It's Very Simple

After the short conversation, the Ruler left without much thought. It went back to the upper realms to perform its detestable duties.

Estelle shook her head, her thoughts still chaotic at how ridiculous the current situation.

It turned out that she was a Constellation Leader all along? If so, why would her colleagues not notify her of the matter? Did they not know?

Estelle's main suspicion fell onto Heine. She had met the former Fae King back when he was still the reigning monarch. He had the connection to the Spirit Tree. She didn't believe that the Spirit Tree told him nothing about her identity.

Estelle had an internal debate. As she progressed, why did it seem like everything was a big, concealed lie?