Chapter 33. Ending Stuart

~Aida~

I’ve been in high spirits, and my last encounter with Ivan was amazing. He may have acted like he was upset by what happened, but I know better. It wasn’t even a hiccup in his plan, just an unimportant detour.

Okay, maybe I haven’t been in high spirits all of the time. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m at peace with what I did. My father’s always been a warrior, and that means life can be cut short. I’m sure he didn’t expect it to be cut short by his own child, though.

*Flashback*

I punch and slice at people as I walk through the throng. I haven’t seen those who’ve offended me the most yet, but I know they’re out here. I recognize many of these warriors, but some are new to me. I see the royal seal, and I find it funny because even with royal warriors, they fail.

I turn my head to the side, and I swear my excitement grows. I’ve laid eyes on someone I’ve very much hoped to see, and they are not too far ahead of me. I use my vam