Chapter 35

**Acacia Point of View**

I never found myself to be an unreasonable person.

Mostly never!

Falling in the pit of supernatural old-school island, being disregarded just because I'm a woman added with constant humiliation; my determination of having an independent life got firm.

If nonsensical impudence can generate electricity, then this place would never have blackouts.

"My little man, mamma is stuck here and has to be vigilant until I could take you out of this place." I whispered playing with my son's tiny hands.

As if he understood what I said, he laughingly pouted at me showing me his toothless gums.

Looking at the little boy, a sudden pain pinched in my heart. "I don't know how your grandparents and uncle are. Are they still worried about me and still trying to find me or do they think I was dead?" A wave of sadness hit me and a tear rolled down from my eyes.

"You know, your grandparents are the best parents. Although we hail from a simple family, I and your uncle were loved so much. Thinking about how I might not see them again makes me hate everyone here more."

No matter how this little one is born, his grandparents and uncle will love him boundlessly and accept him who and what he is.

Mom, dad; I miss you all so much!

"Little man, promise me, you shouldn't grow up to be boorish like these people, you have to become a gentleman with right manners and adequately kind." I smiled down slightly, rubbing his chubby cheek with my fingers.

My son is blindingly handsome!

Of course, he is mine.

"Milady." I heard Circe knock the door and enter. "Milady, Majesty has asked you details about the residence you want to have built."

I showed the blueprint and the wooden model I once made and asked her to give them to her respected Majesty.

Only this morning, jerk has provided me with the deed of fief that I asked for. It was not even a few kilometers far from the castle and was very close. However, the size of the land was considerably good so I demanded to have a residence of my own built before I could think of what to do with the remaining place.

All these days, months here, I understood one thing; these people or jerk will not tell me anything that want to know or will he let me leave.

Once I came in terms with that fact, I realized I need to put efforts and gain information on my own.

A few more days; just few more days until my own place is built and the books are translated, I might find a portal or something to escape.

I thought imprisoned in this place alone and stranded was hell but having people around with strange abilities was worse.

Once Circe handed the model and blueprint and came back, I called her to the window and pointed at a certain place outside. "I always wanted to ask you, what is that place? It seems to lively every day?"

I have been watching it from my window from few days and this place although it was pretty far away, I could see how lively and buzzing it is.

"That is a biggest market in the capital and in whole kingdom, Milady. From poor to rich, peasants to royals, that market offers everything."

A market!

"In the capital? If this the capital, then there are other towns and cities here?"

"Undoubtedly, Milady. The reach of our kingdom is vast and beautiful." She said with a proud smile.

Squinting my eyes, I looked at the sky and noticed that the climate is pleasant to take a walk.

"Circe, prepare a small bag of utilities for Igses and get some money from the treasure that I got this morning. Let's go visit the market."

"That - Milady - permission from -" The middle aged woman squirmed awkwardly.

"Is not needed. Don't ask him; inform him. I will change Igses clothes and get him wrapped in warm blanket while you get the money bag." With the order passed, I immediately changed little man into a simple onesie and put aside a warm woolen blanket to use if needed.

I changed into simpler and comfortable gown and tied strings of cloak around my neck. Once ready, I carried my son in my arms and walked out of the room just to see Circe already waiting for me with a bag of Igses things and a heavy pouch of jingling coins.

It has been many days since I stepped out of the castle to take a fresh breath of air. The little one also needs to look around and enjoy rather than being confined up in a room.

Also, it's good to look around and understand things if I want to have my stand in future.

Once we climbed down the staircase and came to the main doors, a bunch of men in a uniform stood on either side and bowed to me. I raised my eyebrow at their synchronized bow and noticed that uniform they are wearing seems to be worn by only a very few highly trained imperial guards.

"Milady, I'm Eelk, commander and leader of your personal security troop. Majesty has ordered us to guard you and young prince while you take a tour around." Eelk, what a weird name!

"No need. No one will know my identity while take a walk to the market. You don't have to accompany me. I want to have a leisure walk without grabbing any unnecessary attention." That jerk know I cannot get out of this place so what is he making such fuss about?

Eelk, the commander shook his head very politely and I can see he was actually being genuine with the respect he was showing me.

"You don't understand, Milady. People can easy tell you are not one of them and that may cause trouble for you. If we escort you, you will be safe."

Is that so?

"Hmm. Do you perhaps have something that can conceal the difference?" The commander scratched his chin and thought for a moment.

"Majesty can conjure something to cover up the difference, Milady. Please have a seat while I go and keep this problem in Majesty's table." I nodded and walked to the sitting area in the garden while I waited for him.

At least, this fellow did not refuse my idea right away and is trying to work out my way.

Nearly twenty minutes later, the commander made his way to us with a small golden jewelry box in his hand.

It was a small box but looks so beautiful with several gems embedded on it.

Very beautiful!

Circe took it for me and opened it. Inside the box is a platinum chain with a grayish color stone as the locket. It was simple yet elegant.

"Wearing this shall solve the problem, Milady. But we still need to escort you." While Eelk spoke, Circe clasped the necklace around my neck seeing my hands are full with my son.

Hearing that I cannot go out without security, I felt irritated but I cannot even take it out on these men. It's not even their decision so after a thoughtful silence, I nodded at them.

"If that is the case, change your clothes into something simple. You can tag along with me like a normal family member while the other can keep an eye from afar discreetly."

"Understood, Milady."

Soon, Circe and Eelk tagged along with me while the other guards left beforehand to scout the area for god knows what reasons.

It's not like I will be in grave danger in the hands of normal civilians.

Anyway, it's better to have a second hand to help.

The moment I stepped out, a carriage with two horses tied to it was waiting on the porch. "The market is a little far, Milady."

With a simple nod, I climbed into the simple carriage and settled myself beside the small window while Circe sat across from me and Eelk took the task of driving the vehicle.

Once out of the castle gates, the place which I roamed for several times before was all changed into a sophisticated, level grounded alley. Although there are no buildings in the alley, considering the king lives in the area, the whole alley has several guards patrolling ceaselessly.

The once jungle was now turned into huge ancient residential area with beautiful aristocratic buildings lined up for nearly six streets straight.

Those six streets have an invisible name board "snobbish" written on it.

The path to the market was indeed a long one but to see the geographic layout of the city from the carriage felt a little comfortable.

Thankfully, the carriage was a very simple one that did not catch any attention.

Soon we stopped at the huge arch that Circe said was the entrance of the market street.

"Park the carriage to the side, Eelk. We will walk through the market street." I said, smiling at the buzzing and loud street.

With the help of Circe, I got down from the carriage with my son still in my arms, awake and smiling widely as he looked around curiously.

"What do you want to purchase first, Milady?" Circe asked.

"Is there a gambling house here?"

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