The white-robed riders charged in, their deer trampling over the savage soldiers, leaving many of them crushed underfoot. Some were even knocked out cold by the powerful hooves of the massive deer.
I instantly realized these white-robed figures must be from the Shrine.
Their robes were strange; they were covered in perplexing patterns. Because the robes were so loose and they all wore face coverings, I couldn't even tell their gender.
The moment the savage leader saw them, his expression darkened.
He gave the order at once, "This criminal has assassinated Princess Laura! Release the arrows and kill this treacherous assassin immediately!"
With a wave of his hand, he signaled his soldiers to shoot.
I cursed silently, 'Bastard! He's saying Princess Laura is dead, and now he wants to pin
