"The Archduke must have seen something wrong," Ines mumbled as she kicked off her slippers and sat down on her bed. If she were truly blessed, then that wouldn't have happened.
Not to mention how she could wield mana—even if it could barely spark a flame—how could an Empyrean do what she had done?
'It's too late to be pondering about this, I'll think of a solution tomorrow when the sun has fully risen. Maybe the Archduke has an answer for this.'
Ines relaxed as she slid back into the warmth of her bed. Having already changed out of her elaborate gown and removed all the pins and accessories stuck in her hair, she was more than ready to head to bed. "I'm no Empyre-"
BAM!
A loud thump rattled her to her core, and she jolted up from where she laid.
Ines stared at the sight before her, utterly astounded.
