"Is that really you"
"Dad, I'm sorry. I'm late."
As I gripped his bony hand tightly, I felt how much weight he had lost. It was because from the mont the whole incident broke out, he couldnt eat or sleep properly.
My father, who was holding my hand, suddenly pushed it away.
"Ellie, you shouldn't be here. When it will be known that you have returned, it will dangerous for all of us. You don't know what's going on here."
"My father is stuck in such a drama. I wont leave."
"Ellie, it's not so simple. Our family is hanging by a thread. Also, think about Carlisle!"
"Carlisle is in a safe place, so don't worry. And also, father."
I hugged my father tightly and said, looking into his eyes.
"This is my family. I will protect it."
"No way. You no longer have power."
I didn't tell my father about the Phoenix organization.
My father thought I was just living in Lund Kingdom and running a shop.
"Ellie, no. This is dangerous. You can't get involved"
"Dont worry. I have a plan."
"What the hell are you planning?"
"No ti to explain. I just ca to see if my father is okay"
When I took my father's hand again and spoke, suddenly a visit was announced from outside. My father and I tensed at what we heard.
I took off the ring. What if I get caught. If a knight enters here now
"Sir, I'm sorry that without knocking"
"Harpen."
The newcor was embarrassed by the appearance of a stranger in the room. And then he goggled his eyes as if he saw the incredible view.
"Milady!"
"Ah praise the Lord."
Fortunately, it was not Raymond's knight. It was Dr. Harpen, the Duke's loyal vassal.
I smiled at him, and he froze with his mouth wide open.
"Long ti no see. How are you doing?"
"How are you here No, is that really lady Ellie?"
He still couldn't believe his eyes.
"Huh. You havent identified yourself."
Harpen sighed, as if he wanted to beat his fast heart rate like that, and hastily slamd the door.
"How did you get here at all?"
"I ca because I was worried about my father. Now it's ti for to leave. I have no ti."
"What were you thinking when you climbed into a place teeming with knights of His Majesty! What if you get caught!"
"Dont worry about . I have my own tricks."
I put on the ring again. Harpen goggled at again, as did my father.
Of course, they couldnt imagine that such a small ring is fraught with magic.
When I saw the ring and small earring that Jed gave , I felt the sa way.
"Father, I really have to run. I won't be able to sneak in here anymore. But I'll find out if there is a way to send a letter."
I have already verified with my own eyes that my father is relatively safe. Now is the ti to leave.
"Ellie, don't worry about Don't do anything stupid."
Smiling at my worried father, I turned to Harpen with a request.
"Please take care of my father. We'll see you again soon."
"Be careful, milady."
The hallway was empty. The path to the kitchen was open.
When I left through the small door, I saw the back of an impatient rchant who was waiting for .
"I apologize for taking so long."
"Hurry."
Before the visit, I was very worried about my father, so when I left the kitchen, my previously pale face took on color. I saw my father, and the way out was no longer so disturbing.
However, as if fate wanted to punish for my complacency, the mont I entered the lobby of this house, the unexpected happened.
"Oh sorry"
At that mont, I felt the texture of a cold blade on my neck.
"Ah!"
What touched my neck was a well forged blade.
"You wanted to knock His Majesty off his feet? Do you want to die today?"
An icy voice rang in my ears.
My heart sank into my feet. Not the feeling of a thrown across the throat and not the voice of a knight, but two words "his majesty."
I slowly raised my head. In front of I t emotionless black eyes looking down at .
Raymond.
He was actually in front of .
I had to et him again six years later.
"You dare to raise your head? Are you really want to die?"
The edge of the sword went further into the neck.
Only then did I co to my senses and hastily bowed my head.
"My fault."
"Take the sword away."
"Yes? But Your Majesty"
The knight was embarrassed by the order. And not only him. I, too, couldnt understand his sudden command.
Even if he ordered to kill a commoner at this very place, no one would be able to put in a word.
But take the sword away
"You, raise your head."
It was an order for . There was a feeling that at his short command, all the blood in my body froze.
Why suddenly Did you notice sothing? No, it can't be.
"I said to raise your head."
His cold voice rang out over my petrified head again. I slowly raised my head, giving strength to the numb neck.
His eyes and mine t again.
Dark, unfeeling eyes were now sliding over my face. As if he was looking for sothing.
"You, tell again"
"Sire.
His words were cut short because my father's voice rang out in the lobby.
He raised his eyes and looked at my father.
"The Duke."
"Hail His Majesty the Emperor, Sun of the Empire."
The sound of my father's boots soon stopped beside .
Raymond has now completely switched to my father.
"Your Majesty, why are you suddenly here?"
"I was worried about your health. But"
Raymond turned to .
"Are you in trouble?"
Father's voice rang out. Raymond's tenacious gaze diverted completely from .
"No. Let this woman go. Duke, co and talk to in private."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The knights lagged behind on the orders of the Emperor. The footsteps of Raymond and my father died away.
"Oh, I thought it was certain death. Just think, the Emperor himself Are you okay?"
The rchant's anxious voice rang out. I exhaled.
But as soon as I took one step, my legs went limp and I stumbled.
I had planned to see him again when I returned, but I didnt know that everything would happen so suddenly.
I rembered how those black eyes looked at . His aura and eyes grew colder and colder. And his handso face never changed.
One by one, all our shared mories ca out again.
My heart was still hamring, but it was no longer love or excitent.
The reason for the unexpected eting was only my impatience and great anxiety.
The Duke's position was extre, and now I needed to move as quickly as possible.
"It's okay, let's go."
Anyway, I hurried out of the mansion until he ca back down.
* * *
"Duke, you've lost a lot of weight. Are you eating well?"
Raymond furrowed his brows at the Duke's emaciated face. The latter replied with a slight laugh:
"You never stopped lecturing about health, Your Majesty. Better tell whats with Your Majestys face? Have you slept badly the last days?"
"It's because of you, Duke."
Raymond reacted to the Duke's taunt.
"If I ask now where Ellie is, will you tell?"
He still hasn't given up.
When he finds out that Ellie was under his nose
Duke Croft said calmly:
"Your Majesty, this is already over. Ellie doesn't want to know you anymore."
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