Wrong step. Aren't you bold?

Leon: I heard it was people of... Stahlstadt.

Nayantara: Stahlstadt? Where is that? *clueless*

Maya: You don't know about Stahlstadt?? *laughs*

Nayantara: Sorry... my geography is a bit weak... *embarrassed*

Leon: It's okay. We all have weaknesses. Anyway, Stahlstadt is on east of Avalonia. And Estalsia, your estate is on the west. Stahlstadt has always been a threat to our state.

Nayantara: Why is that? *confused*

Maya: We don't know much, but we heard that something happened between our Marshal & their some officer. Since it was a family matter, we don't have many details.

Hina: Yeah, Marshal's sister was killed by them. That's why they became our enemy & our war continued for years. And we're still in this situation. *sighs*

Nayantara: *confused* Wait... If something happened between families, then why did it become a state matter?? They could solve it between them, no?

Leon: *shrugs* Whatever it is. We civilians are always in trouble because of them.

Maya: *nudges* Leon! Don't say like that. We're doctors & practically serving our state. So, we should support our officers.

Leon: Yeah, that's what we've been doing till now.

Yao Li (General Officer): *appears* What's going on here?

Leon: *steps back*

Maya: Nothing, General.

Nayantara: ...

After a while

Nayantara: *walks* POV. After what they told me... So... This guy had a sister, huh? I'm so curious. Who should I ask about this? *walking around* They said they don't know much about this incident.

Bumps

Nayantara: Ow! Sorry. *looks up*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Hey, have you recovered fully that you're idling here & there? *stops*

Nayantara: Hehe... Sorry I didn't see you.

Matur Renee (General Officer): Hm... *staring*

Nayantara: I-is something wrong in my face?? *fidgeting*

Matur Renee (General Officer): Say it.

Nayantara: Huh?

Matur Renee (General Officer): You were so lost in your thoughts that you bumped into me. Now, say, what's bothering you? *leans back*

Nayantara: POV. Is this guy a psychic or what? *gulps* Should I ask him about that incident?? *thinking*

Matur Renee (General Officer): ...

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): What are you doing? *Step step*

Matur Renee (General Officer): *turns* Sir! *salutes*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): I gave you a work to do not to play around. *looks at Tara* And you, what are you doing in the corridor?

Nayantara: I- Um... I...

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Huh?

Matur Renee (General Officer): I'll be going now. *bows* If you make up your mind, I'll show up again. *taps on shoulder* Seeya! *leaves*

Nayantara: *turns* POV. What's wrong with this guy? I did well not asking him. Hmph! *proud*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): ... *staring*

Nayantara: *stops* Uh... I was just returning to my room. Hehe~ *smiles awkwardly*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Why did he say that? *raises eyebrow*

Nayantara: POV. Is he asking or interrogating me??

I don't know. You should ask him.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Follow me. *grabs Tara*

Nayantara: Hey!

In Tara's room

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *closes door* Now speak.

Nayantara: *runs away* Why do you keep touching me without my permission?? *frowns* Also, why do you care what others told me or not. Do you have nothing else to do you old weirdo!

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *stepping forward* Old weirdo? Just how many nicknames do you plan to give me?

Nayantara: *steps back* You deserve them.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Deserve? Should I tell you what you deserve?

Nayantara: I don't know why he said that to me. Also, I've some questions.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): Interesting.

Nayantara: But first stop where you are. You're too close. Step back!

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): What if I don't?

Nayantara: I'll throw you out of the veranda.

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): You know, you're too bold while you look so weak. *smirks*

Nayantara: *ignores* Did you have a sister? If you did, then how did she die? *straight*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *stops* What... What did you just say?

Nayantara: Are you deaf or what?

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *grabs Tara's hand* Don't ignore my question. Where did you hear that? *grips*

Nayantara: *flinch* You're hurting me. Leave me!

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): How do you know about her?? *glares*

Nayantara: POV. What do I do now?? *pushes Sila*

Leave me! *runs away*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *turns* You- *huffs*

In the corridor

Yao Li (General Officer): *notices Tara* Hey, did you have-

Nayantara: *running*

Yao Li (General Officer): What's wrong now? *turns*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *comes out*

Yao Li (General Officer): Sir? What are you doing here? *stops*

Sila Blazeheart (First Marshal Officer): *ignores* Bring the remaining documents to my office. *walks away*

Yao Li (General Officer): ...

On the other hand

Nayantara: *huffs*

Maya: *appears* Tara? What are you doing here? *looks down* Why didn't you wear shoes? I brought you new clothes & shoes. It's cold here. *covering Tara*

Nayantara: Sorry... *huffs*

Maya: Were you running?

Nayantara: Y-yeah...

Maya: Why? What's wrong?

Nayantara: That- *stops* POV. No, wait. If I tell her what happened, she'll get worried. They're already doing enough for me... I'll tell her later when things get a bit better, probably...

Nothing. I just saw a cockroach & it was flying... I'm scared of those.

Maya: Cockroach & here?? I'll tell Leon to clean up. Let me take you to your room.

Nayantara: N-no... *clears throat* Maybe it's still there. Can I stay with you?

Maya: Okay, come with me.

*Tara's voice* Even after that encounter... I didn't realize it was a sensitive topic for him & kept being bold, one after another... I know, it was stupid of me. But when I realized it was too late... That night, I stayed with Maya in her room, afraid he might appear again. I had my doubts. I just couldn't puzzle everything. The situation was way too complicated for me to comprehend. So, I decided to do my own investigation in secret, since I could do nothing but wait to hear from Estalsia not knowing it'll lead to me another danger.

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