Book 8: Prologue
The journey back felt more tiring. Perhaps I felt a sort of emptiness now that the job was over. When I suddenly woke up at night, I came to realise that there was nothing to do tomorrow. Luna was next to me. Underneath was the bed I was familiar with in the Royal Capital. The flames in the fireplace flickered. Overhead was a luxurious red bed curtain. I needed to think for a moment before telling myself I was already safe. I had returned.
‘Whenever I recall what took place in the desert, I can’t help but feel as thouh sand was blowing onto my face. While I didn’t achieve my end goal, I don’t have any regrets. I don’t have any regrets about the experience. To the contrary, I feel proud.’
‘It was the first time I didn’t rely on someone else’s strength, after all. I didn’t call for Mommy Vyvyan in the end, and Mommy Elizabeth didn’t provide me with any support in the end… Other than financially… I did everything myself, from the preparatory phase to the massacre in the desert. The experience has empowered me with confidence. I can resolve these situations with my strength, alone, now. I could get other vassal states to respect me.’
‘That is enough.’
I took in a deep breath when I saw Troy City up ahead.
‘We’re finally back here after a short rest stop at the Royal Capital. This place gives me a blissful feeling as if returning home now.’
Luna sat on one side and looked at Troy City. She softly remarked, “We are finally home…”
I chuckled. I looked at Luna and remarked, “Yeah, we’re home. Let’s go, Luna. We’re home now.”
Luna responded with a long sigh before looking at me with a smile and saying, “It is so nice to be home. Now the princess will take care of you tomorrow, and I can have a long vacation. I apologise Your Majesty, but I am a too exhausted.”
