Upon returning to the royal palace, Princess Rainy—no, Queen Rainy—spent the week moving through the palace daily, determining who would ally with her and who would not.

Though only a few days had passed since her ascension, her gaze already held a regal charisma that commanded respect.

It seemed she was reacting this way out of anger over what happened to Lora and Neris at the villa. Since they had shown her unwavering loyalty, Rainy needed to bring justice to those responsible for their suffering, to honor the faith they had placed in her.

With this pressing matter to address, …