Chapter 170

Ten years later.

"Please, uncle, you're my guardian, not my jailer!" Ayla exclaimed to Dimitri.

He looked at the young princess, who insisted on riding in the forest near the castle. However, Dimitri knew there were many bears in the area, so he looked at her and said:

"No."

She looked down at him as he pulled her horse, as if she were nothing more than a baby.

"Are you afraid of bears? The great Dimitri afraid of bears?"

He tried not to fall into her provocation, but he failed miserably.

"I can kill a bear anytime I want, princess. The problem here is you, all fragile."

He looked at the horizon as they walked, holding the horse's reins. They had gone out for a stroll, and were now returning to the castle.

A few seconds passed in silence until she spoke:

"In the Nasten forest, there's a very rare plant with a unique scent, it’s called Usti, and it perfumes the whole area. I want it for myself."

Dimitri