Chapter 7

Ana was midst turning when she spotted someone unexpected. They were standing off from the stables. And they seemed to be looking right at her. Ana was compelled to go over.

“Your Empress,” Admiral Nugen bowed. As he stood, he glanced at her legs. But whatever judgment he had, he mentioned nothing. Instead, he looked past and up to her.

“Admiral Nugen.” Ana greeted. She watched the stoic man’s face. There were no compliments he'd give. And he didn't seem to like small talk. He felt different compared to the others in her court.

Nugen seems the straightforward type. So Ana thought and found even more fondness for the human. But why was he standing there?

“What brings you to my stables?

“My horse, your Empress. She needs a new set. So I’ve dropped her off.”

“How goes the investigation?” Ana asked and watched Nugen’s face darken.

“The Bulgeons are moving up, Dawny, your Empress.”

“This is nothing new. They like to move up the coast.”

But Nugen shook his head.

“Then, what are they doing