Chapter 131

"I'll see you again soon, Your Highness."

Marcella left in high spirits. Elsa watched her go, then asked with a slightly flat expression:

"What on earth did you tell her? She seemed extraordinarily pleased leaving."

"There's nothing more satisfying than working together against a common enemy. What is everyone else doing?"

"Unpacking. You packed as though you were never coming back—and then came back."

I felt a pang of mild guilt and gave Elsa a brief look. She added, with the same impassive face:

"I actually expected you to launch a coup the moment you arrived."

"I'm not that uncivilized."

"It would only be repaying in kind. The uncivilized one is His Majesty—jealous of his own daughter."

...Did you not have a strict rule about never saying things like that? The unexpected outburst made me stare. Elsa returned the look with perfect composure.

"Was that a strong way to put…