Stranger

Mineah went back inside their bedchamber, and there she found Abel who curtly greeted her with a bow. She just didn't want to leave Nikolai alone unattended so she asked both Abel and Fritz to take turns whenever she was in situations where needed to leave Nikolai, such as right now.

"Your Majesty, Taro has been worried. He just sent word, asking if he'll be allowed to see King Nikolai," Abel informed.

"I'm allowing it. Let Taro return here for some time and have Luis relieve him in the meantime," Mineah said and Abel nodded. The two of them then delved into further discussions regarding more crucial matters concerning the governance of the kingdom, ensuring that Nikolai's condition would remain confidential, particularly among the ears of the opposition.

She immediately dismissed Abel after they finished their discussion. Krisha soon entered the room as well to bring her dinner.