Lucia took a step towards Princess Xerah that the wolf in between them barked louder but, Lucia didn't care at all. The guards outside anyway heard the noise inside that bothered them so, they stick their ears in the door and eavesdrop.
"You were just small when we first met, my niece. I am your Auntie Lucia, an elder stepsister of your mother," Lucia introduced herself formally with a bow.
"Auntie? But my mother never speaks about you. However, I'm happy to meet you. What are you doing here by the way and how did you get here?" Xerah inquired curiously.
"Well..." Lucia then smiled sweetly. "I'm here to get what you have and to save humanity. The plan that I've been longing to do so." And she took a step closer.
"And what is that?" Princess Xerah wondered.
The wolf then continuously b
