Chapter 84: Delaying as Long as Possible
"Your Excellency? What is the matter?"
Ansu looked at Celia, who had her head lowered, wondering what she was thinking.
"It is nothing..." Celia looked up, her expression no longer distorted. She whispered, "Ansu, do not mention this matter to anyone else..."
Her eyes were filled with worry.
Ansu nodded.
Celia looked relieved. "That is good... although that foolish Holy Maiden was only joking, it would be bad if those with ulterior motives heard of it, even if you are indeed not some Chosen One..."
"Understood."
"Go home for now," she instructed patiently. "I need to leave for a while. Once I have finished my business, I will come find you..."
Ansu was startled and asked, "Your Excellency... you are not still thinking of making a move on the Holy Maiden, are you?"