Chapter 310: The Princess Situation
The city of Finna, the capital of the Vindas Empire, is home to the empire’s true sovereign. At the heart of this vast city stands a grand white palace, the residence of the imperial family. Its majestic architecture inspires reverence from all who gaze upon it, radiating an imperial aura that compels the citizens of the empire to bow in awe.
At this time, the emperor of the Vindas Empire, Herman Avandi, sat in his throne hall with his daughter, Princess Loraine, standing before him. His expression was filled with tenderness as he gazed at her. Since the death of his wife—the empress of the Vindas Empire—after giving birth to Loraine, he had given his daughter special treatment.
The empress was the only wife Emperor Herman ever had, and he never took another woman after her passing. Loraine’s face and character reminded him of his late wife, prompting him to shower her with affection. Whatever she desired, he would provide, and her remarkable talents in everything she pursued only deepened his adoration. To him, she was his most cherished gem.
"Loraine, how is your cultivation progressing?" Emperor Herman asked in a gentle voice. Though his tone was naturally deep and commanding, he softened it whenever he spoke to his daughter.
"I’m doing well, Father. If everything goes smoothly, I should be able to break through to the High Duke stage next month," Princess Loraine replied confidently.
"Good, good. However, remember to prioritize your health above all else. I’ve noticed you seem tired these past few weeks. Don’t push yourself too hard. Cultivation is a long journey that cannot be rushed. You’re still young, my dear. With your potential and talent, even without giving it your all, you will inevitably reach greater heights."
"It’s okay, Father. I recently had an enlightenment that required me to cultivate for a much longer period. I don’t want to waste my talent and potential by not giving it my best," she said with a smile. Her expression revealed nothing unusual, but deep inside, she felt anxious.
For the past few weeks, she had been unable to stop thinking about the fate of her lover, the Lust Devil. As Aldrian had mentioned, shortly after she returned from Flamecrest City, a messenger from the devils came to her. He demanded an explanation for her deviation from the script and she was supporting the Flamecrest family. With her announcement at that time and the news of the Boraz Fortress’s fall, the Flamecrest family had become essentially untouchable.
She had asked them about the Lust Devil first, expressing her desire to meet him, but they seemed to avoid her questions and requests. It felt as if they were hiding something from her. Their only response was that the Lust Devil was currently in seclusion and could not be reached by anyone.