An Important Guest

Two weeks have passed since Rae joined Ascent.

Each passing day had another life-changing decision for the people suffering under the previous unjust rule. In these past two weeks, Arthur was absent from the world because he was stabilizing his powers. Thus, Ai had to respond to each threat or peace treaty.

Indeed, some offered peace treaties. It happened early in the morning when Ai woke up to find Layla sitting by her bed. It had been a while since they met, making the saint jump to greet her.

"Calm down, Empress," said the grieving knight with a smile as she received the hug. "I am not dead yet. Just had to tie some loose ends."

"What loose ends, exactly?" asked Ai as she broke off the embrace before seeing a sad smile on her face. "Did something happen?"