Chapter 39

Prince Maxwell left his room to check on Amora, who was still sick. He unexpectedly ran into King Charles as he entered the palace corridor. He immediately kneeled before his father to show his respect.

"Where are you going?" asked King Charles.

"I’m heading to Amora’s room, Father. She’s sick."

"Sick? Then why are you so concerned about that woman?"

Prince Maxwell remained silent. For some reason he felt pity for Amora.

"Have you started to like her?" King Charles asked with a sharp gaze.

Prince Maxwell shook his head immediately. "No, Father. I don’t like her. Maybe I just feel pity for her."

"You feel pity for someone? Since when has that been part of your life?" King Charles looked at his son with a displeased expression. "Remember this well: do not get emotionally involved with Amora. You know she is a cunning woman, right?"

"Yes, Father, I understand your words." Prince Maxwell continued to bow his head before his father.

"Alright, if it’s just pity for Amora, make sure it doesn’t go beyond that." King Charles then left Prince Maxwell.

Now, Prince Maxwell stood up and headed straight to Amora’s room. Upon arrival, he found Amora attended by Doran and a royal physician. The woman was already conscious. Doran and the physician began to kneel before her.

"Prince, Amora is awake."

"Yes, I know," replied Prince Maxwell.

Amora immediately stood up, intending to practice swordsmanship again today. Doran immediately forbade her due to his concern for her condition.

"You’re still not fully recovered, Amora."

"Doran, I’m fine. Have you forgotten that I am from the healing clan? I can manage my health issues myself," Amora responded with determination to continue her sword training that day.

Prince Maxwell smiled and admired Amora's spirit. He instructed Doran to supervise her. Doran promptly followed his orders.

"Amora, I will stay with you during the training. I don’t want any unexpected incidents to occur again," Doran said to Amora, who intended to train.

Amora agreed to Doran’s request and immediately left her room. She passed by Prince Maxwell without a word, which made Prince Maxwell feel challenged by her attitude.

In the training area, Amora started with light movements. She practiced basic sword techniques while ensuring her condition did not worsen. Doran stood not far from her, keeping a close watch on Amora’s movements. Prince Maxwell decided to wait on the sidelines until the training was over.

***

The bond between Alice and Sandy grew stronger each day. They were always together wherever they went. The entire healing clan was happy for their joy. They were now known as an inseparable pair, always together through thick and thin.

The Vestinel region was becoming increasingly peaceful, with no more disturbances. Alice continued her regular training in poison techniques and had nearly mastered them. She could now determine the exact quantities needed to create a poison and its antidote. Thanks to the encouragement from Sandy, Elena, and Chiki, Alice was able to achieve this.

"Alice, how about we have a small party tonight?" Chiki suggested to Alice.

"Of course. I agree."

Chiki was very pleased and promised to help with the preparations for the small party that evening. They were all excited because there was going to be a party that night.

However, unbeknownst to them, an infiltrator from the Kingdom of Estonia was in the Vestinel region. This person was planning to report back to Prince Maxwell. The infiltrator had magical abilities to blend in without being detected, allowing them to enter and exit the Vestinel region with ease.

***

Prince Maxwell had received a secret message from one of his guards. He had deliberately placed someone skilled in concealment in the Vestinel region.

“So, they’re having a small party tonight?”

He would not allow the people of Vestinel to enjoy themselves. Prince Maxwell planned to launch an attack there. King Charles was clearly unaware of this. If his father found out, King Charles might be very angry with him.

"I want to kill you, Alice. I will destroy your place."

Prince Maxwell enlisted Doran’s help to attack the Vestinel region. Just the two of them would be enough.

“Is Prince Maxwell serious about going there?” Doran asked.

“Yes. And you must accompany me. Amora must not know about this plan.”

“Understood, Prince.”

***

Prince Maxwell and Doran easily entered the Vestinel region. They immediately launched a fire attack, destroying everything in their path. Chaos erupted everywhere, and the small party was ruined. The people of the healing clan tried to prevent Prince Maxwell from causing more damage. Alice and her friends soon realized Prince Maxwell's presence.

“Alice... we meet again,” Prince Maxwell said.

Alice did not stand idly by and attacked Prince Maxwell. “Don’t let them cause more damage!” Alice shouted to her friends, who quickly moved to protect the people and contain further destruction.

Prince Maxwell unleashed fire attacks from his hands. Alice and her friends did their best to repel the attacks with their own abilities. Alice used her magical powers to freeze the flames caused by Prince Maxwell. Elena created a shield to protect the healing clan's people from the ongoing fire.

Doran, beside Prince Maxwell, used lightning powers that caused loud explosions around them. He attacked Chiki and Sandy alternately, affecting the healing clan’s people as well. Chiki used her healing techniques to protect herself, Sandy, and the people.

“Your abilities are weak!” Prince Maxwell taunted the healing clan.

“If you can’t defend yourselves, be ready for destruction!” Doran said dismissively. “Does the Prince still want to have fun here?”

“Consider this just a warm-up for you. Wait for the big battle between us,” Prince Maxwell said before vanishing with Doran.

Alice began preparing a counterattack against Prince Maxwell. She was planning all sorts of offensive strategies.

“Seeing Maxwell’s considerable power, I need to strengthen our attacks. I was defeated by him before.” Alice felt anxious, fearing she wouldn’t be able to match Prince Maxwell’s strength.

“Don’t worry about that, dear. We’ll surely defeat him.”

Alice and the others helped restore order in the Vestinel region after the chaos caused by the attack. There was no small party that night because everything was ruined by Prince Maxwell’s assault