Chapter 72

Caroline's POV

Several weeks elapsed. I was greeted with open arms by all, hailed as the Queen, a worthy successor to my mother. I was aware of my incapability to ascend to the throne. I was acutely aware of my own inadequacy, realizing that I lacked the fortitude to carry the burden of the regal emblem bestowed upon me.

Yet, when Julie imparted to me the weight of my obligation to occupy the position and safeguard the realm, I found myself unable to retreat. In the Xanthan," she said, "I survived. Indeed, I did. However, it was Atlas who had rescued me from peril on countless occasions. Had he not been on my side from the outset, I would have surely met my demise.

Upon entering the meeting room alongside Julie, I found myself suppressing a sigh. Merely a handful of weeks had passed, yet I had already frequented this place a hundred times over. All matters were subject to discussion within these walls, and I was obliged to lend an ear to every triviality. And so it was, without fail, t