The stated decree changed the atmosphere in the throne room, as most fell short of words, making them silent, even after the King was done talking, and all awaited the princess response to his decree.

Although most were not surprised by his decree, especially her family. Given the circumstance of things, and the fact that they were aware of most of the attempts the King made in securing her safety and the warning he gave. Even so, they couldn’t help but felt it was a bit too much, since she was a female.

Guarded everywhere, and anywhere seemed excessive and a breach of privacy, and yet he said he would...