Chapter 294: Meanwhile, at the Royal Castle*
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Myaro Gudanvier finished her work in the royal castle’s office that day. After gathering the documents with a light tap, she put them away in the desk drawer.
“Irene, please bring me some tea.” (Myaro)
“Yes. I’m afraid it has become lukewarm, but please forgive me.” (Irene)
While Irene was preparing the tea, Myaro tidied up the scattered stationery on her desk, returning everything to its proper place. In the fireplace, flames were burning more intensely than usual. She was burning documents that she didn’t want others to see.
“…Phew.” (Myaro)
As she sighed and leaned back in her chair, Irene brought the tea. When she took a sip of the tea placed on her desk, it tasted unpleasant, perhaps because it was too cold and the extraction hadn’t gone well. However, it was convenient for drinking quickly. Irene sat in the guest chair and drank her tea as well.
“Irene, I’m sorry for getting you involved. You could have run away.” (Myaro)
“No, it would have felt wrong to leave you behind, Myaro-sama. Besides, it’s not as if we’ve been sentenced to death.” (Irene)