Princess Evelyn leaned back against the plush cushions of her chair, a smug smile curling her lips as she watched Lilith exit the chamber.
The priestess's glare had been sharp, but the princess had long since learned how to dismiss such things. After all, she was royalty—whether the temple liked it or not.
Auriel sighed, rubbing her temples as she observed the childish exchange.
"Princess Evelyn, I asked you to behave."
She reminded her gently.
The princess rolled her eyes but did not argue. Instead, she straightened her posture and returned her gaze to Auriel.
"You wanted to talk about the palace."
She said, her voice returning to its usual composed tone.
"Yes. I need to know the full extent of the situation. The dark magic infestation was not an accident—it was intentional. That means there are still people within your palace who were involved in this. What is your next step?"
Auriel confirmed.