Later that night after performing poorly during the combat session she swore to herself that she wouldn't be some crybaby princess nor some damsel in distress rather she is going to be the one that holds power and authority.
Being labeled as the disgrace and traitor by her own family, for that she has to retrieve the relic to reclaim her honour and to face her people without any guilt. And for that she has to kill her old self and be reborn as a strong warrior.
Seven years has passed since that incident, now Lena is not the same person she once was. Everything about her from her before has changed, her voice no longer that of an elegant princess but rather of a commander leading her army, her once charming and earnest eyes has changed to stern and calculating, her a way of speech has also changed as a result of being in the army for 7 years. Also, she became the second in command in the 17th royal guards and over the years she made a name for herself by accomplishing many missions and making new allies and connections, she is now well known among her ranks by the favours of many nobles which she didn't ask for but got due to her sister's influence.
From the day since she joined until now, they only had missions such as escorting or protecting the first- or second-rate nobles but this time they got an important mission. The full unit reported to the captain for briefing, Martin began to speak "listen carefully everyone this is the first time that we get an important mission like this, so we need to do it with caution".
Hearing this, Lena impatiently interjects Martin and asks what it's about. Martin further explains the mission and the discuss the tactics and formation, the mission is about escorting the 6th prince safely to Vlera realm for diplomatic affairs.
On the day of the mission the unit sets off with the 6th prince on the flying ship that looks like it can accommodate an entire village to Vlera realm, everything was going smoothly until that unforeseen incident happened. In the open galaxy on the way to Vlera realm it is also the duty of the guards to see to the needs of the prince during the mission, as the second in command Lena knocked on the door of the prince's resting room. "Do you need anything your royal highness" she asks and waits for a reply, the 6th prince ordered her to come inside the room as it's their duty to obey, she went inside as he asked.
"Bring me some wine quickly, you lowly wench" he shouts, it seems he is already drunk too much of wine, but she didn't refuse and goes to get it. "Stop, your face looks familiar" he gets up and walks towards her and grabs her arm " I know you, you are that princess Lena of that damned moon palace who refused to marry me". He laughs at her with twisted look on his face " you look hot now too, how about I take you as my concubine" he suddenly touched her groin and squeezes it.
With swift movements she sliced off his hand which touched her inappropriately and stabbed his neck with a quick thrust. With blood gushing out from his neck, he tries to stop it, but his actions were futile he died with his eyes looking at Lena. She looks at him and spits on his face " perverted bastard, my sister was right about you".
Even though this action is justifiable to her, it is going to result in being the doom of the entire unit.