[i]"You have heard the proof yourselves. It matters not how dangerous she might be, your esteemed Moon Raven is no longer your ally. By protecting a member of the Dainian royal family, she has betrayed you and your kingdom. Do what you will with this newfound information."[/i]

The words of the Red Robin echoed in the minds of the Lunarian assassins she had recruited for the convoy attack as they cautiously made their way towards the orphanage to carry out an organized attack on Raven and her companions. Thanks to the information provided by the Red Robin's spies, they knew that they were in for quite a battle as she was no longer alone. It was the middle of the night, and if anyone inside the establishment were to be on watch and spot the attackers as they approached, they were in for an unexpected occurrence right before both parties would engage each other. However, if all inside were asleep, the sounds of said occurrence would likely wake them.

Just as the group of Lunarian assassins were about to break in, they were intercepted by Dainian troops. A short scuffle took place around the orphanage before the soldiers managed to restrain the aggressors and take them away. A couple of guards lingered to search for any remaining assassins that might still be hiding, and then checked the orphanage to ensure that all was well before leaving.

Back at the palace, the soldiers reported the incident to Mathazar, who had his maid by his side. The prince dismissed them and waited until they were out of the room before angrily turning to Robynne.

"Tell me this is not your doing!"

Robynne gave him a hurt and confused gaze. "I- I don't understand, my prince. I thought you wanted the Moon Raven either captured or dead."

"By having a scrimmage break out in the village while Dainia is left under my supervision?"

"This is your brother's doing, not yours, Your Highness. If the people find out that this happened because Prince Eliezer is fraternizing with a Lunarian assassin, it would be his reputation that would be tarnished and not yours."

"Unlike the diligent and honest people of the village, the scum of Gloomvale do not have the respect of those from other districts. My brother is greatly admired by our people, and nobody would doubt his integrity just because of the words of some Gloomvale rogues."

Robynne started to wear her most guilty-looking face. "Forgive me for not thinking in such a way, Your Highness, but just know that everything that I have done, I have done for you, and shall continue to do so."

Mathazer knew better to be taken in by her act, but he decided to play along regardless. "But of course, my sweet lady. Fret not, as you have mentioned ruining the reputation of Prince Eliezer, it has occurred to me that we still have that option. However, we shall have to wait for my dear brother to return to carry such a plan out."