Chapter 146: Truth about the past (1) (1/2)

In the hallway of the tower, Sol was walking with a steady gait, his visage, betraying no emotions.

On his way, all the servants bowed in respect before continuing their work.

Since the conference room was on one of the lower floors, there was a larger stream of people, as not only servants but also government members and workers went around preparing for their activities

Lustburg was a powerful kingdom with a solid foundation, and even though they had lost many people, it wouldn't just crumble like that.

Walking behind him, like his shadow, was the silent Milia,

”Now that I think about it, what about Clara? Wasn't she supposed to become my assistant?”

Clara, the elf and Lilin's friend was also implicated in this whole situation.

She had been kept in the tower initially and as such fought Setsuna against the one named Neun.

Thankfully, even though her wounds were no laughing matter, she wasn't in a situation of 'enlightenment' like Setsuna and Lilin, and as such was able to receive proper medical care.

This situation was pretty problematic since, in a way, Clara was like a diplomatic envoy.

In the first place, their relationship with Southern Pride wasn't the best.

After all, even though the elves lost the control they had on the humans so long ago during Jupiter's era, they were a long-lived race with long lived grudge and stupidly high pride.

Thankfully, Clara didn't ask much and only wanted to serve him. From what she said, serving a dragon, even a hybrid one, was basically the highest honor for an elve.

This made Sol understand why the elves' maids were the most enthusiastic during their encounter.

'I definitely have to visit the elves...for research purposes of course.'

Milia answered calmly, ”After we ensured that she wasn't a danger, she should have joined you but after what happened, I dispatched her to help the patrol. It wouldn't be too late to take her in after you form your first and second contract.”

”Hum, perfect. I guess I will take time to get to know her more deeply before putting her by my side.”

”Understood.”

Silence settled between them as they continued to walk before stopping in front of an elevator.

This was just a simple platform with no fancy decoration, but it was rather useful.

”...Your highness?”

”Hum?”

”...No...It is nothing.”

She wanted to ask if he was alright, but that would be the most stupid question ever.

After all, the answer was clear.

Still, Sol didn't let it pass, ”I guess my expression wasn't particularly bright, right?”

He understood clearly that a relationship shouldn't be used to this kind of unspoken moment.

People had a hard enough time understanding each other's words, not to mention something as abstract as 'unspoken words.'

It was because he believed in such a thing that he got so easily led on by Camelia.

Since he now had first-hand experience about how notions such as 'I understand him/her the best' were generally wrong and a sign of arrogance, he wanted to avoid such a situation.

Milia hesitated before nodding, ”I am sorry if I am overstepping my bounds, but did something happen between you two?”

Sol chuckled, ”Let's just say that we need to remake the base of our relationship.”

In many romcoms or josei that Sol used to read in his past life, the male and female leads would always become tense because of some stupid misunderstanding then at later date they would make up as if some magic happened without really trying to dig the root of the problem.

Sol didn't want to follow in those footsteps.

What was necessary now wasn't to just kiss and make up again, but rather to truly try to understand each other better to create a more solid relationship that could stand tall against all hardship.

He didn't wish to see the day where one word of the enemy would be able to shake his confidence in those he loved.

”Well, forget this. The two of us also have some problems to take care of, but right now I need to take a weight off of my chest.”

Milia could only give an awkward smile at this and continued to stand behind Sol as the elevator brought them into the lower floor.

Once they finally reached their destination and left the elevator, what stood in front of them was nothing more than a wall. A large wall with a gate drawn on it.

Sol smiled at the two women who stood on either side of it. At first glance, it seemed as if there was nothing to protect or guard, but,

”Open the gate.”