Shadow guards.
They are the crown prince's elite soldiers. Made to protect him or to be used for missions or private orders that he wanted us to do.
"Your majesty, may I know the reason why you gave your permission to the prince to take me as a part of his hidden soldiers?" I asked the king after I knew what being a part of his shadows meant. And for me, it meant danger.
The king looked up at me for a second before he continued burying his head on those piles of papers that was placed on his table.
"Back at the village, you were trying your hardest to wield a sword. Herb's proposal could meet your interest, so I gave you to him."
Why do I have a feeling that there's more to this issue?
"Thank you for your concern, your majesty. But this door is full of danger and you know that I'm n
