I came face to face with Queen Alicia. It seemed that my presence was expected because when I asked to speak privately, Queen Alicia didn't seem the least bit surprised, as if this was something she wished for.
The woman just let me sit in front of her without uttering a single word. After we sat together, I suddenly lost all my courage. Queen Alicia's cold gaze was enough to knock me down in fear. I no longer dared to raise my voice like a while ago.
"So, what do you want to say? Did you come just to say that you are mute?"
My chest felt like it was hit by an arrow. Queen Alicia was so cold. It was very different from the woman's warm impression when I first arrived at the palace. Then, I noticed my hands were shaking.
