Lorencia took the beautifully wrapped chocolate basket from Amelin and went to Charlotte’s room.

Lorencia was delighted to see Charlotte after such a long time. But when she opened the door and entered the room, Charlotte wasn’t the only one she was happy to see.

“Susanna!”

“Lady Lorencia. Have you been well? You’ve become so beautiful since I last saw you.”

“Susanna. I missed you.”

“Me too, Lady Lorencia. Let me see your face.”

As soon as Lorencia saw Susanna, who had taken care of her when she first entered the palace, she hugged her with joy. She smelled warm and cozy, with a fragrant scent of wildflowers.

“Are you only looking for Susanna as soon as you see her, Lady Lorencia?”

Charlotte slowly got down from the bed and approached Lorencia. Lorencia, with a red face, unwrapped her arms around Susanna’s waist and politely greeted Charlotte.

“Princess Charlotte. Please forgive my rudeness.”

Lorencia’s face turned red with embarrassment. She had studied etiquette so much, but as soon as she saw Susanna, she completely forgot about it in her joy.

“It’s alright, Lady Lorencia. Next time, hug me before Susanna.”

“Come and sit here. We have a lot to talk about.”

“Yes.”

Lorencia sat on the sofa opposite where Charlotte was sitting. Charlotte asked Susanna to bring a cup of cocoa with marshmallows and chocolate syrup drizzled on top, and a glass of clear water.

“You’ve gained weight since last time.”

“Yes. Duke Teishar has been providing me with delicious meals and snacks every day. I’m so grateful.”

Lorencia’s face was full of life as she talked about Teishar. Charlotte couldn’t help but smile.

“I heard about it. That you and Duke Teishar became lovers……”

When Charlotte heard from Adrian that the two had become lovers, she was surprised.

At first, the knights who came from the Poloid Empire together did not believe the news of his romance. It was natural. How could they believe that Teishar, who had no interest in the opposite sex, had found a lover! But before long, they all had to believe it.

Teishar was so blunt and expressionless that they thought he would be quiet even if he had a lover, but that was a misconception. Not only did he go on dates with Lorencia all over the Isuter Empire, but he also bought dresses and jewelry for his lover, which made it impossible not to believe.

He even made people’s jaws drop by saying, “My Loa is so cute,” when they asked about his lover.

“I’m happy that my two favorite people are doing well.”

“Thank you, Princess Charlotte.”

As the story spread that Teishar saved and took care of the illegitimate child of the Pol Heredian family, and they fell in love with each other during that time, a congratulatory atmosphere was formed. Lorencia was relieved that it didn’t turn out badly.

Lorencia blushed with a red face. Charlotte smiled, finding her adorable.

“I’m embarrassed. That’s right. Congratulations to you too, Princess Charlotte.”

“It’s something to celebrate, but I have a lot of worries in many ways.”

Charlotte continued, stroking her belly.

“This child was conceived despite taking contraceptive tea. There must be a reason why the Goddess Ella sent them.”

“It’s okay. They will be born healthy.”

“I feel reassured when a child of the Goddess Ella says that.”

“I’m not just saying that.”

Lorencia was gradually learning how to effectively use her power to see the future by using crystal fragments and necklaces. She was able to do so because she realized that it wasn’t the crystal that had the power, but herself.

Charlotte will give birth to a son who looks just like her in the Poloid Empire. In other words, it means that Charlotte successfully leaves the Isuter Empire and returns to the Poloid Empire.

“Don’t worry. It will be fine.”

“But I’m still worried.”

“It’s okay. Princess Charlotte, our plan will definitely succeed.”

Charlotte became more worried about what would happen in the future. She tried not to worry too much for the sake of the child in her womb, but she couldn’t erase the anxiety.

“Here is the clear water and cocoa.”

On the white trolley that Susanna pulled, there were freshly baked cookies, steaming marshmallow-topped cocoa, and a glass of clear water neatly placed.

Susanna placed the water in front of Charlotte, the cocoa in front of Lorencia, and the cookies in the middle of the table.

“Please eat, Lady Lorencia.”

“Thank you.”

Lorencia didn’t hesitate and picked up the cup at the fragrant scent of cocoa and took a sip. Lorencia also picked up a cookie and put it in her small mouth. The taste of the cookie was bland compared to the taste of cocoa, but the sweetness of cocoa made the bland taste sweet and harmonious.

“I’m planning to announce it tomorrow, but I’ll tell Lady Lorencia in advance. It has been decided that my engagement ceremony with His Highness Adrian will be held in 20 days.”

“Then there will also be a hunting competition to celebrate.”

