The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power: Forget My Sister! Turns Out I Was the Real Saint All Along! Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 3] by Almond

Author:Almond
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter Two

The carriage’s gentle sway continued for what felt like half an hour before it started to slow. I was just finishing some touch-ups to my tear-smudged makeup, and I peeked through the window to see a gathering of individuals and carriages approaching my own. It was the Pyreborn—the band of imperial royal knights with whom I was set to rendezvous. To ensure secrecy, I was to travel with their unit for the remainder of the way to the Empire. It was the emperor’s idea, the perfect cover for our clandestine scheme.

The reasoning was sound. Parading me over the border accompanied by the Celestian or Malcosian armies might draw unwanted attention from the nobility, possibly even risking a leak of our plans. The Pyreborn, on the other hand, already happened to be returning from an expedition, so their presence would not incite undue suspicion. And beyond their capability to fend off threats like mana-beasts or bandits, considering the bastion of strength that they were, this arrangement came with a significant bonus: the chance to acquaint myself with Prince Edward prior to our audience with the emperor.

However, the plan was not without its downsides. Most notable was the absence of my trusted servants; I’d agreed to come alone as a show of good faith to the Empire. Though they had promised to assign me handmaidens and guards, ensuring I wouldn’t be making any long-term sacrifices, I would’ve felt just a little more comfortable traveling with a familiar face or two.

With a deep sigh, I stowed away my cosmetics as the carriage rolled to a stop. Through the window, a sea of armored men and their vehicles now dominated my view. “So this is the aftermath of an expedition...” I mused to myself, amazed by the sheer size of the convoy lining the road.

Taking the coachman’s hand, I stepped down from the carriage. Immediately, all eyes swerved to fix themselves on me. I’d heard that the Pyreborn had many commoners in its ranks, and their unusually direct stares, while not contemptuous (as far as I could tell anyway), unsettled me nonetheless. Spurring my stiff body forwards, I rallied my nerves, sank into a graceful courtesy, and addressed them with all the formality I could muster. “Honor and greetings to you, valiant knights of the Pyreborn. I am Lady Carolina of House Sanchez. With deepest gratitude, I place myself under your protection—I pray I haven’t kept you waiting long.” I rose from my curtsy, trying to gauge their reaction; I wasn’t hoping to win over hearts and minds, by any means, but I at least hoped for a hint of ease in their demeanor.

Then, a carriage door adorned in crimson and gold swung open, and the atmosphere dramatically shifted. A towering, armored figure emerged. The world seemed to pause, the ensuing silence so profound it felt as if nature itself held its breath.

Anxiety welled within me, and I dared to glance in the hulking man’s direction. Fiery red hair, vibrant like the crimson lotus.

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