153 Chapter 153. Three plans (1/2)

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Two people seated in a dark room, with the light coming from the large window at the wall on the side and a small opening in the ceiling of the room.

The ray's direction which were coming from the ceiling, were directly falling on a small table placed in the middle of the room. The table was surrounded by two chairs placed opposite to each other.

Two people were seated on the chairs, opposite to each other, facing the chess board that was placed on the small table infront of them. Neither of them were talking, their whole focus trained on the chess board placed on the board.

The pawns were a mix of colors on the board, indicating that the game was pretty deep and was ongoing. But, neither one of them, were moving.

”Come on, make a move. You are taking ages.” A voice spoke out, disturbing the absolute silence in the room. A smirk painted on the voice owner's face, followed by the mocking and irritating words.

The person sitting facing didnt make any sign of movement, not paying any heed to the words of the other person. ”Aren't Black Pawns taking too long to move?” The same person from earlier spoke out, this time mock and tease was very much evident in the gruff voice.

Still, the person sitting on the other didn't show any sign of reaction. But, the crack of bones from clenching the fists clearly rang out in the room, after the silence that followed the words.

The speaking person seemed to be satisfied by the reaction and smirked in victory for successfully irritating the person. But, that smirk soon dropped, when the opposite person picked up their Black Pawn, in an intention to make a move.

Everything resumed to silence, as the person waited for the move from the person, who holding a knight in their dainty fingers. Finally, the person moved and knocked out the white Queen and placed the Black Knight over that place.

Both people, watched as the White Queen rolled and dropped down to the ground, while making a sound on its way.

”The Queen is gone.” The soft and melodic voice of other person rang out. The mock was as clear as sun in the clear sky.

Just then, the door to the room opened and the doors hit the wall with a loud bang. The so un was quiet loud, seeing the room was deadly silent.

A panting person, who emerged from the door, tried to stabilize his breath. The two people, slowly leaned back in their seats and watched the man intently, who entered the room.

”The Princess has commenced her journey.”

The statement earned smirks and victory from the two people seated in the room.

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Peter was on his way to the Emperor's chambers, all happy and a bit sad, that he had to get back to his duty.

He was about to enter the Emperor's quarters, when a group of women passed by him. They were wearing high class clothes, indicating that they were upper class women, the ladies in waiting. Peter bowed to them, and they too returned the gesture.

He was going forward, when their not so quietly spoken words, caught his attention.

”Yes, the Princess left this morning. She told, the Felix Rutz her brother would be accompanying her to the City Sylter.” Sophia was telling to her friend, about the words Princess told her to spread.

”Wow, they must really love their mother, to go in the times like this.” Another women, with silvery hair said out, admiring the Rutz siblings.

Peter frowned as the rest  of their audible conversation floated away. His frown was now deeper than ever. He didn't understand. Yesterday night, he heard some maids talking about the Princess' departure and now the ladies in waiting were talking about it, too.

Peter turned around and looked at the retreating females. He looked closely at one of them and recognized her. He didn't remember her name, but he knew, she was the lady who served the Rutz Princess, whenever she is in the Palace.

'That was the lady, who talked about the departure of princess. She serves her personally, maybe she is right and the princess is going and his highness, the Emperor was just lying to me, so I go to the East.'

His thoughts, made him widen his eyes. He couldn't believe what thoughts he was having. The Emperor of Seazle was lied to him? The thought itself was not settling to him. His uneasiness was increasing and he decided to visit the Princesses quarters first, to check in the Princess.

Peter took a turn from the Emperor's chambers and walked towards the Princess quarters. When, he reached there, he saw the guards were pacing at the entrance and decided to ask them first.