Time Melody and Mirror of Clouds, Which One Do You Want?

"Sun Wheel Pavilion is just ahead. When we meet Her Majesty later, please..."

"No, it's nothing."

After passing through the streets and alleys of Sun Wheel City and catching sight of a palace standing tall in the darkness, Princess Yao, who had remained silent beside Arata all the way, finally could no longer suppress the emotions in her heart and opened her mouth as if to say something.

But when her gaze met his calm eyes, the words that were about to leave her lips were swallowed back down.

Because she knew clearly that no matter what she said or warned him about, this young Onmyoji from another land would act according to his own heart and will.

Just as he had done when facing her father earlier.

Besides, the brightly lit streets and peaceful atmosphere along the way were also among the reasons Princess Yao stopped herself from broaching the subject.

After all, how could she stand by and watch her homeland sink into eternal darkness?

And no matter how much she denied or resisted it, asking Her Majesty to call off the wedding truly was the best way to prevent disaster from descending.

Her father must have recognized that as well. That was why he had said nothing earlier.

"Leave what comes next to me."

"You don't have to say anything. It's fine if you want to keep holding on to your own thoughts."

"Mm. Just consider it my repayment for your trust."

Arata picked up the words Princess Yao had left unsaid and continued on his own.

Following the woman all this way, he had clearly discerned from the residents' eyes, expressions, and words just how much these natives respected and loved Princess Yao and Queen Himiko.

Because of that, he could fully understand the conflict in