“That’s right. Prince Ruans was very actively suggesting to hold a hunting competition to celebrate the engagement. It turned out just as you said, Lady Lorencia.”

“Right now, Prince Ruans’ mind must be filled with nothing but the hunting competition.”

Lorencia picked up the cocoa cup. She stared at the marshmallow floating on top of the cocoa. Ruans was a bad man, but he was following her words too well.

He was following the set future. As long as he doesn’t stray from the path toward the destination, he will safely arrive at the predetermined future.

“Don’t be too surprised on the day of the hunting competition.”

“I’m prepared for it.”

Charlotte bit her lower lip hard. That was the day Adrian was supposed to get shot in the heart with an arrow and pretend to be dead. Of course, it was just pretending to be dead, but it was a painful thing to hear about the death of a loved one, even if it was fake.

“Honestly, just thinking about it makes my heart sink. I’m also worried if I can act well. I also have to be mindful of the child in my womb……”

“I understand very well what you’re worried about.”

Originally, Charlotte was destined to be poisoned to death. However, thanks to telling Ruans that Charlotte would soon die, no assassins were sent to her. Not only that, but because the engagement was pushed forward and the hunting competition was held, Ruans’ attention was focused on the miracle that would happen at the hunting competition – Adrian’s death.

Fortunately, he stopped paying attention to the lives of those who would become his enemies. Lorencia sighed in relief at the thought that she had saved everyone she could. She endured Ruans’ harsh violence for this.

“This is the only way to keep you safe right now.”

However, even if Ruans didn’t pay attention to Charlotte, there were people who did. They were Daniel and Concubine Felena. And after looking into the future several times, as long as Charlotte lives in the palace, she gets poisoned to death.

Somehow.

For her to live, she must safely return to the Poloid Empire. Lorencia confirmed a future where she could save not only Charlotte’s safe future but also Adrian.

“It will be fine.”

“Thank you, Lady Lorencia. For helping us save the people we love.”

Lorencia smiled. To explain the current plan to Adrian and Charlotte, she had no choice but to confess the power she possessed.

Originally, Adrian would have built up his power in the palace, and after Charlotte was poisoned to death, he would have lost his mind, fought against Ruans and Daniel, and been defeated.

Such an urgent moment was approaching. Charlotte and Adrian were surprised at first, but by confessing the power she wanted to hide, they agreed to join the plan.

Adrian and Charlotte promised under the name of the Goddess Ella to keep Lorencia’s power a secret.

“According to the plan, everyone can live.”

Charlotte firmly held Lorencia’s hand and nodded.

Ruans was in an indescribably foul mood and once again turned the room into a mess.

“Damn it……”

The constant news of Teishar and Lorencia’s dates made him feel irritated.

“Lorencia.”

Ruans, who was lost in thought, clenched his fists tightly. It was said that Lorencia was going around wearing the dresses and jewelry that Teishar had bought for her. He felt like tearing Teishar to death right now. And then grab Lorencia by the hair, drag her, and kill her the same way.

“She’s mine….. That monster was meant for me from birth….. How dare they.”

Karlien carefully observed Ruans. He was acting like a madman whenever Lorencia was mentioned. He was no different from a man crazy with jealousy.

“Karlien.”

“Yes.”

“Should I kill Lorencia and put her in a pretty glass case?”

So no one can see her.

Ruans’ mind was inclined to that extent.

“There’s no need to kill her…..”

Karlien unknowingly gulped.

“Monsters are pretty when they’re being monstrous. But now my monster keeps.”

“Prince Ruans. You have to remember one thing.”

“Remember? What should I remember?”

“Lady Lorencia is deliberately hanging out with Duke Teishar.”

“I know that too! I know!”

Ruans was well aware of that part. But every time he heard the news of Lorencia’s dates, his mind boiled with ominous imaginations. The desire to lock Lorencia in a room and crush and break her seemed to burst.

Thanks to that, he killed countless innocent maids to vent his anger.

“Prince Ruans. It would be better for you to calm down a bit……”

At Karlien’s words, Ruans stared at Karlien with a chilling gaze without blinking an eye.

“Calm down? My monster who said she loved me! She’s in another man’s arms, even if it’s an act, and you’re telling me to calm down now?”

“You know very well that it can’t be helped, don’t you?”

“Do you know how crazy it feels to have to stay still even though you know?”

Ruans’ mind was going blank. Although he had to praise Lorencia for going as far as throwing her body to become Teishar’s lover, he couldn’t bring himself to praise her. His whole body was getting cold, and the resentment mixed with irritation and anger suffocated him like indigestion. He’d rather eat 100 sweet potatoes without water.

“I feel so frustrated. I feel like I’m going crazy.”