Sally had just returned from the mines and entered the slave quarters, but hadn’t gotten to their bedroom when she started hearing rumors. First, today was the Mask Festival, and not only that but this year’s festival also would be celebrated in the royal court of Salem. Why choose Salem out of the twelve kingdoms? As she walked, Sally heard more rumors. Maids formed little circles to gossip. Sally didn’t mind at all, but when she heard ‘slave princess,’ she stopped suddenly and faced the group of three maids. “What’s happening? What happened to the slave princess?” she asked, already scared that something might have happened. One maid turned to her and leaned closer, lowering her voice. “Nothing for sure, but we heard that the Mask Festival is also an introduction for the slave pr

