"She made the mistake herself, yet she insists on making others bear the burden."
"The king clearly wanted to capture her outside the villa, yet she refused to go out, making so many of us suffer with her."
Nora's nephew steadied himself, his eyes slightly reddened, and said, "If that's the case, we can't keep suffering with her."
Another person lowered their voice and said, "Do you mean we should unite with others in the family and force Nora to make a statement?"
Nora's nephew clenched his teeth and nodded fiercely.
It was dusk, and the half-drawn curtains fluttered in the wind from outside the door.
Howard was in the imperial palace of the capital.
The palace was brilliantly lit, like a city that never sleeps.
Neplon was watching many people dancing, although Howard had advised him against it, Neplon seemed to pay no mind.
Howard had organized a small banquet.
