"y...your majesty" the maids curtsied trembling, where did the king appear from they were completely sure no one was around
Kairos frowned looking at the group of maids, why were they so scared now, they were just happily gossiping about him and Lana just a while ago
"You said something about a cunning girl, who might that be" he said gazing down at the maids
No one spoke, they didn't dare to speak for the fear of their lives
"You're not going to speak, or do I need to start from severing your tongues" Kairos said, he looked at the girl that made the statement, she wasn't so talkative anymore
Putting his hand under his chin, he looked up like he was considering something "hmm how about this, point out the person that spoke and I'll let the rest of you go" he said with a cunning smile
Immediately they pointed at a girl with short black hair, the one who made Lana angry Kairos looked at the girl, she was trembling violently "I recognize you" he said smiling wider
Hearing this the maid fell to the ground pleading for her life "y...your majesty please have mercy I spoke out of line, it won't happen again"
"Of course it won't" he replied, bending to her level "you'll be a lesson to the rest"
Gripping in her throat tightly, the maid opened her mouth trying to gasp for air, she grabbed his hand in a futile attempt to drag his hand away from her neck
"I'll take that" Kairos said playfully, pulling out her tongue, breaking her neck he released her dead body from his grip
Gazing coldly at the body, he looked irritated at the tongue on his hand, dropping it he looked up at the terrified maids "the rest of you clean take that away and clean this up" he said walking to his room
"You didn't have to kill her in front of the maids" Dalton said as Kairos walked into his room
"I don't remember summoning you to my chambers" Kairos retorted, removing his bloodied clothes
"I'm here to assist in your preparations for the ball since your personal maid is on a sick leave" Dalton replied handing him is towel
Grabbing the towel he wrapped it around his waist "are we short of maids?"
"We don't want you killing another maid out of anger, and yes we will soon be with the way you've been slaughtering them"
"You're talking like I'm on a maid killing rampage, if they just learn to not get on my nerves they will live it's that simple" Kairos retorted
"You're talking like you don't kill for fun" Dalton muttered to himself
"Did you say something" Kairos said walking towards the bathroom
"Nothing your majesy"
Nodding "make sure this doesn't reach Lana's ears or else I'll rip your tongue next"
Dalton shivered, that threat was definitely not empty "yes your majesty"
"Did you find out who wanted to kill her?" He asked
Dipping himself into the tub of water "I did" he replied, Kairos didn't even need to torture the truth out of the bandit he used his power to extract his memory before he even started the torture he only did it to let out his anger with Lana
Dalton bowed, of course he did he won't be the dark Lord if he couldn't, he felt sorry for whoever tried to kill Lana
Lana sat in front of her vanity table in her maid outfit, Aubrey was helping her with her hair, while Diane tidied the room. after thirty minutes of crying and planning her escape she finally calmed down
She wondered what Kairos would say if he heard that the maids were talking about him
She was lost in her thoughts while Aubrey and Diane were talking non stop, Lana sighed they never shut up
"By the way Lana why are you on your maid outfit today, you're not going to work are you?" Aubrey asked braiding the sides of Lana's hair
"Of course I'm going to work, I'm not a slacker like both of you" Lana retorted
"Hey what do you mean, we work" Aubrey said pouting
"Of course you do, I'm hundred percent sure you didn't come here yesterday and aren't you supposed to be helping with other chores in the palace instead of hovering inside here" Lana replied
Making them laugh nervously, they were guilty, mostly lingering around her room till there was nothing left to do trying to escape more work
Lana just didn't say anything cause they were her only friends in this world, she didn't want them fired, they were literally the only ones keeping her sane
"Soo...what are you wearing for the masked ball?" Diane asked walking towards her with an excited smile
Her statement reminded Lana that she didn't go to the boutique to pick a dress the last time, she had nothing to wear maybe she would just not go entirely
"I don't have a dress" she replied
"What?! Why not, didn't his majesty prepare something for you or let you go out to pick a dress" Diane said looking worried at Lana
Glancing at her bruised hand "he did, something just happened and I couldn't make it to get a dress"
"That's too bad, we wanted you to go and tell us all about it since we wouldn't be attending and you will as the the king's personal maid" Aubrey replied finally finished with her head
"Sorry guys there would always be a next time" Lana said knowing well that it might be her last ball before she leaves
Leaving the room she walked towards Kairos bedchamber, she braced herself to hear whispers as she passed the working maids but no one dared speak to her or even look her in the face
It was how it normally is but this felt different like they were afraid of her, not that it bothered her
Standing in front of the door, she knocked hearing a response she walked in closing the door behind her
"Good morning your majesty" she said curtsing fixing her gaze at the marbled floor, she didn't want to look at Kairos face not after what she heard
"Lana why aren't you in bed" Kairos asked, while Dalton dressed him in his royal robe
"I feel better now your majesty, I can work" Lana replied with her head still lowered
"Is that so" he replied "since you're better, you'll be seeing the tailor to fit and pick your dress for the ball"
Surprised Lana looked up "my what?"