Chapter 110: That Kind Of Laughter
Aideen completed the task of sorting through the Duke’s correspondence and shifted her focus to the documents awaiting Tillian’s signature.
With Ahspid’s absence, she found herself grappling with the practice of magic in solitude, devoid of his guiding presence. The absence of his mentorship proved disheartening, for in his tutelage, Ahspid always sought to elevate her skills by introducing new challenges to her practice.
Nevertheless, even in his absence, the princess persevered. Freed from the constraints of shared study sessions, she delved deeper into her husband’s affairs, dedicating herself to assisting him in his daily tasks within his study.
Aideen remained hesitant to venture beyond the realm of basic document sorting or putting the Valentine seal onto papers authorized by Stanis. Yet, her journey was one of continual growth; each document she encountered presented an opportunity for further education, a chance she never squandered.
It was a nice feeling. She felt important, busy, and needed. She was no longer useless.
’Who would have imagined that such labor would prove more demanding than the study of magic? Perhaps this is what people mean when they speak of tasks accomplished ’as if by magic.’ Curiously, it seems the intricacies of work surpass the complexities of magic itself. I guess it really is true. One’s natural talent can be helpful in so many ways.’
The lady harbored no aversion to hard work; in fact, she welcomed its challenges. Engaging in demanding tasks provided a welcome distraction, allowing her to lose herself in the laborious endeavor and alleviate the anticipation of Tillian’s return from his patrol.
Upon completing yet another stack of documents, Aideen directed her gaze towards King Yuraon, who had trailed her throughout the day due to his sheer lack of occupation within the castle walls.
Mindful of the potential for distraction posed by his leisurely presence, the princess issued a directive to the young man: immerse himself in a book of his choosing. Surprisingly, he complied with unexpected diligence, an obedience perhaps facilitated by the companionship of Lord Wiggles and Lord Giggles, who had joined them in the study.