Chapter 116: Sophien (1) (Teaser)
Yulie had awoken in the Imperial Palace infirmary to find Empress Sophien seated by her side. As usual, Keiron stood silently behind the Empress. Yulie blinked in confusion, her eyes fluttering instinctively at the unexpected sight.
“… This isn’t a mere wound. It’s a curse. A particularly vile one,” Sophien remarked, her tone as dry as desert sand.
Yulie attempted to sit up, but pain forced her back down, gasping, “Ah…!”
“It’s fine. Stay down,” Sophien said.
“No, Your Majesty, I—”
“This curse— I was told you got it while protecting Deculein.”
Yulie stayed quiet, offering no response.
Sophien’s gaze swept over Yulie as she continued, “I, too, once suffered from a cruel illness. Life was so agonizing that even the pain lost its edge. Knight, look into my eyes.”
Yulie hesitated before meeting the Empress's gaze. In Sophien's eyes, there had been no spark, no sign of life—only a hollow emptiness.
Sophien let out a soft chuckle and said, “You can see it, can’t you? The illness still gnaws at me. They call it ennui, or maybe even lethargy.”
With that, she rested her hand on Yulie’s forehead. Immediately, a wave of cool relief flowed through Yulie’s body.
“Your Majesty, this is...”
“I learned the runic language from Deculein. It’s a healing letter, but curses like yours aren’t something that can be cured. This will only ease the symptoms temporarily.”
“Ah!” Yulie gasped, quickly sitting up.
As Yulie attempted to rise in formal greeting, Sophien shook her head and said, “Standing any higher would be rather rude, not respectful. Remain where you are and lie still.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Furthermore, I couldn’t completely cure you. This curse will claim your life one day.”
"… Yes, I am aware...
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