Deception Won't Work

As I silently rejoiced while walking down the corridor after leaving the reception room, I thought, ‘Great!’

‘Great!’

I had wondered what misfortune awaited me this time when I heard that Selvia had summoned me, but it had been nothing more than needless worry.

The proposal Selvia had made was closer to good fortune than misfortune.

‘I was already feeling uncomfortable about staying in the capital for various reasons…….’

Since I had been given an opportunity to remain abroad legally, I could not have been happier.

Moreover, Selvia, who was serving as regent, had said she would give the matter favorable consideration, so my appointment as ambassador to Belanos was practically confirmed.

‘As expected. There really is a way out, no matter how bleak things get.’

It was the moment when the proverb that even if the heavens fall, there will always be a hole to escape through truly hit home.

‘Even better…….’...