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y. Not knowing who I was or where I came from had felt like being adrift in an endless sea. But in Madrio

become my lifeline. At first, I had desperately tried to piece together the fragments of my memory. I racked my brain, straining to recall any trac

life to pull me from the rushing waters. The way he told me he had saved me indic

I been there? What had led me to the mountain deep in the woo

that I was not alone in my struggle. He, too, had chosen a life in these woods and j

oing the little things I could do, I suddenly started to hear the sound of footsteps. I tried to ignore it at first but

me. Their presence was overwhelming, and I felt a wave of fear wash over me. My voice caught i

seeking refuge in the forest with Madriod, but my fear rendered me speec

comrades. Without another word, they closed in around me, their grip firm

e me away. What have I done wrong? Why did they come for me? Were they people that knew about me? Many thoughts ra

In Th

assumed to be the ruler of the kingdom that I was in. The strangers who had taken me to t

ing significant from my figure. I watched him lean forward in his ornate throne, his voice carryi

, I knew I had to speak further. "Your Highness... to be sincere. I have no memory of where I come from or who I am. I was lost and alone in

of irritation. "Why did he not come to me with n

"No, Your Highness, I don't believe he had any ill

to decide who enters our village. Strangers are not welcome here!" He snarled and all I could do was lower my head in res

ace. "Tell me, Rosa, do you have any recollection of your past,

ories pressing upon me. "I wish I could remember but your Highn

rehead and he leaned forward once more, his voice filled with impatien

red. "Ye... yes... Your Highness. He

ntions, even if misguided. However, his failure to report your presence is a breach of our village's security protocols..." He paused and I remained calm as the King issued his verdict.

where criminals and slaves would be kept was where I was told to go to? No! I can't be taken there. I wouldn't survive in such a place, I know that for sure.

ucted my pleas and my entire core shook in fea