-Liana-
“Princess, we should go back. It’s getting late!”
One of my maids called out to me, but I simply smiled and continued to wander through the bustling market stalls, unsure of what to buy. There were so many beautiful things to choose from. As I hesitated, my gaze was drawn to a stunning necklace that sparkled in the sunlight.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?” a voice said.
I hadn’t noticed the woman until she appeared on the other side of the stall. I nodded in agreement, acknowledging her presence.
“Do you want it?” she asked.
I reached out to touch the necklace. It featured a deep red stone that resembled blood. When my fingers brushed against it, I felt a jolt, as though the stone was pulsating with an electric charge. Startled, I pulled my hand back.
“It is said to hold magic,” the
