After chatting with Karium for a while more, the Duke of Laseau went to the Empress's chamber and finds her standing near the window. He walked towards her and stood beside her.
"What are you thinking?" Duke Laseau asked, turning his head to the Empress with a little smile on his face.
The Empress only knew the presence of the Duke now and she almost flinched when she saw him standing next to her. However, a smile soon plastered her face. "Kieran, you startle me."
"These days, I always see you lost in your thoughts, Marozia," the Duke pointed out. "I'm curious. What bothers you?"
"Many things," the Empress muttered as she narrowed her eyes. However, she soon looked at the Duke again and asked, "What is Karium like? You are always eager to meet him and chat with him one day."
