Chapter 23

It was during a walk in the garden.

Today, the palace seemed unusually noisy. Servants were rushing around, and the priests were more visible than usual.

Clearly, something had happened.

Then, a familiar face caught my eye. It was Louis, crossing the garden hastily.

"Brother?"

"Oh, Livia. Are you taking a walk?"

"Yes, but you seem to be in a hurry. Is something wrong?"

He hesitated before answering.

"Did you come to see me?"

"No, not that."

Then what is it? Louis is a high-ranking noble but not a minister. He isn’t particularly close to Leto either. He …