Chapter: 962

It was evening, and the sun was already behind the foot of the mountain.

There was no one in the small yard with the setting sun except for the two of them.

Astelle looked at the white snow on the roof dyed red by the setting sun and lost in thought.

If there was just one mistake, there would be no such happiness.

With the help of her grandfather and Gretel, as well as Astelle’s own desperate efforts, she survived for six years here.

It was also thanks to Kaizen’s patience and his affection that she was able to pull it off so well after that.

Kaizen, who was watching the sunset, turned to Astelle.

“Shall we go back?”

Astelle took his hand with a faint smile.

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

I think I can go back really happy this time.

***

Spring in the capital came much earlier than in the East.

About a month after Astelle returned to the capital, the snow melted and new shoots began to sprout.

This year’s spring was shrouded in incredibly peaceful bliss.

“Theor, be careful and don’t look anywhere else.”

Astelle sighed as she looked out the window.

Theor, riding a pony on the lawn, spotted her and waved at her.

“Mother, I am fine. This is so much fun.”

“You still have to hold on to the reins.”

As soon as the cold weather subsided, Theor started practicing horseback riding in earnest.

Seibel, who was watching Theor, approached Astelle.

“His Highness the Crown Prince is surprisingly cautious, so you don’t have to worry.”

“Is that so?”

Well, he has never fallen from a horse so far.