Received the Obsession of a Chaste Dark Lord (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 78

On my way back after successfully delivering Isolde’s Tears, I met my father in the imperial corridor.

“Father.”

“I have the pleasure of meeting the Empire’s little moon.”

My father, as sharp and upright as ever, bowed deeply the moment he saw me.

Always impeccable manners, never a single flaw.

I knew that, as royalty before being a daughter, it was only natural for him to show such respect—yet I couldn’t understand why that sight left me feeling hollow.

Seeing the tender interaction between the Empress and Leopric earlier in the day suddenly came to mind; I must have been envious inside.

Feeling a quiet loneliness settle in my heart, I took my father’s hand and gently lifted him back upright.

“You needn’t bow to me, Father. No one is around to see anyway.”

“Do you know how many people populate every corner of the palace, Your Highness? One should always be cautious in one’s conduct.”

My father shook his head slightly and replied with polite restraint.

Well, it wasn’t untrue.

It wasn’t untrue—but strangely, children who rarely care for their parents still somehow expect them to be warm and tender in moments like this.

I hadn’t even expected him to look pleased…

“Very well, Father. Do you have a moment?”

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