A Somber Farewell

From the deck, Bibi kept her eyes fixed on the Sky Galleon until it became a mere speck. A cold sea breeze blew, but she did not move from her spot. An attendant brought a blanket and draped it over her.

When the Sky Galleon was finally obscured by clouds and could no longer be seen, she let out a heavy sigh. A strange, melancholic aura hung in Bibi's eyes.

It was an hour after Demian's departure that she finally rose.

As she moved towards the Cabin, her body swayed violently for a moment.

Princess!

Three Ladies-in-waiting rushed to catch Bibi as she stumbled.

Cough, cough, cough.

The Attendants supported her and quickly brought a white handkerchief to her mouth.

A fit of coughing wracked Bibi's frail body, as if something was being wrung out of her.

She waved her hand dismissively. The handkerchief, when removed from her mouth, was soaked with black blood...