Chapter 269: Everything Froze (2)
Night fell.
The evening on the Levian coast was chilly and endless, but Hong Bi-Yeon, who generally enjoyed cold weather, went for a night walk without putting on her coat.
Every time the sharp, blade-like wind brushed past her cheeks, stray thoughts faded away.
Standing on the outer edge of the sharply descending castle walls, she gazed into the distance where the sea sparkled in the moonlight.
It was a beautiful sight.
So beautiful that one might wonder if there could be a more beautiful scenery in the world.
Hong Bi-Yeon captured the sea's scenery in her ruby-colored eyes.
As she looked at it like that, the frozen sea appeared as if it could melt away.
'Your role is very simple.'
The words Queen Hong Se-ryu had told her came to mind.
'Assimilate the Hwarang Flower within your body and resonate with the Heart of Eternal Ice. That's the only thing you can do for this country.'