Book 4: Chapter 6
After conversing with Nier, I calmed down and returned to the palace. Even if I were to go to the church now, it would be pointless because I don’t have proof, and to the contrary, would alert them. I’m better off collecting evidence and clues. I believe that clues will be left behind once something has been done. Something must’ve been left behind.
When I returned to the outer court, I saw Luna standing at the door anxiously while holding a light. When she saw us return, she came over to greet us. In a worried tone, she reproached me: “Your majesty! Where did you go?! You scared me leaving all of sudden without saying anything.”
In a quiet tone, I replied: “Sorry. I wasn’t in a very good mood so I went out to let off some steam.”
I heard Nier scoff from behind, but nothing more. Luna looked at me and sighed. She then revealed a helpless smile and said: “Geez, you have to consider your safety when you leave since you are the prince. You must have Miss Gilliante by your side no matter what. Your majesty, please head back and rest. You must be tired.”
“Ah, alright.”
I nodded and then walked into the outer court. The maids were cleaning the steps and rails in the outer court where nobody else would be coming. When they saw me, they saluted me, and I looked at them and greeted them. Afterwards, I led Nier and Luna to the room and pushed the door open. While it’s not my first time in the room, it still felt estranged.
Ah, yeah, I’ve arrived in humanity’s lands.
“Luna.”
“Is there anything else, your majesty?”