Chapter 85: The New Alternative
“This is a serious matter. Priest, I’m sorry, but we must resume our unfinished conversation. Tsk, just when I thought I could relax, the position of Emperor truly doesn’t allow even a moment’s rest.”
The Emperor departed. From what I gathered, an incident had occurred in the Cidatel Republic.
How bad was it? Even His Majesty appeared unsure. But, the Republic’s people wanted to flee to the Empire through the gates, clear evidence that something significant had transpired.
Has Roka not returned yet?
I remembered a similar occurrence at Duchess Shmira’s mansion, but I dismissed the thought. It couldn’t be that the same event was unfolding twice.
She was likely still choosing something from the imperial treasury.
“You’re so engrossed in your music that you haven’t even glanced this way.”
A voice called out as I rose to head to my room. A woman with a large wooden instrument hanging from her neck was smiling at me. Her blonde hair hinted at royal lineage, yet no princess would be seen playing such an instrument here.
Pointed ears. Could she be...?
Her ears were distinctly pointed, almost too strange to be entirely human.
Noticing my gaze fixed on her ears, she chuckled and covered her mouth.