The moment the slap landed on the Emperor's cheek, the three who witnessed it became pale.
With widened eyes, Kai skillfully closed both of Amala's and Kisara's eyes and whispered, "Close. Your. Ears."
Both women did his instruction with lightning speed.
"Now... walk backward... step by step... silently... carefully..."
"We see nothing..."
"We hear nothing..."
"You can return to your own tent and rest."
The sudden presence of Sebastian's voice right before them startled them into a sudden jolt.
The three carefully opened their eyes and ears.
"Good work. Resume tomorrow," Sebastian said as he turned away with his wife in his embrace. The man's face wasn't even red after the slap, and there wasn't any sign of emotion in his eyes.
On the contrary, the red-faced one was the Princess. The blush had spread to her ears even with both hands covering her face, so it was useless to even try to hide it.
The sun had set long ago.
