Ziv left the Marquis's mansion and felt a gust of wind that soaked his back. He stomped his feet and cursed under his breath, realizing that this was not a pleasant task. Roy didn't want to endure this suffering, so he was forced to come along. It felt like walking through hell.
Returning to the palace, Ziv heard that Alex was still in the West Hall, so he anxiously went there to report.
Elsa had already been assisted back to her room by a maid, and the mess had been tidied up in the main room. Cathy lay on the bed, still in a deep sleep. Alex sat at the bedside, absentmindedly playing with her disheveled hair as she struggled in his embrace.
Ziv's legs felt heavy as he stepped into the courtyard and stood at the door, recounting his encounter with Julian.
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