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XXl

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The emblem of the Imperial Family was that of a sword and shield.

As soon as they passed the main gate where the flag hung, a palace appeared with an open view, bearing dark blue and gold colours that mixed harmoniously. Fountains were installed everywhere and a garden endlessly spread out before them, raising a quiet and still atmosphere unique to the Imperial Palace.

Judith looked outside absentmindedly at the Imperial palace, due to the feeling of being outside of the mansion after a long time. Really, even if she always looked at it, it was a vast place in which its size couldn’t be assessed. The carriage rushed and arrived in front of the main building of the Imperial Palace before she could even register each of them with her eyes.Upstodatee from n(0)/v𝒆/lbIn/.(co/m

“Duke Vaisil, Duchess Vaisil. He has been waiting for you two.”

The Grand Chamberlain, who was attending to the Emperor as his closest aide, came out to personally escort them. As she looked at the Grand Chamberlain giving his respects to her, Judith’s throat tightened as she strongly felt that there was not much time left before meeting with Killiton.

Both of them walked for some time, following the Grand Chamberlain who was guiding them. As she glanced at Derrick from the corner of her eyes along the way, he looked around with a nonchalant face as if he wasn’t nervous. As soon as she saw him, Judith recalled the day when Derrick was revived. Even when everyone was flustered, at a loss and struck with fear, he was so carefree.

‘Perhaps his nature is originally like that.’

To her, there was no way of knowing whether it was a devil’s habit, or if it was his true personality that had nothing to do with his race. What was certain was that he didn’t take this situation as seriously as Judith did right now. In short, it meant that she wouldn’t know what kind of situation he would initiate.

With the constant heart-wrenching tension, Judith wanted to return to the mansion immediately. Of course, they could not really do that, so, with great effort, she held back that urge inside of her.

“We have arrived.”

Finally, the Grand Chamberlain, who was leading them, stopped in his tracks.

Judith looked up at the tall door with gold edges that had an end that could not be seen. At last, they had arrived. She glanced anxiously at Derrick, who stood beside her. Unlike earlier, their eyes met this time. Whether he knew what she was feeling or not, Derrick let out a shameless grin like usual.

The Grand Chamberlain knocked and announced their arrival. The door then slowly opened from inside. Judith walked diligently on the red carpet, keeping up with Derrick’s pace, and soon, the two of them stood side by side in front of the dais.

“We humbly present ourselves to His Majesty the Emperor.”

Judith held the skirt of her dress first and paid her respects to the Emperor. And as soon as she lifted her head slightly, Derrick bent his waist forwards with his hand placed in the correct position like how she told him yesterday. He didn’t even seem as though he was listening to her as he behaved like a lascivious man, but fortunately, it seemed like he kept it in mind. Despite feeling relieved at the sight, Judith felt deceived for some reason.

“It has been a while since I last saw the two of you. I tried to be patient until you two would visit me first, but no matter how long I waited, I didn’t see any sign of you two planning to do that. So, I ended up forcing you two to come here urgently.”