Chapter 14: The Blood Moon (Part 1)

Episode 266

(Unexpected Guests)

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"Your Highness? Are you there? May I come in?"

"Ah! Cande!"

Startled by Cande's sudden voice, I hurriedly closed the book and turned towards the door of my library while standing up from the chair. 

"C-Come in."

Cande entered the library, receiving my permission.

"My goodness! You've got dark circles under your eyes. Did you not sleep yesterday?"

"Ah… Right. I found an interesting book and didn't realize how time passed by while reading it."

I said with a smile.

"An-Anyways, prepare a warm bath for me."

Without letting her chance to speak, I ordered Cande.

"Yes. Right away, Your Highness."

Bowing, Cande got out of the library. 

As I was left alone in the library, I turned towards the table and looked at the book with a gorgeous black cover.

"How marvellous!"