come in.” The voice of Duke Matias was heard inside.

I opened the door and saw a small room lighted up by a lamp. At the center of the room, were table and three chairs. Duke Matias was seating on one when I saw him and on the other chair was Karolina, Duke Matias' daughter.

”Greetings your highness.” Duke Matias and Karolina said in unison as they stood up and bowed upon seeing me.

”Greetings to you too Duke Matias.” I curtsied in return.

”Please take a seat.” Duke Matias offered me one of the chairs and I took a seat. ”I am sorry if we have to meet like this princess. With the crown prince return, he has his eyes glued in you and meeting you with many eyes watching would be difficult.”

”Yes, I understand duke.” I said. ”Then what would you like to tell me?” I asked curiously.

”The preparations of your escape has been prepared princess.” Duke Matias said. ”I would like to tell you of the plans so that it will go flawlessly.”

His words made me happy and a smile broke out from my face. This was the best news I have heard since the past days that I was down.

”Thank you Duke Matias. This really means a lot to me.” I said with gratitude. ”I will surely repay your kindness.” I bowed my head.

”No need for you to bow princess.” Duke Matias said and stopped me from bowing.

”Yes princess, we are doing this from our own good will.” Karolina said. ”I will also be helping you escape princess. This is also our thanks for taking care of our Princess Satiana.”

”That is correct Princess Alicia. If not for you we won't know the things the queen was planning and also the real linage of our own crown prince.” Duke Matias said. ”This is the least we can do for you.”

Actually I also have my own selfish reasons why I helped them. But I am happy that this selfish reason of mine has helped them in the future.

”If this is all over, let our countries be at peace once more.” I smiled at them. At least with this I can establish a good diplomatic relationship with the Jennovian country when I become queen.

”I am happy to hear that your highness.” Duke Matias said. ”Then let's proceed with our discussion.”

**

As we have discussed, Satiana's coming of age ceremony will be a grand celebration. All the nobles of the country will attend the whole day event. The palace will be crowded with many people commoners and nobles alike. Commoners will be the employees that were employed especially for the said event.

A grand ball will be held by night were all of the noble guests will wear formal attires and masks. As planned, it will be a masquerade ball.

”This will be the best time to slip out when there are many people on the ball.” Duke Matias said.

”The gown you will be using is made by my aunt.” Karolina said. ”We will make a duplicate of the said gown and I will be replacing you in the ball room once the plan has started.”

”You will become my body double?” I asked in surprise and Karolina nodded in reply.

”My daughter has the same body built and height as you your highness.” Duke Matias said. ”We will just let her wear a wig. The eye color can't be change but fortunately the lighting would be dim so it won't be a problem.”