Xena
27. Try it bravely!

"Ohh... So all this time you've been watching Audrey through this bird?." Aiden asked, showing Strobi his hand. "You see Xena, a bird can be very submissive and obedient to you, let alone me." Said Aiden seducing Xena, making Xena blush a little.

"What did you say?." Xena blushed. Aiden chuckles

"Did you love your sister so much?." Ask Aiden.

"of course. He's my brother, I love him." Answer Xena.

"But why doesn't he seem to love you?. You care so much about her, but she doesn't seem to care about you." Aiden.

"Don't just talk, he certainly loves me." Xena's reply didn't take.

"Oh yeah, by the way, why don't you stay in the palace with your brother?. That way, you can keep an eye on her directly." Ask Aiden. Xena was silent, but in her heart she thought about Aiden's words just now. They rode on their horses, left the kingdom and returned to the village.

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The palace's.

Ever since Conrad brought Audrey along when Xena wanted to meet him, there have been rumors about Conrad and Audrey's closeness that the servants have been talking about. Audrey herself made up the story that she and Conrad did have a special relationship, with the aim that the servants there would no longer bother her, because they were afraid that Audrey would complain to Conrad. That's what Audrey thought. But unfortunately he was mistaken, not a single person believed him. They even more dislike and more dare to bully him.

"Based on a liar woman. Basic imaginary craftsman. You think we believe in all that you say. If it's true that you have a relationship with General Conrad, why doesn't he defend you and not take us to jail?." Said one of the servants. They then rush to pour water on Audrey, making Audrey very upset and emotional. His hair and face were all wet. Not only his hair and body even his bed was wet because of the actions of his senior servants.

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Conrad, on the other hand, was not left thinking about what his prince was doing. He was really desperate to do things that he thought were very out of common sense. If only the king had known about this, he was sure the king would have been furious.

Conrad does not know until when Prince Alaric will continue to disguise himself as Aiden, he is afraid of the king or others to know that Prince Alaric in the palace is not the real prince. Conrad secretly wrote a message to the real prince Alaric.

Prince's back. I was so afraid that the king would know everything. The court physician already knew the strangeness that happened to the fake prince that was in the palace. The servant was afraid that this news would spread and reach the king's ears.

That's what some of the messages Conrad wrote.

Aiden seemed to think, and he thought what Conrad said was true. He had to return to the palace immediately, but he also did not want to leave Xena.

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Two days later.

Aiden came to Xena's house, wanting to say that she was going to leave the village.

"It just so happens that you came. There's something important I want to talk to you about." Xena.

"What's that?." Ask Aiden.

"I want to ask you for your help again. I've thought about it, I want to enter and stay in the palace. I want to take care of my brother directly." Xena

"really?." Ask Aiden.

"Truly Aiden. You can help me, right?." Ask Xena.

"Of course Xena. I can help you." Aiden is happy. "But, have you really thought about Xena?." Ask Aiden to make sure.

"Of course I've thought about it carefully" replied Xena.

"If you stay in the palace, you won't be able to get out easily. Especially if you become a special servant of the prince's palace, you will become more and more attached. And...."

"And what?." Ask Xena

"What if the prince sees you and falls in love with you. I don't want you to be his. Because all the servants who are in the prince's palace, or the king's palace are theirs." Aiden.

"That's not gonna happen." Sahut Xena's.

"I'm not sure. You're so beautiful Xena. I'm sure whoever sees you will fall in love with you, prince no exception." Aiden Sahut

"But what if he sees you?." Ask Aiden.

"If he sees me, I'll rip out his eyeballs." Xena replied while chuckling.

"You know Xena, the prince is a very handsome man. Many women fall in love and try to get close to him. I'm afraid later, you will too..."

"That's not gonna happen. Any prince or man will not be able to make me fall in love, because I already love another man. My heart belongs to him." Xena.

"Oh yeah? Who is that lucky man, who can get the heart of a beautiful woman like you?." Aiden asked with a smile

"I don't want to tell him." Xena answered with a smile. Aiden then held Xena's hand. She was very happy to hear Xena's words just now. He knew the man Xena meant was himself. But on the other hand he also felt uneasy, because what Xena loved was Aiden, not Prince Alaric, and he could not forever be Aiden.

"You daydreaming?." Xena's question made Aiden flinch slightly.

"No. I'm not daydreaming." Answer Aiden

"So how?. You want to help me?." Ask Xena.

"Of course Xena." Answer Aiden.

"Thank you so much Aiden." Xena.

"You don't have to thank me. I'm so glad I could help you. I came here to say goodbye, too. General Conrad asked me to come to the palace by chance you want to go to the palace so we can leave together." Aiden.

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Long story short, Aiden and Xena had already arrived at the palace gate, and they were greeted directly by Conrad. General Conrad takes Xena to the women's palace and meets Kalla and Ellie.

Kalla stared at Xena from top to bottom, many times to make sure of something.

"What's Kalla?. Why are you staring at this girl like that?. Do you think the girl I brought with me won't be able to work well?." Ask Conrad.

"I'm sorry general, I don't mean to doubt you. I'm just wondering, why does this girl's face look like Audrey's?." Kalla.

"Why are they similar?. Do you mind?." Ask Conrad.

"No General, absolutely not." Answer Kalla.

"Good then. Now you teach him well." Tell Conrad, then get out of there, leave Ellie, Kalla and Xena.

The two women were still staring at Xena, making Xena a little nervous. He immediately lowered his head.

"What's your name?." Ask Ellie.

"Xena madam." Xena replied as politely as possible without raising her head.

"Tell us, what kind of work can you do?." This time Kalla asked.

"I can do all the housework and other chores like gardening and catching fish." Answer Xena.

"Certainly it?. You can garden and catch fish?."

" Right mistress." Answer Xena.

After being satisfied to ask about the abilities and skills that Xena has, it's time for Ellie and Kalla to examine Xena's body. Just like Audrey and the other maids, Xena was asked to take off all her clothes. Although embarrassed, Xena complied. He understood this was one of the royal rules that all would-be servants who wanted to stay in the palace had to obey. After checking, Xena put her clothes back on.

"Now you're with me." Kalla's orders, and Xena follows him.

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