Tanya's fists tightened as she held in her emotions. At long last, she beckoned someone over. "Anyone out there? Take Her Highness to the water dungeon. She shall be confined for two days."
Emotionlessly, the men outside entered the place to drag the kneeling princess out of the palace.
Over ten minutes later, Dominik appeared in the palace.
"I heard that Eleanor is confined in the water dungeon. Why? You know that she's badly injured." He was genuinely worried. Although he was aware that Eleanor had let Matthew go, Tanya's rage was beyond his expectation.
The secret passage in the research institute was privy to almost no one. Dominik did not know about its presence, let alone its importance.
"Hmph! As the leader of the hidden clan, how could she let the enemy go? This is a felony! She has it coming!" Tanya turned around to seat herself and take a sip of water.
He then kneeled on the ground suddenly. "Mom, ever since Eleanor was bitten by the snake in the mountain, she has been weak. The poison is still inside her, and she's still injured. Soaking herself in the water dungeon for the entire day will claim her life."
"She let the enemy go instead of helping me, so she must be heavily punished. Otherwise, how can I face the others?" She slammed the desk and snorted coldly.
"But, Mom—"
"No buts. Two days of confinement is the best I can offer. If she can't slog through it, it deems her unworthy of her title. Now, leave!" Tanya waved her hand.
"Mom…" Dominik took two steps forward on his knees, pleading, "Eleanor is still young. You shouldn't do this to her."
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