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Come along… Come along?! I stare dumfounded at the Empress’ face, far from any tact I’ve learned in my life. “What could you have to talk about with My Lady, Your Majesty?” Zen asks, coming to stand by my side “Isn’t this what you’re after?” The Empress gives him an unimpressed look “To restore t
“I would take that as a compliment, Your Majesty.” I make sure to hesitate when I raise my head again, peering at her. She gives me a smirk, slightly amused and starts walking again. I follow a step behind, but she beckons me forward, so we walk side by side. “Do you know imperial etiquette?” I d
“You two haven’t been properly introduced to each other, have you?” She says, then looks back at the Knight He doesn’t hesitate “Captain of the Empress’ Royal Guard, Theodore, at your service, Lady Sigmond. It is an honor to make your acquainted.” It takes very ounce of willpower in my bones not t
The walk back to the Crystal palace is most winded one I’ve ever taken. No longer has Sir Theodore left that I break into a run, hurrying to the hallway where my room is, my heart beating loud in my ears. So this is what she had in mind the moment she knew Zen had a ‘soulmate’. Someone to hold ont
“Did I? All I did was talk about my ambitious goals and you were so enthralled that you forgot everything that was on your mind.” Lukas winks “Hardly my fault, don’t you think?” I shake my head with a sigh. Well, I’ll give it to him that he successfully distracted me and consequently, I feel a lot
Of course, I know that much. I know just how easily my life could end here any moment. But still… “You don’t sound like you disapprove though.” I point out “Don’t you think I might drag down the team?” “Magic affinity is helpful when looking for traces of a curse.” Lukas tells me “And one of your
“Bow in reverence and offer your most loyal greetings to the twenty-sixth Emperor of the Empire Of Greten, Alpha Vidar De Lunarius Devereaux, the rightful ruler of this Holy Empire.” The announcer is supposed to say that proclamation is a loud, booming voice, but he says it simply and quietly. At
I remain silent, since I have nothing to say about those words. He chuckles when the silence prevails, and it sounds rueful. “Rosalina told me you demand we restore the fame of your House.” “That is correct.” I say, and turn my head to the look at the several bottles placed on the side table of hi