The Serpent of Destiny Temple in Lucavaro District!
His Imperial Majesty McLean Brittany, who had only recently ascended the throne, stood before his wife's grave with his hands braced on his knees, speaking softly.
"Nanny, I came to see you."
"I wonder if you're doing well now."
"I never wanted to become Emperor of Fars, but that day..."
"Charlotte knelt before me and said, 'Greetings, His Majesty Brittany!' Then he urged me to rebel. I fell apart right then. I wanted to seek justice for you."
"If I hadn't rebelled and let Redmir become Emperor of Fars, I would never have been able to avenge you."
"If the righteous gods permitted it, I would trade the throne of Fars for your return."
"Today, I saw that boy ask Anne to dance."
"You should have seen it. I saw Anne shining all over."
"I knew Anne was adorable and beautiful, since she inherited your beauty. But it was the first time I had ever seen a girl bloom with such dazzling radiance while holding the hand of the man she loved."
"Miss Rose from Soumei's family—even I have to admit that no one can compare to her. And Miss Sophia of the Garlanden family, honored with the name of the Empire's capital—who knew how many young men adored her?"
"They possessed not only peerless beauty, but also unparalleled grace."
"They attended my coronation today, as well as the imperial palace banquet I hosted!"
"In the past, they would always have been the center of the young people's attention!"
"Neither your father, His Majesty Julius Axel VI, nor I, your Emperor Brittany, would dare claim we could steal their spotlight."
"I never imagined that my precious Anne could simply stand there, do nothing at all, and make them fade into the background!"