Chapter 229 Enforcer of Justice

Leaving the castle in disguise had become second nature to me. Even as I passed by patrolling soldiers, they remained oblivious to my presence. In my heart, a mix of excitement and reproach lingered. Excitement for the increasing speed of my movements, undetected by anyone; reproach for the soldiers who failed to notice me. What if enemies of equal skill infiltrated the castle? Tomorrow, I must suggest to Maclaine the need for a retraining of the guard. With this thought in mind, I raced to the house where Allen and Lena resided. Extracting the key from my pocket, I effortlessly unlocked the back door. Since discovering my occasional returns, Allen has crafted a spare key for me, allowing seamless access whenever needed. It was still early when I arrived, and everyone was awake. Upon seeing me, Lena joyfully rushed over, embracing me tightly. "Jasmine, you're here!" Returning her hug, I smiled and asked, "Have you been obedient and listened to Allen these past few d