As the conversation turned toward the future, the Queen leaned in, showing a genuine interest in Princess Artemis' aspirations, too. The room grew quieter as they all waited for her response.
Betraying everyone's expectations, she confessed. "My Eldest sister probably would probably take the throne. Since I'm a direct competitor, she'll probably throw me to a border territory to manage." She smiled at the thought of it. "In that scenario, I wouldn't mind falling in love with an adventurer or someone who travels around. I would love to explore the world with him—encountering dangers in the wild, living a free life without all the burdens of court politics instead of suffering the harassments from the new Empress."
