Elaina was delighted about how would the former crown princess accept reality and her stupidity all day long until the painter came to see the empress. Her boasting took a turn of silence in the breakfast thanks to that.
Since, according to tradition, all the children of the emperor were attending the founding ceremony and there was no war around the corner, Ezra had more free time to mess with misery and the painter. Although he was losing his patience with the cursed Juliano Helicon, his mind and heart were at ease due to the constant treats he got from Rivienne.
As he was going to close his eyes for a minute someone knocked on the door. "Your Highness, may I come in?" He did not say anything yet the door opened. Rose peeked and smiled. Seeing only his silver hair she entered and closed the door meekly. She tiptoed to Ezra and her hand caressed his head.
