Around the same time, Tahar, who was in the crown prince’s palace, was listening to the report from his aide.
“I sent someone from the palace. Lydia is said to have a high fever.”
“Lydia again?”
As far as Tahar could remember, Lydia rarely had health problems.
In fact, Duke Gelon’s aides, who were taking care of Lydia, hadn’t reported the light symptoms to him, and Tahar had never asked.
It was because he was only interested in Lydia’s magic and the use of her powers, so he left the little body condition of the child to others.
But now things are different.
‘It’s already the second time this month.’
Tahar’s eyes lit up as if he had discovered an unexpected opportunity.
Lydia had a soft heart and was still a child.
‘She’s even given up her powers at the suggestion of going on a family picnic.’
‘So, if his father himself goes and checks on the condition of the child now that the child is sick…’
“The rumors of the dispute with the transcendent daughter will end today.”
Tahar murmured in a low voice and stood up.
‘Sooner or later, Lydia will follow me again and be a strong helper.’
The annex where Lydia and Garnet were staying was very noisy.
A knight lowered his head, blocking Tahar stride.
“Your Highness Tahar, you must not go close. Grand Duke Prause sent someone to inform you about the current situation—”
“Move.”
“yes?”
“Since when did the imperial family start following the words of Grand Duke Prause?”
Tahar passed the imperial knight who had blocked him and headed toward the annex.
He didn’t even notice Garnet with Lydia being escorted by the knights.
“Your Highness Tahar!”
“…..”
Tahar’s steps were fast as if he were possessed by something.
He smiled as he passed through the divine power barrier the emperor had hastily set up.
‘Are you afraid that the child will not be able to control her magical powers like before because she has a high fever?’
Tahar, who did not know that it was a ‘transcendence runaway’, was very pitiful about his father’s response.
“Lydia. your father is here, so everything is fine.”
He made his way towards Lydia, speaking in the sweetest voice he could ever make.
one step. one more step.
Tahar finally grabbed the doorknob of Lydia’s room.
* * *
“Frey.”
Daniel called softly to Frey, who stiffened at his words.
Frey still looked at Daniel with trembling eyes.
“You’re going to go yourself to stop Lydia? You know exactly what’s going to happen if it goes wrong…”
The words boiling in her heart came pouring out without passing through her head.
She knew.
To prevent the destruction of the capital, a transcendent of a similar level to Lydia must go.
Damon and Arsene haven’t been able to do that yet, so the only one left is Daniel Prause.
‘but….’
Even though she knew that the destruction she had been reminded of countless times was just around the corner, Frey couldn’t let Daniel go.
‘What if something goes wrong?’
‘It’s dangerous because you don’t know how Lydia’s magic will run out of control.’
When she imagines Daniel being torn apart while confronting Lydia, her eyes become blurred.
Her heart was pounding, and Frey couldn’t choose what to say next.
Daniel paused for a moment, then spoke.
“Frey. If Lydia’s runaway is left alone, the imperial palace and even the center of the capital will be reduced to ashes. Lydia won’t be able to handle her power, so she’ll be in danger.”
“I know that, but…”
“……”
Daniel didn’t mind Frey wasting time trying not to let him go.
Seeing her afraid of losing himself made His blood run hot and he heart beat.
He didn’t want to leave Frey’s begging side.
But he was the only one who could protect her.
The scenery of the capital always pleased her.
And the magical transcendent who never showed it, but was always on her mind.
“Frey. I want to protect the things you love.”
Daniel said, and Frey hurriedly grabbed his hand.
Knowing that he was such a sweet person, she felt resentful at this moment.
Sincerity came out without a chance to block it.
“But I love you too.”
“…!”
Hearing the surprise confession, Daniel’s eyes widened to the limit.
Frey’s face turned bright red as if she had finally realized what the words had come out of her mouth.
The hands that were holding each other trembled slightly.
Daniel swallowed dryly and managed to calm his voice.
“How dare you say that at a time like this, Frey.”
“…..”
Daniel held her hand tight so she wouldn’t tremble, then pulled it slightly toward him.
Then, he wrapped his arms around Frey and kissed her.
Frey could feel the breath hotter than her flushed face as it touched her lips. His body was also trembling.
It was because of pure joy.
Looking at his face beautifully mixed with sadness and joy, Frey suddenly remembered the future she had seen.
“Frey. Sorry.”
The voice she’d heard at that exact moment.
“Daniel. don’t go, huh? please….”
Frey tried to plead with him, to find a way, but he shook his head. As if he knew there was no other way.
“Sorry. This is my decision.”
“…..”
Gee!
Daniel opened the movement magic circle and walked into it.
“Frey. What you said earlier, say it again when I get back safely.”
Leaving ominous words that would be left by someone who will never return.
* * *
“Her Highness the Grand Duchess….”
After Daniel left, the butler Baron carefully checked her condition.
As the Grand Duchess, she is biting the flesh in her lips to keep her body at a minimum, but the tears shed just now must be obvious.
It felt like a huge hole had been pierced in her chest, so she couldn’t just sit back like this.
‘I have to be strong for Daniel.’
‘I had to do everything I could to get him to come back and hear my confession.’
“Baron. how well is the situation known?”
“Newspapers are putting out special reports. citizens are evacuating to a place away from the dark clouds.”
“We need to prepare for unexpected situations, so evacuate the areas closest to the imperial palace.”
“I will do that right away.”
“Karuna, make the most of the movement of magic stones and sacred towers we have.”
“I will do my best.”
Karuna and Baron exchanged opinions and moved their feet busily.
“Frey…”
“….”
Perhaps feeling a bad feeling, Damon and Arsene rushed to Frey and threw themselves into her arms.
She thought for a moment about what to say to the children before opening her mouth.
“Daniel went to the imperial palace. To help Lydia not get hurt.”
When she said that, the two children asked with a puzzled face.
“Frey, Daniel’s strong, right?”
She brushed the hair of the children who were about to cry and touched their necks and shoulders.
The last time Lydia used magic, Daniel easily stopped it.
But at that time, Lydia must have been controlling her strength.
‘Now that Lydia is running wild, she can’t control her strength. She’ll give it up to the maximum….’
In addition, looking at Damon and Arsene, the transcendentalists at a young age used to grow tremendously within a week.
‘Lydia’s power is highly likely to be stronger than before.’
In the case of Daniel, who had already passed the age of majority, there was little chance that his strength would have naturally increased.
‘Wait a minute…He can’t get stronger naturally, but—What if I could make Daniel’s power temporarily stronger?’
“Damon, Arsene. Can I borrow this?”
She asked while touching the necklace she had put around the children’s necks a while ago.
The two children nodded happily, but looked curious.
“Will Frey be wearing it?”
“you will be very pretty.”
She smiled and whispered to the two children.
“Thank you for lending me. With any luck, I think I can help Daniel with this.”
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thanks for new chapter! I have been waitng for it and it was exactly what I expected