Runa gasped in disbelief. She was aware of Ansgar's infatuation with Yohana, but the extent to which he had destroyed his own family for her was staggering. What was so great about this person that Ansgar would sacrifice everything for her?!
It wasn't Ansgar's actions alone that angered Runa, stripping the Schauenstein family of its rightful place on the throne; it was the fact that Niels was in exile in his place. If Ansgar set everything in motion, why use Niels as a pawn? Ansgar himself should bear the consequences.
Lost in these thoughts until the sky darkened, Runa cursed herself for not locking the door when the man from Ancient Humans returned to the apartment, entering without permission.
"Where is the reply?" the man demanded, his tone harsh and unforgiving, devoid of any politeness. It was evident to Runa that this man served Ansgar with unwavering loyalty, leaving no room for allegiance to shift in her favor.
