Early in the morning, Relia hastily left the Marquis’s residence. As she boarded the carriage and it began to move, she reluctantly wiped away the smile she had forced.

Since yesterday evening, her heart had been throbbing uncomfortably. It all began with what Yustia had mentioned.

[In that sense, there is something I wish to discuss with you at length… Can you listen?] [Of course. Please speak, Your Majesty.]

She responded promptly, but in reality, from that moment, Relia was immersed in an unexplainable unease. Yustia’s appeara
[No, Youngae. Such words don’t seem to fit between us, who have maintained such closeness. I don’t know what Father is thinking, but if it was a momentary lapse in judgment, wouldn’t it be wise for the country to step forward and promptly correct the situation?] [Your Majesty…]

Relia looked at Yustia with a moved expression. She never expected her feelings to be understood to such an extent. The emotion was so overwhelming that tears seemed about to well up in her eyes.

[I’ve been pondering a lot over the past few days. What would be wise in this situation.] [Really… Thank you, Your Majesty. If it’s something Your Majesty desires, I will handle it splendidly. I will somehow turn His Highness’s heart back to me, bringing joy to Your Majesty as well. I will definitely do that.] [Youngae saying that makes the days of sleepless contemplation worthwhile.]

Yustia raised a pleased smile. Up until that moment, Relia couldn’t escape the overwhelming emotion like waves crashing against her.

However, the moment she heard Yustia’s following words, Relia felt her moistened eyes not only becoming dry but her entire body stiffening.

[After much consideration, I came up with one method, but bringing it up with you is incredibly delicate.] [Being cautious, Your Majesty, is inappropriate. Please speak freely. If this is the answer you found after contemplating for days, it must be the best solution.] [You
In response to her somewhat submissive answer, Yustia couldn’t hide her relieved smile. Not only that, but she held Rellia’s hand tightly, sparing no comfort and encouragement.

Rellia, forcing a smile to follow Yustia, barely held her ground. Although there was a table full of delicious food in front of her, she couldn’t bring herself to eat.

Seemingly lost in thought, Yustia, like Rellia, refrained from touching the food for quite some time and discussed the direction ahead.

At last, after breaking away from the table and standing up, Rellia, with Yustia, decided to stroll, disregarding the waiting carriages in front of the queen’s palace.

Her stomach churned. It seemed she needed to step outside, if only for a moment, to cool her head.

Choosing to wander through the darkened gardens of the imperial palace was entirely for that reason. She had never anticipated encountering an unexpected situation during her walk.

“Sigh.”

Recalling the events of the previous night, Rellia let out a deep sigh. She simply revisited the memories that had surfaced almost involuntarily, and her complexion turned unrecognizably pale.

Rellia took a deep breath, staring beyond the window. The magnificent view of the palace started to come into view from a distance.

The nausea that seemed to have subsided overnight began to resurface. It was challenging to endure the strong urge to vomit, but Rellia, with effort, took deep breaths to settle her stomach.

Gripping the fist on her knee tightly, she thought of the affectionate moments with Riulian from the past.

“Now, focus. Can you feel my energy?”

Felix asked, looking at the closed-eyed Evelia. Instead of answering, Evelia seemed to tense her eyelids for a moment before letting out a deep sigh. It meant she couldn’t sense his energy.

Soon, her eyelashes fluttered, revealing eyes moistened with disappointment. In a different situation, Felix might have looked at Evelia with a pitiful expression, but today, despite facing several disappointing results, a smile adorned his lips.

Felix couldn’t erase the admirable sentiment towards Evelia.

The unexpected visit to the Prince’s residence early in the morning was due to the Caliph’s words, which he hadn’t anticipated.

He had returned to the Prince’s palace only early in the morning, not having returned all night. Considering he would inevitably leave his seat, Felix had expected him to be furious, but it was an entirely unexpected expression.

Due to this, Felix couldn’t help but ask. After spending time with Evelia all night, why did he come back with such a swollen face?

[“If possible, Evelia said she would like to spend time with you as soon as possible.”] [“Evelia?”] “Sure. I am determined to ignite the damn abilities enough to be kicked out by the Caliph early in the morning.”

The Caliph’s brow furrowed fiercely as he spoke those words. However, Felix found his words pleasing. Even if the Caliph disliked Evelia expressing her will willingly, Felix had no intention of not immediately seeking Evelia.

Having found the Prince’s residence like that, Evelia suggested having a dedicated time for awakening, making it terrifying to face.

Although she didn’t show it, Felix was profoundly grateful to Evelia for her unwavering will and courage for awakening.

Instead of expressing that gratitude, Felix did his best to assist Evelia. After several hours of intense focus, even Evelia, who seemed tireless, began to show signs of weariness. Nevertheless, Evelia didn’t show any signs of taking a break.

Eventually, Felix was the one to dissuade Evelia first.

“Take a short break.”

“No, I can keep going.”

“Do you know how pale your face has become now? No matter how beneficial my power may be to humans, excessive use can turn into poison. There’s no guarantee that my power won’t harm you.”

“I’m really fine…”

“I’m not. Continuously exerting myself without rest is subtly burdensome. ”

Even with repeated dissuasion, Evelia, who stubbornly refused to give in, forced Felix to make up an excuse.

Only then did Evelia reluctantly sit down. Afterward, Felix, too, loosened his tension and exhaled a breath that had been held within.

“Why are you suddenly so enthusiastic?”

Felix finally asked the question he had been holding back for a while. Evelia, who had been staring into space lost in thought, turned her gaze to Felix.

She remained silent for a long time, as if choosing her words or hesitating. Felix patiently waited for her response.

“Just because. It seems like doing this is for the Caliph.”

The long pause made Evelia’s response utterly ordinary.

Felix, with narrowed eyes, looked at Evelia and asked the question again.