After getting out of her clothes, taking a bath and drying her hair. Lili once more came to stand before her large mirror examining her flawless body, but all too weak of an body.
After being attacked by her older brother she had somehow managed to awaken minor healing powers. Now nowhere on her body could any signs of damage be seen. Only her large breasts, perfect curves and long patches of flawless skin could be seen.
Her body was toned, her abs visible, her legs were strong, her butt had a good amount of muscles with a nice layer of fat on top, overall she looked like some fitness model. Plus with her beautiful face and long blonde hair there was no doubt that she was an extremely beautiful woman by any standards.
However now more than ever as she looked at herself, she felt absolutely horrible. No matter how much she had trained and worked to become strong, she hadn't been able to do anything against her brother Ford. He was so much taller than she was, and his power was a true man's, while hers was nothing but a small 156 centimetres tall teenage girls. She was pathetically weak and that was an fact that she could not escape now.
For the past 14 years of her life she had tried so hard to become strong, like in her previous life, but also agile. But instead she had only managed to enhance her own beautiful figure with her training and become cute like his younger brother Felix had said. Sure compared to girls in her previous life she had a good amount of strength and she most definitely was stronger than Rose, but even so it wasn't enough to beat Ford and now she didn't anymore know what she could do. How could she ever possibly hope to become stronger than he and actually defend herself from him, and everyone else who dared to push her around?
Despite all her training she never seemed to be able to gain the weight, height or muscle mass she desired, that she needed. Her body simply seemed to be unable to achieve these goals.
Her height was slowly approaching the 160 centimetres, but at this rate she would be lucky to even get to 165 centimetres in height before her 15th birthday when girls usually stopped growing in height. Also she weighed almost nothing compared to Ford or any man at that, at most she was 50 kiligrams in weight and that was it. In her past life she could do bicep curls with such a weight at her best back then.
But most worrying of all was her firm breasts that were already in the F-cup size range. They were now at such a size that they hurt if she moved too much. She couldn't even do pushups properly anymore, and even if she tried to wrap them up with a bandage and hide them, there simply would be too much flesh to hide, and so such a plan was already out of question.
Her plans of escaping and pretending to be an boy now seemed impossible. Only if it was late at night and the person in question was a moron would they then maybe be fooled into believing that she was a boy. Her perfect feminine hourglass figure and face completely gave her away now.
Still despite knowing this all, Lili had no choice. She would try and dress up as a boy and at least try her luck with it. She didn't want to be some girly healer in an adventurer party once she got beyond the walls, no she would be a cool priest, a manly priest that would heal those in need.
Looking to her loyal maid Rose who stood at the side, always looking at her body like she were looking at some art piece. Though Lili didn't mind this at all, after all as a former man it was kind of nice having a beautiful young woman such as Rose looking at her naked body.
Rose was already 18, cute and at the age of marrying. She had also been with her ever since she was young, although just in case Lili kept silent about her plan of escape. Instead she showed a smile and in her usual soft voice spoke to Rose.
"Rose, I just had an Idea. Please don't do pigtails this time. Instead could you tie my hair into an ponytail? I don't wish my long hair to get in my eyes during dinner, alright?"
Hearing this Rose seemed a bit stunned. Normally Lili only had her hair tied into pigtails as she found it to be comfortable, and it looked cute. Cute things like pink clothes and flowers being a thing that for whatever reason she found quite appealing within this new life of hers.
Still as was to be expected her ever loyal personal maid was more than happy to do as she was told. In fact Rose seemed more than pleased to try out new styles on her, as Lili knew that Rose would be.
Once done, Lili then went to grab a white bandage that she handed to Rose as she said.
"Ok, now wrap my chest up as thing as possible with this."
Confused Rose was quick to ask.
"But why miss? Why do you want to hide your beautiful breasts? And besides wouldn't it be really uncomfortable, and and, and hard to breath? Miss please you shouldn't do this, you might end up passing out, you know."
Lili uncaring of Roses warnings, dismissively looked away and shook her finger while saying.
"No no, don't be such a worry puss Rose. Just do it, I wish to explore the freedom of boys. In fact I want you to make me look like a boy Rose, let's surprise my father. And besides its going to make movement and my sword practice much easier."
