The girl's horse continued to gallop through the woods, side by side with that of her personal bodyguard who was still unconscious.

she thought, encouraging him.

A few hours later, she found herself in front of the great gate of the palace. The two guards that were standing there abruptly stopped her from going in when they saw her.

one of them asked angrily.

she exclaimed in worry.

replied the other guard.

she insisted.

Finding no solution to be able to enter the palace, the young girl took a deep breath of oxygen before starting to scream loudly.

the guard exclaimed, trying to stop her.

she continued.

At that moment, the palace gates opened as the young princess and her bodyguard stepped out into the courtyard before advancing towards the big gate.

Seeing the young Lady Kalmiv in front of her, the princess was very surprised.

Cecilia muttered dejectedly.

asked the young knight, completely confused.

the guard explained.

added the second.

With these words, Cecilia knelt in front of the large gate where Luana stood on the other side of it. Hot tears streamed down the trembling girl's cheeks.

she begged, sobbing hard.

The young princess nodded her head to the guards to open the gate. Once the latter was open, she walked over to the girl who was still kneeling on the floor and held out her hand for her.

she said, smiling slightly at her.

The blond haired girl smiled gratefully while sobbing louder in relief.

she whispered, taking her hand.

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The next morning, the young girl woke up to find herself sitting on a chair next to the bed where Roshua was lying, who was completely unconscious and breathing slowly.

A few minutes later, someone knocked softly on the bedroom's door before entering. It was the young princess and her bodyguard.

she greeted her with a small smile.

The girl with blond hair got up hastily from her chair before bowing to the princess.

she greeted back.

Lucas asked.

he added.

A small moment of silence settled in the room which was broken by Cecilia's words.

This response took the young lady by surprise. Her eyes widened in shock as she stared at her in astonishment.

she asked.

replied the young girl.

Lucas said.

she whispered, a very sad expression on her face.

Luana called out softly, putting her hand on the girl's shoulder.

The blond haired girl felt the tears welling up in her eyes as she smiled a little.

she whispered gratefully.

On these words, Luana took her in her arms, hugging her very tightly to comfort her by stroking her back.

a weak male voice called out softly.

Cecilia turned around sharply to find Roshua who had awakened from his deep sleep. His face was still slightly pale and he had dark circles under his eyes. The girl rushed towards him.

she asked worriedly.

he whispered to her.

she said while sobbing very loudly.

The young man raised his hand gently, trembling, to wipe away Cecilia's tears. She squeezed his hand in hers.

he murmured.

With these words, the young captain of the Imperial Knights cleared his throat before stepping back slightly. A message that the young princesse that was standing beside him understood immediately.

he began.

the young princess said.

she thanked with a sincere smile.

With these words, the princess and her bodyguard left the room, leaving the two others alone.

he scolded.

Listening to his words, the young lady turned around to him, an annoyed expression on her face and tears welling up in her eyes.

he asked with a downcast expression.

she exclaimed in frustration.

he asked, taken by surprise.

she declared while trembling with tears on both her cheeks.

The young man's eyes widened in shock as his cheeks turned as red as his ruby eyes.

he murmured with a sad smile.

she whispered back.

With these words, Doctor Ondynol knocked on the door before entering the room, a small smile on his lips.

he said.

Roshua replied with a weak smile.

Alastair walked over to his patient before examining his body temperature and the condition of his wound. He sighed in relief.

the girl asked worriedly.

he replied with a reassuring smile.

wondered the young girl.

Alastair asked, completely confused.

replied the young man.

she asked again.

Roshua sighed for a long time before answering her.

he explained.

she whispered softly.

the doctor suggested.

he answered with a smile.

Cecilia put her hand on the young man's before giving him a small smile.

she began.

With these words, the young lady and the doctor left the room, leaving behind them a Roshua with a face as red as a tomato.

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The emperor was in his office, accompanied by Lucas, Angus and Edgar when someone knocked softly on the door.

Arthur ordered.

Gardner entered the room before bowing to them.

he greeted.

he asked.

wondered Angus.

"

After a short moment of thinking, Arthur heaved a long sigh.

he ordered.

the butler replied, bowing before leaving the room.

A few minutes later, he returned accompanied by an old woman with grayish hair styled in a low bun, green eyes and pale skin. She was dressed in a long black hooded cape. She advanced towards the emperor before bowing.

she greeted.

he asked curiously.

With these words, Angus and Edgar put themselves on their guards by stepping in front of Arthur to protect him.

exclaimed Duke Lobelia angrily.

Arthur said, trying to calm him down.

retorted Edgar.

Arthur fixed his gaze on the old woman without showing any emotion.

he asked coldly.

The old woman steps forward with a confident gaze before dropping to one knee in front of him.

she declared.