Chapter 183: To Return You
Since that bad dream, Katelina developed a phobia of sleeping. She feared having that kind of dream again. She didn’t tell Asura about this fear because she didn’t want to worry her friend, and so days passed with her being sleep deprived.
Right now, she had a schedule to check the northern territory. She wanted to personally deliver relief goods to the people affected by famine due to the monsters in the area. Her soldiers, with the assistance of Commander Cora and her team, managed to clear the area of monsters, but there was still much left to do—rebuilding, providing medical assistance to the wounded, and delivering relief goods to address the famine.
She and Cora were still on the journey, traveling in a special carriage designed to let passengers sleep comfortably throughout the trip. Asura had already fallen asleep, but Katelina remained awake. Asura was surprised to see Katelina still awake when she herself woke up.
"You’re still awake?" Asura asked, rubbing her eyes.
Katellina managed a tired smile. "I couldn’t sleep. My mind won’t let me rest." It was another lie. She was too sleepy and yet she refused to fall asleep. She even used a spell to keep herself awake.
Asura sighed, "You need to rest, Your Majesty. This isn’t sustainable."
Katelina bit her lower lip and murmured, "I know, but every time I close my eyes, I fear the nightmares will return."
Asura released a heavy sigh as she watched Katelina resist her sleepiness. ’This won’t do,’ she thought. She knew why their Queen Regent was fighting the need to sleep, but if she continued like this, her body would fall sick.
After some time, their carriage arrived at their destination, and the Queen Regent started her work, checking the sick and distributing food to the people.