Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Caroline was Eliza's mother.

Eliza was taken aback by Magnus's unexpected familiarity in mentioning her mother.

She'll thought his decision was based on respect for his late father, but it seemed it was due to her mother's influence. Still any opportunity was better than nonr "Please, Your Majesty, show me the way, Eliza said, bowing her head.

Magnus stood, walked over to her, and handed her the imperial decree. "Lately, the southern parts of the land have suffered constant natural disasters, and the people are struggling.

"It weighs on my heart. We need someone who will genuinely pray for the country and its people

"Tim willing!" Eliza replied without hesitation.

But he merely smiled and shook his head. "Willingness alone won't cut it. The abbess at Saint Grace Nunnery on Mount Westin is a woman of great virtue and kindness. If she agrees, I grant your request

Understood. Thank you, Your Majesty Eliza said, grateful

"Don't thank me just yet. If the abbess doesn't give her blessing, I won't make an exception," he added with a wry smile.

Magnus waved his hand, "Go on now. I'll be waiting for good news"

point, Eliza

ahead, as long as

meant facing fire and brimstone, she was ready

she turned to leave, the young emperor called after

turning

face, Magnus's eyes

added. The journey to Mount Westin is long. If you're heading there directly, have James Gray

for you

softened slightly. Thank you, Your Majesty,

at all, Luly Eliza. This way, please," James said,

left, a young guard behind the king couldn't help but mutter, "Does

on her clothes and the patchy scars on her back were clearly

believe she

and doesn't want her family

"You can see a

voice interrupted. "And whose heart is it that you're failing to

caught Magnus's'attention, and he immediately looked up to see the tall figure standing in the doorway of the

The mer was

man with silver hair flowing loosely over his shoulders. It was none other than

but upon seeing Nolan, he immediately stood to greet him, a broad smile on

"The surrender letter from the defeated Dommeland amved-seems their envoy made a mistake and sent it straight to my

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255