#CHAPTER 149: Isabella in Abernathy

ISABELLA I was undercover once again. I had made it to the Fresonian embassy before the Bensons arrived home, effectively blowing my cover and exposing my deception to them. Charles and Joseph had assured me safe passage from the embassy back to Europe, where I was going to be sent to Abernathy to do a little digging. Various spies from across the other kingdoms had reported that Abernathy supposedly was not having any issues with their magic. Since I was still exiled from Fresonia, I was deemed the best choice to infiltrate the enigmatic kingdom and report my findings. I knew deep down that the real reason I was chosen for this mission was because I was still seen as expendable. The crown still did not trust me. Although I understood why, it did sting a bit to be seen as a throwaway for even my own home kingdom. Nonetheless, I was determined to prove my value. I gathered what little belongings I had left to my name and set off for Abernathy. Abernat