Charruk!

As she rose, the cold water chilled her skin.

Something was undoubtedly wrong.

“This is strange.”

Ivet was too late.

No matter how difficult the task she entrusted to herself was, Ivet wouldn’t forget the time.

“Pipi hasn’t brought any news either.”

Rasiliah stood up from the bathtub and wrapped her body with a towel.

It seemed like she would have to wipe herself dry and change clothes with her own hands.

“What on earth…”

Feeling a bad premonition, Rasiliah opened the bathroom door.

Kkeeyik!

Today, the sound of the bathroom door being pushed echoed sharply in the space.

Not having another maid was uncomfortable for the first time.

Rasiliah thought about calling the guards to protect the room in place of Lyan. It was time to find Ivet’s whereabouts, even if it meant mobilizing the guards.

“…”

It was the moment she opened the door, located between the bathroom and the bedroom, where the dressing table and dresser were placed.

Just as Rasiliah was about to turn the handle, she suddenly stopped.

‘What is this… something feels strange.’

Somehow, it seemed like she shouldn’t open this door.

But she was currently in a state of undress with a towel wrapped around her, and her clothes were inside.

‘Should I wear the clothes I wore during the day?’

It was something far from the royal etiquette, but at this point, she didn’t know what else to do. She just didn’t feel like opening the door.

Rasiliah let go of the handle and turned around.

That’s when it happened.

Thud!

The door shook on its own.

“Hmm?”

Rasiliah turned her head abruptly.

Thud!

Yes, the door was indeed shaking.

Without further investigation, Rasiliah, holding the towel covering her body, rushed out.

“Who’s out there—”

Thud!

Kiiiiiiuuk!

Kyaawook!

But it was too late.

As the door creaked open, monsters poured out from inside.

Kyawook!

“Ugh!”

Suddenly trying to avoid the rushing monsters, Rasiliah’s step faltered. With one ankle twisted, Rasiliah fell flat on her buttocks.

Kyaaawook!

“Stop! Go away!”

Sitting on the floor, Rasiliah glared at the monsters.

Someone had the power to control them.

“Go back. Go back to where you came from.”

“…”

The monsters didn’t rush at her anymore.

But they didn’t go back either.

Rasiliah felt a sharp resistance in her mind.

‘It’s different from before. These monsters have a strong will. They want to kill me.’

The monsters she had sent back earlier were in a state of confusion, losing their will. That’s why she could easily manipulate them.

“Ugh.”

Kyuwuk.

Rasiliah and the monsters faced each other in a standoff.

Sweat dripped from her forehead.

She could tell. The moment she lost concentration even a little, those monsters would rush at her.

“Anyone… I have to call someone. But who…”

Rasiliah knew that normal attacks wouldn’t work against the monsters.

Only two people could deal with the monsters. Among them, Lyan had collapsed due to the Oraerfield, and Rescal was supposed to be preparing for tonight at the Imperial Palace.
‘How did they find such an incredible gap? Strange…’

Continuing to concentrate, a headache struck her. Perhaps it was a recoil from using magic with a human body.

Rasiliah stared at the monsters with a strained expression.

Kiiik!

The monsters, noticing that Rasiliah was gradually weakening, flapped their wings fiercely, narrowing the distance.

‘They’re getting closer. What should I do…’

Rasiliah, holding her throbbing head, assessed the situation.

While maintaining this distance, if she moved her body backward, she might be able to open the door.

‘Outside, there are the guards… But ordinary knights can’t deal with monsters.’

However, she wasn’t confident that she could hold out until Rescal arrived. Even if Rescal came, there were too many monsters.

Someone would die or get injured. Unfortunately, there were too many people in the palace, most of whom were courtiers.

‘I have to somehow send them back.’

Rasiliah opened her mouth.

She could do it. She had to.

Since it was the same power that sent these creatures, she should be able to send them back with the same power.

“Go back.”

Rasiliah clenched her hands as if this moment were her last. The headache intensified, and her body felt dizzy, like it was riding waves.

But she could feel strength in her voice. It was her voice, but it felt like it was coming from a distant place.

“Follow my words. Go back.”

Kiiiiik!

The monsters made a chilling sound. Although their flapping became more violent, the distance didn’t decrease.

The monsters were caught in the power that sent them here and Rasiliah’s resistance, unable to find a way out.

“Go back!”

Rasiliah yelled with all her strength, feeling as if she were pouring all her strength into it.

Kyaawook!

The monsters all turned their bodies at once. As the shadowy creatures scattered in all directions, the glass window shattered, and the door was smashed.

Padddug!

“Whew… that’s a relief.”

As soon as she felt relieved, her head spun. Rasiliah collapsed to the floor. A thin stream of blood trickled down from her mouth.