"I'm sorry, but you can't go out." The guards looked troubled.
"Just for a moment, please."
"Witch Visata, the king has given instructions. You are making things difficult for us…"
"Never mind, I know…" Ivina smiled bitterly. She had indeed lost her freedom, unable to leave this exquisite birdcage even for a moment.
Ivina turned away in disappointment. At this moment, setting aside her own frustration, she was more concerned about Xia Sang's safety.
"Master…"
"Who goes there!" The guards on either side of the door blocked her path with their weapons without mercy.
Upon hearing Vasha's voice, she turned around immediately.
"She's my maid. Let her in!"
"Master, I heard that the King… Did you really mention Xia Sang's matter?" Vasa grew concerned, looking at Ivina's pale face, which made her uneasy.
"It's nothing. The King is just in a bad mood. I'm sure he'll miss you and come to visit you soon."
"Thank you, I'm fine." She was relieved to have Vasa by her side at this moment. That domineering man had left her with no strength left to seek even the slightest bit of love from him. Did he love her? Did he not love her? Why did it all feel like a game, one that he could stop at any moment…
"Master? Did you hear what I said?" Vasa looked at the dazed Ivina with concern.
"Uh, I'm sorry..." Ivina quietly lowered her eyelids and tiredly swept her black hair off her forehead.
"I dare not. Vasha, please explain in more detail." After cautiously glancing at the guards outside the door, Vasha led Ivina to a blind spot in the room.
"I heard that the guards outside the door are meticulous while on duty, but we still have a chance to slip out."
"What do you mean?" Ivina lowered her head, furrowing her brows in confusion.
"Hmm…" Vasa licked her dry lips, panting heavily. She must have rushed here in a hurry, as her breathing was still uneven.
"Don't rush, take your time." Ivina picked up the steaming coffee on the table and handed it to her.
Holding the cup carefully, Vasha looked utterly stunned. Her master... was truly such a gentle witch.
A warm feeling flowed through her heart.
"These two guards have a shift change. At that time... um, cough, the master can use that time to visit the prison cell."
"But how long is the shift change? What if they turn back halfway and find I'm not there... that would be a bad situation." " Ivina said dejectedly. This was a completely different approach. Seeing that Vasa was also pondering, Ivina calmed herself down. She could tell that Vasa meant well. "Besides, even if I could get out, the people in the prison wouldn't let me go in without permission. Rather than ending up failing, it's better to wait for a better opportunity. I hope Shasan... can stay safe during this time."
"No, Master. I have an idea! Why don't you take advantage of the next shift change to go visit? The guards on duty in the prison cell are all friends of mine, and they'll let you in. Besides, the king has just issued a strict order, so those fools wouldn't think that our gentle and lovely witch would dare to rebel a little and try to escape!"
Vasha smiled mischievously, and her vitality lifted Ivina's spirits a little.
"Is that really possible?" Ivina hesitated, pulling up her trailing green silk skirt and walking forward.
"It's okay, it's okay! I've prepared for the worst. Even if we're discovered, I have a plan to deal with it!"
"What is it?" Ivina looked at Vasha behind her in wonder, secretly admiring the girl's wit.
"Haha, you don't need to worry about it. Hurry up! Put on this dark-colored garment; it will be almost invisible to the sentries in the night." Vasha actively prepared, seeming even more excited than Ivina at her current enthusiasm.
"Master. Remember, when you come back, make sure to use this window, step on the third stone stair on the left, and you'll be able to jump in easily."
"I know, thank you." Ivina replied softly.
"Where…" Vasha blushed and lowered her head. But soon, she seemed to remember something. "Please don't forget, it's this window. The windows here are all identical, and if you forget, Vasha won't be able to wait for you… How about I hang a red scarf on the windowsill?"
"No need. No matter how useless I am, I still know the way." Ivina smiled helplessly. It seemed that she was truly seen as a useless person.
Cowardly, ignorant, she messed up everything she touched...
A human pretending to be a vampire... What was she trying to prove?
"No, master, Vasa didn't mean to offend you..."
"There's not much time left. I'll be going now." Ivina smiled at Vasa.
As the window closed, it might have been a illusion, but Ivina clearly saw a sorrowful expression on Vasa's face. Yes, Vasa's plan was to protect Ivina's secret at all costs, even if it meant sacrificing her own life.
But before she could think further, her feet slipped, and she lost her balance on the third step.
The next moment, she might shatter into pieces.
Loss of gravity, accelerating loss of gravity… Why, even though her mind was blank, she still thought of him, only him.