A grand banquet was held in the Valtara Fortress, celebrating their victory.
Leonhardt sat at the head of the grand table, his family and closest allies beside him.
Evelyn sat across from him.
Celestia watched her closely, a knowing smile playing on her lips.
"Tell me, Heroine," she purred. "Do you regret it?"
Evelyn stiffened.
Did she?
She had fought for the Heroic Order all her life. She had loved Rael.
And yet…
When she looked at Leonhardt…
Why did she feel something else entirely?
Leonhardt chuckled, sipping his wine. "She will find her answer soon enough."
Evelyn swallowed hard.
Because deep inside… she already knew.
She had crossed the point of no return.
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The world had changed.
Leonhardt Valtara was no longer just the son of a villainous family.
He was now the most powerful ruler the world had ever seen.
The banners of House Valtara flew high over the conquered lands. Those who once defied him now knelt before his throne.
Leonhardt sat upon his throne, his gaze unwavering.
His father, Duke Gregor, and his mother, Lady Selene, stood at his sides, their expressions filled with pride.
Celestia sat on his lap, her violet eyes burning with excitement. "Mmm~ You've finally done it, my love."
Leonhardt smirked. "Not yet."
Evelyn stood before him, her fists clenched.
Leonhardt leaned forward. "Are you still resisting?"
She trembled.
Celestia giggled. "Oho~ Just give in already, dear~ You belong to him now."
Evelyn closed her eyes.
Her heart was already wavering.
And Leonhardt knew—soon, she would fall completely.
Because no one could escape his grasp.