“The item you mentioned back then sold well.”

“Oh.”

Only then did I recall the item that I had completely forgotten. It was the precious pink diamond that Beatrix had sent as a wedding gift, claiming that my older brother liked it very much.

“He seemed to like it a lot. He mentioned receiving such a large item for himself.”

“Oh, is it a good thing when a large item comes in?”

“Of course, it signifies the auctioneer’s guarantee, and it’s also related to influential figures. Thanks to that, he was pleased to make a very splendid debut.”

“That’s good to hear.”

“If there’s anything like this in the future, feel free to ask for help. He expressed gratitude, saying he’d be happy to assist with anything. My older brother has always been weak and stayed home all the time. Although he was physically weak, he wanted to see a different world by looking at the world’s precious things. And Your Majesty opened the way for him. Oh, I’ve been talking too much.”

After talking for a while, she hastily served tea, as if embarrassed. She was someone who rarely revealed her emotions unless it was to check whether the residents of the inner palace were doing well.

So, for her, emotions were merely about confirming whether the people in the Star Palace were doing well or not.

Therefore, she, who had never talked about her personal matters even once, smiled while expressing her feelings, and I couldn’t help but smile along with her.

“If there’s anything I can help with, please tell me. Cherti.”

“Thank you for your words.”

“I sincerely mean it. I hope my people do well.”

“I also… I hope everyone, including Your Majesty, Crown Prince, Shasha, and Enna, in the Star Palace does well. While working at the palace, I’ve seen many people and formed many connections. Although I’ve made numerous connections with those who pass by, they are all fleeting relationships. I thought I could let go of my feelings about passing relationships as I got older, but it wasn’t the case.”

She, who was awkwardly smiling, handed me a cup filled with tea.

“Yet, I continue to be disappointed and disappointed again, but I still hope. And I continue to give my heart to those people and wish for their well-being. This time, I truly… I hope the people I cherish become happy.”

“That’s right, I feel the same way.”

“Yes.”

“New people bring anticipation, and memories of those who have passed by come to mind. We are human because we can remember and cherish.”

Everyone was precious—Leandro, Shasha, Rodelo. Also, Serhelus and Caritos, Haven and Merkin. Even Cherti, Enna, and Kendo.

There might not be a happy ending for everyone, but I hoped for a happy ending for my people.

“I may not have any power, but… still, it’s different from the past. Since there’s an opportunity to try harder….”

There was too much for me to protect to despair about not having strong power. So, I waited for the children to wake up while sipping the tea she gave me.

A day that was no different from usual. Several days passed like that until one night.
It was late at night. After hearing Shasha’s words that Noa could be alive, my mind became somewhat relaxed, making it easier for me to fall asleep.

However, sleep eluded me tonight, and I found Serhelus on the terrace when I went out for some fresh air.

“Serhelus?”

“Now you sleep well, I suppose.”

“How did you know? Whether I sleep well or not?”

“Bella used to come out to the terrace when she couldn’t sleep. But lately, she hasn’t come out, maybe because she’s sleeping well.”

“Did you wait until I came out?”

There was no answer, but his subtle smile seemed to respond instead. Serhelus had waited for me for several days.

“Thanks to Serhelus… I started sleeping well.”

“Really?”

“I was always tormented until the moment I fell asleep because I was a sinner. But, thanks to the words Serhelus told me, which could have been mere comfort… I started sleeping nevertheless.”

Even as she spoke, hesitancy was evident. It was because of the anxiety that, now realizing it, Serhelus might say that what he said that day was a lie.

Fortunately, Serhelus smiled at me.

“Trust me.”

“I’m relieved.”

I truly was relieved. My expression as I looked at him became awkward. I felt embarrassed for not trusting him even for a moment.

Perhaps realizing that day, Serhelus approached me.

“I came because I have something to give you today.”

“Something to give?”

“When you live in this world, there are times when miracles happen.”

“Miracles?”

“I hope I became a miracle in Bella’s life.”

I burst into laughter at his abrupt words.

“Already being close friends with an amazing magician like Serhelus is a miracle to me.”

“It makes me feel good. Still, I’ll bring you an even more wonderful miracle. So that you can create your own future.”

“Am I not already creating it?”

I was just anxious. Too many worries came to mind about what might happen. But Serhelus, unaware of these feelings, continued to speak.

“I’ve prepared a very small gift for you.”

“A gift?”

“Two gifts.”