"Princess, here's today's report," Aurianna nonchalantly savored her glass of milk, her gaze shifting to the butler standing before her.
As emotions of frustration and anger brewed within her, Aurianna thought, 'So that brat really survived! I thought the silence for a week meant he might be dead, and King Girsal was manipulating the news.' Despite her internal anger, she maintained a composed smile.
"You may leave now; I'd like to be alone," she instructed the butler, who bowed and exited, leaving her alone within the large library.
"How annoying," Aurianna muttered in frustration.
Zagan, with a sad tremor in his tone, apologized, "Sorry, Master Zagan is incompetent."
"Don't worry; there will be another chance to deal with him," Aurianna reassured in a comforting tone, patting Zagan gently to calm his trembling nerves.
