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Chapter 5

- Manda, it's been two weeks since our armies have left for war. And still no word from Mark. I have to know if he is ok. I should have gone with him from the start even if father said that the war is no place for women.

- Lizzy, I hope he is ok for your sake. But what can we do?- We? You mean you'd follow me?

- Of course, my lady. Wherever you go, I go.- Thank you, and Lizzy kissed the girl's forehead. Maybe we can still do something about it. Pack a few things and meet me by the palace gates at midnight. And take which horse you like most from the stables. I will ride Joy.

- Yeah, was getting bored anyway, Manda whispered while cleaning the table.

A shadow crept from their open window in a haste…

- What was that? I thought I saw something move behind those trees, said Manda who indeed had caught a glimpse of something or rather someone but she didn't know what it was.

- I didn't see anything, relax, said Lizzy trying to calm herself too. Oh, and don't tell a soul that we are going to follow Mark's footsteps to the battlefield. We will disguise ourselves in man clothing, this way it will be a lot easier to infiltrate among the fighting men and find Mark. See you later tonight Manda, please don't make me wait for you! Half an hour later, in Milly's room.

- So Lizzy is going to war!? Oh, this changes everything. You are going to follow the foolish girl and her servant and make sure she dies on the

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battlefield, but not before. You will kill an enemy soldier and take his armor and then kill Lizzy and her servant girl. There can be no witnesses. So everyone will think they were killed on the battlefield by the enemies. Just be careful, she is a witch, in case you forgot. She is powerful. So you will have to be smart.

- Yeah, no worries, we both know you didn't hire me for my good looks.- Don't come back until you've finished the job, got it? Your reward will be worth it.

- Of course, my lady. I won't disappoint you!- You'd better not! Milly uttered for herself but Dorian had a keen hearing and heard her. He knew she was dead-serious about it and that she would probably have him killed if he didn't succeed in killing Lizzy. So he bowed his head and left the room as quietly as he had entered.