By then, there was a touch of hostility towards the temples within the Empire's borders.
"Your Majesty, the son of Marquis Howard, Daniel, has an important report for you."
Asina in the pavilion put down the hand that was lightly pinching her brow, swiveled the chair, and looked towards Daniel standing outside the pavilion.
Seeing Asina's gaze on him, Daniel placed his hand on his chest and knelt on one knee, saluting her, "Daniel has seen Your Majesty."
"Rise, what is so important that you would forsake your training time to report to me in person?"
"Your Majesty, I saw Lady Lucia on the main street by the eastern gate of the Royal College!"
"I thought it was some significant matter, turned out it was just about seeing my loser.... loser.... loser Imperial Sister?!! What did you say? Who did you say you saw?"
Asina, who previously appeared languid, suddenly stood up and stepped onto the pavilion stairs, her gaze intensely fixed on Daniel.
