A Family of Madness - IV

She gazed at the figure in the office, a young lady draped in a luxurious white pleated dress, crowned with an iris diadem, dignified and elegant, exuding an aura of nobility. She appeared to be of the same age as Seraphina, perhaps even younger. The phantom from Seraphina's dreams was gradually superimposing itself onto this girl. 

She was... she was the future Empress! 

There was no doubt about it! Although she looked completely different from her past self, her demeanor and expression were a perfect match, coupled with the name Ansel had mentioned... 

Had she just encountered the future Empress? 

Seraphina was dumbfounded, a thought suddenly surfaced in her mind. 

What would become of the empire if she killed this person right here and now? 

As soon as this thought appeared, Seraphina immediately dismissed it — what a ridiculous idea! No one would do such a foolish thing!

"Lord Ansel."