The prince of a neighbouring country to enforce a ceasefire *Innocent Dress 3*

From Create Your Own Story

"We'll be taking you to our old enemies beyond the great wall, they apparently signed a ceasefire and agreed to marry the heirs of our kingdoms" He frowns and continues "I don't particularly like this plan very much, but our army is exhausted and the borders are all but completely ravaged by the continuous wars. One way or another, this ceasefire is something our people need". Duran looks resigned, almost as if he were the one being send to an enemy country, just almost.

You take a moment to yourself to think this over. Your country and theirs have been at war almost continuously from long before you were born. Hating people from beyond the wall comes naturally to anyone in your country and you've fought in more than a few battles against them, earning yourself quite the reputation and killing more than your share of 'barbarians'. You highly doubt they'll welcome you warmly. Of course, you never really tried to get to know any of them. They might be perfectly nice people if you meet them outside of a battlefield under orders to kill them.

You try to imagine how the nice people around here would treat you if you were an enemy commander that killed thousands of their friends and loved ones. If your imagination is reliable, you have a feeling it won't matter if they're actually nice people or not. They definitely won't like you and you can hardly blame them for that. You gulp a few times at the things you can imagine some of your best friends might pull. Until you realize you'd probably be far worse than any of them.

You heave a sigh and realize Duran's been standing there watching you while you were having your doomsday visions. "My, looks like I'll have a fun vacation there" you say while trying to sound cheerful. It ends up sounding utterly sarcastic.

"Bet you'll make a ton of new friends real quick" Duran adds dryly, rolling his eyes. "I'd offer to tag along but.. having two military commanders who killed a ton of their people around will probably only make it even worse". You appreciate the offer, but Duran is correct. Taking any of your soldiers along is a bad idea, you might be able to take some servants along, but they'd probably suffer at the hands of the people of that country even more than you, since they wouldn't be protected. At least you have to keep alive since they are bound to be just as much in need of a break from the continuous wars as your people are. You curse the tradition where females are sent to their husbands and not the other way around.

The thought of having been better off if you were born male never crosses your mind though.. you're quite feminine under your armor and weaponry after all. Not to mention you love teasing guys, which would be impossible if you were a guy yourself. Well, not impossible but... you don't particularly like that idea. Some of your maids were all enthusiastic about Boys' love, but you quietly snuck out whenever the topic came up. 'Beauty and the beast' is interesting, 'Beauty and the beauty' would probably sell too. 'Beast and the beast' is a recipe for failure unless you pit them against each other in the arena.

"Just take me to the border" You say, keeping your voice steady and strong with more success than you thought you'd have, which makes you feel proud of yourself. "No point dragging anyone along to suffer with me. Well.. I'd consider dragging some people I dislike with me. Watching them suffer always gives me this warm feeling, but they'd make us even more hated and we want to avoid causing any more tensions between our countries, no?", you end the conversation with a joke to brighten the mood. It works quite well and Duran replies in kind "Well, that suddenly makes me see the bright side of having such a headstrong brat for a princess". You snicker a bit, heave a sigh and say your goodbyes. "This headstrong brat will be leaving now" you say as you mockingly salute and get in the carriage.

You realize that at least no one will recognize you by reputation in this outfit.. 'The devil woman with a katana forged in hell and eyes burning with the flames of the netherworld' generally doesn't look like a cute little girl.. You grin mischievously at the prospect of seeing their faces when they come face to face with the feared 'Slayer of a thousand'.

You:

Spend your time cooking up evil ideas while the carriage carries you to the border fortress where you'll be transferred to your escort from the other country

Status
Health 100 Equipment:

Innocent Dress

Stamina 100
Mood playfull Inventory:

Mother's Katana

Purse 50, 00, 00
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