Chapter: 441

The minister did not say anything.

His Majesty the Emperor ended a long civil war and drove out the great nobles.

There was no one here who could openly disobey the emperor’s will.

They could not dare to object in front of His Majesty the Emperor, so everyone was expressing their anger towards Vellian.

Vellian let out a low sigh and went back to work.

***

Kaizen went up the stairs with mixed feelings.

He was on his way to tell Astelle about the marquis and Theor.

His footsteps were heavy as he thought of Astelle, who must have missed her child.

Astelle was in the study on the second floor.

I was often told that Astelle spent time there as she had nothing to do.

Kaizen, who was in front of the study room door, opened the door hesitantly and went inside.

Astelle, who was sitting by the window, looked at him and got up.

“Your Majesty?”

Astelle looked tired.

Her white skin was pale and the corners of her eyes were shaded.

Is it so difficult to stay here?

I told the courtiers to take good care of her so that there is no inconvenience.

‘It must be because she is worried about her child.’

The figure of Astelle, who cared for Theor affectionately, flashed before his eyes.

Astelle and Theor looked happy.

The light green eyes looking at the child were full of affection.

When the two were together, there was always a peaceful and happy feeling around them.

But now Astelle looked tired, lonely, and exhausted.

I felt bad when I saw her like that.