The biting cold wind whistled through the woods, rustling the leaves as if providing a soundtrack to the flight of Lu Chen and Huo Yao. They rode furiously, not daring to pause for even a moment. The shouts of the pursuing soldiers and the sound of thundering hooves acted like a death warrant, constantly reminding them of their perilous situation.
Finally, after shaking off the last wave of pursuers, they managed to catch their breath in a dense forest. Huo Yao leaned against a thick tree trunk, panting heavily. Sweat dampened her temples, but she had no time to wipe it away, her sharp eyes still scanning the surroundings with vigilance.
"We must rush back to the Royal Capital as soon as possible and inform Princess Sophia of the situation here," Lu Chen said with a solemn expression and a hint of worry in his tone.
Chapter 59