Chapter 88: A Wish
At Ebodia Encampment.
Ezme sat on the makeshift bench outside, watching as her men wrapped up everything to depart and journey back home. The war was far from over, but with their enemies retreating, there seemed little point in remaining in the encampment.
Ebodia had emerged victorious in this battle, thanks largely to the help of the golden dragon, which effortlessly decimated almost all of Helion’s forces.
"Now that damn dragon is hailed as a hero? What nonsense!" Ezme scorned, her gaze falling on Atlas, who was busy issuing instructions to his men. Clicking her tongue in frustration, she muttered, "Brother will scold me for sure if I return without our men."
She wasn’t eager to leave just yet, especially since she hadn’t yet won over the man she desired. "Damn, he’s a tough one," she muttered with a pout, her eyes sparking as she continued to watch Atlas.
Atlas owed her one. He had promised to grant her a wish in exchange for letting him borrow the disc where he could watch his first love, Princess Xenia, in her trials. She vividly remembered how he had cheered like a madman while watching the vision from the disc and witnessing Princess Xenia’s victory. And now, it seemed her fate was sealed as Princess Xenia ascended to the throne as the official Queen of Cordon.
"Heartbreak and joy all wrapped into one," Ezme scoffed. Her thoughts were interrupted by one of her soldiers approaching her. "Your Highness, everything is ready, and everyone is prepared to depart."
Right, she almost forgot to send a report to her brother.
"[Brother,] Ezme contacted him through their sibling bond. [Our men are ready to go back home...] she reported. [They will be arriving in a few days.]