Chapter 180

Yurt barely answered and gulped down the cold water he had reserved for himself. But he couldn't tell the guest why he hadn't changed clothes before crossing the border if he was so concerned.

He vowed for the 74th time that once he arrived in the capital, he would receive the full payment for his service.

***

It was still cloudy and hot in Milan.

It continued to rain everyday even after Marianne stayed overnight at the Imperial Palace.

The storm was so severe the first day, but the next day it died down. When she began to feel at ease, there was another thunderstorm filled with lighting.

On that stormy night, Marianne called Cordelli without exception and stayed up with her late into the night. She was not as scared as the first day, but she was still a little scared to sleep alone. So, like she did in childhood, Marianne chatted with her on the same bed until dawn before falling asleep.

When the rainstorm died down, she often visited the Imperial Palace to see the emperor.