Chapter 21

The day we returned from the "Wizard's Forest," the Imperial Palace was thrown into chaos.

It was understandable. We had been missing overnight, and we looked like drenched rats.

I slept like the dead for a day and, fortunately, didn't catch a cold, thanks to staying warm through the night.

The next day, as I was resting and recovering, Lady Mare came into my room.

"Your Majesty, Marquis Louis and Lord Sean are here. Should I let them in?"

Of course, they wouldn't just sit still. The Matreon brothers would be worried.

"Yes, please let them in."

As …