A Year passed like this. Alicia, who was now 11 years old, had made great progress in swordsmanship and administration lessons. She could now recite all the important laws and punishments of the Empire, and could already create a small aura around her sword. Everyone around her was praising her as a prodigy of the century.
One day, as her lesson with Baron Andrei was wrapping up, they both heard rushing footsteps. When she and her Uncle, both went to check outside, they saw Sir Alfred and Elmer hastily running towards the quarters, as if to inform of something very serious.
As Sir Alfred and Elmer reached the quarters, they were breathless. Through short breaks, Sir Alfred spoke, " Pri... Prin... Princess, The.. The Emperor.... he.. he... he is here." Alicia, though panicked, asked Sir Alfred to calm down and explain the situation more precisely.
Sir Alfred explained, " Princess, it is no time to be calm. The Emperor is here in the Knight's quarters. He said that he is here to inspect the quarters himself. That is, he wishes to check this quarter too. We have to find a place to hide you. Baron, help me find a place."
Alicia was completely frightened. She was unable to move even a finger. Baron Andrei muttered, "This... This cannot be happening right now. Did my frequent visits raise suspicions? Is there a mole in the mansion? In any case, I will have to investigate this later. Sir Alfred, let us find a place to hide her."
They both searched for a place to hide Alicia while Elmer stood guard outside. They both agreed to hide Alicia in a closet where the Emperor might not search. Alicia hurried inside the closet. With a little courage left, she buried herself in clothes while waiting for this unexpected storm to pass.