Lili felt good saying this, of saying out her mind. She wanted to trust Rose to do this for her. However Rose merely seemed amused as she giggled lightly and said.
"Impossible, to make you look like an boy is simply not possible young miss, even for the greatest of maids. I'm sorry, but I fear that such an request is not possible. No matter from what angle your body is seen, it will always look like that of an girls. Even if I cover your chest, your butt would simply still be way too big for a boy and impossible to hide. And your waist is too small as well to be that of a boys. Besides your face is too feminine and beautiful miss, I don't think it will be possible for me to do as you request."
Lili hearing Rose's words didn't know if she should be thankful for the compliments or cry. But she kept her cool, let out a sigh and said.
"Just do your best. I know it's a strange request and a lot to ask. But please Rose do this for me. With your skills in make-up I know that you can do this, please I want to look as boyish as possible and surprise father. You understand right?"
But Rose didn't seem to understand. Instead she complained.
"But Lili, I want to make you look all pretty. It would be a shame not to."
Lili crossing her arms under her large breasts remained adamant as she firmly said. "Just do it Rose."
Unable to go against her orders Rose capitulated, and for the next half an hour or so Rose did her best to make Lili into a boy with a long ponytail.
However the wrapping around her chest was quickly discarded. The pressure of it caused her head to feel light, and it was so uncomfortable against her soft skin that Lili couldn't find the will to use it.
Instead Lili put on her pink pajama crop top and mini shorts. Along with this she put on a simple button up white shirt that was tucked into a knee high black dress, that in turn was held up by a black leather belt. Lastly a beautiful red hood was placed upon her that covered her shoulders and head nicely.
Looking at herself within the mirror and doing a little spin Lili looked like a mature red riding hood now. While not a cheap outfit from what she knew, it was also not too fancy to stand out too much.
Putting on some white stockings and black leather shoes Lili felt pleased. With such a look, and most of all the comfort that its fabric gave her Lili felt confident. With this singular outfit she would escape and run far, the outfits knee high dress and shoes giving her the perfect amount of mobility to run for a long while without stopping.
With these preparations done she was now almost ready to escape. Now all she needed was to ditch Rose and grab something that she could maybe sell. She after all had no coins in hand within her rooms as she didn't have an allowance, however she did have jewelry to sell.
Looking to Rose who was happily waiting for her like she always did, Lili honestly had no idea how she would get rid of her. So with a smile she happily said.
"Mmm, Rose I really appreciate you always attending to me. But you know you don't always need to wait on me always. You can just go whenever you want to go and eat with the other maids. I know my way to the dining hall myself you know, you don't need to escort me anymore, I'm a big girl."
Rose though ever the loyal maid was quick to shake her head and show a serious face as she said.
"Absolutely not, that would be extremely inappropriate of me to do. Besides I love helping you miss in anyway that I can, watching you each step of your day is my pleasure and joy."
To this Lili knew not what to say. Rose sounded almost fanatical in her want to stay by her side, it was kind of scary to Lili. Looking at the much taller girl Lili could only try and keep her cool as she said.
"I see."
Hastily going to her dresser and pulling out one of the drawers, Lili found there her little jewelry box. Opening its silver lid she looked upon all the little golden, silver and copper jewelry there. Necklaces, rings, armbands, little clippable earrings and many other things that she had never used.
Looking at them all Lili knew not what to take. She honestly had no idea which one of them would be good to sell. She didn't want it to be too expensive or she would defined be found out to be a escaped noble girl, but she also needed coins so it couldn't be too cheap either.
Seeing Lilis thoughtfulness Rose was quick to cut in by saying "Miss, what are you doing? Isn't wearing jewelry going to get in the way when you head back to the training field?"
Taking out a golden neckless from the box Lili turned to Rose and assuredly said. "Oh, don't worry about it Rose. I'm sure this will only enhance my skills in the long term. After all the more I wear, the heavier I will be and the stronger I will become in time, right?"
However to Lilis dismay Rose suddenly snatched the neckless from her hands with ease and tossed it back into the box as she said a firm.
"No, absolutely not. Wearing this while training will only damage your delicate skin. Besides it isn't going to look good with your outfit at all."
Once again Lili felt unsure on what to say. Looking up at the tall and now somewhat intimidating dark haired Rose, Lili hesitated. She didn't wish to draw too much suspicion to herself now.
