After half an hour of walking, Ami and I arrive at the place where she said that Princess Kissa and Theo are. Only, it’s not only the two of them. It’s also not what I expected.

Theo is inside a thatched house surrounded by Duran women. Princess Kissa is in front of him. She is looking lost as she stares at the strange group.

Upon entering, my eyes meet Theo’s, and a look of pain passes over his features. Seeing the pain on his face, it’s as if I felt his pain, too.

“What’s happening?” I ask, confused by the situation.

“Who is this, slight little girl!?!” one of the...