THHAAWMF

Chapter 48

"...!"

I had missed the most important thing.

I reflexively looked at the highest authority here, the Empress. The ladies in the vicinity also turned their faces away with one mind. Hwang-bi, who instantly became the focus of everyone's attention, smiled awkwardly.

"It seems so. Congratulations, lady."

"Thank you."

"Tomorrow, the last day of the ball, there will be a closing ceremony in the banquet hall. The Summer Star and extra prizes will be awarded then. I suggest you think beforehand about what kind of request you would like to make to His Majesty."

After a quick word, the Empress exited the hall. Her plan to make Tyriel Summer Star had fallen apart, and she seemed to be going to the next best thing.

'I don't think so.'

I decided to take this opportunity of being awarded the Summer Star to completely break the connection between Reynos and Tyriel.

The atmosphere was somewhat freer as I slipped out to the Empress's attendants. Just as I was about to leave, receiving congratulations from some of the ladies and jealous and periodic glances from others.

"Ciella... do you have a minute...?"

Tyriel caught me wanting to talk for a while. Just as well.

"Lady, do you have thoughts?"

However, a lady interrupted when she noticed a certain relationship between Tyriel and the Empress.

I appreciate your help, but no thanks right now. I have to break off a relationship with Reynos.

I gently prevented the lady from trying to get rid of Tyriel.

"It's all right."

"... My lady should really, really buy some medicine, too. What good is it for such a lady?"

With a furrowed brow, she shook her head as she left the hall.

'I live weakly enough, don't worry.'

I was about to interact with Tyriel when the lady left, but when I saw Reynos' tail still behind the vase, I went outside for him.

That tail, I don't think it has moved an inch since I said "me" but I don't know if it's ok.

I don't think he's going to be the genie in the vase like that. That's not going to work.

"What's wrong?"

The tone of my voice rose when there was no one to listen. Despite giving her a chance, Tyriel said nothing, only both hands bumped into each other.

I didn't want to waste my time on this frustrated child now, not when we were friends.

When I showed my sight to go with it, Tyriel, startled by my reaction, grabbed my arm. Then she let out one short, thick word.

"Sorry."

How can she use such a normal sentence?

I blinked quickly in surprise.

Tyriel's green eyes swelled with tears when she said nothing in that condition.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know you'd be that shocked... I'm so sorry... I really reflected on myself..."

"Really?"

I didn't think it through, it was obviously ironic that we came in the same dress.

And as I answered sharply, a stream of clear tears trickled down her cheeks.