7 Chapter 7: Sick & Scared (1/2)

After he eats a bite, the servant gestures to the next lady. I walk back to TianYu, waiting for the moment the symptoms of the poison start showing. I waited and waited.

One hour passed… Two hours passed. I was in etiquette class, failing because of the problem on my mind. Unlike politics, I didn't care. My fantasies worsened as I thought of how XiaoLong would feel. Would he be the one to execute me? I could feel the hatred already. At dinner, TianYu kept asking if I was okay. I put on my fake smile and say that I am… but how could I be? This guilt!

I refill my vial from the big bottle Mayor Chun gave me, and put it away. I walk on the balcony.

”Ugh, I'm gonna have nightmares…”

”Why?”

A voice comes from behind me, and I turn around reflexively. I see XiaoLong. I avoid the question.

”Hey, XiaoLong. You've seen my real face so show me yours!”

I try to grab his mask off him. He swiftly dodges.

”Nope! Don't you dare!”

”Why not? It's only fair!”

”Just… don't… please…”

Looks like I hit a nerve…

”Then let's go train!”

He carries me down from the balcony again. This time, I was in actually movable pants. I spar with XiaoLong and he's surprised with my agility.

”Wow! You could be a knight if you want!”