Dale Kalmiv walked towards the throne with his daughter and the white haired man, which caught the attention of Duke Lobelia and the emperor who were chatting.

Once their gaze layed on them, Angus widened his eyes in shock, while Arthur let nothing show.

Arrived in front of them, the marquis and his companions bowed.

he greeted.

" Arthur replied calmly.

The Marquis turned his attention to Duke Lobelia.

he greeted with a smirk.

Angus replied coldly.

Dale said, gesturing to his daughter.

Arthur replied curiously.

Roshua greeted, bowing.

Angus remarked.

asked the emperor.

An uncomfortable silence settled down. Dale decided to break.

he said.

replied the emperor.

Once the small group moved away, Angus turned to Arthur.

he exclaimed.

Arthur stayed silent, deep in thought.

Angus called, puzzled.

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In the middle of the night, Luana decided to go out into the large terrace to take in some fresh air, while Lucas took the opportunity to walk towards the throne and talk with the emperor and Duke Lobelia.

The young princess stopped in front of the balcony railing and leaned against it before raising her head to the sky to contemplate the beautiful luminous stars. She took a breath of fresh air, then sighed heavily.

a female voice called out to her.

Luana turned around abruptly and came face to face with Cecilia who had a neutral expression on her face.

she continued, bowing.

replied the young princess coldly.

she asked, confused.

the young girl replied with a blank gaze.

Luana was surprised at the words of the person standing in front of her.

Cecilia added, bowing before she left.

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In the end of the night, at the entrance of the palace, the carriage of Marquis Kalmiv arrived to bring its master back to the manor.

George, the footman, opened the carriage door so that the Marquis, his daughter and her bodyguard could get on.

Dale sat down next to Cecilia while Roshua sat down across from them.

The footman closed the door and turned back to his place next to the driver.

he asked.

With these words, the carriage began to move towards the palace gate.

Dale said, massaging his right temple.

Roshua retorted.

Cecilia, who was watching the landscapes pass before her eyes from the window, sighed heavily before turning her head towards her father.

Dale replied impatiently.

she exclaimed angrily.

An icy atmosphere settled in.

Roshua interjected.

Dale sighed deeply.

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The next morning, at the emperor's office, the latter called on his daughter, Lucas, Angus and Edgar.

They all sat around the round table to discuss the situation of the empire.

Arthur began.

Luana asked, confused.

Angus replied.

the young princess whispered, shocked.

Lucas asked.

Arthur began.

Luana asked worriedly.

Edgar wondered.

exclaimed the young princess in terror.

Angus added.

asked Edgar, confused.

Angus replied.

Lucas said.

Arthur said.

Edgar asked.

Silence settled in the room.

she confessed.

exclaimed the count.

replied the count, nodding.

asked the emperor.

replied the young captain, getting ready to stand up.

said the princess abruptly.

An icy silence took place in the room.

Arthur asked, surprised.

Edgar said worriedly.

Angus added.

said Arthur.

After a long moment of silence, Arthur sighed deeply.

he said, smiling slightly

she said, smiling back at him.