Flashback: Rain

The morning after,

Throughout the night after he returned from Luciana's chambers, Nicholas made preparations for his departure from Gloryland.

He knew that for him to elope with Luciana meant he would no longer bear any attachment to the royal family.

He knew he would sooner or later be branded as a traitor and a criminal, but it was for his happiness. He would create his own family with Luciana. Something he had been craving for a long time now.

A real family with her and their future children. Just thinking of such thoughts made every suffering seem worthwhile. Once they safely arrived at the holy saint's village, he would try not to draw too much attention to his new family, and they would try to live simple, happy lives.