Leonard's POV:

I hurriedly dropped the gem pendant, feeling surprised.

Why was it so hot? How could it be worn?

Was it just a showpiece? But it was really gorgeous.

This rare pink gem was worth collecting.

As I mumbled to myself, I placed the gem pendant back into the box and shut it.

The room was quiet. I sat on the sofa and took out some chocolate chips, popping them in my mouth while waiting for Rufus to return.

It would have been wonderful if I could have some milk tea right now. Edwin made excellent milk tea.

Sylvia must be truly furious with Rufus. She hadn't even stepped out to get some fresh air.

a little

that I hadn't put away yet and said in a disapproving

and put the chocolate chips back into my pocket. "I was bored.

to the hospital, he called me several times to inquire about your health. I don't want you to fall ill again, Leonard. Not only are you my

touched. Rufus had

myself." I patted him on the

clicked his tongue and sank into the

there. We can't keep those things at the border. We will have

and we don't keep a careful eye on them, something horrible might happen." Fortunately, Geoffrey hadn't used them before we dealt with

to the imperial capital city. I'll stay back to deal with the aftermath and wait for the royal family to send a large battalion of soldiers to settle down here,"

opinion." I had no objection. Rufus had a strong political acumen. I believed

any suitable candidate for the new

Geoffrey had been demoted, someone would need to be promoted in his place. The situation at the border was complicated, so a leader with exceptional abilities and a good moral compass was needed, or

present, most of the people in office are Geoffrey's men, so they have all

a lot of influence. It will take quite some time to get rid of his sway

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