The next morning, Roland, refreshed and clear-headed, forced himself to part with Nyx. Before the eastern and western parts of the kingdom were fully connected, having the king stationed at the eastern end and the Queen at the western end was the best arrangement.
"I'm leaving... Once everything here is settled, I'll come pick you up!" Roland whispered into Nyx's ear as he held her.
"Mm, then I'll wait for you!" Nyx broke into a smile, as though the ice and snow of the whole world had melted away and warmth had returned in an instant. It filled Roland's heart with warmth.
"Mm! Let's go, little ones!" Roland waved at the children, signaling for them to climb onto the dragon's back. Unlike when they came, they no longer had to squeeze into that cramped "cage" and be carried back by Caslo. Crawling into a wooden cage was not part of their dark history—it was simply the road they had taken to get here.
"Wait!" Nyx suddenly grabbed Roland's hand.
"What... mm!" Roland had barely turned around before Nyx fiercely kissed him...
After a long while, their lips parted. A few tears clung to Nyx's eyes. Like an injured little beast, she timidly waved to Roland before turning and running away. She was afraid she would not be able to stop herself from following Roland.
"Stop staring, Your Majesty. The Queen has run far away. If you really feel sorry for her, then keep your lower half under control over in Lagrange City. After all, loyalty is the foundation of love!" Yun Feng said leisurely, wearing the expression of someone who had been there before.
"I'll strangle you! How dare you slander me like that!" Roland, who had still been feeling melancholy a moment ago, instantly broke character upon hearing Yun