When Cian learned that King Armen had returned to the palace, his shoulders visibly loosened in relief. The affairs of the kingdom itself were not hard to handle, but it had been difficult for him to deflect people from inquiring about the King's whereabouts. Even when Queen Niobe asked him, he could only tell her to ask King Armen himself after he returned.
The Crown Prince of Abetha hurried to find his father in the King's study.
Seeing the King's exhausted expression, Cian grew concerned. "Did something bad happen, Father? How is Seren?"
"Things went as planned, and though there were mishaps, we managed to protect your sister," Armen replied, "but she is currently unconscious. No one knows when she will wake up. Since that is the case, try to prevent people from seeking an audience with the royals of Megaris."
