The Sorcerer Kingdom's Reach Extends to the Heart of the Continent

The cold air outside collided with the heat radiating from the fireplace indoors, forming white mist where they met.

"It's not that cold anymore, Climb."

Princess Renner stood with a sweet smile on her lips as she softly replied, her gaze directed at the buildings and streets below the castle. "After two years of continuous construction and expansion, Revival Town finally looks somewhat like a city."

Behind her.

"This is all thanks to Your Highness's efforts, as well as Marquis Raeven's and Lord Tang's support." Climb stood ramrod straight as he spoke earnestly.

"The Kingdom has already been destroyed. I haven't been a princess for a long time, Climb."

Princess Renner turned around, her golden hair fluttering slightly in the cold wind. "I prefer being called the city governor now."

"Your Highness is Your Highness."

Climb insisted stubbornly, then lowered his voice. "Besides, Marquis Raeven and the other nobles would never agree to it."

"Ah..."

A bitter smile appeared on Princess Renner's beautiful face. Her pink lips parted slightly as she sighed. "That's true."

Princess was not merely a title of status.

At least, not to everyone else.

The Kingdom's destruction was already an established fact. Even though nearly half its population remained, as long as the Sorcerer Kingdom existed, the Kingdom could never be restored.

At the same time.

Renner could not cast aside her identity as a princess. Whether she wanted to or not, Marquis Raeven and the others would never allow it.

Once Renner discarded her status as a princess, the remaining nobles would lose the very basis for their own titles and standing.

Even Marquis Raeven, who had always supported Princess Renner, would never agree to that!

Knock! Knock!

A soft knock sounded, and the door was pushed halfway open.

"Your Highness." A maid bowed lightly.