Chapter 17
When Liv was staggering down the street, feeling dizzy as if she might collapse at any moment with her energy drained, a carriage stopped in front of her. The huge carriage had a castle wall and falcon crest carved on it.
“Duke Lartman...”
Liv, who recognized the owner of that crest, stopped walking. Normally, she would have immediately had a delighted expression, but today’s Liv couldn’t do that. She was a sinner who had just been kicked out of the temple.
‘He told me to be polite in front of His Majesty the Emperor...’
Perhaps he had come to dislike Liv now. If that happened, Liv would fail to fulfill her destiny and mission.
When the door of the carriage opened and Emmett stepped out, Liv timidly raised her head. Although she was afraid to even meet his eyes due to shame and guilt, Liv eventually bit her lip and raised her head to meet his gray eyes. Unlike usual, the gaze looking down at Liv contained a cold and stern air.
“Emmett...”
“What were you doing here?”
“I was trying to go to the temple...”
Liv answered in a dejected voice, hoping he would have at least a little compassion for her.
“But I ended up getting kicked out.”
“You were kicked out?”