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Hm, is this pace a bit too fast?

I'm sorry guys, but don't worry. The story won't end anytime soon.

I deliberately altered Yona's name on purpose in the previous chapter. She was afraid that her name may give away her identity to Hak, so she created a pseudonym, Yoana.

This will be a short chapter, sorry. .

And...I might be tempted to start another story... *hint hint* ;). I really shouldn't be doing this to myself... ^.^"

Enjoy!

Yona's POV

Hak...

Executed? Today? He was just apprehended yesterday.

Oh, God, What should I do?

I stared at the white ceiling.

I could leave things as is. That may be the best option. I could ignore what the dogs just said, pretend Hak was a stranger, and maybe even witness his death. I could watch his detached head fall the ground by the guillotine and feign joy with others of his death.

A chill went through my spine. That can't happen.

Then, a daunting thought imposed.

Or...or should I...help him escape?

The thought itself was treacherous. If I help Hak, I would betray my father- my country.

Like him, I would commit treason and be sentenced to death. Not even my father would be able to help me obtain clemency.

Yet, intuition told me it's the right thing to do.

But then my father's face appeared in my mind.

"Duty must come first" he chided.

And he is right, it must...

I sighed and gazed outside my window.

The sun is still smiling. What an idiot.

It's oblivious to Hak's life.

Wait, Why am I fretting over him? Many criminals have been put to death, yet I never doubted the justice that was bestowed on them. Why now? Why him?

"This kingdom is corrupted," his voice echoed in my mind.

When he said that, his eyes were not that of a liar, and the thought of my kingdom begging depraved made me uneasy.

Even though I have never been outside my bubble, everyone at the palace is happy- the maids, soldiers, chefs. It's hard to believe that people like them are going through hardships and are being mistreated.

He was lying. He must be.

I made up my mind.

I will stay here until nightfall.

Until the sun has come and gone, and the moon has raised from its slumber.

Until the execution has been completed.

I need to stay strong.

I will do this, not as Yona, but as the princess of this kingdom.

Oh no. Yona doesn't plan on rescuing Hak.

Poor guy, really.

QOD: About the bonus... what would you guys like? An extra story about Yona, Hak, or something else?