Chapter: 434

“Then, I will take my leave.”

After she slightly bent her knees, she quickly rushed out into the hallway before Kaizen caught her.

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Kaizen’s regretful gaze followed Astelle’s back as she walked towards the hallway.

When he confessed his sincerity, traces of agitation appeared on her indifferent face.

It was proof that Astelle’s heart was changing little by little.

Kaizen turned to Lyndon.

“Tell me what’s going on.”

“Your Majesty.”

Lyndon looked at the hallway where Astelle had left with a worried look and reported,

“Young Master Theor has disappeared.”

“What?”

It was unexpected.

“What does that mean?”

Lyndon explained in a regretful voice.

The knights he sent went after the Marquis and Theor.

However, when they arrived at the inn where they were staying, Theor had already disappeared.

The Marquis who was with him was found unconscious with small wounds. And Theor is nowhere to be found.

Someone had attacked the marquis and kidnapped the child.

“How’s the condition of the Marquis?”

“He is receiving treatment at the official residence there. He was injured, but not to the point of being life-threatening.”

It was fortunate.

If that old man dies, Astelle will be very sad.

“Do you have any clue who kidnapped the child?”

Many nobles were dissatisfied with the decision to make Astelle an empress.