"Let go of me, you're hurting me."
"How did he become like that in such a short time? Damn it, I can't help like this; I don't have mana flowing into me."
"We can help you."
"What?"
"We can help you. Trust us."
"If I let you, will you really help me."
"Yes, please help me."
"Okay."
"Close your eyes and feel the mana flowing into your body."
"I feel so light; it's like my body is floating."
"Kai, listen to me. Listen to my voice. It's okay, calm down. I'm here now. You know I'm bad at comforting someone. Come back to your senses, you idiot."
"Who are you calling an idiot? I can hear you just fine."
"Your Majesty, are you okay? Do you remember who you are and where you are?"
"I remember everything, Helga and Seth."
"Your Majesty, thank goodness."
"Are you really okay, Kai?"
"Yes, I'm totally fine. Can you please let me go now?"
"See, you're not fine at all; you're stumbling. Here, I'll take you back to your room. Lean on me."
"Lady Aseira, you don't need to do that. I can take His Majesty to his chambers."
"It's fine, Helga. I don't mind."
"Can I ask you something? What happened to you? You were fine yesterday, and now you seem like you have no control over yourself."
"I was looking into some documents, and I don't remember what happened after that. I recall when you said you don't know how to comfort someone."
"I can guess what happened. I happened to read about the history of the demon realm and came across the curse and the prophecy."
"Why are you reading those old tales? No one reads them."
"From what I gathered, I think your curse is strong, isn't it?"
"How did you know about that?"
"I told you I read about it in the library. I read about the entire history of the imperial family and how they are cursed."
"Aseira, there's no book like that in the library or anywhere else that has the record of the imperial family for the public."
"Then how did I read about it?"
"I don't know about that. I need to look into it. Also, I'm sorry about yesterday. I can't tell you the reason."
"Hahaha... I'm sorry; I shouldn't be laughing, but I can't control myself."
"Why are you laughing? Don't laugh. Did someone tell you something?"
"No, I was in my room yesterday. I never left my room after Leon used his mana to heal my hand."
"I'm really sorry. I shouldn't have raised my sword against you, no matter what the reason was. Show me your hand."
"Here."
"Why do you have mana flowing into your body? It's not too much, but it's definitely there. How did you have mana when last time I checked, no human has ever had mana flowing into them? So how did you?"
"Well, I don't know. When you were grabbing me tightly, someone spoke to me and said they would help me. After that, you became calm again."
"I understand. You should head back now; it's getting late."
"Okay. Kai, if you need my help, don't hesitate. I will always help you. Bye."
"Seth."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Find that book Aseira read in the library and have someone be her knight."
"I understand. I will see to it as soon as possible."
"Just what are you, and how did you calm me down? The book said until the urge is fulfilled, the rampage won't stop."
"My lady, you're back."
"Lily, where is Nova?"
"Nova fell asleep, my lady."
"Lily, tell me something about the prophecy again."
"My lady, it is said the curse would be broken by the one whom you trust wholeheartedly enough to let be by their side until the ends of the worlds."
"What does 'worlds' mean here?"
"I think 'worlds' would mean yours and the demon realm. I don't know anything more about that, my lady."
"My lady, while you were gone, Lady Ingrid sent a letter."
"What did she write?"
"Lady Ingrid said she would like to visit you tomorrow. She loved talking with you."
"So what happened yesterday, Lady Nolan? You left in a hurry. What did His Majesty say to you?"
"Nothing, he was just looking for me. His Majesty wanted to spend some time with me."
"My, His Majesty must love you very much then."
Aseira choked on her tea.
"What? It's not like that."
"I know it's not like that. I know the real reason why you went so urgently. One of the queens was from our nation, and I happen to know what it's about."
"Lady Ingrid, are you sure you should be talking about it out here? It could be dangerous."
"You don't need to worry about that. I've already cast a spell to block the noise. No one can hear us now."
"I wonder how someone cast this spell. It was you, Seraphina Ingrid."
"Your Majesty, what are you doing here?"
"You're still rude as ever, Kaiser. You still have the habit of coming in without knocking."
"Your Majesty, Lady Ingrid, do you two know each other?"
"Aseira, stay away from this evil woman. I know I told you she would be good for you, but she's pure evil."
"How could you tell her something? I never told anyone. You promised to never speak about it."
"You're so naive. I never once promised you. You should know that by now."
"You two seem so close."
"We're not."
"Lady Nolan, you should be careful.
He's not the kind of person you should be dating or have signed a contract with."
"You told her about the contract."
"I never told her about the contract. We met yesterday."
"I was right using my bloodline magic to check. I was suspicious when you suddenly said you like someone. Also, Lady Aseira, you should be more demanding. He asked you to sign the contract. You should take advantage of him."
"Aseira, don't listen to her, and you leave right now."
"Don't be angry; I was leaving anyway."
"Haha, you two are close, no matter how much you deny it. But what are you doing here?"
"I came here to ask you something."
To Be Continued