Chapter 223.1
Darkness in the Kingdom Part I
“Your Highness, we are here. The two of you have not yet arrived, but would you like something to drink?”
“…Thank you. It seems you are a little early. Can I have something warm?”
“Understood.”
Even if he did not specify a particular brand, the maids at the castle knew his preferences. The maid did not hesitate to bow gently and began to prepare.
Ervan sat at the table prepared for him on the terrace of the princess’s palace, took a sip of the tea prepared by the maid, and exhaled slowly.
He had come earlier than the time he had been called by his sister to talk to him because he wanted time to calm down. More than that, he wanted an opportunity to talk to the two girls who had been close to him since childhood but were now separated.
As the crown prince, Ervan never moves alone. Like Princess Elena, several Royal Guards and chamberlains are always by his side, but Ervan came here with only the chamberlains in response to Princess Elena’s invitation this time.
Only those who are trusted by His Majesty the King are allowed to enter the Princess’ Palace. The Viscount’s daughter without an invitation cannot even approach, and even Amol, the younger brother of the royal family, is not allowed to enter the Princess’ Palace without the Princess’s permission.
Ervan wanted to come here alone anyway. His mental state was so strained.