LOGINThe Imperial Palace had never felt so restless.From the break of dawn, ministers hurried through the marble corridors with stacks of documents in their hands while servants rushed to decorate the Grand Audience Hall. Every noble present understood the importance of today's meeting.The Josean Dynasty had long been the Hyperion Empire's greatest trading partner.Their exquisite tea leaves, rare calligraphy, priceless paintings, and silk were unmatched across the continent. Maintaining good relations with them was essential to the empire's economy.Inside the throne room, a minister bowed respectfully before the Emperor."Your Majesty, the envoys from the Josean Dynasty will arrive shortly. Along with several ministers, the Crown Prince himself is leadin
The evening breeze swept gently through the palace gardens as Princess Kiara Hyperion stepped out of her residence, dressed in her usual black attire. Her expression remained calm, her crimson eyes devoid of emotion.Waiting before the palace gates stood an elderly man clad in pure white robes.The Pope Sirius.The moment he saw her, he lowered his head respectfully."Greetings, Your Highness."Kiara merely looked at him.She neither acknowledged his greeting nor asked him to rise.An awkward silence settled over the courtyard.The priests accompanying Sirius exchanged furious glances.One of them stepped fo
Justin entered the office carrying a neatly organized folder. He bowed respectfully before placing it on Kiara's desk."Your Highness, after investigating, I found that twenty-four out of your forty servants have children. Many of them frequently request leave or are forced to bring their children here while they work. What are your orders?"Kiara remained silent for a moment before letting out a long sigh."Prepare a nursery inside my palace."Justin blinked in surprise."A... nursery, Your Highness?"She nodded calmly."Inform every servant that they may bring their children here whenever necessary. From tomorrow onward, no child will wander around the palace while their parents are working."She closed the document and continued in her usual composed voice."They are children.""They should be studying...""...not working."Justin listened quietly as she continued."Hire a nanny.""Choose someone who will never distinguish between the child of a noble and the child of a commoner."
After parting ways with Camillia, Kiara quietly left the laboratory and wandered toward the far end of the palace gardens. The afternoon breeze carried the fragrance of blooming roses, and for the first time that day, silence surrounded her.Then—A tiny cry broke the stillness."Waaah... waaah..."She halted.A hurried voice followed."Shh... shh... please don't cry, sweetheart. Someone might hear you..."Curiosity led her toward the sound.Behind a tall hedge stood one of the palace gardeners, nervously cradling a baby girl in his arms while trying to gather gardening tools at the same time.Kiara stepped into view."Why did you bring your child here with you?"The man froze.His face immediately turned pale."Y-Your Highness!"He quickly knelt."My... my wife passed away after giving birth to her. She's my only family now. I have no one else to leave her with."For some reason...Those words struck something deep inside Kiara's chest.A faint ache spread through her heart.She look
The afternoon breeze drifted gently through the palace garden.Golden sunlight filtered through the towering trees, scattering dancing shadows across the stone pathway.For a long while...Neither woman spoke.They simply walked side by side in silence.Finally, Kiara broke the silence."How have you been... Sister Lia?"Camillia let out a bitter smile without looking at her."I was doing fine...""...until the Crown Princess came."Kiara lowered her gaze."I heard what happened."After a brief paus
The cheers of thousands of soldiers echoed across the training grounds.Kiara and Dane stood only inches apart, their practice daggers resting against each other's throats.For several long seconds...Neither of them moved.Then, almost at the same time, both lowered their daggers.The entire arena erupted."Her Highness!""Lord Dane!"Thunderous applause and excited shouts filled the air.---Inside the laboratory, everyone remained speechless.Tristan blinked several times."







