The night before…
Edward went to the front tower. Ai, Karmalin and An were standing inside a room, glancing at a painting.
"Welcome brother." Ai said.
"I have told you that I would not interfere with anything related to the court." Edward remarked, walking beside Karmalin.
He peeked at Karmalin but his feature wasn't readable anymore.
"You are going too far, Edward." An complained.
"My Queen, this isn't about me but the parliament. I can't protect the girl anymore. They have taken my position and I have no power. How do you expect me to help? What if I hand her to Lashuka unintentionally." Edward clenched his fist?
"Your grandmother is right, son!" Karmalin finally broke that ice and his hand rested on Edward's shoulder. He rubbed his eyes off the painting and added, "The girl had chosen to be by our side. We never left her and she knows that now."
