Chapter: 980

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The imperial family’s summer palace is in the northwest of the empire. People called this summer palace a ‘water castle’. It was undoubtedly named because of the large lake that surrounds the castle.

This castle is in the middle of a lake that is wide enough to contain a village. To be precise, the castle was built on a small island in the middle of a lake. From a distance, the castle appears to be floating above the lake thanks to the rock walls that surround the island.

Astelle opened the window and looked at the white castle wall in the distance.

“We have arrived.”

A castle made of pure white stone was reflected on the deep blue lake. Its appearance reminded you of a pure white boat floating on the water.

“It’s really pretty. It looks like a castle from a fairy tale!”

Theor, who had been sleeping in Astelle’s lap, got up and looked out the window, exclaiming.

Astelle smiled at the sight.

Brilliant sunlight poured into the carriage. In front of them, the blue lake was calmly rippling in the clear sunlight.

The carriage drove towards the lake along a dirt road in the afternoon heat.

Theor couldn’t fall from the window while looking at the lake and the castle. Astelle also admired the beautiful scene wrapped in sunlight.

“What a beautiful place.”

She had been here several times when she was young, but seeing it after such a long time gave her a new feeling.

It wasn’t planned, but I still think it was a good thing that I decided to come here.

Kaizen, who was sitting across from Astelle, gave a satisfied smile as if he had noticed her feelings.

“Why are you smiling?” asked Astelle.

“Because you look comfortable here.”

“We haven’t even arrived yet.”

Of course, in a few minutes, they’ll be in the castle.

Kaizen laughed softly and murmured, “Still, I couldn’t see such a comfortable smile in the imperial palace.”

“…….”

Is that so?

It’s a bit tiring in the imperial palace. She has a lot of work to do and a lot of eyes on her.

While Astelle was thinking that, the carriage crossed the bridge and entered the castle.