The More Cornered You Are, the Bolder You Become

While a massive search operation was underway in Belanos, Princess Selvia was spending time in the enormous indoor garden of the detached palace.

“…….”

Selvia walked down a path planted with red and white poinsettias, but there was no strength in her step.

There was no trace of life in her blue eyes, which had always shone with intelligence. Though she was looking down at the poinsettias, her gaze was unfocused.

Watching Selvia brood from a distance, the maids whispered among themselves, worried.

“Is Her Highness going to collapse at this rate?”

“I’m worried sick. She said she hasn’t had much of an appetite lately, and she’s been skipping meals……”

“Meals aren’t the only problem. Today, too, the chief maid advised Her Highness to retire after focusing on state affairs all day, but she insisted on coming to the detached palace, saying she wasn’t sleepy.”

One of the maids let out a deep sigh and spoke.

“It must be because of Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Steiner, right? She’s been so listless ever since the diplomatic vessel was sunk.”...