“That is something neither Sorg Kühne nor Evangeline Rose could do.”

Jung Sua’s pupils trembled. She looked very moved.

“Yes, you are certainly not Evangeline Rose, but you are like a mother to me.”

“Queen…”

“Come closer.”

The queen spread her arms out, and Jung Sua walked into her embrace as if she’d been waiting for it.

“After losing your parents at a young age, you stood back up by yourself and came all the way here. I’ve always been thankful for that.”

“Queen, I swear I did not conspire with the Alliance.”

“I know, I know, I’m sure there is a reason you were in contact with those thugs. Evangeline Rose did the same thing. I know you were both doing it for me.”

“Yes, I was only communicating with them to keep an eye on them, and even when I called them recently, it was only to tell them to stay put.”

Jung Sua took this opportunity to pour out words of explanation.

“But my situation is so intricately woven that no one believes me.”

Charlotte Aria patted Jung Sua’s back.

“I’m sure there has been a misunderstanding. I will resolve it for you, so don’t worry.”

“I’m sorry, it’s all because of me… I think it might be easier if—”

“Halt. I told you, trust me. Remember when you acted all high and mighty and told me to stop bottling up my feelings and rely on you? Looks like it’s time for me to...