King Valentin cast a pitying glance at Riona before letting out a heavy sigh and turning to follow Florian's path. Lady Maris, however, stayed behind. She knelt down and gently extended her hand, offering Riona support to get up.
For a moment, it almost seemed as though Lady Maris might embrace her, but instead, she simply took Riona's hands in hers. They shared a long, wordless look before Lady Maris finally released her grip.
With one last glance, she walked away, her steps swift as she hurried to catch up with Florian.
"What was that?" the ancestor asked, not knowing how to interpret Lady Maris's intent gaze. "Wait, where are you going?! No, no, turn around! Not that way! Florian went that way!"
The Fallen One urged Riona to chase after Florian and somehow get rid of the demon. Because, of course, that's totally what she felt like doing right now.
