Chapter 83

Clear sunlight streamed through the window after the thick tapestry was drawn up, filling the duchy's old-fashioned chamber.

Vieta lay on the cloud-soft bed, gazing blankly up at the ornamental reliefs protruding from the ceiling.

Although they had said they would return straight to the imperial capital, they could not leave the royal palace after only a day or two.

From minor matters like restoring order within the royal household to major ones like Michelle’s coronation and the former royal family’s corruption, there was still a mountain of work to deal with.

The former Grand Duke and Byon had driven away everyone who could help Michelle, so until those people returned to the royal household, Blanc and Fulcare had to lend her a hand.

Thanks to that, Vieta was thoroughly enjoying her carefree life of leisure.

“I’m hungry….”

Vieta rubbed her stomach with one hand. Since she had gotten up late, she had not even managed to eat breakfast on time.

She could have asked a maid to bring her something right away, but with everyone in the palace so busy, she did not want to become a burden. She quickly looked around and found some simple refreshments on the bedside table.

“Ah… come on, let me reach it!”...