“So you’re saying I possess a power passed down through generations in Aodin?”

Having heard a rough explanation from Shuher, Davian could hardly believe it and had to keep asking.

She was aware of the divine blessings bestowed upon the two empires. But the idea that she had them was just perplexing.

Shuher was keenly observing Davian’s reaction.

“I didn’t know anything about that.”

“Me neither. I still can’t believe it, even as I hear it from Your Majesty.”

Evenel could understand Davian’s feelings. It would naturally be hard to believe if one heard overnight that they were a being with special abilities.

Just like she had been.

“Not knowing isn’t your fault. Encounters with magical beings aren’t common.”

“What should I do going forward, then?”

“You’ll stay in the imperial palace. You’ll receive treatment fitting of your abilities.”

Shuher had no reason to let Davian go. She was a golden catch, if not something more valuable, who had come willingly into his grasp.

“I’ll be staying in the imperial palace?”

“You don’t seem to have anywhere else to go.”

“That’s…”

Just looking at her made it clear she had led an unstable life. From his perspective, holding onto Davian was obviously welcome.

As Davian hesitated to make a decision, Evenel intervened at the right moment.

“Regarding your abilities, you’ll gradually come to understand them. In my opinion, staying in the imperial palace would be good for you. We won’t harm you.”

Evenel wished for her to stay in the palace, away from dangerous men. Besides, she was the female protagonist and had abilities; being close to Shuher would be beneficial.

At that moment, Demil entered following a knock.

“Your Majesty, preparations are complete.”

“Guide her to the palace she will reside in.”

“Yes. Please follow me, Davian.”

Davian glanced around, seemingly reassured only after seeing Evenel nod. She then stood up and followed Demil. Only Evenel and Shuher remained in the reception room.

Evenel, confused by what Demil had said earlier, asked him.

“Isn’t Davian supposed to stay in Your Majesty’s palace?”

It appeared a different residence was prepared for her, unlike what had been suggested for herself.

“I’d rather not have my palace become more chaotic.”

“Ah, should I leave, then?”
Evenel had spoken earlier for the sake of a harmonious relationship between the two protagonists, but for some reason, Shuher’s expression was not very good.

“There’s no need for that. Unlike the princess, that woman won’t run away.”

“Indeed. She’ll have to adapt well to the palace.”

“The life she’s lived so far will improve incomparably, so there’s no need for pointless worry.”

Davian’s existence was nothing short of a miracle in Karies. It was only natural for her to receive exceptional treatment. Even now, her attendants had prepared everything perfectly.

“That’s not the point. Being alone in an unfamiliar environment can be scary and intimidating. And then…”

Evenel informed Shuher of the circumstances when she first met Davian. She felt that he also needed to know.

“So please, Your Majesty, pay some extra attention.”

Of course, being the female protagonist, she would naturally do well, but having seen her being chased by men earlier, he felt somewhat concerned.

After listening to Evenel’s continuous worries about Davian, Shuher finally spoke up.

“Now’s not the time to be worrying about others.”

“What?”

“By tomorrow, her existence will be known. Then who knows what will happen to your standing.”

“Ahh…”

Grasping what he intended to say, Evenel closed her mouth. Davian’s appearance also posed a crisis for her.

Davian’s emergence eliminated the need to rely on Evenel’s abilities, which meant there was no reason to keep her in Karies.

Forced to accept this due to the awakening of abilities, Evenel remained Karies’ archenemy, an entity that must be eliminated.

Not understanding why she was so carefree in worrying about others, Shuher was inevitably baffled.

“I find this situation just as astonishing and confusing as Your Majesty does.”

Evenel knew that Davian would appear someday, but meeting her so suddenly was more unsettling than joyful. She hadn’t yet decided what to do about the situation after her appearance.

But at the same time, this was also an opportunity for her. It was for such a day that she had obtained a promise from Shuher.

“Do you remember the conditions I mentioned related to the period I would spend in the palace?”

Shuher clearly remembered. Until then, he had been certain that it would never happen, but who could have thought that it would actually occur.

“Now that someone with abilities like mine has appeared in Karies, my powers have become meaningless to Your Majesty.”
Shuher couldn’t help but harbor a suspicion at the words calmly uttered, as if they had been waiting for this moment.

“Did you know? That someone with the same ability as His Majesty would appear.”

With piercing eyes that seemed to see through her, Evenel lowered her gaze slightly. She spoke, making an effort to keep her voice from shaking to avoid being found out.