Afterward, Anos glanced at Stephanie.
The latter shrugged helplessly and said,
"Very well, I shall obey the orders of Princess Your Highness."
At this moment, Elena finally breathed a sigh of relief, and she said timidly,
"My mother… returned to her family because of my father's beatings. Now, it's just my father and the servants at home… I worry about him, oh merciful Lord, please protect him…"
Anos spoke then, having arranged everything in her mind even before Elena had spoken.
"Elena, though I have deceived everyone in the city, I still maintain contact with my father. You may not believe in my abilities, but please trust your esteemed Emperor."
Even though Anos's voice was calm, when her words reached Elena's ears, the heavy stone weighing on the noble girl's heart fell.
"Thank you, Princess Anos, thank you… Oh, may God bless you! The Lord will surely protect you!"
Elena said as she brought her hands together, excitedly offering blessings to the princess.
