Chapter 123

Chapter 123

"By the way, what have you been up to lately? I haven't seen you around."

I looked at Terni as I ate my strawberry parfait.

Terni, who used to visit every single day, hadn't shown his face for a while, so I had asked out of politeness, but Terni's reaction was serious.

"Something huge happened."

"...?"

Terni took a bite of his parfait and shook his head. I had no idea what it was, but he looked terribly grave.

"You'd be astonished if you knew."

"What is it?"

"Well, that's the thing."

Terni looked around. It was a precaution against any spies that might be lurking, but to my uncomprehending eyes, it just looked like he was doing something strange again.

"Come here."

When I leaned closer as Terni beckoned, he whispered in a small voice.

"I think I've found the Chancellor's weak point."

"The Chancellor?"

There couldn't…