It was a riddle that Juan was determined to solve.
The more he observed the boy, the more his curiosity grew.
As Levi's attention seemed firmly locked on the Emperor, his gaze unwavering and respectful, Juan caught a flicker of movement in the periphery of his vision.
For just a heartbeat, a mere fraction of a second, Levi's gaze seemed to stray from the Emperor, to flick toward the Princess. It was almost imperceptible, but unmistakable nonetheless.
The moment, though fleeting, seemed to stretch into eternity in Juan's mind, his eyes straining to catch the slightest movement, the smallest indication that Levi's attention had indeed strayed, even for a moment.
But when he looked again, the boy's gaze was fixed firmly upon the Emperor, as if the slight shift had never happened
Perplexed, he looked at the princess and found her blushing. His state of boredom immediately changed to one of fury.
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