Chapter 302: Name (2)
Sophien fell asleep, and Keiron, in his knightly bearing, watched over her. Though she had clearly collapsed as if fainting, tormented by anguish, Sophien's face was more peaceful than ever before. Because of this, Keiron did not yet know if she had broken free from her restraints or been liberated from a destiny given by God.
However, to Keiron, the Empress's knight, his lord's face was, at least for now, peaceful—devoid of distress or apprehension and brimming with confidence—with the smile on her lips clearly defined.
"Your Majesty, that is a smile you have never once revealed," Keiron muttered.
Sophien's smile was subtle and radiated mere contentment, neither too intense nor too slight—a humble smile, as unadorned as any ordinary human on this continent and as beautiful as a wild flower swaying by the roadside...
“... Who is it?”
At that moment, a voice came from behind, prompting Keiron to turn and see Epherene, who had rushed back to the Sanctuary.
"Oh?!" Epherene murmured, her eyes widening as she looked at Keiron and Sophien on the floor.
"Epherene?" Keiron said, taking Sophien onto his back.
Epherene swallowed hard and nodded.
"You have done well," Keiron added, gesturing toward Yulie within the cylinder.
"Oh, about that..." Epherene mumbled, her fingers fumbling at her neck.
"Knight Yulie does deserve to live a better life."