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16. Olivier's Thoughts
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Within a single night, words about the second prince, Azazel von Elysian, who proposed Lady Zielle of the Zielle Dukedom at Princess Charlotte's von Elysian 14th birthday celebration had spread rapidly.
It has become the Empire's hot topic, and everyone is talking about it.
[Empress' Palace]
"It's exactly as you reported to me, Olivier."
The Empress, Kalliste, smiled to herself as she sipped her cup of black tea and savored the flavor while enjoying the weather in the garden.
Behind her stood the same messy dark red-haired man with exhausted jet-black eyes, struggling to stay awake from all the meaningless chit-chat.
(Whatever... I only gave all the information except the rebellion. I even told her the truth, that Azazel has been keeping an eye on Verena for who knows how long.)
"You've done well. You made an excellent decision."
Olivier remained utterly silent, his hands clenched into fists out of sight.
(...... I'm hop
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