"What was I doing?"

That was the thought that came to me the moment I opened my eyes.

What had I been doing until now?

"Certainly…"

I decided to enter my inner mind and eliminate my hesitation. How long had it been since I closed my eyes with that thought?

For some reason, I let my dazed mind wander and shifted my gaze.

The environment hadn't changed much from before I closed my eyes. I could still see the Ice Essence.

"Palace Lord."

As I looked around, I saw the Palace Lord gazing at me as well.

But—

"What is …