Chapter 107: An Idea

The morning sun shone gently over the Chancellor's estate, casting golden light on the wide courtyard. A black carriage with golden details stood outside the front steps—marked with the seal of the Grand Duke. The horses were already prepared, and the coachman sat quietly, waiting.

Axelius stood in front of the carriage, his hair still slightly messy from sleep, but his face looked fresh and bright. Around him, the maids and the butler of the estate stood respectfully in a line, bowing as they bid him farewell.

Elena stood beside him, arms crossed, her brow furrowed. She stared at him with a disapproving look. "Tsk. How can you sleep that long? What are you, hibernating?" she muttered.

Axelius gave her a lazy chuckle. "Kids should sleep long," he said with a smirk. "Look at me—taller than you now."

"Hah!" Elena scoffed, placing one hand on her hip. "Males do tend to grow taller than us females! Besides, only your body changed—not your insides!"