Chapter 449

Morwen's heart was burning with hatred; there was no way she was going to let Ti "News? Yes, I've got some, but it's... not exactly good news."

The Azure Sea King's attention snapped to her. "What did you find out?"

Tiffany live. But on the outside, she just said,

Morwen took a breath, choosing her words carefully. "Well, from what I've dug up, the servant who took the little princess away all those years ago... died on the way. And as for the princess herself... she also met an unfortunate end." The king slumped back into his chair, his weary face somehow seeming older, more worn.

"But," Morwen added, feigning concern, "it's possible I tracked down the wrong lead. The little princess was a kind soul; I'm sure she's fine. I'll keep investigating, Your Majesty. I won't give up hope."

But her words fell on deaf ears. The Azure Sea King only lifted a tired hand, waving her off. "Leave. All of you."

The head of pavilion hesitated, then said carefully, "But, Your Majesty, there's the young woman outside. She's waiting for her reward. Aren't you going to meet her?"

he turned and walked away, his footsteps heavy with the

years.

blind girl had barged into the Treasure Pavilion,

as she had passed every test and earned the reward, here was Morwen, meddling once again, making it

tongue, watching the king's retreating, forlorn

what felt like forever. The sun had set, and there

break in the

that the hardest part was over and victory was almost in hand, the tension faded, and exhaustion hit

barely hanging on, his face pale and tired. A few

still in there. He gritted his teeth and kept quiet, not wanting to

on,' he told himself. He couldn't afford to slow

Kenneth straightened up, hoping for some good news. "Is it done? Can you give

head of the pavilion only gave a bittersweet smile

mean?' Kenneth's gut twisted-something felt off. Behind the pavilion head, a woman stepped out, surrounded by a group of people. It was obvious she was someone important-everyone bowed as

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