Chapter 27: Special missions? Mira and Lina
No voice sounded in response.
Lathel was in no hurry. He watched Mira as she prepared the wine, then bit her lip and looked at him, asking softly, "Your Highness, do you truly not need me to attend to you tonight?"
He shook his head, giving her a warm smile that made Mira’s face flush even redder.
That smile sent her heart into a frenzy, pounding like a frightened deer darting in every direction.
"No need," Lathel replied with a gentle laugh. "Go get some rest. Tomorrow, we’ll leave for Carol Magic Academy."
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness." Mira bowed her head respectfully, her voice tinged with a strange emotion.
She was about to step out when Lathel suddenly called after her, "Wait! Come back here."
Startled by his voice, Mira’s heart was filled with conflicting emotions—embarrassment, fear, and a flicker of anticipation.
She slowly turned back, her body trembling slightly, hands nervously clutching her dress. Her steps were hesitant, but eventually, she came to stand before him.
Lathel reached out his hand, and seeing this, Mira drew in a sharp breath. Her face turned bright red, her breathing grew rapid, but on her face was also a look of determined resolve—as if she had steeled herself for whatever might come next.
But instead—