Sunlight streamed through the arched window, spilling across the entire floor.
The green-and-gold carpet looked like a lawn in the sunlight, brimming with life. The desk standing on it was somewhat worn, covered in the marks of time.
Yet the person bent over it, writing, was very young.
The attendants around her watched the princess with admiration.
They had never imagined that someone not yet of age could accomplish so much. Not only did she keep everything in order, but she also made arrangements in advance.
She was even more capable than...
The late king.
Watching the young princess seated in the sunlight, the attendants unconsciously overlooked her age, as though a true queen sat before them.
"Go announce it."
When her unmistakably youthful voice rang out, a court attendant immediately stepped forward and took the document.
"Yes, Your Highness."
After bowing respectfully, he backed out of the palace being used as a temporary office. When Perikena appeared, the remaining attendants also left at the princess's signal.
"What is it?"
Mary looked at Perikena.
Ever since Qin Ran had begun studying the [Mysterious Knowledge] associated with the Crow School, Perikena had practically become his messenger, relaying various matters to Mary.
Of course, they were all trivial matters.
Anything truly important was handled by Ganard, the Ape Faction member under his control.
In fact, that Ape Faction member was hiding among the palace rafters at that very moment.
Under Qin Ran's orders, he was responsible for protecting Mary.
Even though Earl Shilin was always nearby, Qin Ran certainly did not mind placing another layer of protection around Mary.
"It concerns Lord White Wolf."
"Lord White Wolf just rejected the Ape Faction's offer of cooperation. He also drove that member of the Water Ape away in an almost humiliating fashion. I'm worried