When The Silver Bell Of Charlotte's Pharmacy Rings (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 192

The atmosphere in the royal palace was extremely strange. Although neither Maleblanc nor the disappearances of Largo and Jibshia had been disclosed to the public and were being kept strictly under wraps, everyone remained on edge, unable to relax due to the palpable sense of desperation and disorder permeating the entire palace.

Some people moved about more busily than usual or chattered incessantly in an attempt to shake off an inexplicable tension, while others tried to escape the oppressive dread hanging over the palace by bursting into sharp, forced laughter. Even the servants scrambled distractedly, and the sounds of things colliding and shattering echoed incessantly from all directions.

“What a mess.”

At Adonion’s low murmur, Matiel glanced back at him. For a brief moment, he was taken aback by Adonion’s unreadable expression—utterly unlike his usual self—but Adonion quickly smoothed his brow and offered a worried smile as if nothing had happened.

“Don’t you agree, Matiel? At this rate, even things that never happened might come to pass.”

His tone was as though he’d completely forgotten the incident where he’d growled fiercely outside Grimel’s house. Matiel felt that unsettling sense of dissonance once again, unable to put it into words.

“We must first impose strict control to prevent false rumors from spreading.”

“False rumors?”

“If the atmosphere is this chaotic, it clearly means confidentiality isn’t being properly maintained. Though only a few actually know the facts, those few have effectively spread anxiety throughout the entire palace. In such a state, people lose the ability to distinguish between what may be spoken and what must never be said. They won’t even consider whether their words are true or false.”

Adonion fell silent for a moment, then chuckled almost inaudibly.

“You’re always so composed—it’s extraordinary.”

“Matters of state demand composure at all times and in all circumstances. It’s only natural.”

“Yes, yes, of course it is.”

Waving his hand dismissively as if teasing, Adonion muttered softly, a hint of laughter in his voice.

“If only everyone truly understood that.”

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