Chapter 56: Quickening (3) (Teaser)
"How did your training go today, Your Majesty?" Yulie inquired carefully, her gaze lingering on the winter landscape of the palace garden.
Sophien glanced at her and replied, "It was adequate."
The Empress had postponed the knight's training until now, citing retreat training as the reason, though no one knew what that involved.
"That is a relief," Yulie said with a sigh.
Sophien looked at her and commented, "However, I found your chess skills lacking."
During a break in the training, Yulie had played chess with Sophien. Despite being a skilled amateur, she was no match for the Empress.
"I had higher expectations given that he is your fiancé."
“... Professor Deculein?” Yulie asked, her eyes widening in surprise.
Sophien scoffed and said, "Do you have another fiancé I should know about?"
“No, Your Majesty. You are indeed correct.”
"Learn from him. What is the benefit of having him as your fiancé otherwise?"
Yulie was unaware of his chess abilities, but he appeared skilled enough to impress the Empress. She realized how little she truly knew about him.
“Additionally, my brother desires your fiancé's autograph,” the Empress said, handing Yulie a book authored by Deculein.
“The Grand Prince Kreto?”
“Yes. I haven't taken on the sisterly role in quite a while. It's beneath my pride to ask personally, so I'm having you do it.”
Deculein’s book, Understanding the Element Magic, was infamous for its difficulty and high price. Yulie had purchased it to learn more about him but couldn’t get past the first ten pages.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
"He mentioned it was too complex and difficult, though he added he was just saying it out of courtesy. Convey that as well."
“... Yes, Your Majesty,” Yulie replied briefly.
Sophien appeared displeased with her brevity. With a wave of her hand, she said, "You may leave."
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
"Next time,...
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