Maximilian was in confusion.

He never imagined Teresa would make such a demand.

“If it’s not possible, let’s just pretend our conversation never happened…”

“Oh, no. I’m fine. If that’s what you want, let’s do it.”

Afterward, Teresa diligently prepared the contract she desired.

Once ready to move her belongings to the ducal estate, they parted ways.

Teresa watched Maximilian’s departing figure for a long time, checking on his well-being several times.

“You’ve really changed.”

Teresa couldn’t believe Maximilian’s attitude.

[Dash] Teresa, feel free to make the most of your older brother just in case. Considering what Teresa has done for her older brother so far, she has more than enough qualifications to receive it.

This was what Jaina said when she initially proposed the engagement contract to Teresa.

In truth, even when Teresa heard about this contract, she was skeptical.

Until now, Maximilian had never conceded to Teresa even once.

To be precise, whenever Maximilian showed resistance, Teresa was the one to change her stance first.

“It feels strange.”

She felt both joy and sorrow as memories of her past self came flooding back.

Teresa stood there absentmindedly for a while before turning around.

There was much to prepare for immediately.

Na and Nathaniel sat facing each other.

He seemed a bit lethargic.

After that day, we started intense training to succeed in transformation.
What began was controlling emotions.

I tried various ways to stress Nathaniel.

“How about this?”

“Well…”

Nathaniel grumbled, furrowing his brows. Tasks that were usually easy seemed quite challenging, giving him a headache.

“Then recall the saddest memory.”

He pondered my words for a moment.

“I don’t think I’ve had particularly sad moments.”

“Um… Then, how about recalling the angriest moment?”

“Angry?”

“When you felt irritated, wanted to punch someone, or even kill them.”

At my words, Nathaniel’s face gradually wrinkled. Soon after, with a bang, he transformed into the form of a dragon.

“This is…”

Nathaniel, even surprised, blinked his large eyes. He turned around on the bed a few times before sitting down, tilting his head with a smirk.

“I never thought it would be this easy.”

“Now that we know the reason! Now, let’s try transforming back into human form.”

I held his short hand and grinned. His face blushed.

Perhaps due to growing up a bit, his expressions looked more natural and rich.

I pinched his cute nose with a chubby expression.

“Now, this time, think of a moment when you felt happy. Recall a joyful moment.”

Nathaniel nodded at my words and quietly closed his eyes.

Not long after, with a familiar sound, he returned to his human form. Seeing him, I breathed a sigh of relief.
“We’ll practice a few more times.”

“Sigh, this is really ridiculous.”

Nathaniel muttered in frustration.

I handed him a cup of warm cocoa with melted marshmallows and gently patted his shoulder.

“It’s because I have such a great teacher like you.”

Nathaniel seemed touched by my words but ultimately couldn’t say anything.

He just sipped on the cocoa, furrowing his brows.

After finishing a cup, Nathaniel opened his mouth quietly.

“And I hope you’ve prepared something other than this necklace.”

“Something other than this? What do you want?”

“If you really have fallen under dark magic, it would be much better to harness the divine power your friend possesses.”

“Divine power?”

Nathaniel nodded.

He picked up a shirt that had fallen on the floor and continued speaking as he put it on.

“The quickest and safest way to remove dark magic is through divine power.”

“Ah…”

“Until now, everyone thought the divine power had already disappeared, but it recently reappeared.”

“Oh… You might not know if there’s still divine power on that side. This could pierce through the opponent’s weakness.”

When the emperor regains his senses, everything will return to normal.

‘Then we should plan our escape.’

Just checking and returning won’t be enough; it’s too challenging.

“If Her Majesty is indeed being held captive, things could become more complicated.”

“If she is really captive, it might be better to just break everything and escape.”

“Hmm…”
Nathaniel’s words were correct. However, it would be better to quietly come out and capture the gang if possible.

“If we don’t face them head-on, let’s try to come out as quietly as possible.”

“Yeah.”

He wore an unimpressed expression.

I quickly brought the map of Town House and spread it on the table.

Seeing that expression, it seemed like we needed a clear plan.

“I’ll ride the carriage with you, and we’ll stop here.”

“With you?”

“Of course. Did you plan to fly here alone? It’s better for the Crown Prince’s companion, me, to be nearby just in case.”

Nathaniel tilted his head.

“It’s too dangerous.”

“It’s okay. I won’t go alone.”

“Then who are you going with?”

“I’ll ask my father to send a few knights as an escort.”

“Hmm…”

Still wearing a suspicious expression.

I quickly changed the subject.

“Where should I contain the divine power?”