But then suddenly Rose grabbed an single silver chain necklace and handed it to Lili as she said. "Well then again I think you could try and wear this one. If I remember correctly its a gift from your brother Felix, one that you never wore. Although you should take it off when practicing. Though even if you don't it's smooth surface should not hard your delicate skin at all."
While Rose worked on putting the necklace, Lili was overjoyed. Finally she had managed to get a piece of jewelry for herself. Already her head was looking to gain more as she quickly suggested to Rose.
"Hmm what else should I wear? Maybe some ring's?"
Though Rose was quick to say. "No. That would be way too much. This necklace already seems a bit out of place to me."
Lili sighed yet again in defeat as she accepted what she got. To her the silver necklace was already good enough. Once she got out she could sell it fore some money and get an small head start like that in her new life of adventure. Anything he could have gotten from the box would have just been a bonus but not a necessity.
But now walking towards the dining hall Lili felt nervous as she struggled to find away to shake Rose off of her before she entered the dining hall. Sure she could have done this later, but she just couldn't stand the idea of seeing Ford yet again. No, she needed to escape now before she saw him again and before he managed to get her within his room. What was he planning to do to her she didn't know, and she didn't want to know.
Stopping in front of the double doors that led to the dining hall, Rose was about to open them when Lili grabbed her hand and stopped her.
"No don't."
Rose looked questioningly at Lili, clearly wondering what her miss was doing.
"Miss? What's wrong?"
Lili looked up into her black haired maids eyes and quickly came up with an excuse. "Don't open those doors, you can't. This time I want to do it myself. Your always doing everything for me and now I want to do something on my own, ok?"
Rose wanted to protest but Lili was quick to start pushing the girl away. Though Rose moved only slightly, Lili finding it hard to move the stubborn girl, but her point was quickly made and she was quick to enforce it by saying.
"Stop being so stubborn Rose and just go eat with the other maids, ok. Let me do this alone."
Pouting at Lilis words Rose berugingly then spoke up saying.
"Fine if that's what you truly desire miss. But please hurry up the rest of your family are already awaiting your arrival I'm sure."
Lili always hearing Rose's caring words for her smiled bitterly and said.
"Yes I know. Now go Rose I can make it on my own from here on out. You don't have to worry about me."
Saying these words she truly meant them. Though Rose had always been good to her she couldn't find it in her heart to tell her what had happened in the training field and what she was now about to do.
Lili figured that it would probably be better the less Rose knew of the situation. This would probably be the last time the two of them ever saw each other and it was best not to make it too long.
Then as Rose disappeared behind the corner Lili looked around to make sure no-one saw her, as she then turned around back towards the direction she had come from and ran.
But instead of heading up into her own room again she continued straight forward and out the inner castles entrance. Stepping outside in the courtyard she spotted her target.
There in front of her were 3 horse drawn food wagons that had just completed their delivery of fresh foodstuffs to the castle. Walking towards the wagons that were about to leave a guard stopped her by saying.
"Oh miss Lili, what brings you out here at this hour? Did you already finish your dinner?"
Looking up at the big armoured man she innocently said.
"No, I'm just looking around. I don't really feel hungry now. But thank you for asking."
The guard seemed to notice something off, but didn't question her. Instead he nodded in understanding, and turned towards the gatehouse and walked to the wagon drivers there.
With the guard's back turned to her and seeing no other eyes upon her, Lili then quickly and silently jumped into the back of one of the wagons.
Laing there she listened for any alarms being raised, but no questions or alarms came. It seemed her hopping into the wagon had indeed gone unseen. A promising start.
Then she heard foot steps approaching the wagon as a few empty sacks were then tossed to the back of the wagon right on top of her. Grabbing a hold of them she hid within them and waited.
To her each minute felt like an hour, but after a moment she felt the wagon then begin to move. Her heart pounded like crazy as she wondered had she just made it. Was she safe, was she finally free?
Though she felt excited she also felt a bit scared and uncertain of what she was going to do now. Her family while controlling were her only real protection in this world. There was security within her home, food was plenty, as we're clothes and all the comforts of home, but outside the castles walls nothing was assured.
Now she as an small 14 year old girl would need to somehow survive on her own in this new world full of unknown factors. The idea of this while exciting, also scared her to no extent.