“Good, you’re doing well. Can you concentrate a bit more?”

Felix, sitting in front of me, didn’t take his eyes off Evelia, who had her eyes tightly closed.

Deep wrinkles appeared on her forehead as she made a visible effort to comply with his request. Additionally, sweat began to form quickly on her forehead.

It seemed like she was gradually reaching her limits. However, at the same time, the climax was right before her eyes.
Felix narrowed his eyes, hoping Evelia could endure a little longer.

How much time had passed? Evelia’s tightly closed lips finally released a warm breath without any gaps.

“Haah….”

Evelia, who had maintained an upright posture, collapsed onto the table as if all strength had drained from her. A continuous stream of parched breaths escaped her.

Watching from a distance with a fearful gaze, Khalif approached in concern.

“Eve, are you okay?”

His outstretched voice was thick with worry. However, Evelia couldn’t readily respond.

After taking a few more controlled breaths, she barely nodded.

“Yeah, I’m fine. Don’t worry, Khal.”

Her forced smile didn’t look okay at all. Her pale face, now covered in sweat droplets, clearly conveyed her struggle.

Khalif couldn’t suppress a terrifying sigh. However, there was nothing he could say to dissuade her.

It was because of Evelia’s request just before she started training with Felix.

Evelia’s eyes, when she said those words, were unexpectedly firm. Therefore, Khalif could only nod obediently.

I wondered why she made such a promise about how the training would proceed. She was already well aware.

It was not that Khalif could not resist the urge to speak out while quietly watching, but the training process turned out to be much more rigorous than he had expected.

Given that Evelia’s task was not about physical techniques but awakening the power within her body, it seemed to require immense mental effort.

During her intense concentration, each time Evelia frowned or couldn’t hold back a breath, Khalif felt his heart sinking.

Just by watching, I felt quite distressed, but how difficult must it have been for her, the person involved?

If it weren’t for the promise, I would have intervened and tried to stop her long ago. But knowing this, I wondered if it would have been better for her to avoid the situation altogether.

However, the one I was worried about was only Khalif.

“Evelia, how is it? Do you feel something stronger than last time?”

Felix, seemingly familiar with Evelia’s exhausted appearance, only mentioned words about awakening. What was more surprising was Evelia’s nonchalant nod in response.

“Definitely, it feels more intense than before. It’s much easier to awaken the power as soon as I concentrate.”
“Really? It was worth the effort. Truly commendable, Evelia.”

Felix smiled satisfactorily, praising Evelia. Seeing him, Evelia also smiled proudly.

Khalif, who had been anxiously watching only her, let out a bitter laugh. Only then did the gaze of the two turn to Khalif.

“Was it like this every time?”

Khalif asked them with a rather stern tone. If the tasks of the two had been training, Khalif’s role was to move the hearts of nobles together with Marquise Caroline.

Those who moved the empire were not just one or two, and they had to contact even some members of the Garnet faction. Knowing that the two spent time together, Khalif had refrained from asking for detailed information.

But now, it turned out that the training was taking place in this way.

“Kal, this is just training. And we certainly made a promise. I won’t say anything about the training.”

Evelia looked at him with a somewhat embarrassed expression. Khalif knew well what that meant. He knew why she was so dedicated to the training, and he knew it well.

Nevertheless, Khalif couldn’t easily escape from the heavy emotion pressing on his chest.

He let out a deep sigh without hesitation. Then, with a somewhat harsh gesture, he rose from his seat.

Evelia, of course, followed his movements, along with Felix’s gaze.